The Smashi Business Show

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.

The Smashi Business Show is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #981

  Brent Crude, Banque Misr, Roblox Riyadh & Huda Beauty x Cardi B

  Aug 31, 202619 minS1

  HEADLINES: • Brent crude surges back above $90 as US-Iran strikes resume  • Banque Misr UAE branches continue business as usual despite US warning  • Roblox is establishing its MENA regional headquarters in Riyadh  • Huda Beauty and global superstar Cardi B have officially unveiled their new collaboration   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

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  Episode #980

  UAE Central Bank Probes Banque Misr, Gaza Fund Allegations Refuted, and Dubai Airports' Resilience

  Aug 30, 20265 minS1

  In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we examine the UAE Central Bank's urgent investigation into Banque Misr branches following U.S. money laundering warnings. We then look at the Board of Peace’s firm denial regarding the alleged misuse of Gaza reconstruction funds. Finally, we discuss Dubai Airports’ operational recovery, zero-layoff policy, and updated passenger forecasts in the wake of regional conflicts.

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  Episode #979

  New Murabba, Banque Misr Sanctions & Taco Bell UAE

  Aug 29, 20264 minS1

  Saudi Arabia appoints PIF veteran Sabah Barakat to lead New Murabba as the kingdom elevates Saudi executives across major institutions. Washington targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches in the first measure since Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran. And Mohamed Alabbar-led Americana Restaurants signs an exclusive agreement to bring Taco Bell back to the UAE after 14 years, starting in Dubai. Today’s stories track changing leadership, financial pressure and consumer expansion across three of the region’s biggest markets.

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  Episode #978

  Trump Crypto Bank, Mina Creamery & Dubai Airports

  Aug 28, 20264 minS1

  A UAE-backed entity emerges as a major shareholder behind World Liberty Financial’s planned crypto bank, Emirati entrepreneur Rihab Al Gurg builds Mina Creamery, and Dubai Airports avoids layoffs despite a sharp drop in passenger traffic.

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  Episode #977

  Saudi AI Fortunes, Shein’s $27B Valuation & Khamas Hospitality

  Aug 27, 202643 minS1

  HEADLINES: • Two Saudi Brothers Just Hit a $1.4 Billion Fortune as Humain Deal Expands  • Mubadala in Line for Payout as Shein’s Valuation Drops to $27 Billion  • Meet Mr Pratik Kachroo, Executive Director at Khamas Hospitality   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

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