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Saudi Spending Cuts, Atoms IPO Plans & MGX’s Billion-Dollar AI Bet
Season 1 Episode 913
HEADLINES:
• Saudi Pullback Hits BCG as PIF Cuts Consulting Spend
• Uber co-founder Kalanick’s Atoms eyes Saudi IPO as market waits for stability
• MG…
3 months, 1 week ago
Proptech Rewards, Trade Shield Restructuring, and Travis Kalanick’s Saudi Ambitions
Season 1 Episode 912
In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we explore Dubizzle Group’s strategic investment in Tern, a pioneer in the UAE rental rewards landscape …
3 months, 1 week ago
Hormuz Closure Returns; UAE Royal Steers Iran Ties; Saudis Eye Newcastle Stake Sale
Season 1 Episode 911
Iran has once again declared the Strait of Hormuz closed as peace talks with the United States prepare to begin in Switzerland. We break down what th…
3 months, 1 week ago
Iran $6B Funds; Syria Gas Deal; Emirates–Etihad Insurance
Season 1 Episode 910
HEADLINES:
• Iran to get access to $6 billion of frozen funds held in Qatar to buy US goods: FT
• Syria signs deal with ConocoPhillips to revive gas p…
3 months, 1 week ago
UAE Hormuz Strategy; Revolut UAE Launch; Telegram vs Reliance
Season 1 Episode 909
HEADLINES:
• UAE aims to cut dependency on Strait of Hormuz to 'zero'
• Revolut gets UAE Central Bank licences ahead of full launch
• Reliance and Wha…
3 months, 1 week ago
JD Vance Iran Deal; Abu Dhabi Knicks; Sawiris Mykonos
Season 1 Episode 908
HEADLINES:
• JD Vance says Gulf states could fund a $300 billion rebuilding of Iran under proposed deal
• The Knicks title run was also a win for Abu …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Al Habtoor IPO; Paramount Warner Bros; Kuwait Nvidia AI
Season 1 Episode 907
HEADLINES:
• Al Habtoor Group will not go for IPO for now
• Gulf backed Paramount just won approval for its $111 billion Warner Bros takeover
• Kuwait'…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The US-Iran Framework Breakthrough, 600 Tankers Await Hormuz Reopening, and UAE’s Next-Gen AI Authority
Season 1 Episode 906
In this episode, we break down the immediate plunge in global oil prices and the stock market rally triggered by the historic US-Iran framework peace…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Blue Owl’s Abu Dhabi Expansion, Ninja Challenges Uber’s Dominance, and DOJ Clears Mega Media Merger
Season 1 Episode 905
In this episode, we break down private credit titan Blue Owl Capital’s move to establish its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi amid macroeconomic sh…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
SpaceX Mints Saudi Billions; Al Habtoor Eyes Syria; Altman Cancels Abu Dhabi Trip
Season 1 Episode 904
SpaceX Mints Saudi Billions; Al Habtoor Eyes Syria; Altman Cancels Abu Dhabi Trip
3 months, 2 weeks ago