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The Smashi Business Show

The Smashi Business Show

By: Augustus Media
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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.

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Episodes
  • Mubadala Disneyland Bid; Trump Jr Kalshi; Syria Reconstruction
    Jun 30 2026

    HEADLINES:

    • Qatari Syrian Billionaire Unveils Long Planned Return to Syria

    • Mubadala Capital Bids $1.1 Billion For Disneyland Paris Resort Operator

    • Donald Trump Jr. Could See $300K Kalshi Equity Grow Into Millions Ahead of Potential IPO

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    43 mins
  • Oil Prices, Iran-US Truce, UAE Trade Push & Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash
    Jun 29 2026

    HEADLINES:

    • Oil pares gains as US and Iran pause attacks ahead of Hormuz talks

    • PIF strategy shifts sentiment as coverage turns more positive after rollout

    • UAE moves closer to CPTPP talks as trade expansion push accelerates

    • Saudi Aramco helicopter crash near Ras Tanura kills 14 as investigation begins

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    16 mins
  • GCC Clarifies Iran Reconstruction Rumors, PIF Seeks EU Nod for EA, and Newcastle’s Stadium Funding Quest
    Jun 28 2026

    In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we address the GCC's official stance denying rumors of a $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund. We then shift to Europe, where Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund seeks key EU antitrust and subsidy clearances to finalize its massive $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts. Finally, we explore Newcastle United's recent exploratory talks with Arctos Partners to secure millions in fresh investment for stadium redevelopment.

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    5 mins
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