The Smashi Business Show

Anna Wintour in Dubai; Arab Health 2025; Saudi IV Fluid Factory

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: - Anna Wintour in Dubai as Vogue Arabia’s Social Media Vanishes Amid Legal Battle- Arab Health 2025: US Healthcare Fund Akkad Holdin...

Al Habtoor Exits Lebanon, Damac Expands to US, Alabbar Invests in Georgia

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: - Khalaf Al Habtoor Cancels All Planned Investments in Lebanon- Damac Launches First US Project with $15M 'Mansions in the Sky'- Moham...

The new tech buzzword is Deepseek; Americana expands in Oman; Etihad IPO imminent

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HeadlinesBig Tech faces heat as China's Deep Seek sows doubts on billion-dollar spending Americana Group Acquires Pizza Hut Business in Oman Etihad Ai...

Davos 2025, Saudi Arabia’s $3.4B workforce plan, Bocelli’s Bugatti home

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: - World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos: Key Highlights from 20–24 January- Saudi Arabia Offers $3.4 Billion in Cash Incentives to Trim...

Trump Seeks $1T from Saudi Arabia; Prince Alwaleed’s KHC Eyes TikTok

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: - Trump Calls for $1 Trillion Saudi Investment and Lower Oil Prices- Saudi Prince’s Kingdom Holding Eyes TikTok Investment If Musk o...

UAE to Maintain Tax-Free Status'; MGX Joins AI Giants for Stargate; UAE Companies Shine

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headline:- UAE to Maintain Tax-Free Status, Says Minister of Economy at World Economic Forum 2025- Davos 2025: UAE Companies Shine in Global Brand Ran...

Mubadala's AI Bet, Jeddah Tower $26B Deal, Abu Dhabi's AED13B Digital Push

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: - Jeddah Tower: $26 Billion Project ‘Officially’ Resumes Construction- Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027- Abu Dhabi’...

Trump 2.0 and the Middle East

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: - Dubai's Property Game-Changer: Freehold Conversion on Sheikh Zayed Road & Al Jaddaf- Riyadh Air Delays Launch Due to Boeing Deli...

$1.4B Al Habtoor-Alabbar Battle, U.S. TikTok Ban, & Casa Milano's Azhar Sajan

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: - Meetings Matter: Al Habtoor Criticizes Alabbar Over $1.4 Billion U.S. Loss- TikTok Ban Sparks Arab World Debate: Freedom vs. Disrupt...

Ronaldo's Al Nassr deal, Trump's impact on KSA, and Google Pay's launch

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: Ronaldo's 'Business' Deal with Al NassrTrump’s Second Term and Its Impact on Saudi ArabiaGoogle Pay Set to Launch in Saudi Arabia in...

Prince Al-Waleed to Reopen Four Seasons Beirut; RAK Tourism +12%

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: - Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal to Reopen Four Seasons Beirut in Early 2026 - Ras Al Khaimah Reports 12% Growth in Tourism Rev...

US AI Chips Restrictions Will Affect UAE; PIF-DAZN Talks Resurface; Qatar Airways Splashes $97M

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines--US Export Restrictions on AI Chips and GPUs Impact UAE and 119 Other Nations --Saudi Arabia’s PIF in Talks to Acquire $1 Billion Stake in...

Hussain Sajwani Backs Trump, ADQ Acquires Aramex, Safa Joins Living

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HEADLINES: - Emirati Billionaire Hussain Sajwani Bets Big on Trump’s Pro-Business Second Term- ADQ Offers $1.2 Billion to Fully Acquire Aramex-...

Dubai Property Prices, UAE Tech Market Growth, Emirates Autism Certification

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Mohamed Alabbar on Rising Property Prices in Dubai- UAE Technology Services Market Set to Grow by $3.8 Billion in 2025- Emirates Set...

Home Bakery, Trump Tariffs Hit Oman, Mashreq Expands to Pakistan

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Hind Al Mulla tells the story of ‘Home Bakery’ Becoming a Symbol of Emirati Pride- Oman: Trump's Tariffs May Halt Investment- Ma...

Qatar explores Syria funding, Chalhoub gets PUIG rights, Zuckerberg acts.

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Qatar Explores Funding for Syria’s Public Sector- Chalhoub Group Secures PUIG Distribution Rights in Qatar- Mark Zuckerberg ends Fact-Ch...

UAE Billionaire Hussain Sajwani to Invest $20B in US Data Centers

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - UAE Billionaire Damac’s Hussain Sajwani to Invest $20B in US Data Centers- Saudi Arabia Kicks Off 2025 with $12B Bond Sale and $7B...

"Sheikh Mohammed’s $1.5B Housing Project, $108M Dubai Deal & US Expansion

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Sheikh Mohammed Approves $1.5 Billion Housing Project- US Private Credit Firm Golub Capital Expands to Abu Dhabi- Dubai Awards $108 ...

Assad Profits from Aleppo Bombing, U.S. Arms Deal, and Saudi Cinema’s Big Win

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - U.S. Approves $8 Billion Arms Package for Israel- Assad Regime Turns Aleppo's Ruins into a Profitable Scrap Metal Trade- Saudi Films...

UAE Trade Hits AED 2.8T, Salaries Up 4%; Saudi Unemployment Falls

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: -UAE Achieves Record AED 2.8 Trillion in Foreign Trade in 2024-UAE Salaries to Rise Maximum by 4% in 2025, Says a Recent Survey-Saudi ...

Mubadala Surpasses PIF; Neom Air Taxi Partner Faces Issues

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Mubadala Overtakes PIF as World's Top Wealth Fund Spender- Neom's Air Taxi Partner Volocopter Files for Insolvency- Adnoc to Boost U...

2024 in review What happened in the Middle East in a year of records

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - 2024 in review: What happened in the Middle East in a year of records- Deep dive into what UAE achieved in 2024- Deep dive into what...

UAE-China Trade via Pakistan; Nadal to Open Saudi Academy

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - UAE and China to trade through a new, faster route through Pakistan- Spanish legend Rafael Nadal eyes a tennis academy in Saudi Arab...

Saudi Pauses BRICS Bid; UAE Leads Africa Investments; Wa’ed Backs Ynmo EdTech

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Saudi Arabia Pauses Full BRICS Membership Bid, Maintains Active Engagement- UAE Emerges as Africa’s Largest Investor, Championing ...

Mubadala Acquires 80% in UAE Healthcare; Food Price Controls Tighten

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Mubadala Secures 80% Stake in Leading UAE Healthcare Firms Boosting Logistics Presence- UAE Implements Stricter Price Controls on Essentia...

Telegram hits $1B revenue; UAE office surge; xAI gets $6B

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- UAE’s Commercial Property Boom: Outpacing Global Leaders- Telegram Surpasses $1 Billion in Revenue, Achieves Profitability- Musk's xAI s...

Nissan, Honda to Merge by 2026; Debunk UAE's $40B Bitcoin Claim

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Nissan and Honda to Merge by 2026 as Declining Sales Push Nissan Toward Survival- UAE Holding $40 Billion in Bitcoin: Fact or Fictio...

Sports add $6.9B to KSA; seven new billionaires; Xmail for Gmail soon

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: Sports contributed $6.9 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP last yearSaudi IPO boom creates seven new billionaires Elon Musk has hint...

ADIA Joins $1T Club; Dubai’s $5.6B Blue Metro Line Approved; Anghami Gets $55M Boost

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: ADIA Joins the Exclusive $1 Trillion Club of Sovereign Wealth FundsDubai’s $5.6b Blue Metro Line to be completed on 2029Anghami Secu...

Oman invests in Musk's xAI; MGX in $10B Databricks; Mubadala in Crusoe

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Oman Investment Authority Invests in Elon Musk’s AI- Abu Dhabi's MGX Joins $10B Funding Round for Databricks- Abu Dhabi-based Muba...

Dubai launches drone delivery; VAT refund for online buys; Gaza report

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - HH Sheikh Hamdan Launches Middle East's First-of-its-Kind Drone Delivery System- UAE to Offer VAT Refunds for Online Purchases by To...

Dubai's Parkin Mulls KSA Expansion; MNT-Halan in UAE; Microsoft Leads AI

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Parkin and BATIC Partner to Expand Smart Parking Solutions in Saudi Arabia- MNT-Halan Expands to UAE, Pioneering Financial Inclusion...

Man City’s Record Revenues, PIF Eyes Newcastle Airport, Abu Dhabi Tech

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Man City Hits Record Revenues, Chairman Predicts ‘Further Growth Ahead- Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 Expands Tech Startup Ecosystem with La...

UAE's Economic Growth Year; Saudi PIF Targets PGA Tour; Talabat Recovers

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - HH Sheikh Mohammed Declares 2024 a Year of“Unprecedented Economic Growth” for UAE- Saudi Arabia's PIF Nears $1.5 Billion Stake i...

Abu Dhabi Solar Crypto Farm, UAE-Saudi Workplace Ties, BlackRock IPO Plans

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Abu Dhabi to Host $1 Billion Solar Farm for Crypto Mining- 84% of UAE and Saudi Employees Feel Connected to Their Companies- BlackRo...

Talabat's IPO Stumbles; QatarEnergy CEO Criticizes EU Tax; CYVN Buys McLaren

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Talabat’s Rocky IPO Debut- QatarEnergy CEO Questions EU Tax- Abu Dhabi's CYVN Acquires McLaren

"Renaissance State" Abu Dhabi; Bitcoin MENA Day 2; Property Finder IPO

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Inaugural Bitcoin MENA Event in Abu Dhabi Entered Day 2- Ray Dalio: Abu Dhabi is a "Renaissance State" as it Emerges as a Hedge Fund...

Bitcoin MENA Launches, Dubai's Walkability Improves, Assad's Regime Falls

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Bitcoin MENA Kicks Off Today- Apple CEO Visits Abu Dhabi: UAE Gets Its 5th Apple Store- Sheikh Mohammed Approves 6.5km 'Dubai Walk' ...

Noon will Soon Dominate; DDF Nears $2B; Dubai Property Prices to Rise 8%

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Dubai Duty Free Nears $2 Billion Sales Milestone Thanks to Perfume Boom- Noon Edges Closer to Regional Leadership in E-Commerce and ...

Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; UAE Billionaire Growth; Risky Saudi X

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Billionaire Growth in the UAE Amid Regional Shifts in Wealth- What’s Next for Kingdom Holding’s $2 Billion Investment in X?- Upc...

Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi, Qatar backs Audi F1, Adidas UAE launch.

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi- Qatar Investment Authority finalizes agreement to acquire minority stake in Audi’s f1 team- Adidas...

Bitcoin MENA 2024, Stripe CEO's Tel Aviv Visit Sparks Boycott, PUMA Ends Israel Sponsorship

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi: Experience the Golden Age of Bitcoin- Stripe Faces Boycott Calls After CEO's Tel Aviv Visit- PUMA Ends Isr...

Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; ADNOC's $80B XRG; Talabat upsizes IPO to 20%

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Bitcoin MENA: The UAE's Role in Shaping the Future of Cryptocurrencies- ADNOC Unveils XRG: A $80 Billion Global Energy and Chemicals...

Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; Shorooq Partners 1B Summit; KSA Football Fever

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Unlock Exclusive Networking with Bitcoin MENA's Whale Pass Experience- Shorooq partners with 1 Billion Followers Summit to provide A...

Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; UAE's Top 5 Rank in AI; Riyadh Metro Launching Nov 27

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi: Unlocking Crypto’s Potential for UAE- UAE Ranks in Top 5 of Global AI Ecosystems: Stanford Report ...

Eric Trump at Bitcoin MENA in AD; Saudi's Milaf Cola; UAE, KSA AI Adoption numbers

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Eric Trump at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi I December 9-10, 2024 in Abu Dhabi- You can get sugar-free soda in Saudi Arabia called 'Milaf Cola...

Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi; NEOM on Schedule; 30 Under 30 Lists Under Spotlight

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Bitcon MENA is set to gather Crypto Enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi on December 9-10- Webuild Reports Smooth Progress on NEOM Projects Amid CEO D...

Dubai Dominates: IPOs, Passenger Records, and Precious Metals Milestones

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Talabat Launches IPO on Dubai Financial Market- Dubai International Airport Hits New Heights with 68.6M Guests in 9 Months!- Dubai Leads t...

Neymar buys property in Dubai; Rents double in RAK; Pure Harvest plans IPO

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Brazilian Star Neymar Jr. Buys Home in Bugatti Residences by Binghatti in Dubai- Rent Prices Double in Ras Al Khaimah Amid Construction of...

UAE Gears Up for Growth with Salary Hikes, Green AI, and Saudi Mobility Boost

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Megacampus Summit in Dubai I December 2nd 3rd 2024- UAE Salaries Set to Climb in 2025 Amid Economic Optimism- UAE Unveils CHAG: A ChatGPT ...

Lulu IPO Open Flat, PIF Raises $1B in Telecom Deal, Popcorn AI Secures $500K

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Lulu IPO Closes Flat on AED2.04 on stock Debut After Raising Record AED6.32 billion- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Raises $1.03 ...

UAE AI Minister lauds Musk; Landmark invests $1B; AED 2B Dubai Police project.

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- UAE AI Minister Congratulates Musk, Ramaswamy on Leading U.S. Efficiency Department- Landmark Group to Invest $1 Billion in Retail Expansi...

Trump Win Spurs Market Surge, MrBeast Makes Big Money in Dubai; Carrefour Shuts in Jordan Amid Boycotts

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Middle East Markets Surge as Global Stocks Rally Following Trump’s Presidential Win- Majid Al Futtaim Suspends Carrefour Operations in J...

MBC Revenue Surge, Sheikh Hamdan on Dubai Q2 Growth, Delivery Hero to List Talabat

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- MBC GROUP’s Revenue Surge Reflects Regional Media Dominance- Sheikh Hamdan Sees Strong Leadership as Key to Dubai’s 3.3% GDP Growth in...

" Bella Hadid’s Favorite Bakery, CNN's New Channel, and Saudi Arabia’s $100B AI Power Move"

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Bella Hadid Puts Dubai's Tonton Bakery in the Spotlight- CNN FAST Launches on STARZ ON in MENA- Saudi arabia is reportedly launching a $10...

Trump Win Spurs Market Surge, MrBeast Makes Big Money in Dubai; Carrefour Shuts in Jordan Amid Boycotts

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Middle East Markets Surge as Global Stocks Rally Following Trump’s Presidential Win- Majid Al Futtaim Suspends Carrefour Operations in J...

ADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft collaborate; Talent Influx Pushing Salaries Down in UAE; Saudi's Rising Tourism

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft Team Up to Drive AI and Low-Carbon Innovations- Big Influx of Foreign Talent has Pushed Down Starting Salarie...

ADNOC launches Enegry AI; Russia has a buttter problem; PIF, Hong Kong establish $1B fund; Election time in the US

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- ADNOC and AIQ Launch ENERGYai: A First-of-Its-Kind Agentic AI for Global Energy Transformation- Russia Begins Importing Butter from UAE an...

Dubai's Crown Prince Directs Trackless Trams, Saudi PIF Invests in MBC GROUP, Elon Musk Eyes Middle East Funds

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Crown Prince of Dubai directs RTA to study trackless trams- Saudi’s PIF Takes Major Stake in MBC GROUP- Elon Musk Eyes Middle East Funds...

Boycotts Contributing to McDonald's Global Sales Decline; Tiktok's Regional HQ in Saudi; PIF and Google Cloud Collaborate

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headline: - Middle East and Muslim-Countries’ Boycotts Contributing to McDonald’s Global Sales Decline- TikTok’s Plans for Riyadh Headquart...

Abu Dhabi's CYVN Targets McLaren; KSA Balances Oil with Clean Energy, and Boosts Local Insulin Production

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings to Acquire McLaren’s Automotive Business- Saudi Arabia Stays Committed to Oil, Expands Focus on Clean Energy...

Noon Piloting Physical Store; PIF to Reduce Investments; Saudi 98% Cashless; Today's Guest: Leon Kolflaath, Project Director at QUBE Development.

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-Noon Planning to Venture into Physical Retail, with Pilot Project in Dubai-PIF’s Shift Toward Domestic Investment and AI Development-Saudi Arabia’...

FII8 Kicks-off in Riyadh Emphasising Africa, Neom's First Completed Project Opens, Lulu Sets Share Price Range for IPO

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Davos in the Desert’ FII8 Launches Today in Riyadh where Pre-Summit Spotlight was on Africa- Sindalah: Neom's First Luxury Tourism Islan...

UAE is a 'Startup Nation'; Saudi Aramco's $100M Fund for AI Startups; Abu Dhabi Film Commission Increase Rebate to 35%

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headline:- UAE Ascends as a ‘Startup Nation’ in Digital Assets: Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah- Saudi Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures Allocates $100M to AI S...

Youtube Dominates KSA, UAE; Starzplay CEO Welcomes Crackdown on Piracy; Dubai's New Platform for Startups

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- YouTube Dominates Viewer Preference in Saudi Arabia and UAE- STARZPLAY CEO Applauds Dubai Police for Crackdown on IPTV Piracy- Dubai Unvei...

Ronaldo Invests in Dubai-based Startup; Musk's Starlink Takes Flight on Qatar Airways' Boeing 777; New EV Player in UAE

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Cristiano Ronaldo Invests in Dubai-based HealthTech Startup Bioniq, Boosting Valuation to $82M- Qatar Airways Partners with Elon Musk’s ...

BRICS kicks off in Kazan, Russia; UAE Non-Oil Growth to Hit 4% by 2025; Best Kept Shared Snaps Up Bazaara

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- BRICS Summit Kicks Off in Kazan, Russia- UAE’s Non-Oil Economy to Surge by 4% in 2025, Driven by Investment and Real Estate Boom- Best K...

Profits Soar for Saudi Tadawul Group; Saudi Cinema is on the Rise; Abu Dhabi gets Mandarin Oriental Residences

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Saudi Tadawul Group Reports Strong Q3 Earnings: Net Income Surges 37.2%- Saudi Cinema Booms: Record Ticket Sales & Rise in Local...

Dubai Unveils Dh390 Million Plan to Transform Rural Areas into World-Class Tourism and Living Destinations

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Dubai Unveils Dh390 Million Plan to Transform Rural Areas into World-Class Tourism and Living Destinations- Swvl Holdings Corp Estab...

$15M Boost for Saudi Startups; Fade Fit's New Protein Bars; Egypt's Rabbit Mobility Raises $1.3M

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Saudi Venture Capital Invests $15M in Saqr Fund II to Support Early-Stage Startups- Fade Fit Launches 10X Protein Bars: Fueling Growth &am...

Abu Dhabi's Three-Pointer; Etihad Rail Updates 'Future' Passengers; Dubai to Welcome Bolt (not Usain)

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Abu Dhabi in Limelight with Multiple Initiatives Coming out of the UAE Capital- Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 57 Minutes: Etihad Rail's High-Speed...

Abu Dhabi to Become the Next ‘Sphere’ Entertainment Hub

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Abu Dhabi to Become the Next ‘Sphere’ Entertainment Hub

GITEX GLOBAL 2024: A Record-Breaking Start

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GITEX GLOBAL 2024: A Record-Breaking Start

Golden Opportunity: UK Mogul Richard Desmond Moves to Dubai

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-Golden Opportunity: UK Mogul Richard Desmond Moves to Dubai-Majid Al Futtaim Donates $1 Million to Aid Lebanon-Tamkeen HR’s IPO Targets Up to $106 ...

Wynn-Wynn for RAK and UAE; Raining Money in Dubai (Property); NEOM's The Line has a Concrete Solution

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Wynn Al Marjan Island: Transforming RAK’s Tourism and Economy- Dubai’s Real Estate Breaks Records: Q3 2024 Surge- NEOM’s Concrete Pl...

Abu Dhabi Surpasses Oslo as the Global SWF Capital

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-Abu Dhabi Surpasses Oslo as the Global SWF Capital-Saudi PIF Acquires 40% Stake in Selfridges-Ejari Raises $14.65M to Scale Up Saudi Arabia’s Rent ...

Dubai Crypto Scene Gets a Boost; Perfume Turns to Gold for Al Majed Oud; ADIA Sets Up Shop in India

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- DMCC & Cointelegraph Partner to Boost Dubai’s Crypto Hub- Almajed Oud’s Stock Soars: Hits 50% Increase Post-IPO on Tadawul- UAE’...

UAE-Jordan $8B Trade Pact; Saudi Startups Score $165M; State Street expands in Middle East

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- UAE and Jordan Sign Historic Trade Pact: Aiming to Boost Bilateral Trade to $8 Billion!- Saudi Startups Lead MENA Funding in September, Su...

Saudi PIF Eyes Nintendo Stake, ADQ Launches $110B Ras El Hekma Project, and Anisha Oberoi Shares Her Clean Beauty Journey After Breast Cancer

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headline:- Saudi Arabia’s PIF Eyes Bigger Stake in Nintendo: Strategic Move or Gaming Power Play?- ADQ Taps Modon for $110 Billion Ras El Hekma Mega...

Construction of World’s Tallest Skyscraper Jeddah Tower Resumes, Saudi Arabia's AUM to Reach $300 Billion by 2026, Dalio and G42 Shelve Abu Dhabi Investment Venture Plans, Laura Krajewski, Owner of Flash Facial

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Construction of World’s Tallest Skyscraper Jeddah Tower Resumes- Saudi Arabia's AUM to Reach $300 Billion by 2026- Dalio and G42 S...

MGX Contributes as OpenAI Raises $6.6B, Souqalmal and Yabi Founder Ambareen Musa Joins Revolut as UAE CEO, Saudi Arabia Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in Q2, Lulu Group Likely to Drop Tadawul Leg of IPO for Abu Dhabi-Only Listing

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MGX Contributes as OpenAI Raises $6.6B, Souqalmal and Yabi Founder Ambareen Musa Joins Revolut as UAE CEO, Saudi Arabia Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in ...

Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Deploy $55B in Global Investments, Health Stay.io Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize Medical Tourism in Dubai, MENA Business Community Send Prayers, Messages of Solidarity for Lebanon

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds Deploy $55B in Global Investments- HealthStay.io Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize Medical Tourism in Dubai-...

Podeo Secures $5.4M to Expand, Richard Attias Envisions Global Demand for Las Vegas Sphere, Ryan Serhant Joins Dubai Real Estate Scene

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Podeo Secures $5.4M to Expand Beyond the Arab World- Richard Attias Envisions Global Demand for Las Vegas Sphere Experience- Reality TV St...

UAE Extends Corporate Tax Filing Deadline; Google open new HQ in Riyadh; Suez Canal Revenues Drop

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- UAE Extends Corporate Tax Filing Deadline for New Businesses- Google Opens New Riyadh HQ, Boosting Saudi Vision 2030- Suez Canal Revenues ...

UAE and New Zealand Seal Trade Deal, Middle Eastern Investors Pump $9 Billion Into China, Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- UAE & New Zealand Seal Trade Deal to Boost Economic Ties- Middle Eastern Investors Pump $9 Billion Into China While Others Retreat- Me...

Richest African Man to Establish Family Office in Dubai, Telegram Reverses Privacy Polic, WeRide and Uber Partner to Bring Self-Driving Cars to the UAE

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Richest African Aliko Dangote to Establish Family Office in Dubai Amid Rising UAE Appeal- Telegram Reverses Privacy Policy, Agrees to Shar...

UAE Recognized as Major Defense Partner by the U.S.

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-UAE Recognized as Major Defense Partner by the U.S-UAE Airlines Cancel Flights to Beirut Amid Rising Israel-Hezbollah Tensions-General Atlantic to Op...

Dubai Approves AED10 Billion Expansion for Dubai Exhibition Centre, Chip Giants Eye UAE for $100B Megafactories, Saudi Arabia Beats UAE to No. 1 Spot in Arab World Global AI Index 2024

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Dubai Approves AED10 Billion Expansion for Expo City’s Dubai Exhibition Centre- Chip Giants Eye UAE for $100B Megafactories- Saudi Arabi...

Israeli Shuts Down Al Jazeera Office in Ramallah, M&A Activity Dips By 10.4% in MEA Region in First Eight Months, Saudi Tourism Surges With 73% Increase in Visitors, Iranian Immigrant Joins Elite Billionaire Club After Biotech Stock

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Israeli Forces Shut Down Al Jazeera's Ramallah Office for 45 Days- M&A Activity Lost Momentum in MEA Region in First Eight Month...

UAE and Japan Begin Talks on CEPA to Boost Economic Growth, Botim Introduces SNPL Service, Centi-Millionaire Population in Arab Cities to More Than Double by 2040

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- UAE and Japan Begin Talks on Comprehensive Trade Deal to Boost Economic Growth- Botim Revolutionizes Payments with 'Send Now, Pay Later' (...

Microsoft and G42 to Establish AI Centers in Abu Dhabi, Saudi PIF's SURJ Sports Eyes €1 Billion Stake in EuroLeague Basketball, Lebanese Blasts Linked to BAC Consulting's Pagers

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headline:- Microsoft & UAE’s G42 to Establish AI Centers in Abu Dhabi: A Step Towards "Responsible AI"- Saudi PIF’s SURJ Sports Eyes €1 Bill...

UAE-Australia Finalize Landmark CEPA Agreement, Groq Teams Up with Aramco to Power AI in Saudi Arabia, PIF to Invest $5 Billion in Egypt

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - UAE and Australia Finalize Landmark Trade Deal: CEPA Agreement- Groq Teams Up with Aramco to Power AI in Saudi Arabia- Saudi Arabia'...

Lulu plans IPO; UAE gives 230 content creator licences; Umar Kamani & Naomi Campbell start Talent Agency in Dubai: Regional Sustainability Director of Tetra Pack Arabia Marcelo Piva talks Business

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Umar Kamani and Naomi Campbell Launch KC Global Partnerships in Dubai- UAE Media Council Issues 230 Licenses to Social Media Creators, Boo...

Dubai's FIX Chocolate Creates Exclusive Chocolate Bar for Sheikh Hamdan, Al Jazeera Launches "Al Jazeera 360", Dubai to Award Contract for $6.8 Billion Sewerage Tunnel Project

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Dubai's FIX Dessert Chocolatier Creates Exclusive Chocolate for Sheikh Hamdan- Al Jazeera Launches Arabic-Only Streaming Platform "A...

Hala Taxi Launches WhatsApp Booking, Hub71 Welcomes 21 New Startups, Majid Al Futtaim Launches Aaouda Returnship Programme, Etihad Airways Eyes IPO by 2025

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Dubai's Hala Taxi Introduces WhatsApp Booking- Abu Dhabi-Based Hub71 Welcomes 21 Startups, Bringing the Total Number to 243- Majid A...

Huda Beauty Considers Sale of Kayali, Dubai DET Partners with Noon, ADNOC Poised for $15.9 Billion, Founder of Web3 Streaming Platform

12 Sep 2024

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Headlines:- Huda Beauty Considers Sale of Fragrance Division Kayali- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Partners with Noon to Boost SME Growth- A...

Apparel Group Partners with Carrefour to Re-Enter Indian Market, Leon Black Chooses Abu Dhabi for First International Family Office, ADNOC to Supply Indian Oil with LNG

11 Sep 2024

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Headline:  - Dubai’s Apparel Group partners with French retail giant Carrefour to re-enter Indian market.- Leon Black Chooses Abu Dhabi fo...

Apple Reveals New iPhone, Majid Al Futtaim & Tabby Unveil SHAREPay Integration, FlapKap Rasies $34M to Boost SME Financing

10 Sep 2024

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Headlines: - Apple Reveals New iPhone with AI Features- Majid Al Futtaim & Tabby Unveil SHAREPay Integration: A Game-Changer for Shopping- Fl...

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tourism Thrives with $27.2 Billion Investment Goal, Saudi Startup Reachware Gains $3M Funding Boost for Expansion, Saudi Fintech Assets Set to Hit $64Bn by 2024

09 Sep 2024

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Headlines: - Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tourism Thrives with $27.2 Billion Investment Goal and $64.3 Billion GDP Boost- Saudi Startup Reachware Gains $3...

Local Sodas Rise Over Gaza Genocide, Saudi Central Bank Partners with Samsung to Launch Samsung Pay, 24 Fintech Makes History as Largest Fintech Event Debut

06 Sep 2024

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Headline:- Local Sodas Rise as Coke and Pepsi Face Boycotts Over Gaza Conflict- Saudi Central Bank Partners with Samsung to Launch “Samsung Pay” i...