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GEMS India Push; Al-Futtaim Saudi Overhaul; UAE Oil Recovery
Jun 25, 2026
30m 32s
MGX $50BN Raise; Foodics Norma Deal; Dubai Flexi Rents
Jun 24, 2026
32m 58s
Iran Can Sell Oil in Dollars Again; Saudi Pulls Funds; Meta Leak
Jun 23, 2026
28m 52s
Saudi Spending Cuts, Atoms IPO Plans & MGX’s Billion-Dollar AI Bet
Jun 22, 2026
16m 18s
Proptech Rewards, Trade Shield Restructuring, and Travis Kalanick’s Saudi Ambitions
Jun 21, 2026
3m 51s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 |  GEMS India Push; Al-Futtaim Saudi Overhaul; UAE Oil Recovery | HEADLINES:• GEMS Education to Invest $30 Million Expanding Across India• UAE's Al-Futtaim Overhauls Saudi Retail Giant After Corruption Probe• UAE Oil Exports Recover to 85% of Pre War Levels, IEA SaysNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY | 30m 32s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 |  MGX $50BN Raise; Foodics Norma Deal; Dubai Flexi Rents | HEADLINES:• MGX Led by HH Sheikh Tahnoon Just Raised $50 Billion as Abu Dhabi Courts Global Investors• Saudi Foodtech Giant Foodics Acquires Greek AI Startup Norma• Dubai launches ‘Flexi Rents’ initiative to ease tenant payment burden Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY | 32m 58s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 |  Iran Can Sell Oil in Dollars Again; Saudi Pulls Funds; Meta Leak | HEADLINES:• US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions as peace talks gain momentum• Saudi Central Bank Said to Pull Money From at Least Two Managers• Leaked documents show Israel asked Meta to censor Iran war content and Meta compliedNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY | 28m 52s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 |  Saudi Spending Cuts, Atoms IPO Plans & MGX’s Billion-Dollar AI Bet | HEADLINES:• Saudi Pullback Hits BCG as PIF Cuts Consulting Spend • Uber co-founder Kalanick’s Atoms eyes Saudi IPO as market waits for stability • MGX explores multi-billion-dollar bid for Singapore’s DayOne Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY | 16m 18s | ||||||
| 6/21/26 |  Proptech Rewards, Trade Shield Restructuring, and Travis Kalanick’s Saudi Ambitions | In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we explore Dubizzle Group’s strategic investment in Tern, a pioneer in the UAE rental rewards landscape that brings flexible credit card payments to tenants. We then shift to a crucial sovereign update as the UAE restructures the board of Etihad Credit Insurance under Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi to boost global export protections. Finally, we break down Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick’s plans to launch a Saudi IPO for his new AI and robotics venture, Atoms, despite a regional cooling in new public listings. | 3m 51s | ||||||
| 6/20/26 |  Hormuz Closure Returns; UAE Royal Steers Iran Ties; Saudis Eye Newcastle Stake Sale | Iran has once again declared the Strait of Hormuz closed as peace talks with the United States prepare to begin in Switzerland. We break down what the move means for global energy markets and why investors are watching shipping traffic closely. | 3m 04s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 |  Iran $6B Funds; Syria Gas Deal; Emirates–Etihad Insurance | HEADLINES:• Iran to get access to $6 billion of frozen funds held in Qatar to buy US goods: FT • Syria signs deal with ConocoPhillips to revive gas production • Emirates and Etihad now offer conflict insurance to lure tourists back Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY | 34m 20s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 |  UAE Hormuz Strategy; Revolut UAE Launch; Telegram vs Reliance | HEADLINES:• UAE aims to cut dependency on Strait of Hormuz to 'zero' • Revolut gets UAE Central Bank licences ahead of full launch • Reliance and WhatsApp behind efforts to sabotage Telegram globally': CEO Pavel Durov Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY | 34m 57s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 |  JD Vance Iran Deal; Abu Dhabi Knicks; Sawiris Mykonos | HEADLINES:• JD Vance says Gulf states could fund a $300 billion rebuilding of Iran under proposed deal • The Knicks title run was also a win for Abu Dhabi • Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is building a €100 million luxury resort in Mykonos Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY | 32m 36s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 |  Al Habtoor IPO; Paramount Warner Bros; Kuwait Nvidia AI | HEADLINES:• Al Habtoor Group will not go for IPO for now • Gulf backed Paramount just won approval for its $111 billion Warner Bros takeover• Kuwait's sovereign wealth fund just launched a $10 billion AI company with Nvidia and KKR Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY | 39m 28s | ||||||
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| 6/15/26 |  The US-Iran Framework Breakthrough, 600 Tankers Await Hormuz Reopening, and UAE’s Next-Gen AI Authority | In this episode, we break down the immediate plunge in global oil prices and the stock market rally triggered by the historic US-Iran framework peace agreement. We also look at the logistics at sea as nearly 600 stranded tankers cautiously await the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and highlight the UAE’s major governance leap with the creation of the federal Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority. | 5m 46s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 |  Blue Owl’s Abu Dhabi Expansion, Ninja Challenges Uber’s Dominance, and DOJ Clears Mega Media Merger | In this episode, we break down private credit titan Blue Owl Capital’s move to establish its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi amid macroeconomic shifts. We also explore the intense bidding war brewing in the food delivery sector as Saudi startup Ninja threatens Uber’s Middle East acquisition strategy, and highlight the major regulatory milestone in Washington as the DOJ clears Paramount’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros Discovery. | 5m 43s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 |  SpaceX Mints Saudi Billions; Al Habtoor Eyes Syria; Altman Cancels Abu Dhabi Trip | SpaceX Mints Saudi Billions; Al Habtoor Eyes Syria; Altman Cancels Abu Dhabi Trip | 4m 49s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 |  Emaar Megaproject; Kalshi World Cup Deal; Al Haboob Founders✨ | Emaar megaprojectKalshi World Cup sponsorship+1 | — | EmaarKalshi+1 | DubaiArgentina | EmaarDubai+5 | — | 45m 18s | |
| 6/11/26 |  Saudi Lebanon Trade Reopens; SpaceX IPO; FII New CEO✨ | Saudi ArabiaLebanon+4 | — | Saudi ArabiaLebanon+2 | BeirutRome | Saudi ArabiaLebanon+6 | — | 35m 44s | |
| 6/10/26 |  Emirates Renews Real Madrid, Meta Court Action, Mubadala Fast Food Play✨ | sponsorship dealstechnology news+3 | — | EmiratesReal Madrid+4 | SpainPortugal | EmiratesReal Madrid+7 | — | 41m 35s | |
| 6/9/26 |  Talabat Takeover Battle, Iranian Assets and UAE Expansion in Africa✨ | acquisitionIranian assets+3 | — | TalabatHungerStation+2 | Botswana | TalabatEbrahim Al Jassim+5 | — | 46m 36s | |
| 6/8/26 |  NEOM Cuts, UAE $1.4T US Investment Plan & Paramount-Warner Deal✨ | investmentbusiness news+3 | — | Saudi ArabiaNEOM+5 | — | NEOMUAE investment+3 | — | 20m 55s | |
| 6/7/26 |  Ronaldo $2B Rich; Iran's Assets for Gulf Repair; No Deal with Israeli Club; Riyadh Air✨ | sportsaviation+3 | — | Riyadh AirPolish football club | IranSaudi Arabia+2 | Cristiano Ronaldoaviation+7 | — | 3m 19s | |
| 6/6/26 |  $1.7 Billion Sphere Abu Dhabi, Dubai Property Recovering & Naguib's Bold Prediction✨ | investmentreal estate+4 | — | HSBC | UAEAbu Dhabi+2 | UAE investmentAbu Dhabi Sphere+4 | — | 3m 31s | |
| 6/5/26 |  State Street Oman, Saudi PIF & Manchester United✨ | Gulf business expansionlocal talent in leadership+2 | — | State StreetSaudi PIF+4 | OmanQatar | State StreetOman+6 | — | 20m 59s | |
| 6/4/26 |  SpaceX $75B IPO, Gulf Shipping & Abu Dhabi✨ | SpaceX IPOGulf shipping+4 | — | SpaceXAramco+1 | Abu DhabiHormuz | SpaceXIPO+7 | — | 21m 45s | |
| 6/3/26 |  UpScrolled Banned; IAEA Praises UAE; Alabbar Takes Over✨ | Saudi ArabiaUAE Nuclear Safety+3 | — | UpScrolledIAEA+1 | UAE | UpScrolledSaudi Arabia+6 | — | 42m 46s | |
| 6/2/26 |  Sky-IMI Split, IFFCO Bidding Interest, e& Cashes Out of Careem | HEADLINES:• Former Sky News Arabia boss slams Guardian reporting on Sky UAE exit• Alabbar and IHC show interest in debt-hit IFFCO• e& sells 12.5% Careem stake to Uber in $100 million dealNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY | 40m 06s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 |  PSG's $5B Rise, SpaceX IPO Buzz, UAE AI Predicts Heatwaves | HEADLINES:• PSG turns from football gamble to $5 billion global asset machine • Kingdom Holding jumps as SpaceX stake re-rates the stock ahead of IPO • UAE scientists build AI system that predicts heatwaves with 96% accuracy before they hit | 21m 56s | ||||||
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