The Smashi Business Show

HEADLINES: • UAE Remains Open And Resilient Despite Attacks, Minister Says  • Big Money Speaks: $16B Cain CEO Sees Gulf Winning Long-Term  • FII Priority Summit Miami 2026: Key Takeaways  • Iran Strikes Hit Gulf Aluminium Giants, Production Risks Emerge

Today’s episode covers major developments shaping global markets—from Mubadala’s strategy amid regional tensions to Saudi startup Ninja’s IPO ambitions, and how Saudi Arabia is rerouting oil flows as the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption.

Today’s episode covers major developments shaping the region and global markets, from Trump’s $14 billion Oracle investment in Saudi Arabia to Al Habtoor Group’s expansion plans in the UAE, and Israel’s $57 billion economic losses from the Gaza genocide.

The Smashi Business Show breaks down four transformative stories reshaping the Arab business world in real time. First, investment giant Blackstone defies geopolitical uncertainty with a $250 million commitment to UAE gaming infrastructure—a bold signal that major capital still sees the Middle East as a long-term opportunity despite the Iran conflict. Second, UAE fintech Alaan launches a stunning...

HEADLINES: • Emaar ‘Not Worried’ by Iran War Impact • OpenAI Eyes $10bn Raise Backed by MGX • QIA Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

HEADLINES: • Iran Charges Some Ships Hormuz Transit Fees for Safe Passage • Amazon Cloud Disrupted in Bahrain After Alleged Drone Activity • Saudi Startup Ninja Eyes Riyadh IPO as Market Holds Steady Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

HEADLINES: • ADNOC CEO: Energy Security Means Light on or Light Off • Primark Has No Plans to Postpone Opening in Dubai Mall • US President Trump Privately Pressed by Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch for Iran War: Bloomberg • Dubai Property Inquiries Are on the Rise: Betterhomes Report Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://a...

In this episode of Smashi Business, Wael Hossam covers the UAE’s $1.4 trillion US investment pledge, Lush’s Eid collaboration with Emirati brand Home Bakery, and Saudi’s Savvy Games acquiring Mobile Legends studio Moonton, exploring the latest in global business, tech, and market strategy.

Today’s Smashi Business Show covers three major global developments shaping media, energy, and finance. From IMI’s response to Sky News Arabia reports, to Adnoc’s warning on global energy risks, and Kalshi’s $1 billion funding surge.

Iran Strikes Hit QatarEnergy, UAE Response, Saudi Real Estate Boom

HEADLINES: • STARLINK LAUNCHES IN UAE WITH PLANS STARTING AT DH230 PER MONTH • UAE MAY JOIN US-LED EFFORTS TO SECURE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, DIPLOMATIC ADVISER TO UAE President • UAE CENTRAL BANK APPROVES RESILIENCE PACKAGE TO SUPPORT BANKING SECTOR • NEOM RESTRUCTURES THE LINE PROJECT, STREAMLINES $1BN TUNNEL CONTRACT Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https:...

HEADLINES: • Paistani ship passes Strait of Hormuz • Praise for Dubai • Ukraine President Offers Help to Middle East Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

HEADLINES: • Dubai Gold Shipments Resume Slowly As Flight Disruptions Keep Trade Below Normal • TikTok US Deal, Backed by UAE's MGX, Could Deliver $10 Billion To Trump Administration • MBC Group Profit Jumps 70% As Advertising And Shahid Drive Growth • Meta Pauses Gulf Segment Of 2Africa Cable As Iran's Attacks Disrupt Work Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instag...

In today’s episode, we discuss the official arrival of Starlink in Kuwait through a strategic local partnership. We also look at the rapid recovery of oil operations at the UAE’s Fujairah port following a weekend incident, and finally, we examine the growing backlash against online platforms allowing massive financial bets on the Iran war.

This episode covers Talabat’s share buyback on the DFM, Yalla Group’s record revenue, and why global banks are rescheduling major UAE events. All the essential business updates in one place.

HEADLINES: • UAE Economic Momentum Challenges Goldman Sachs’ 5% Contraction Warning  • DHL Pushes $577M Middle East Investment Despite Iran Attacks • Jordanian-American Amjad Masad's Replit Raises $400M at $9B valuation  • UAE Hiring Slows Slightly but Job Market Remains Resilient: Recruitment Startup Founder   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Inst...

HEADLINES: • Iranian Drones Strike Oman's Strategic Port; Oil Markets Surge Past $100  • Middle East War Costs Tourism Industry $600 Million a Day  • Major International Banks Move to Remote Work Settings in Gulf Offices  • “My Priority Is the Safety of Our People,” Says ADNOC CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instag...

HEADLINES: • Saudi Aramco CEO warns of “catastrophic” fallout if oil disruption persists • Abu Dhabi's Ruwais oil refinery complex shut down after fire breaks out • Saudi is in negotiations with Ukraine to buy Million of Dollars worth of Ukrainian-made interceptor drones: WSJ • Azizi Developments plans to invest Dh75 billion to build 151 hotels across the UAE   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqM...

HEADLINES: • Saudi Aramco Announces $3B Share Buyback Despite Profit Dip  • Kuwait and Bahrain Declare Force Majeure as Conflict Disrupts Gulf Energy Supply  • Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Could Expand Global Influence Amid Crisis: GlobalSWF   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8 Smashi Bu...

HEADLINES: • Oil is rising as everything else is falling everywhere  • ADNOC says its operations continue despite disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz  • Businesses across the Gulf are rushing to buy political violence insurance, per FT    Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://aug.us...

HEADLINES: • Gulf States Review Global Investments as War Strains Budgets: FT Report  • UAE Weighs Freezing Iranian Assets as Conflict With Tehran Escalates  • David Ellison Pledges CNN Editorial Independence as Gulf-backed Paramount Wins $111B Warner Bros. Deal   Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModr WhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLU Instagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ Tiktok: https://au...

HEADLINES: • UK Media Divided Over Who Should Pay to Evacuate Britons From Middle East  • Abu Dhabi-Backed RedBird IMI to Merge All 3 Media With Banijay in €4.4B TV Production Giant  • Qatar Halts LNG Exports After Iranian Strikes, Declares Force Majeure  • Kalshi Refuses to Pay Out Khamenei Bets, Reimburses Traders Instead

As geopolitical tensions grip the Middle East, markets swing violently and evacuation flights scramble to extract 300,000 British expats from the UAE. But back in Westminster, a political firestorm erupts: Should these "tax exiles" be taxed by the UK government? Meanwhile, the entertainment industry undergoes seismic consolidation as Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. clears regu...

In today's Smashi Business Show, we cover three major stories shaking the region. Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery — processing 550,000 barrels a day — has been shut down after a drone strike, as Qatar simultaneously halts LNG production following Iranian attacks on key energy facilities. Brent crude is already surging past $79. Amazon Web Services confirms drone strikes have damaged data centre...

In today's episode of the Smashi Business Show, we break down three stories defining the Gulf crisis in real time. Telegram founder Pavel Durov calls Iranian missiles "free fireworks" and insists Dubai is safer than Europe — even as the UAE intercepts hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones. Gulf stock markets take a battering, with the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar shutting down entirely while Saudi A...