The Smashi Business Show

Anghami Reports Subscriber Growth After OSN+ Acquisition, Tarabut Acquires UK Payments Platform Vyne, Middle East Markets Under Pressure Amid Global Stock Slump

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Anghami Reports 18.3% Subscriber Growth After Strategic OSN+ Acquisition- Tarabut Acquires UK Payments Platform Vyne to Navigate New MENA ...

Tabby Acquires Saudi Digital Wallet Tweeq to Expand Fintech Offerings, Ziina Banks $22M Series A to Scale Up UAE Fintech Services for Small Businesses, Adidas Collaborates with Saudi Artist Raghad Al-Ahmad for Bloom Sky Collection

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Tabby Acquires Saudi Digital Wallet Tweeq to Expand Fintech Offerings-  Ziina Banks $22M Series A to Scale Up UAE Fintech Services fo...

UAE Unveils 2025 Strategy for Three Priorities, Investcorp's Co-CEO to Exit, Bahrain to Implement 15% Tax on Multinationals

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- UAE Unveils 2025 Strategy for Three Priorities - Investcorp's Co-CEO Ben-Gacem to Exit Amid Management Shake-Up- Bahrain to Implement...

Inside Pavel Durov's Arrest, Arabian Mills $271 Million IPO Covered in an Hour, Knovi Launching Fractional Ownership in UAE, Webook Prepares for Billion Dollar IPO on Saudi Exchange

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- The Who is Who and What is What of Pavel Durov's Arrest- Saudi Arabian Mills’ $271 million IPO Covered within an Hour- Konvi launching f...

Talabat to Go Public in Q4: Delivery Hero's Big Move in the MENA Market

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-Talabat to Go Public in Q4: Delivery Hero's Big Move in the MENA Market-UAE Ranks 3rd Globally in Crypto Adoption: A New Digital Finance Frontier-Sau...

UAE-France Rumors Debunked, Meta CEO Admits to Content Moderation, HSBS's New CEO Plans Major Shake up

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headline:- UAE Fighter Jet Contract Freeze Rumors Debunked Amid Pavel Durov’s Arrest Controversy- Meta CEO Admits to Content Moderation Mistakes Ami...

Waad Investment to Boost GCC Startups, Majid Al Futtaim Retail Digital Records AED 1.3 Billion Revenue, Al Majed for Oud Announces IPO Offer

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- New $200M Investment Firm "Waad Investment" Launches to Boost GCC Startups- Majid Al Futtaim Retail Digital Sees 109% EBITDA Growth and AE...

Telegram says Pavel Durov has "Nothing to Hide", Marlan Space and Loft Orbital Invest in UAE's Space Sector, AstroLabs Expandes into Saudi Arabia

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Pavel Durov has “Nothing to Hide”, says Telegram - Abu Dhabi’s Marlan Space and Loft Orbital Invest $100 Million in UAE’s Spa...

Saudi's GDP Expects 1.7% Growth, Dubai Short-Term Rentals Surge 30%, UAE Tops Global FDI Rankings

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- UAE's Foreign Trade Reaches New Heights: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Highlights Record Growth- UAE Tops Global FDI Rankings for ...

Phoenix Group PLC and Tether to Launch Dirham Pegged Stablecoin, Emiratis in the Private Sector Surpasses 100K, Emirates to Buy 5 Aribus' For $200 M

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - ADX-listed Phoenix Group PLC and Tether to Launch UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin- Emirati Workforce in UAE’s Private Sector Surpasse...

Brands For Less Sells Stake to TJX, KBW Ventures Invests in NoorNation, E Daddy Raises $15M for E-Motorcycle Launch,Kabir Joshi, Founder and CEO of Vantage Capital Speaks About UAE Property Market

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Dubai-Based Brands For Less Sells 35% Stake to TJX for $360M, Valuing the Group at $1.2 Billion- KBW Ventures Invests in Egyptian Climate ...

Dubai Bans Property Owners, UAE E-Commerce Giants Sign Safety Pledge, Pepsi Revives Teem Cola Amidst Boycotts

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Dubai Bans 10 Property Owners Over Safety Concerns- UAE E-Commerce Giants Sign Safety Pledge Amid $9.2 Billion Sales Boom-  Pep...

Saudi Unveils Jadarat Platform, AngelSpark Invests in HeroGo, Lara Active to Debut Burkini Line at Fashion Show

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Saudi Unveils 'Jadarat' Platform with 70,000+ Job Openings- AngelSpark Invests in HeroGo, Expanding Its Portfolio to 7 Startups- Dub...

Dubai Court Recognizes Cryptocurrency, Fawry to Launch in Saudi Arabia, Resal Secures $9M in funding

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - Dubai Court's Landmark Ruling Recognises Cryptocurrency as Legal Salary Payment- Fawry to Launch in Saudi Arabia by Year-End- Resal ...

International Tourists Spend Over SAR 45 Billion on Accommodation in Saudi Arabia in 2023

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: - International Tourists Spend Over SAR 45 Billion on Accommodation in Saudi Arabia in 2023- UAE’s ADIA Doubles Down on India with $...

MENA Startup Investments Surge, Boeing Outpaces Airbus in Plane Orders, Oman Gets Payments Boost with Samsung Pay

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MENA startup investments surge 200% in JulyBoeing managed to outpace Airbus in plane orders for July 2024Oman gets digital payments boost with Samsung...

Arab Youth Unemployment Levels High, Middle East Travel Bookings Drop, Starbucks Announces New CEO

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Arab Youth Unemployment 'Worse than Pre-Covid Levels'  - Middle East Travel Bookings Drop 7% Amid Genocide Fears- Starbucks Announces...

Dubai Plans to Attract Investment from China, Abu Dhabi Rental Market Surges, Egypt's Thundr Aims to Revolutionize Investment for MENA Youth

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headline:- Dubai Aims to Attract More Investment from China- Abu Dhabi Rental Market Surges with 102% Increase in Contracts Amidst Supply Shortages- T...

Saudi Arabia Updates Investment Law, UAE Amens Anti-Money Laundernig Laws, and ADQ invests $1 Bilion in Sotheby's

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Saudi Arabia Revamps Investment Law to Attract Foreign Investors- UAE amends anti-money laundering laws- Abu Dhabi’s ADQ invests $1 Bill...

Arab Stock Exchanges Crosses $4 Trillion, Etihad Posts Profit, Emaar Reports 56% Surge, UAE Cracks Down on Money Laundering.

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headline:- Arab stock exchanges cross $4.174 trillion at H1 2024- UAE Retailer Spinneys Posts $20 Million Profit for Q2 2024-"Dubai’s Emaar Reports ...

Demand for Travel Insurance increases in UAE, 'Dubai airport sets another record, Qatar hospitality industry booms

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Demand for Travel Insurance increases in UAE, 'Dubai airport sets another record, Qatar hospitality industry booms

X Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Boycott, Dubai-based Oraseya Capital Invests $100M in Tech Startups, McDonald’s Revises Prices

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- X Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Boycott, Musk Declares “War”2- Oraseya Capital Invests $100 Million Into Seven Tech Startups3- McDonald’...

Saudi Reports High Female Workforce Participation, GCC and Turkey Discuss FTA, UAE's Aid to Palestine Nearly $700 Million

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Saudi Arabia Reports Highest Female Workforce Participation Among G20 Countries-Gulf States and Turkey Discuss Free Trade Zones Likely Wor...

Sudden Crypto Crash Sends Bitcoin Price Down to 53,553 USD

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sudden Crypto Crash Sends Bitcoin Price Down to 53,553 USD

Rihanna's Chic Stadium Look, Sharjah's Record Real Estate, and M2 ADGM's Crypto Integration

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Rihanna Wows in Sporty-Chic Outfit and Emirati Jewellery at Yankee Stadium-Sharjah Real Estate Hits AED 18.6 Million Record-M2 ADGM Bank A...

Saudi Arabia Prepares for FIFA World Cup 2034 with Fifteen Groundbreaking New Stadiums

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:-Saudi Arabia Prepares for FIFA World Cup 2034 with Five Groundbreaking New Stadiums-Elon Musk Says Dubai Is Winning-Fake Job Interview Emai...

UAE’s AR Hijab at Paris Olympics, McDonald’s Sales Drop, and Saudi Arabia’s 48-Team World Cup Bid

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 UAE’s AR Hijab at Paris Olympics, McDonald’s Sales Drop, and Saudi Arabia’s 48-Team World Cup Bid

UAE Issues First National Lottery License, Middle East Airlines Delay Flights to Beirut, Mall of the Emirates Receives $44.9 Million Upgrade

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:-Historic Move: UAE Grants First License for National Lottery and Legal Gambling-Middle East Airlines delayed some flights to Beirut from Su...

Dubai Taxi Revenue Soars 14%, 'Inside Out 2' Breaks Animation Records, and Saudi Arabia Joins Global E-Commerce Pact

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Dubai Taxi Company Reports 14% Revenue Growth, Reaches $297 Million-Inside Out 2 Becomes Biggest Animated Film Ever, Surpassing Frozen II ...

120 Firms Move to Riyadh, Ryadh Office Market Growth, and Aldar Expansion in Dubai

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Over 120 Foreign Companies Relocated to Riyadh in Q1 2024-Riyadh Office Market Stays Strong Amid Rising Rents and High Demand-Aldar Expand...

Shahid X Launches Limited Edition Collection, Saudi Investors Target UK Property, and Dubai’s GDP Grows 3.2% to $31.3B

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:-Shahid X Launches Limited Edition Collection Featuring Top Series-70%+ of Saudi Investors Eye UK Property Market-Dubai's GDP Up 3.2% to $31...

Tech Turmoil, Saudi Growth Slowdown, and Dubai's Mental Health Initiative

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:- Tech Glitch Sparks Cash Chaos at Starbucks: Digital Dependency Exposed-Saudi Arabia's GDP Growth to Lag Behind GCC Neighbors in 2024-Dubai...

Bella Hadid vs. Adidas Stock Drop, AI Editor Criticism, Dubizzle's $120M Exit

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: -Bella Hadid Takes Legal Action as Adidas Faces stock drop and Boycott Calls-Lifestyle Publication Faces Criticism Over AI Lifestyle E...

Adidas Drops Bella Hadid; Dubai Invests $300m in Transport Upgrade; Palazzo Versace Dubai Lists for $380M Amid Owner’s Financial Shift

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:-Adidas Apologizes and Drops Bella Hadid from Campaign Amid Israel Backlash-Dubai Invests $300m in Public Transport Upgrade with 636 New Bus...

Insights from Mohamed Aboulnaga Nagaty, Executive Chairman of Exits

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mohamed Nagaty he is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and venture builder with over 15 years of experience. He's currently the Executive Chairman of Exits...

UAE Businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor on Gratitude, Yusuf Omar on Mobile Journalism and Global Storytelling

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-UAE Businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor Urges Emiratis to Appreciate Their Blessings Amidst UK Family Outing Decline-Careem Introduces 'Quick Electronics' ...

Saudi Airlines' $19B Airbus Order for 2026, Abu Dhabi GDP Up 3.3%, and Marjan Island's Residential Units Sold Out

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-Saudi Airlines will receive its first deliveries from its $19 billion Airbus order in 2026, the largest in the Kingdom’s history-Abu Dhabi's GDP in...

Dubai's New Residents Drive $16.34B Property Boom Amid $18.58 Chocolate Bars Surge

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-Fix Dessert's $18.58 Chocolate Bars: The Sweet Investment That's Turning Heads-Dubai's New Residents Shift to Property Ownership Amid Rising Rents-UA...

Saudi ranks 2nd in job satisfaction, Dubai's 3D Abra, and Trump assassination attempt linked to Middle East business.

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-Saudi Arabia Ranks Second in Salary and Job Security Satisfaction-Dubai Unveils World's First Electric Abra Built with 3D Printing Technology-Trump T...

Shahzad Younas, Founder & CEO of Muzmatch, Shares Insights on Modern Dating and Tech Innovation"

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shahzad Younas, Founder & CEO of Muzmatch, Shares Insights on Modern Dating and Tech Innovation"

Middle East News Roundup: Record Dubai Mall Visits, Saudi Olympic Esports Deal, and Riyadh Air-Delta Partnership

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:-Dubai Mall Sets New Visitor Record with 57 Million in First Half of 2024-Saudi Arabia Signs 12-Year deal to Host First Olympic Esports Game...

Riyadh Plans Tallest Sports Tower, Swvl's $6.3M Deal with Etisalat Egypt, UAE Ranks Top 5 in 2024 Growth

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: -Riyadh to Build World's Tallest Sports Tower-Swvl Strikes Gold: $6.3M Contract with Etisalat Egypt-UAE Ranks Among Top Five Fastest-G...

Saudi Aramco's Record Sale, Qatar Airways' GCC Packages, $500M Nile Project

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: -Saudi Aramco's $12.35 Billion Share Sale: Largest Since Record IPO-Qatar Airways Unveils New Stopover Packages for GCC Travelers at $...

Air Kerala Launch, UAE's Electra Acquires 20% Stake in Egypt's Elsewedy Electric, Saudi Expats Boost

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: -Dubai Entrepreneur Launches Low Cost Air Kerala, Targeting Affordable Flights for Indian Expats-UAE's Electra Acquires 20% Stake in E...

Dubai Metro Grows, Saudi Vision 2030 Hits $753B, Eric Trump Expands in Middle East

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: -Dubai's '20-Minute City' Vision Drives Metro Expansion To 140 Stations-Saudi Vision 2030 Boosted by all time high of $753bn in Liquid...

Qatar's $5.5B Mega Park, Luxury Bag Costs, Abu Dhabi's Alpha Data IPO Plans

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

-Qatar is Launching a $5.5 Billion Mega Park: Bigger Than Disney-Armani and Dior Bags Cost $60 to Make, Sold for $2,600 Amid Labor Exploitation Raids-...

ADNOC Secures $733 Million Contract, Esports Record Prize, and Financial Crime Highlights 2023

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: Adnoc Drilling lands a $733 million contract for three island rigsSaudi Arabia's Esports World Cup offers a record $60 million prize f...

Saudi Minister Urges Aramco Investment; Talaat Moustafa Controversy; Egypt Tourism Surge

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: "Those Who Miss Out on Aramco Shares Will Regret It," Says Saudi Minister as Kingdom Unearths Oil & Gas RichesControversy Sparks O...

RTA Awards $117M Bridge Contract, Egypt Signs $33B Green Ammonia Deal, Trump's Jeddah Tower Sparks Conflict

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: RTA Grants $117 Million Contract for Dubai Harbour to Sheikh Zayed Road Bridge ConstructionEgypt Signs Landmark $33Bn Green Ammonia Pr...

Dubai's $6.8B Initiative, UAE Growth, and Saudi Aramco's $25B Contracts

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: Dubai's $6.8 Billion Initiative Aims to Attract $177 Billion in Investments by 2033-AE Economy Set for 4% Growth in 2024 Amid Global E...

Saudi Economy Update: Unemployment Decline, Aramco's $8.2B Acquisition, FTI Group Bankruptcy, and $22B Sports Market Investmen

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: -Saudi Job Market Sees Gains: Men's Unemployment Drops, Women's Participation Up 35.8%-Aramco to Acquire 10% Stake in Renault-Geely JV...

Dubai's QUBE Invests $700M in Properties; Kingdom Leads Emerging Markets in Dollar Debt

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Top Stories:-Dubai's QUBE Development to Invest $700 million  in New Property Projects-Kingdom Tops Emerging Markets with 18.5% Share in Dollar D...

Saudi Arabia Launches Summer 2024 Tourism Plan, Don Jr Handles Projects In Dubai And Oman, Shard Platform Allows Investors Co-Own Properties In Dubai

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Top Stories:Saudi Arabia Launches Summer 2024 Tourism Plan With Visa Support, Free Flights & Tax-Free ShoppingDonald Junior Trump Is Working On Pr...

Saudi's Vision 2030's $1.3T Cost, Qatar's Nvidia AI Deal, and Saudi's $181.5B Construction Growth Lead ME Developments

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:Vision 2030 Could Cost Saudi Arabia $1.3 Trillion in Construction AloneQatar Signs Major AI Deal with Nvidia, Boosting Tech Capabilities in ...

Elie Habib on OSN+ Rebuild, UAE Lowers Inflation Forecast, Dubai Real Estate Prices Surge

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:CEO Elie Habib shares osn+ rebuild story in Middle Eastern Tech MilestoneUAE Downgrades 2024 Inflation Forecast to 2.3%Dubai Real Estate Mar...

Saudi Welcomes 300 Millionaires, Essar Invests $4.5B, PIF Plans $15B in Brazil

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Top Stories TodaySaudi Arabia to Welcome 300 Millionaires with Strategic Investment InitiativesEssar Group Set to Invest $4.5 Billion in Low-Carbon St...

Ahmed Luxor and Amr Mansi, the people behind Shark Tank Egypt

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahmed Luxor and Amr Mansi, the people behind Shark Tank Egypt explain the success of the show, the number 1 show in Egypt now entering its third seaso...

Emirates Group announces, Fines For Influencers, Masdar to buy 67% stake

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

- Emirates Group announces 2023-24 results- Fines For Influencers In Abu Dhabi Announced- Masdar to buy 67% stake in Greece's Terna Energy

QStay Secured Funding, Impact BBDO Founder Passed Away, Riad Salameh's Arrest Warrant Cancelled

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

- UAE based hospitality platform QStay secures $4.6M- Impact BBDO founder Alain Khouri passes away- Germany cancels arrest warrant for Riad Salameh

Nvidia’s The Most Valuable Company, Million Dollar Island Show, Patchi Founder Passes Away

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nvidia crosses $1 trillion most valuable company in the worldMillion Dollar Island ShowPatchi Founder Nizar Choucair Passes Away

Saudi Says No, Flying Taxis for Hajj, and a Boxing Ring In Saudi!

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HeadlinesSaudi Arabia Ditches 50-Year Oil Deal with US, Unleashing Seismic Shift in Global CurrencySaudi Arabia launches self driving flying taxis for...

Dubai Court Arrests BlueChip Owner, UAE Allocates $460M for Housing, Saudi Aramco Completes Share Offering

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines:Dubai Court Issues Arrest Warrant for BlueChip Owner Over Unpaid MillionsUAE Allocates $460 million for Emirati Housing SupportSaudi Aramco ...

ADNOC Redeems $1.199B Bonds, UAE Prop-Tech Stake Closes $14M Series A, Musk Threatens Apple Device Ban Over OpenAI

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines ADNOC Redeems $1.199 Billion Bonds, Maintains Full Ownership of ADNOC DistributionUAE-based prop-tech Stake closes $14M Series AElon Mu...

Dubai Appoints 22 AI Chiefs, Aramco Shares Up, UAE's Fortis Enters Saudi, Saudi Q1 GDP Falls 1.7%

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Headlines: -Dubai Appoints 22 Chief AI Officers to Lead Tech Initiatives-Aramco Update: Shares Rise After Follow-On Offering-Saudi Arabia's Q1 GD...

Viral Tweet Lands Emirati Son Job Offer; Starbucks Sales Drop 1.8%; Egyptian Buys iPhone, Gets Tea

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

TOP STORIESEmirati Father's Viral Tweet Lands Son a Dream Job Offer from Emaar FounderStarbucks Reports Global Sales Decline of 1.8% amid boycotts: Bi...

Al Habtoor Faces Criticism Over TV Channel Delays, Gaza Conflict Costs MENA Ad Industry $1.5B, Fakeeh Care Shares Surge in Debut

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Al Habtoor Faces Delays & Criticism for Planned Lebanese TV Channel: Al Habtoor Group's plan to launch a new Lebanese TV channel encounters delays...

Dubai's Chili's Shakes Up, Shein's IPO Soars, Saudi Office Rents Surge, New Al Maktoum Terminal in construction

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Exclusive: Dubai's Chili's revamps, Shein's IPO eyes London, Saudi office rents spike, new Al Maktoum terminal underway

X's Approval Controversy, $400m Dubai Mall Expansion, Hadid Sisters Donate $1M, Abu Dhabi Police Deny Fine Discount

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

X's formal approval of adult content has sparked controversy, while Dubai Mall plans a $400 million expansion to add 240 luxury stores and restaurants...

Cloning of Muzz’ dating app, Meta AI in the Gaza genocide, Aramco and the FT, and Disney boycots

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meta: Israel-Hamas misinformation likely AI-generated‘Never trust an arab,‘ racist comments pile up in the financial times‘ comment section afte...

Expats in Kuwait, Wall Street in Saudi, and Ethara’s big plans (exclusive)

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Failed government planning, not expats, are Kuwait's main problem, says a politician, while Saudi and Kuwait have reopened talks about a high sp...

Nike, Burj Khalifa, Qatar Airways, and Lovin Dubai's acquisition

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A customer has claimedd Nike cancelled his Free Palestine inscribed shoes, a $37.8M penthouse has broken records in the Burj Khalifa district, Qatar A...

Drake & Schull, Pepsi's ad, the PIF, Telegraph deal, and Shark Tank Egypt

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scandal-ridden Drake and Schull sees 30% surge in shares, Pepsi’s “stay thirsty” ad sparks outrage amid boycotts, the PIF’s domestic focus spo...

Sheikh Tahnoon, Oprah, Noon, and all about mortgages

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tech entrepreneur who sold startup to Noon speaks out on bullying, UAE and London funds back a Dubai mortgage platform in oversubscribed funding round...

Pickl, Boycotts, Saif Al Rubie, Naguib Sawiris, and Qatar Airways

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Social media users are calling for the boycott of PureGym UAE, UAE is second globally for longest working hours, 12 passengers have been injured aboar...

Tabby, Rasan, Sarwa, and Pavel Durov

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pavel Durov says he doesn't own any yachts, land, or real estate. Why? Listen to find out. Plus, the missing link when it comes to Emiratisation, Tabb...

A deep dive into AI’s potential,Sarwa fined $390, UAE and France Forge AI Investment

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarwa, a startup in the UAE that gives investment advice through robots, is being fined $390k!

Nadine Njeim's Makeup Line, MDD Funding, Ronaldo & Ahmed on WHOOP

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadine Nassib Njeim launches her own beauty brand inspired by the Beirut tragic event , Saudi-based MDD secures $26.6M in a funding round, Ronaldo &am...

Rotana Media, Tamara's CEO, Wizz Air, and OpenAI vs Scarlett Johansson

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The VP of Rotana Media says linear TV is very much alive, a UAE production firm wants to help old Emiratis rebuild homes using VR, Tamara's CEO urges ...

Shark Tank Dubai's Deal Fall Out and UAE Salt's London Copy

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shark Tank VC Elie Khouri says 2 deals fell through after the Dubai show, Maha Abouelenein says personal branding isn't just about promoting yourself,...

Made In Arabia: From Blog to Billion-Dollar Empire: The Rise of Huda Beauty

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From a $6,000 investment to a billion-dollar empire, Huda Beauty remains a leader in the beauty industry.

Property Finder, Versace hotel, Blinx, Abu Dhabi media, and Yasmine Sabri

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Property Finder is mulling a $1bn listing after a preliminary roadshow, Dubai's Palazzo Versace hotel is up for sale for half of its cost price, quest...

From Blog to Billion-Dollar Empire: The Rise of Huda Beauty

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From a $6,000 investment to a billion-dollar empire, Huda Beauty remains a leader in the beauty industry.

Startup acquisitions & fund raising, Egypt's ride-hailing issue, and crypto regulations

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hala Insurance founder Walid Dib has sold his new startup CallMi, Walid Shihabi's rent now, pay later startup Keyper has secured $4M in equity & $...

PIF, Alabbar, Kris Fade and more from the QEF

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The PIF is making bold moves, and reducing its holdings in US equities, while Alabbar joins a list of GCC investors banking on Egyptian land. In Dubai...

Qatar Economic Forum Special: an insider’s look

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the President of Poland to Trump's best friend and the Gulf's top business personalities, the Qatar Economic Forum is one of this year's most ant...

Cristiano, Whoop, Emirates, and Influencers

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

E& UAE sets new record with world's fastest 5G speed, Cristiano Ronaldo invests in Egyptian American tech founder's company, Emirates Group posts ...

Botim's Palm Pay, Gaza & the Met Gala, and Elon Musk's Burnt Hair

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Elon Musk's Burnt Hair, Botim reveals PalmPay, for Gaza, people are blocking celebrities to stop ad-revenue, a Saudi podcast has overtaken Joe Rogan g...

Made In Arabia: LuLu Hypermarket From a Single Store to a Global Retail Giant

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LuLu Hypermarket, part of LuLu Group International, has expanded from one Dubai store to 260+ outlets in 26 countries. With $8 billion in annual reven...

Apple, Dubai Duty Free, Saudi Arabian and ATM

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is under fire for “the worst ad ever,” while Dubai Duty Free’s legendary CEO Colm Mcloughlin is retiring, and Saudi will reveal $100bn in ...

Americana boycotts work, TikTok sues US government, Israel v Gaza & the world

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Americana's Q1 net profit and revenue dropped almost 52% thanks to boycotts over the Gaza genocide, TikTok has sued the US government for threatening ...

GCC Visa, Dubai Parks, Aramco Dividends, Emirates Fleet, Dubai Tourism

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Latest in the Gulf: GCC visa talks, Dubai parks expansion, Aramco dividends, Emirates upgrades, and Dubai's tourism boom!

Casinos, RAK, Israel, Shark Tank, and Eid

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World's largest casino will be in RAK, Israel raids Al Jazeera offices in 'criminal act' on freedom of press, Egyptian Shark Tank star Ahmed Tarek inv...

Habtoor, Mohamed Hadid, Tony Robbins, Dubizzle and TikTok

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UAE’s Al Habtoor is opening a channel and studio city in Lebanon, Mohamed Hadid’s company is filing for bankruptcy, real estate firm Aldar could h...

Anghami losses, Hermes under fire, regional stocks, and best countries to work in

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anghami's seeing recovery with less losses and higher subs, regional stock exchanges should support non-profitable companies, Hermes is facing backlas...

Mayweather's debts, Spinneys IPO, Nakheel, SWVL and flood insurance

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Floyd Mayweather is allegedly banned from leaving Dubai until he repays outstanding debts, a new $13.6K fine for real estate brokers announced, Spinne...

The Dubai football agent, Yas Island's latest move, Aldar and RAK

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Reynolds is Yas Island's new chief island officer, Dubai-based football agent found not guilty in high profile intimidation case, RAK will welcom...

Nakheel, Qatar Airways, Hussain Sajwani, Dubai apartments, and marijuana

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nakheel, Roshn CEOs resign in major leadership change to UAE and Saudi developers, Qatar Airways will reveal world’s first AI cabin crew at ATM, apa...

Bye bye DXB, Telegram, SME loans, Shark Tank and RedBird IMI

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dubai will have one airport as Al Maktoum International eyes $35bn expansion, Telegram's Pavel Durov says he will never leave the UAE, SMEs affected b...

Climate Catalyst: Rana Hajirasouli Ignites Change Through Innovation and Collaboration

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

. Through her expertise in innovation and collaboration, Rana inspires listeners to join the movement towards a more sustainable future. 

Saudi influencer in trouble, ADQ in Australia, Jeddah's airports, Dubai's RTA, Spinney's IPO

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saudi, UAE take legal action against influencer who slammed Dubai during floods, ADQ acquires 49% stake in Plenary Group, Jeddah's King Abdulaziz Airp...