The Smashi Business Show

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  Arab Media Summit 2026, DP World Fleet, Saudi Rare Earth Discovery 15.09.2026 17мин

  HEADLINES:• Arab Media Summit 2026 kicks off in Dubai • DP World is expanding its truck fleet by 40%, from 700 to 1,000 vehicles, • Saudi Arabia Discovers 110 Million Tonnes of Rare Earth Ore and Uranium Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  Iran Oil Threat, UAE-Iran BRICS Talks & Dubai Tourism Boom 14.09.2026 13мин

  HEADLINES:• US President: We may stay in Iran and "keep the oil" • UAE and Iran leadership meet at BRICS Summit in New Delhi • Dubai Tourism Rebounds as Visitors and Hotel Demand Surge  Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  OpenAI Delays IPO, BRICS Calls for Restraint and Mubadala Bets on Luckin Coffee 13.09.2026 5мин

  In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we look at why OpenAI is holding off on an IPO as Sam Altman raises concerns over AI safety. We also unpack BRICS’ call for restraint in the Middle East as regional tensions weigh on trade and energy markets, before heading to China, where Mubadala is taking a minority stake in Luckin Coffee as part of a USD 1 billion transaction.
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  Saudi Pipeline, Apple Gaza Scrutiny & Claude Weapons 12.09.2026 4мин

  Saudi Arabia shuts its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack from Iraq, an Israeli Air Force post puts Apple’s Israel ties back under scrutiny, and Anthropic says Claude was used to help develop guided weapons in Yemen. Here’s what matters across energy, technology and regional security.
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  UAE’s €40B Bet, Musk’s Tunnels, UpScrolled’s Issam Hijazi 11.09.2026 56мин

  HEADLINES:• UAE Announces €40 Billion Investment Push Into Germany • Elon Musk’s The Boring Company plans 150km of tunnels in UAE, raises $3 billion • UpScrolled Founder Issam Hijazi on Palestine, Censorship and Big Tech Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  UAE Hormuz Red Line, Saudi Settlement Ban, Bahrain Airshow Cancelled 10.09.2026 16мин

  HEADLINES:• Saudi Arabia And Arab, Muslim States Welcome UK Ban On Israeli Settlement Goods • UAE Says Strait Of Hormuz Is A ‘Red Line’ • Bahrain Airshow Cancelled As Iran War Continues • Replit Founder Reveals How a Company Walkout Sparked a Billion-Dollar AI Turnaround  Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  LIV Golf Bankruptcy, AD Ports Buyout & Autonomous Mobility with Ian Ohan 09.09.2026 32мин

  HEADLINES:• Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy After PIF Pulls Funding • L’imad unit has satisfied nearly all conditions to take AD Ports private • Freely Founder Ian Ohan on Building the Infrastructure for Autonomous Mobility Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  Adidas Backlash, ADNOC Dangote Deal & Sajwani Data Centres 08.09.2026 37мин

  HEADLINES:• Adidas Arabia Apologizes After Single Shoe Ad Featuring Ex-Israeli Soldier• ADNOC Eyes Stake in Dangote Refinery Ahead of $1.6 Billion IPO: Bloomberg • Hussain Sajwani Opens Türkiye Data Centre With Vodafone Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  Saudi Nuclear Deal, G42 AI Push & Mubadala’s $3B Bet 07.09.2026 19мин

  HEADLINES:• Saudi Nuclear Deal Could Open Door To Uranium Enrichment Of Nearly 20%• G42 Explores Selling Majority Stake To US Companies Amid AI Chip Push• Mubadala Capital Joins $3 Billion Crusoe Funding Round At $30 Billion ValuationNewsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  Hormuz Escalation, Egypt’s $2.1B Refining Push, and HUMAIN’s IPO Strategy 06.09.2026 4мин

  In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we examine Iran's targeted strikes against oil tankers and U.S. naval assets in the Strait of Hormuz following American attacks. We then look at Egypt's $2.1 billion plan to build two fuel oil conversion complexes in Suez to boost local diesel production and curb imports. Finally, we break down how Saudi AI firm HUMAIN, backed by PIF, is assembling an elite team to prepare for its upcoming initial public offering.
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  Saudi Arms Sale, Turkish Bank Sanctions & Lebanon AuditSaudi Arms Sale, Turkish Bank Sanctions & Lebanon Audit 05.09.2026 4мин

  The US approves a proposed $5 billion arms package for Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces heightened regional threats. Washington also sanctions Turkey’s Golden Global Bank over alleged Iran-linked transactions, while the lender denies the accusations and prepares legal action. In Lebanon, Alvarez & Marsal begins a new forensic audit of Banque du Liban, examining crisis-era foreign asset operations and fund flows. Today’s show looks at how regional conflict, financial sanctions and accountability are reshaping the Middle East’s economic landscape.
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  HUMAIN’s Arabic.AI Bet, Adidas Backlash, Dubai Sotheby’s $119M Lawsuit 04.09.2026 31мин

  HEADLINES:• Saudi AI Firm HUMAIN Invests in Nour Al Hassan’s Arabic.AI • Adidas Faces Backlash Over Campaign Featuring Former Israeli Soldier • Dubai Sotheby’s Faces $119 Million Lawsuit Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  Replit Goes Global, ADNOC Ruwais & Kuwait Wealth Fund 03.09.2026 32мин

  HEADLINES:• Replit Opens First International Office in London After Hitting $9 Billion Valuation • ADNOC’s Ruwais Refinery Returns to Full Capacity After Iran War Hit • Kuwait Decree Allows Government to Borrow From Wealth Fund  Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  Saudi Loans, Al Hilal Deal & Adam Neumann’s UAE Comeback 02.09.2026 36мин

  HEADLINES:• Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding Completes $224 Million Deal for 70% of Al Hilal• Saudi Arabia in preliminary talks to borrow $8B from banks: Report• Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann Launches Flow in UAE With Major Hiring Push
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  Saudi AI Boom, LIV Golf Bankruptcy & UAE’s Syria Investment 01.09.2026 35мин

  HEADLINES:• LEAP 2026 Opens With $15 Billion AI Push as Saudi Arabia Lands Global Tech Deals • LIV Golf prepares for bankruptcy filing in September, FT reports • UAE’s Arada Plans $7 Billion Syria Development in First Investment Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  Brent Crude, Banque Misr, Roblox Riyadh & Huda Beauty x Cardi B 31.08.2026 18мин

  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/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY
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  UAE Central Bank Probes Banque Misr, Gaza Fund Allegations Refuted, and Dubai Airports' Resilience 30.08.2026 4мин

  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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  New Murabba, Banque Misr Sanctions & Taco Bell UAE 29.08.2026 3мин

  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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  Trump Crypto Bank, Mina Creamery & Dubai Airports 28.08.2026 3мин

  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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  Saudi AI Fortunes, Shein’s $27B Valuation & Khamas Hospitality 27.08.2026 42мин

  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/4jqModrWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQTiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY