The Smashi Business Show
Episodes
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...
UAE loan relief, Telegram, Du Pay, Sharjah floods, Saudi Cinema, and Tesla
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Telegram will tokenise its stickers, UAE’s telecom giant Du has launched fintech arm Du Pay, Sharjah is providing flood relief via WhatsApp, Saudi A...
Ex-MBC director's strange email, Abu Dhabi's Zambia copper mines, Unilever's setback
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An ex-MBC director has sent a strange email mourning the loss of his Porsches due to the rainAbu Dhabi's most valuable, Abu Dhabi's most valuable comp...
Telegram, Emaar, Habtoor, Nvidia, Neom and Crypto
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Telegram's mysterious founder at Dubai event, Emaar Properties will repair homes damaged by rain, Habtoor to donate $4.6M to fix Emirati houses, Young...
Businesses damaged by rain, Binance’s Dubai crypto license, Saudi’s Neom and new airline
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We reveal the UAE businesses damaged by rain, Binance’s Dubai crypto license, Neom mulling a $1.3BN bond, and the kingdom’s newest airline linked ...
Rain car insurance, Google fires pro-Gaza staff, Starbucks & Alshaya face backlash, Dubai’s $10M home sales surpass NYC & London
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What to do with insurance if your car has been damaged by the rain, Google fires pro-Palestine employees, Gulf markets tumbled but Egypt’s 70+ index...
UAE weather damage, holidays bad for business, Spinneys IPO, Abu Dhabi’s Microsoft deal, and Four Seasons $155k jet
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How the weather is affecting business in the UAE, prominent businessmen say long Eid holidays bad for business, Spinneys will go public with 25% stakE...
Economist Dr. Sohaib Shahid on financial education
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Economist Dr. Sohaib Shahid on financial education
Emaar ban, Andrew Tate's $16M Dubai place, Nas Daily x WeWork's Adam Neumann, and Google's IDF scandal
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emaar has placed a ban on any AI-altering imagery of its assets, Andrew Tate says now isn't a good time to sell your Dubai property, Nas Daily may be ...
Dubai startup fraud, Amazon, Quran, Azizi Developments, Abu Dhabi Tourism, and Supercar Blondie
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Dubai startup founder nobody wants to touch, Amazon invests $4BN in OpenAI rival, a Dutch company sparks outrage with dissolvable Quran paper, thi...
Dubai chef Jose Andres, AI deaths, Meta/Netflix trouble and Aramco’s $7.2BN contract
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Andres is mourning the death of 7 aid workers from his charity World Central Kitchen in an IDF attack in Gaza, where Israel is using AI technolog...
Alfii, Shein and Riyadh HQ
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top Stories TodayDubai HR Tech Startup Alfii Shuts down shortly after raising $2.5MDouble Profits For Shein At $2BN Ahead Of Expected IPORiyad Attract...
China special: Mubadala, real estate crisis, deflation, aging population and what it means for Dubai
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mubadala has come to the rescue of China’s mall operating giant, China is having a real estate crisis but it's bringing the Chinese back to Dubai. I...
Swvl’s story, Cafu’s crisis, Abu Dhabi’s asset managers, and Ambani and Adani unite
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Nobody believed we would make it" admits Swivvl founder as the company turns profitable, but critics still say the startup raised and spent too much....
Made in Arabia: Transforming Abu Dhabi with Iconic Developments
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aldar Properties' journey reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development, positioning it as a key player in not only the...
UAE salaries, Saudi's IPOs, Hollywood, and the Baltimore bridge incident
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UAE salaries are expected to outpace the growth of living costs in 2024, how the Baltimore bridge incident is going to affect the global supply chain,...
Donald Trump, TikTokers, Telegram, Lucid and Bolt
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top Stories TodayDonald Trump sells 'God Bless the USA' bibles, TikTokers more effective than celebrities, Telegram’s new feature may cost more than...
Boeing, Saudi's private sector, AI in Abu Dhabi, and the owner of Arab News
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top Stories Today:Boeing’s CEO will step down in the wake of ongoing safety problems, Saudi's private sector has added 1.1M jobs, the EU has enforce...
Vice meeting scandal, Bahrain takes Mclaren, BBC worries, and MBC's Anghami deal
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Vice chief had to cut a meeting short after a flood of thumbs down emojis, boycotts of this Dubai cafe continue, Bahrain's Mumtalakat full ownership...
Apple and Hermes face lawsuits, Parkin's shares soar 30%, and Elon Musk is racist, claims ex-CNN host
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Bahrain F&B group has taken legal action against pro-Israel chef Susy Massetti, while both Apple and Hermes are being sued in two separate incid...
Dubai F&B boss facing boycotts, UAE's $2.5TN overseas investment, backlash for DeepMind’s co-founder as he joins Microsoft
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Dubai F&B boss is facing boycott threats after sharing a zionist post on Instagram, the UAE is eyeing Egypt as its overall oversea investments t...
Saudi’s $48BN ‘Downtown Riyadh’, Telegram’s $330M in new capital, and Elon Musk’s ketamin habit good for investors
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top Stories Today:Saudi Arabia's $48.00 billion Mega-Project: New Murabba Seeks Global InvestorsTelegram secures $330 million in new capital through t...
PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier Saudia
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top Stories Today:PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier SaudiaApple is discussing using Google's divisive gemini to boost Ipho...
Russian elections in Dubai, Bahrainis boycott local chef, and Iraqi cross-border e-commerce
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of Russians lined up outside the embassy in Dubai to vote over the weekend, while Bahrainis were busy calling out a local chef for her zioni...
Made in Arabia: The Historic Rise of the World's Most Valuable Company
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Aramco's story represents both national prosperity and global energy transformation.
Elon Musk, Sharjah rents, Airbnb scandal and the US Golden Visa
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He's on the offence again - this time towards Sam Altman's OpenAI. Elon Musk called it "a lie" as he released his chatbot as open-source to compete wi...
Telegram's profits, Saudi football, Dubai's chess club, and paying rents online
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Telegram's Pavel Durov said the app has been valued at $30BN, while Saudi's football club Al Nassr is itself gaining traction, and Dubai's chess club ...
Piers Morgan, Saudi Aramco, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Strip Clubs
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From divisive presenter Piers Morgan dropping his show on TalkTV to do YouTube only, to Saudi's Aramco paying dividends despite a drop in profits, and...
Dubai's $429 Million Parkin IPO
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ministry Steps Up to Protect UAE Consumers, Dubai's $429 Million Parkin IPO Sells Out In Minutes, Sky Kurtz, Founder and CEO of Pure Harvest Smart Far...
Made in Arabia: The Rise and Fall of Saudi Oger Ltd in Saudi Arabia's Construction Sector
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of Saudi Oger Ltd exemplifies the unpredictable nature of success and failure in Saudi Arabia's construction industry. It started with a rap...
Saudi's robot scandal, Etihad's IPO and Ronaldo's impact on Al Nasser
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Saudi Arabia’s first man robot didn’t leave a great first impression, while Etihad expects to exceed last year’s annual profits thi...
Starbucks job cuts, Bitcoin and gold rise, and Google for Gaza
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top Stories Today:Starbucks Middle East franchisee AlShaya to cut over 2,000 jobs: ReutersA Google engineer has the entire world talking about him. Fi...
Noor Sweid on Tabby, AWS’ $5BN in KSA, and Alabbar with Ambani
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At Leap in Saudi this week, Noor Sweid of Global Ventures said the VC made 7.4 times their initial investment from startup Tabby, while AWS announced ...
Palestine Cola, Emarat’s naming rights, and Muslim Pro
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top Stories Today:Two Swedish brothers have launched a Palestinian Coca-Cola alternative Emarat offers up naming rights for 31 of its titles ...
Made In Arabia: Arabtec's Journey: From Ambitious Beginnings to Challenging Decline
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Founded in 1975 by Riad Kamal, Arabtec soared with ambitious projects, shaping the region's skyline. Yet, its journey was fraught with challenges, nav...
Web Summit Qatar takeaways, Dubai's own Andrew Tate, and Saudi's Princess Lamia
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top Stories Today:Web summit Qatar Takeaways Saudi princess lamia calls the kingdoms transformation a release Bahrain Beban helps another UA...
Web Summit Special: Souq’s Ronaldo Mouchawar, Botim’s CEO, and Bitcoin’s surge
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Souq co-founder said on stage at the Web Summit Qatar that global startups will look to the region in a market shift, while Abdullah Abu Sheikh wh...
Web Summit Special: Fadi Ghandour to the West: "We want to be respected"
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We don't need your money or your preaching, is Fadi Ghandour's message to the West at the Web Summit in Doha, as the Aramex founder and Wamda Capital ...
Dubai Billionaire “Abu Sabah” Was Reportedly Arrested On Charges Of Fraud
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top Stories Today:Dubai Billionaire “Abu Sabah” Was Reportedly Arrested On Charges Of FraudScaling Regional Homegrown Businesses Abroad With Wok B...
Made In Arabia: From Dreams to Destinations, Majid Al Futtaim's Visionary Empire
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Majid Al Futtaim's journey is a story of visionary leadership, relentless innovation and a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the Mid...
Nvidia adds $277BN to market cap, Google’s Gemini scandal, and Emirates’ Wimbledon win
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A serial entrepreneur, he helped thousands of companies set up operations in the UAE. But Jigar Sagar tells us founders launch startups for vanity pur...
Slice founders on making money from splitting the bill
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The B2B2C payment solutions startup helps users and restaurants tackle the challenges of time consuming bill payments
Step special: Palestinian tech resilience with Walid Shihabi
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ex-investment banker and co-founder of Keyper joins Smashi at Step Conference to discuss navigating challenges ranging from liquidity to resilience in...