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The Smashi Business Show

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The Smashi Business Show tells AI, tech, startup and business stories from the Arab world. For the driven, the dreamers and the doers. Hosted by Abdul Majid Awan, Ward Ahmed, and Wael Hossam El Din.

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Augustus Media

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Business

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smashi.tv

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

EP 69 - Massimo Cannizzo, CEO and Co-founder of GELLIFY Middle East 25.06.2020

In this episode of Dubai Works, our guest is Massimo Cannizzo, the CEO and Co-Founder of Gellify Middle East. Massimo specializes in the space of innovative technologies across multiple industries and countries. Most recently in a disguised career including a 5 year tenure in the aerospace systems in the US, he held the role of Global Data Strategy Lead at Accenture Strategy, and  has be...

EP 68 - Maha Abouelenein, Chief Value Officer For Gary Vaynerchuk 24.06.2020

Maha Abouelenein is the Chief Value Officer for Gary Vaynerchuk and EVP of Business Development for VaynerX. In this episode of Dubai Works we discussed, COVID19 and communication strategies, Digital communication trends and much more.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 67 James Michael Lafferty, the CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding 20.06.2020

James Michael Lafferty, the CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding   Science & COVID-19 Masks   The Jordanian & Emirati Government Response    How Fine is planning an IPO    Being an Olympic Athletics Coach & More on Business, Ethics & Legacy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 66 - Alex Hawari CEO of Mediaquest 11.06.2020

This episode's guest is Alex Hawari CEO Mediaquest, who are one of the leading publishing house and events groups in the region, with lots of brands you will know like Marie Claire Arabia, AME Info and Communicate Middle East, they also operate prestigious industry events like the MENA Effies and Arab Luxury World, we have discussed the current state in the publishing industry with the impact of C...

EP 65 - Charlie Weaving, Managing Partner LIVIT Hospitality Management 05.06.2020

Charlie Weaving Of Livit Hospitality On How To Deal With COVID-19 In The Hospitality Sector.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 64 - Felice Hurst, MD at Hanson Search, Member of Global Women PR in Middle East 28.05.2020

Felice Hurst is the MD at Hanson Search in the Middle East, a 17 year old establish recruitment agency from the UK. She is also a founding partner of the Dubai sector for Global Women in PR. Their goal is to highlight the gender imbalance and pay gap that exists in the PR industry worldwide, alongside finding ways of increasing the representation of women in the boardroom and ensuring equal pay. &...

EP 63 - Lewis Allsopp CEO of Allsopp & Allsopp 21.05.2020

Lewis Allsopp, the CEO of Allsopp & Allsopp, talks about the Dubai real estate market, his experience finding homes for over 50,000 people in the last 12 years, how to add technology to your business and why they have over 50 new employees from the waiting to join their team in Dubai. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 62 - Ritesh Tilani Founding Partner of Enhance and Co-CEO of Joi Gifts 16.05.2020

 Ritesh Tilani Founding Partner of Enhance and Co-CEO of Joi Gifts talks about- How their startup studio is equipped for remote working in 5 countries- The opportunity for gifting in the Middle East and the idea behind Joi: 900,000 birthdays every day across the region, 18,000 new babies being born, 200,000 anniversaries being celebrated--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-wor...

EP 61 - John Lickrish, CEO of Flash Entertainment 07.05.2020

In this week's episode of Dubai Works we talk to the CEO of Flash Entertainment, John Lickrish, about the events industry, how did it get affected by COVID19, and how the events will look like in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 60 - Fahim Al Qasimi, Co-Founder Sea Food Souq 30.04.2020

This week we talk to Emirati entrepreneur and investor, Fahim Al Qasimi, about the following  Adding Transparency To The Seafood Industry  Adapting To COVID-19 Corporate Governance Transparency & Business Ethics --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E59 Will Hutson - CEO & Founder, Team LMTD 17.04.2020

Team LMTD is a leading digital agency in Dubai, established in 2012 by Will Hutson, they have counted Etihad, Adnoc, Careem and Abu Dhabi Ports among their portfolio of clients. Will talks to us about   Adapting during COVID-19 The current state of affairs in the advertising industry The challenges of being a small business in the region --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dub...

EP 58 Ben Pullen, Co-Founder & CEO of Generation E 13.04.2020

Generation E is a leading smarter mobility start up in Dubai, and have run the first Electric Vehicle Road Trips in the UAE--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 57 Gary Blowers, Co-Founder & CEO - Switch & Co 09.04.2020

Switch & Co is a startup looking to disrupt the fitness & wellness industry,  founded in Dubai in 2018, it has since launched to Hong Kong and is looking to expand in the US in future.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 56: Tom Otton, CEO and Founder of Create Media 26.02.2020

Lovin Dubai covered a story about a local advertising agency being recognized in the Adweek Top 100 Fastest-Growing Agencies in the World, that agency is Create Media and it’s MD and Founder, Tom Otton joins the podcast to tell the story of their incredible growth --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 55: Spencer Lodge, Founder of The Blue Sky Thinking Group 25.02.2020

Speaker, trainer, motivator and co-founder of The Blue Sky Thinking Group sat down with DUBAI WORKS' Richard Fitzgerald to discuss reciprocity and its importance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 54: Gary Vaynerchuck, CEO of VaynerMedia 13.02.2020

Gary Vaynerchuck is an idol to many. He is a Belarusian American entrepreneur, New York Times best selling author, speaker and internet personality. His media holding company Vayner X is one of the most innovative media companies of our time, and his public appearances attract huge audiences the world over. During a visit to Dubai, he takes time out to tell us where we are heading next.--- Send in...

DUBAI WORKS EP 53: Rana Awad, Head of Community Engagement at Dubai Cares 06.02.2020

On February 14th, a symbolic 3km walk will take place in Dubai to represent the dangerous distances children walk daily to get to school in developing countries. Rana Awad - Head of Community Engagement at Dubai Cares, an organisation which sets the standards of fundraising and charitable activities in the UAE, and works locally and globally to create volunteer initiatives, discusses the importanc...

DUBAI WORKS EP 52: Ali El Amine, Founder of FitRepublik and StudioRepublik 29.01.2020

Fit Republik sports facility is well known to people of Dubai, as it has grown to 6,500 members in the past few years; the second capture of this fitness business story, Studio Republik has just opened in a stunning venue on SZR, the Managing Director, Ali El-Amine, joins us to share the wide range of platforms and facilities on offer and his thoughts on living a fruitful, healthy life.--- Se...

DUBAI WORKS EP 51: Stefano Iorini, Managing Director of MonViso 24.12.2019

Since launching in 2013, MonViso, a food supply company,  has managed to make the category relevant to consumers with a strong water brand, while also setting the standard of sustainability. Their MD, Stefano Iorini joins Dubai Works to talk about the ‘Take Water Give Life’ initiative and the journey so far. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 50: Mihin Shah, the Chief Supply Chain Officer of the Landmark Group’s Retail Division 23.12.2019

Max, Splash, Centrepoint... You'll recognise Landmark brands, but you may not recognise the home-grown brand as host of one of the Middle East's largest supply chains,  and in a moment when the supply network is the backbone of all e-commerce and commerce, Landmark has made an AED1billion investment in fully-automated distribution. LISTEN: For what that means for the future of supply and logi...

DUBAI WORKS EP 49: Nick Watson, Team Angel Wolf 18.12.2019

Team Angel Wolf is a Dubai family story that has inspired thousands over the past few years, Nick Watson joins us to explain how it all started and share some of the special stories that have happened so far. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 48: Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital 27.11.2019

Grant Cardone is an author, business leader and entrepreneur, he runs a multi-million real estate empire through Cardone Capital. His famed The 10x Rule approach inspires many. During a visit from the US, he joined us talks about Dubai as the ultimate 10x City, his views on how to scaling your business and achieve your goals--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 47: Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO & Managing Director of DP World, UAE Region 21.11.2019

This week the DP World Tour Championship comes back to Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, but what do we know about DP World as a business? Mohammed Al Muallem, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of DP World, UAE Region and CEO of Jafza, talks about the history of the company, how it is intrinsically linked to Dubai’s vision as a business capital, and what the future holds--- Send in a v...

DUBAI WORKS EP: 46 Rawan Kashkoush - Creative Director of DDW 15.11.2019

Dubai Design Week, currently taking place in Dubai Design District, is in its’ fifth year and it quickly became the leading design event in the region. Rawan Kashkoush is the Creative Director of DDW. She took some time out to tell us more about the event.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 45: Paul Evans, CEO of Solutions Leisure 06.11.2019

People of Dubai who enjoy the best bars and restaurants in the city, will be very familiar with the values of Solutions Leisure, such as Lock, Stock & Barrel, Asia Asia and Q43, These are just some of the concept that Paul Evans, the CEO of Solutions Leisure have brought to Dubai in the past 6 years. He joins to tell the business story behind the brands. --- Send in a voice message: https://an...

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