The Smashi Business Show

UAE Economy Strength, Gaza Reconstruction Talks, SpaceX AI Deal

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:24:31 +0000

HEADLINES:
• UAE ambassador dismisses external funding claims, cites Dh7.34 trillion in assets
• Trump’s Board of Peace holds Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE’s DP World
• Gulf-backed SpaceX secures $60bn option to acquire AI startup Cursor

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Apple CEO Shift, Swvl, UAE AI, UK Cuts

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:25:20 +0000

HEADLINES:
• John Ternus to Succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO, Facing AI and Product Innovation Push

• Dubai-HQed and Egypt-born Swvl is not Delisting from Nasdaq

• MBZUAI Retains 80% of Graduates as UAE Bets on Talent and Stability

• UK Job Cuts Surge as Iran War Hits Home After Gulf Warnings
• UK Universities Paid Private Intelligence Firm to Monitor Student Protest Activity, AJ Investigation

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Middle East Oil Recovery Gulf Deals Tabby License Netflix Partnership

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:41:41 +0000

HEADLINES:

• IEA warns Middle East oil output recovery could take two years amid war damage and Hormuz disruption

• stc group and Netflix expand partnership to bundle streaming services in Saudi Arabia via stc tv

• Tabby secures UAE central bank licence to launch full financial services platform across the Gulf

• Abu Dhabi’s EIIC buys stake in Joe & The Juice at $1.8bn valuation in continued Gulf dealmaking push

Dubai’s Real Estate Surge and Tabby’s Banking Evolution and Khabib’s Luxury Property Debut

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:56:38 +0000

In this episode, we break down Dubai’s resilient real estate market as it records AED 11.7 billion in a single week. We also explore Tabby’s major shift into digital banking services following its new Central Bank license, and highlight UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov’s $70 million entry into Dubai’s premium property development scene.

Abu Dhabi’s China Pivot, the $20 Billion Uranium Deal, and Australian Market Moves

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we break down Abu Dhabi’s plan to consolidate its Chinese investment strategy under a new powerhouse entity. We also explore the high-stakes "cash-for-uranium" negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad and analyze Axight’s billion-dollar entry into the Australian financial market through its latest acquisition.

Dubai Air Taxis, Alwaleed Buys Al Hilal, Abu Dhabi Joe & The Juice Deal

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:07:55 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Sheikh Hamdan announces first air taxi station now 'ready'

• Prince Alwaleed to Take 70% Stake in Al Hilal

• UAE Investor Buys Stake in General Atlantic’s Joe & the Juice

PIF LIV Reset, Riyadh Metro, Bain AD Growth

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:44:31 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Public Investment Fund Weighs Scaling Back LIV Golf Funding in Strategic Reset
• Riyadh is opening its metro map to monetization
• Bain Capital Expands to Abu Dhabi Despite Regional Conflict

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UAE Emiratisation Cuts, Pakistan Saudi, Iran China Intelligence

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:59:42 +0000

HEADLINES:

• UAE to reduce salary top-ups for Emiratis in private sector

• Pakistan Secures $3 Billion in Saudi Loans to Lift Reserves

• Iran Used Chinese Spy Satellite to Target US Bases Across the Middle East

Gulf defense US delays Ukraine drones Apple Maps SWF USD25B move

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:11:51 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Gulf Allies Rethink Defense as U.S. Supply Delays Mount

• Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Systems Downed Iranian Drones in Gulf

• Mytheresa CEO Bets on Middle East Growth Despite Regional Tension

• Apple Denies Removing Southern Lebanon Villages From Maps

• Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Deploy $25 in Q1 2026: Global SWF report

Hormuz Blockade, Oil Surge, UAE Teens, Pistachio Prices

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:02:10 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Oil, Gas Surge as US Moves to Blockade Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Talks

• Social Media Bank on 16 Year Olds in UAE? A UAE Entrepreneur has Started a Convo

• Pistachio Prices Hit 8-Year High as Iran War Disrupts Supply, Demand Surges

• HH Sheikh Tahnoon-led Firm to Acquire Majority Stake in Richard Caring’s Hospitality Empire

Major Hospitality Acquisitions and Hormuz Deadlock and the UAEs Unity Under One Flag

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we cover the billion-pound acquisition by IHC’s Diafa of the iconic British hospitality empire "The Ivy." We also break down the stalemate in U.S.-Iran talks over the nuclear file and the Strait of Hormuz. Finally, we highlight the powerful display of national unity as global giants like Microsoft and ADNOC join the UAE community in raising the national flag.

Irans Hormuz Tolls, Abu Dhabis IMF Win, and TruKKers Logistics Surge

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This episode analyzes Iran’s dual strategy of asset negotiation and cryptocurrency transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz. We also cover Abu Dhabi’s successful bid to host the 2029 World Bank and IMF meetings and explore how the UAE’s TruKKer is transforming regional land freight to overcome maritime shipping disruptions.

Hormuz Reopens Saudi Fund Exit Mubadala USD385bn

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:12:55 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Al Jaber: Hormuz must be reopened without restriction

• Saudi Arabia's $100 billion electronics fund removes CEO

• FMubadala assets under management grow 17 percent to $385 billion in 2025

Qatar LNG Restart -G42 Expansion -Fox Kalshi Deal

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:36:57 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Qatar Moves to Restart LNG Production as Ceasefire Reopens Path Through Hormuz
• UAE AI Firm G42 Pushes Ahead With Expansion Despite War Risks
• Fox Partners With Kalshi to Bring Prediction Markets to Mainstream Media

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Oil Drops - Abu Dhabi - Nubank Expands

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:44:19 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Oil Prices Plunge After Trump Announces Two-Week Iran Ceasefire Deal
• BlackRock and State Street Stay Bullish on Abu Dhabi Despite Tensions
• HH Sheikh Khaled Meets Nubank CEO as Digital Bank Expands into Abu Dhabi

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UAE Tourism, Abu Dhabi Studio & MENA Streaming

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:50:20 +0000

HEADLINES:
• UAE Prepares Major Tourism Relief Package as Regional Tensions Bite
• Abu Dhabi-Backed Redbird IMI Aims to Be World’s Largest Independent Studio
• Saudi Media Giant Looks to Build “Netflix of MENA” with Thmanyah Sports Ecosystem

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UAE Top Exporters, Dubai Property Boom, Semafor Gulf Expansion

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:21:02 +0000

HEADLINES:

• UAE breaks into global top 10 exporters for first time, as per WTO

• Dubai property sales hit AED176.7bn in Q1 as prices hold firm

• American publisher Semafor doubles down on Gulf expansion amid rising global focus

Fires at Borouge Facility, Telegram Use Surges in Iran, Abu Dhabi Takes Stake in Insight Partners

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:39:01 +0000

Today’s episode covers fires at Abu Dhabi’s Borouge facility, Pavel Durov’s claim that millions in Iran still use Telegram despite a ban, and Abu Dhabi’s quiet stake in venture capital firm Insight Partners.

Debris from intercepted Iranian missile hits Oracle Dubai office

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:10:32 +0000

Today’s episode covers rising regional tensions impacting tech infrastructure in the UAE, Khalaf Al Habtoor’s response to Jeffrey Sachs’ warning on Dubai, and growing backlash over war-related betting platforms like Polymarket.

Oracle Attack, Fake Musk Saudi Talks, Dubai Property Surge

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:01:25 +0000

HEADLINES:

• The Oracle Attack in Dubai Is Fake News

• SpaceX in Talks With Saudi PIF for $5 Billion IPO Investment

• Dubai Property Market Defies War Jitters With $5 Billion Sales Surge

UAE SMEs, Iran Travel Curbs, Newcastle Profit

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:11:31 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Majid Al Futtaim Opens Malls to UAE SMEs
• UAE Airlines Restrict Iranian Travel
• Saudi-Backed Newcastle Reports Profit

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Whoop Funding, IHC India Deal, Bezos AI Push

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:15:27 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Gulf Sovereign Funds Invest in Whoop
• Abu Dhabi’s IHC Is Investing Nearly $1 Billion in an Indian Finance Company
• Jeff Bezos Recently Visited the Gulf to Raise Capital

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Iran Drone Attack Dubai Trump War Funding Gulf Billions

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:16:54 +0000

HEADLINES:

• DUBAI APPROVES AED 1 BILLION ECONOMIC BOOST PACKAGE

• TRUMP EYES GULF CASH TO FUND IRAN WAR

• US DEFENSE SECRETARY'S BROKER SOUGHT DEFENSE STOCK INVESTMENT BEFORE IRAN STRIKE

• IRANIAN DRONE STRIKES KUWAITI TANKER OFF DUBAI COAST

UAE Resilient, Iran Attacks, Gulf Growth, FII Miami, Aluminium Risk

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:43:55 +0000

HEADLINES:

• UAE Remains Open And Resilient Despite Attacks, Minister Says

• Big Money Speaks: $16B Cain CEO Sees Gulf Winning Long-Term

• FII Priority Summit Miami 2026: Key Takeaways

• Iran Strikes Hit Gulf Aluminium Giants, Production Risks Emerge

Mubadala Signals Strength, Ninja Eyes IPO, Saudi Oil Reroutes Amid Hormuz Disruption

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:25:55 +0000

Today’s episode covers major developments shaping global markets—from Mubadala’s strategy amid regional tensions to Saudi startup Ninja’s IPO ambitions, and how Saudi Arabia is rerouting oil flows as the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption.

Trump Headlines Saudi FII Miami Conference

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:00:02 +0000

Today’s episode covers major developments shaping the region and global markets, from Trump’s $14 billion Oracle investment in Saudi Arabia to Al Habtoor Group’s expansion plans in the UAE, and Israel’s $57 billion economic losses from the Gaza genocide.

Blackstone's $250M UAE Bet; Alaan's SME Lifeline; Bioniq's $150M Exit

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:35:50 +0000

The Smashi Business Show breaks down four transformative stories reshaping the Arab business world in real time. First, investment giant Blackstone defies geopolitical uncertainty with a $250 million commitment to UAE gaming infrastructure—a bold signal that major capital still sees the Middle East as a long-term opportunity despite the Iran conflict. Second, UAE fintech Alaan launches a stunning AED 3 million initiative supporting 1,000 SMEs, proving companies can lead with purpose while building ecosystem loyalty. Third, Saudi Arabia's Neom mega-project cancels a $5 billion dam contract, signaling a critical pivot in Vision 2030 as execution costs, supply chain chaos, and lower oil revenues force a reckoning on spending. Finally, personalized nutrition startup Bioniq—backed by Cristiano Ronaldo—gets acquired by Herbalife for up to $150 million, demonstrating how data-driven health tech scales globally. Host Abdul Majid Awan unpacks what these stories reveal about capital flows, SME resilience, government strategy, and the future of wellness innovation.

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QIA Golden Goose Stake

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:07:00 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Emaar ‘Not Worried’ by Iran War Impact
• OpenAI Eyes $10bn Raise Backed by MGX

• QIA Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose

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Hormuz Fees; AWS Bahrain Disruption; Saudi IPO

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:26:14 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Iran Charges Some Ships Hormuz Transit Fees for Safe Passage

• Amazon Cloud Disrupted in Bahrain After Alleged Drone Activity
• Saudi Startup Ninja Eyes Riyadh IPO as Market Holds Steady

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ADNOC Energy, Trump Iran, Dubai Property

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:07:01 +0000

HEADLINES:
• ADNOC CEO: Energy Security Means Light on or Light Off
• Primark Has No Plans to Postpone Opening in Dubai Mall
• US President Trump Privately Pressed by Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch for Iran War: Bloomberg

• Dubai Property Inquiries Are on the Rise: Betterhomes Report

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UAE Pledges $1.4T to US, Lush Celebrates Eid in UAE, and Saudi’s Savvy Games Acquires Moonton for $6B+

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:39:29 +0000

In this episode of Smashi Business, Wael Hossam covers the UAE’s $1.4 trillion US investment pledge, Lush’s Eid collaboration with Emirati brand Home Bakery, and Saudi’s Savvy Games acquiring Mobile Legends studio Moonton, exploring the latest in global business, tech, and market strategy.

IMI Rejects Sky Split Claims, Adnoc Warns of ‘Economic Warfare’, Kalshi Hits $22B Valuation

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:09:21 +0000

Today’s Smashi Business Show covers three major global developments shaping media, energy, and finance. From IMI’s response to Sky News Arabia reports, to Adnoc’s warning on global energy risks, and Kalshi’s $1 billion funding surge.

Iran Strikes Hit QatarEnergy, UAE Response, Saudi Real Estate Boom

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:49:15 +0000

Iran Strikes Hit QatarEnergy, UAE Response, Saudi Real Estate Boom

Starlink UAE | Hormuz | Banks | NEOM

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:03:36 +0000

HEADLINES:
• STARLINK LAUNCHES IN UAE WITH PLANS STARTING AT DH230 PER MONTH

• UAE MAY JOIN US-LED EFFORTS TO SECURE STRAIT OF HORMUZ, DIPLOMATIC ADVISER TO UAE President
• UAE CENTRAL BANK APPROVES RESILIENCE PACKAGE TO SUPPORT BANKING SECTOR

• NEOM RESTRUCTURES THE LINE PROJECT, STREAMLINES $1BN TUNNEL CONTRACT

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Pakistan Ship | Dubai Praise | Ukraine Help

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:57:35 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Paistani ship passes Strait of Hormuz
• Praise for Dubai
• Ukraine President Offers Help to Middle East

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Dubai Gold Flow| MBC Profits| Meta Cable Pause

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:36:59 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Dubai Gold Shipments Resume Slowly As Flight Disruptions Keep Trade Below Normal
• TikTok US Deal, Backed by UAE's MGX, Could Deliver $10 Billion To Trump Administration

• MBC Group Profit Jumps 70% As Advertising And Shahid Drive Growth

• Meta Pauses Gulf Segment Of 2Africa Cable As Iran's Attacks Disrupt Work

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Starlink’s Kuwait Launch, Fujairah Port Resilience, and the Controversy of War Wagering

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, we discuss the official arrival of Starlink in Kuwait through a strategic local partnership. We also look at the rapid recovery of oil operations at the UAE’s Fujairah port following a weekend incident, and finally, we examine the growing backlash against online platforms allowing massive financial bets on the Iran war.

Talabat’s Buyback, Yalla’s Growth & Market Shifts

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:12:51 +0000

This episode covers Talabat’s share buyback on the DFM, Yalla Group’s record revenue, and why global banks are rescheduling major UAE events. All the essential business updates in one place.

UAE Economy Strong | DHL $577M | Replit $9B | UAE Hiring Holds Strong

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:49:04 +0000

HEADLINES:

• UAE Economic Momentum Challenges Goldman Sachs’ 5% Contraction Warning

• DHL Pushes $577M Middle East Investment Despite Iran Attacks

• Jordanian-American Amjad Masad's Replit Raises $400M at $9B valuation

• UAE Hiring Slows Slightly but Job Market Remains Resilient: Recruitment Startup Founder

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Iran Drone Strike Oman Port | Oil Hits $100 | Gulf Banks Go Remote Update

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:06:09 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Iranian Drones Strike Oman's Strategic Port; Oil Markets Surge Past $100

• Middle East War Costs Tourism Industry $600 Million a Day

• Major International Banks Move to Remote Work Settings in Gulf Offices

• “My Priority Is the Safety of Our People,” Says ADNOC CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber

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Aramco Oil Warning, Ruwais Refinery Fire, Saudi Drone Talks, Azizi Hotels

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:12:13 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Saudi Aramco CEO warns of “catastrophic” fallout if oil disruption persists

• Abu Dhabi's Ruwais oil refinery complex shut down after fire breaks out

• Saudi is in negotiations with Ukraine to buy Million of Dollars worth of Ukrainian-made interceptor drones: WSJ

• Azizi Developments plans to invest Dh75 billion to build 151 hotels across the UAE

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Gulf Energy Disruption, Aramco Buyback & Sovereign Wealth Expansion

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:36:35 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Saudi Aramco Announces $3B Share Buyback Despite Profit Dip

• Kuwait and Bahrain Declare Force Majeure as Conflict Disrupts Gulf Energy Supply

• Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Could Expand Global Influence Amid Crisis: GlobalSWF

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Oil Prices Skyrocketing; ADNOC Continuing Ops; Businesses Buying Insurance

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:15:24 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Oil is rising as everything else is falling everywhere

• ADNOC says its operations continue despite disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

• Businesses across the Gulf are rushing to buy political violence insurance, per FT

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Middle East Finance Update | Gulf Investments | UAE Iran Assets | CNN Deal

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:22:56 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Gulf States Review Global Investments as War Strains Budgets: FT Report

• UAE Weighs Freezing Iranian Assets as Conflict With Tehran Escalates

• David Ellison Pledges CNN Editorial Independence as Gulf-backed Paramount Wins $111B Warner Bros. Deal

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Iran Strikes, Qatar LNG Halt, UK Evacuation Debate, Banijay-All3Media Deal

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:43:13 +0000

HEADLINES:

• UK Media Divided Over Who Should Pay to Evacuate Britons From Middle East

• Abu Dhabi-Backed RedBird IMI to Merge All 3 Media With Banijay in €4.4B TV Production Giant

• Qatar Halts LNG Exports After Iranian Strikes, Declares Force Majeure

• Kalshi Refuses to Pay Out Khamenei Bets, Reimburses Traders Instead

Gulf-Backed Paramount Deal; Brits in UAE; Thaura AI Says No

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:03 +0000

As geopolitical tensions grip the Middle East, markets swing violently and evacuation flights scramble to extract 300,000 British expats from the UAE. But back in Westminster, a political firestorm erupts: Should these "tax exiles" be taxed by the UK government? Meanwhile, the entertainment industry undergoes seismic consolidation as Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. clears regulatory hurdles, promising a unified streaming giant. And in a stunning act of defiance, bootstrapped AI startup Thaura—founded by Syrian refugee brothers—publicly exposes and rejects a suspicious acquisition bid from an Israeli company, declaring its mission to the people is non-negotiable. Markets, money, and morality collide.

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Drones Strike Saudi Aramco & Qatar LNG | AWS Data Centres Hit Across the Gulf | UAE Dirham Gets Its Own Keyboard Symbol

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:39:33 +0000

In today's Smashi Business Show, we cover three major stories shaking the region. Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery — processing 550,000 barrels a day — has been shut down after a drone strike, as Qatar simultaneously halts LNG production following Iranian attacks on key energy facilities. Brent crude is already surging past $79. Amazon Web Services confirms drone strikes have damaged data centres in the UAE and Bahrain, disrupting cloud services and forcing warehouse closures across the Gulf. And on a lighter note, the UAE dirham is set to get its own Unicode symbol — coming to keyboards worldwide this September. Stay informed with us.

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"Dubai is still Safer," Pavel; DFM & ADX Closed; AWS in Dubai Hit by "Objects"

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:55:49 +0000

In today's episode of the Smashi Business Show, we break down three stories defining the Gulf crisis in real time. Telegram founder Pavel Durov calls Iranian missiles "free fireworks" and insists Dubai is safer than Europe — even as the UAE intercepts hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones. Gulf stock markets take a battering, with the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar shutting down entirely while Saudi Arabia and Egypt bleed in open trading. And Amazon Web Services confirms its Dubai data center was struck by mysterious "objects," triggering fires and a major cloud outage.

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Paramount Wins WB; Ronaldo Buys Club; Deliveroo Exits Qatar

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:06:05 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Gulf-Backed Paramount Emerges as Frontrunner in $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover

• Al Nassr Star Cristiano Ronaldo Enters Club Ownership With 25% Stake in Saudi-Owned Almeria

• DoorDash Exits Qatar and Three Other Markets in Global Profitability Push

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UAE Exits Emerging Markets, G42 Wins Washington's Trust & Saudi Arabia Bets Big on AI

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Three stories today, all pointing in the same direction. The UAE is too wealthy to stay on JPMorgan's emerging market list — a milestone that reflects decades of economic transformation. Abu Dhabi's G42 is pioneering an AI chip monitoring system so impressive that Washington is calling it a model for the world. And Saudi Arabia is channeling billions into data centers as the kingdom positions itself as the region's AI infrastructure capital. From bond indexes to Nvidia chips to megawatt data centers, the Gulf is playing at a completely different level.

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5M UpScrolled Milestone, Etihad Profit Record, McMahon WWE Update

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:53:12 +0000

HEADLINES:

• UpScrolled Hits 5 Million Users Amid Growth, Controversy and a Brief Google Play Ban

• Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has reported a record annual profit in 2025

• Former WWE head Vince McMahon is NOT trying a buyback with Saudi backing

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Anthropic AI Clash, Al Habtoor Group Dispute & Elie Habib Launch

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:58:07 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Gulf-Backed Anthropic Accuses Chinese Rivals of Mass AI Capability Extraction

• Al Habtoor Group Moves Toward Washington Arbitration Against Lebanon Over Investment Dispute

• Elie Habib Launches Free Global Intelligence Dashboard After Building Anghami

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UAE Blocks AI Attacks, Saudi Opens Projects & Huckabee Causes Outrage

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:34:19 +0000

HEADLINES:

• UAE Thwarts AI-Powered “Terrorist” Cyber Attacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure

• Saudi Arabia Eases Regional HQ Rule, Reopens Government Projects to Foreign Firms

• Regional Outrage After Mike Huckabee Remarks, Tech Founder Amjad Masad Speaks Out

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The Rise of Abdallah Abu-Sheikh: From Astra Tech and Botim to Islamic AI Finance

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:52:47 +0000

This episode traces the rise of Jordanian-Emirati entrepreneur Abdallah Abu-Sheikh — from hustling at 17 under family pressure to building billion-dollar platforms before 30.We unpack his journey from renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa to launching Rizek in the UAE, scaling electric mobility with Barq, and architecting Astra Tech’s ultra-platform strategy through PayBy and Botim. Instead of building apps, Abu-Sheikh built systems — communication, finance, mobility — all designed to reduce friction across daily life in MENA.Now, he’s entering his most ambitious chapter yet: Mal, an AI-driven Islamic fintech platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi, backed by a $230 million seed round — one of the largest in MENA history.

US–Saudi Nuclear Pact Advances; Anthropic Jolts Cyber Stocks; ArcelorMittal Expands in Sharjah

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:19:22 +0000

In today’s Smashi Business Show, Gulf-backed Anthropic triggers a cybersecurity selloff, Lakshmi Mittal expands ArcelorMittal in Sharjah, and the Trump administration advances a proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Gulf Gaza Billions, Ronaldo Investment Surge, UAE–India AI Summit

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:06:37 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Gulf States Commit Over $4 Billion to Gaza Reconstruction at Trump’s Board of Peace Meeting

• Cristiano Ronaldo invests $7.5 million in Herbalife health tech company, stock jumps

• Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Arrives in New Delhi for India AI Impact Summit

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Gulf Backs OpenAI $850B Bid, Mubadala Bitcoin & xAI $3B Deal

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:28:52 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Gulf-Backed OpenAI Targets $850 Billion Valuation in Historic $100 Billion Funding Push

• Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala doubles investment in Bitcoin ETF to $630mln

• Saudi's Humain invested $3 billion in xAI's Series E funding round

Gulf Sovereign Funds, Warner Bros Bidding War & $9.2B Alwaleed Elon Stake

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:34:27 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Gulf Sovereign Funds Back in Play as Warner Bros. Reopens Paramount Talks

• Stake Secures $31 Million Series B Led By Emirates NBD To Scale Global Real Estate Investing

• Prince Alwaleed’s Combined Stake in Elon Musk Companies Reaches $9.2 Billion

Luma AI Expands to Riyadh, Clara Acquired & Aeras CEO

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:06:39 +0000

HEADLINES:

• US AI firm Luma AI opens Riyadh hub to advance Arabic-native AI with HUMAIN

• UAE legaltech pioneer Clara acquired by Singapore’s Ascentium

• Smashi Business Show Guest: Demetrios Bradshaw - CEO Of Aeras Aviation

MGX Backs OpenAI & xAI | Mo Gawdat AI Dating App | DP World Returns

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:41:42 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Abu Dhabi’s MGX Builds Stakes in OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic, Cementing Role in Global AI Race

• Ex-Google X Executive Mo Gawdat Launches AI Dating App Focused on Lasting Relationships

• UK and Canadian Funds Resume DP World Investments After Leadership Shake-Up

Smashi Business Show Live with Foodics Founder Ahmad AlZaini from STEP Dubai 2026

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:28:31 +0000

Smashi Business Show Live with Foodics Founder Ahmad AlZaini from STEP Dubai 2026

Emaar Earnings Surge; Saudi Investment Shakeup; Sawiris Youth Jobs Push

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:37:23 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Emaar Posts Record 2025 Results as Revenue Jumps 44% With Highest-Ever Sales

• Saudi Arabia names PIF head Fahad Al-Saif as new investment minister

• Naguib Sawiris Backs UAE Digital School Plan to Train 100,000 Egyptian Youth

Live From Step Dubai Day 2 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:03:45 +0000

Live From Step Dubai Day 2 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

Live From Step Dubai Day 1 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:07:16 +0000

Live From Step Dubai Day 1 Smashi Business Proud Media Partner At STEP

Vision 2030 Shift, Americana Deal & Mubadala Exit

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:53:38 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Smashi Business Show live from Web Summi Qatar 2026 - Day 2
• Disney CEO Bob Iger just revealed the location of Disneyland Abu Dhabi.

• Saudi Arabia's PIF Lifts Year-Long Ban on PwC Advisory Services

• Saudi Arabia Plans to Expand Premium Residency Program to Ultra-Wealthy

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Emirates $10B Loss, G42 AI Vietnam, Giannis Backs Kalshi

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:33:43 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Emirates Misses $10 Billion in Revenue Due to Aircraft Delays

• Abu Dhabi’s G42 to Build AI Data Centers in Vietnam

• Giannis Antetokounmpo Joins Lebanese founder Tarek's Kalshi as Shareholder

• Step Dubai 2026 Appoints Augustus Media as Official Media Partner

ADNOC Distribution’s Record Results and What Comes Next

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:29:43 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Middle East Markets Hold Firm as Wall Street Crumbles
• Boeing and Airbus in Talks With Saudia for Potential Record Jet Order
• Inside ADNOC Distribution’s Financial Results with Ali Siddiqi, Chief Financial Officer

Trump Crypto Gulf Deal, New Disney CEO & Saudi Syria Investments

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:42:34 +0000

HEADLINES:

• HH Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Acquires Major Stake in Trump Family Crypto Company

• Miral CEO Congratulates Disney’s New CEO Josh D’Amaro

• Saudi Arabia to Announce Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Package for Syria

Dubai Loop, Aldar Mubadala, Ronaldo Al-Nassr

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:39:49 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Dubai Begins Construction of $680m Underground Transport Loop with Elon Musk

• Aldar and Mubadala Launch $2.72bn Retail Platform

• Ronaldo Misses Al-Nassr Match Amid Reports of Strike Over Lack of Transfer Activity

Smashi Business Show live from Web Summi Qatar 2026 - Day 2

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:20:53 +0000

Smashi Business Show live from Web Summi Qatar 2026 - Day 2

Upscroll 1M, ADQ to Lunate, Gulf Stocks, LIV Golf

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:26:17 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Upscroll Surges Past One Million Users As Alternative Social Platform Goes Viral
• ADQ Chief Steps Down To Join Lunate As Abu Dhabi Targets Rapid Asset Growth

• Gulf Stocks Slide As Wall Street Weakens On Fed Uncertainty And Tech Turmoil

• Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Moves To Sell Team Stakes At Up To $300 Million Valuation

PwC Back to PIF, Al Habtoor Exits Lebanon, Bisan Owda TikTok Ban

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:01:27 +0000

HEADLINES:

• PwC Returns to Pitch for Saudi Arabia’s $1 Trillion Wealth Fund After Year-Long Ban

• Al Habtoor Group to Shut Down Lebanon Operations and Fire All Employees

• Palestinian Journalist Bisan Owda Says TikTok Permanently Banned Her Account

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Mubadala Backs PropertyFinder, Habtoor Flags Lebanon Loss, UpScrolled Charts

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:49:04 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Mubadala Joins Property Finder’s $170 Million Fundraise

• Al Habtoor Group Flags $1.7 Billion Lebanon Losses, Prepares Legal Action

• Palestinian-Owned App UpScrolled Surges to the Top of App Store Charts

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Durov vs WhatsApp, Disneyland Abu Dhabi & Saudi PIF

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:39:14 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Telegram's Durov Slams WhatsApp Security as "Braindead"

• Disney CEO Bob Iger just revealed the location of Disneyland Abu Dhabi

• Saudi Arabia's PIF Lifts Year-Long Ban on PwC Advisory Services

• Saudi Arabia Plans to Expand Premium Residency Program to Ultra-Wealthy

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Palestinian App Rises as Saudi Expands Residency, Delays NEOM Games

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:28:35 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Palestinian App Climbs the Apple App Store

• Saudi Arabia Plans to Expand Premium Residency Program

• Saudi Arabia Delays 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM

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DAMAC in the US, Jared Kushner’s Gaza Plan and OpenAI’s Funding Round

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:36:38 +0000

HEADLINES:
• DAMAC Secures $12bn in US AI Data Centre Projects
• ‘There Is No Plan B’: Jared Kushner’s Gaza Master Plan Draws Backlash in Davos
• Altman Courts Middle East for $50bn OpenAI Funding Round

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Qatar Wealth Fund Shake-Up, Netflix–Warner Deal, NBA Courts Gulf Capital

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:08:32 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Qatar’s $580bn Wealth Fund Plans Major Portfolio Split

• Netflix Goes All-Cash in $30bn Battle for Warner Bros.

• NBA Courts Gulf Sovereign Wealth for European League Pus

• HP's Peter Oganesean: How AI and Hybrid Work Are Redefining Productivity in 2025

Peace Board, Stargate UAE & Saudi Fundingg

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:12:15 +0000

HEADLINES:
• UAE Joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as Gaza Plan Anchors New Initiative
• First Phase of Stargate UAE to Come Online Within Months

• Saudi Banks Turn Overseas for Funding

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Smashi & Bahrain, WEF Day 1, Trump-Putin Peace Board & Abu Dhabi AI Energy

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:18:28 +0000

HEADLINES:

• World Economic Forum Day 1: Who said What?

• MENA Media & Entertainment Market Seen Hitting $76.8bn by 2031

• Trump Invites Putin to Join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ as Global Scrutiny Grows

• Abu Dhabi Plans Dedicated Power Tariff to Support AI Data Centres

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Qatar Oil Sale, Mideast Cyber Hacks, PIF IPO Moves & Clint Khan

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:10:20 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Qatar to Hold Proceeds of First US-Run Venezuelan Oil Sale
• Hacking Campaign Targeted High-Profile Gmail and WhatsApp Users Across the Middle East

• Sela Emerges as PIF Weighs Fresh IPO Push
• Today on the Show: Clint Khan, Director at Y-Axis Middle East DMCC

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IHC’s US Tie-Up, PwC’s Reset and the AI Banking Race

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:21:20 +0000

HEADLINES:

• IHC Partners With US Investment Arm in Deal Aligned With US Foreign Policy

• PwC Names Laura Hinton as Middle East Senior Partner After Saudi Advisory Ban

• HSBC and Presight Sign Strategic AI Partnership

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UAE’s Tariff Concern, DP World in Venezuela & Emaar’s Alabbar

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:40:13 +0000

HEADLINES:

• UAE is Worried About 25% Tariff Imposed by Trump on Countries trading with Iran

• DP World CEO says ready to Enter Venezuela in 24 hours if cargo opportunities arise

• UAE Becomes Ninth Member Of US-Led Pax Silica

• Emaar's Alabbar Says He's in A Hurry, so Pardon his Mistakes

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UAE as Future Hub | Meta’s New President | $230M AI Bank

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:46:29 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Dr Sultan Al Jaber opened ADSW 2026 and hailed UAE as 'corridor to future
• Meta has appointed Egypt-born Dina Powell McCormick as its new president and vice chairman
• Former botim CEO has just raised $230 million to build Mal, an AI-native Islamic digital bank
• On Smashi Business Show today: Amr Henna, Managing Partner and Co-founder of fan engagement at Dsquares

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Dubai Real Estate Hits AED 917B | Abu Dhabi's New Role

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:20:40 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Dubai Real Estate Hits Record AED 917 Billion in Historic 2025 Performance
• Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Named Chairman of L'IMAD Holding as Sovereign Fund Expands Global Reach

• MCG Talent Completes Seven-Figure Management Buy-Out, Names Charlie Bowsher CEO

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1B Followers Summit | Alabbar's JV & $10B Trump Projects

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:11:57 +0000

HEADLINES:
• 1 Billion Followers Summit concludes
• Alabbar’s Symphony Global signs exclusive 20-year joint venture to develop future Armani Hotels & Resorts

• Dar Global to develop $10bn Trump-branded projects in Riyadh and Jeddah

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Live from 1 Billion Followers Summit Day 3, Prypco in Pakistan; Kris Fade's KS Konnect

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:46:22 +0000

Updates from day 3 of the 1 Billion Followers Summit

Prypco and Amira Sajwani gauge interest for tokenization in Pakistan

Kris Fade and Sarah Omolewu launched KS Konnect to bring global talent, sports, and entertainment to the Middle East

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Day 1 of the 1 Billion Summit

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:35:35 +0000

Day 1 of the 1 Billion Summit

New Media Leadership in UAE; MGX, QIA back xAI; Dubai Property Boom

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:13:18 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Abdulla Al Hamed Appointed Chairman of UAE National Media Authority

• MGX, QIA Deepen Backing as xAI Raises $20bn in Oversubscribed Series E

• Dubai Residential Property Transactions Hit AED 541bn in 2025, Up 27% Year-on-Year

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Saudi Stock Market Open, Dubai Basketball & Kayali’s Donation

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:33:43 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Saudi Arabia Opens Stock Market to All Foreign Investors in Bid to Boost Capital Inflows

• Dubai Basketball Takes Long-Term View in EuroLeague Debut, Rejects Big-Spending Model

• Kayali Launches “Kayali Cares” With $250,000 Donation for Sudan Relief

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CES 2026 Begins, Revolut's Hiring Drive & Dubai Duty Free Hits AED 8.68B

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:09:33 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2026 starting today in Las Vegas

• Revolut Launches Major Hiring Drive as UAE Launch Approaches

• Dubai chocolate helps propel Dubai Duty Free to record AED 8.68 billion sales in 2025

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Abu Dhabi’s $1.7tn Wealth, Saudi’s 480MW Data Center, MBC Rebrand Risk

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:24:22 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth hits $1.7tn, rivaling Norway and China

• Saudi Arabia launches 480MW Hexagon Data Center in Riyadh

• Saudi marcom expert warns MBC–Shahid rebrand could dilute brand value

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Dubai Courts, Warner Bros, and Saudi Arabia’s Nvidia AI Bet

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 07:33:31 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Dubai Court Cancels Dh150 Million Fine in Abu Sabah Money Laundering Case

• Warner Bros Discovery Poised to Reject $108 Billion Paramount Skydance Bid

• Saudi AI Firm Humain Receives First Shipment of Nvidia’s Advanced AI Chips

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$1B Rejected, $3B Won | Gulf Pivots From Premier League Takeovers | Adia Backs $6.5B AI Unicorn IPO

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:02:26 +0000

What would you do if someone offered you $1 billion for your six-person startup? Jordanian-American founder Amjad Masad said no—and today, Replit is worth $3 billion. In this episode, we break down his gutsy decision and Marc Andreessen's game-changing advice. Plus: dealmaker Amanda Staveley reveals why Gulf sovereign funds won't be buying more Premier League clubs (and what they're doing instead), and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority places a $65M bet on Chinese AI startup MiniMax—despite it losing half a billion dollars a year. From billion-dollar rejections to shifting investment strategies, here's everything happening in Arab business and tech.

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2025 Recap: The Driven, Dreamers and Doers of the Year

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:55:46 +0000

2025 Recap: The Driven, Dreamers and Doers of the Year

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Syria Resets Currency, Israel Gets F-15 Jets, Presight

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:41:13 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Syria Just Introduced New Post-Assad Banknotes, Drops Portraits
• Pentagon Awards Boeing $8.6 Billion F-15 Fighter Jet Contract for Israel

• Presight Wins Multi-Year Albania Smart Nation AI Contract

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TikTok Control Battle, CFG Pulls Out of India, CZ Dominates UAE Rich List

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:32:45 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Leaked Memo Shows TikTok’s New US Owners Won’t Run Core Business

• Manchester City Owner CFG Exits Mumbai City FC

• Crypto Billionaire CZ Named Richest Expat in the UAE by Forbes

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Skims in Dubai, Al Hilal Sale, Nvidia–Groq Deal

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:22:16 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Huda Kattan Sparks Influencer Backlash Over Kim Kardashian Store Opening

• Prince Alwaleed Nears $400 Million Al Hilal Deal, Semafor Reports

• Nvidia Agrees to Acquire Saudi-Backed AI Chip Startup Groq

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Dubai Biz Moves: Boucheron, BinDawood, Emaar & Humain AI

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:49:44 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Boucheron and Al Tayer Group Form Joint Venture for UAE Operations

• BinDawood Acquires Majority Stake in UAE's Wonder Bakery

• Emaar Founder Alabbar Invests in Paytm's Arab Payments Unit
• Saudi AI Firm Humain Awards Mega Data Center Contract to MIS

MENA Christmas Spend, Careem CEO's Vision & LG Streaming

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:24:43 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Christmas spending is getting bigger in the MENA region
• We Are Still Dramatically Undershooting Our Potential, Careem CEO

• So FAST: The Future of Streaming with LG Channels

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Kalshi BNB Integration; Ronaldo Luxury Villas; UAE Chip Exports

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:17 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Kalshi Adds Binance’s BNB for Deposits and Withdrawals
• Ronaldo, Georgina Rodríguez buy luxury villas at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination

• US Watchdog Reviews Ethics Probe Request Into Trump Officials Over Chip Export Deal
• The Future of Trading in the UAE: A Conversation with Traders Hub’s Hafez Baker

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Musk in UAE, Sequoia Controversy, MGX & TikTok

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:09:22 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Elon Musk was in the UAE and met the UAE President and HH Sheikh Hamdan
• Sequoia Capital Partner Condemned for False Accusation Against Palestinian Student
• Abu Dhabi's MGX Secures 15 Percent Stake in TikTok US as ByteDance Relinquishes Control

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Shahid x OSN+ x Disney+; Citadel Enters Dubai; UAE Launches Media Authority;

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:07:32 +0000

Today on the Smashi Business Show, we're discussing three major developments reshaping the Gulf business landscape. First, Ken Griffin's Citadel—the world's largest hedge fund—is finally opening a Dubai office, cementing the emirate's status as a global finance hub. Second, the UAE Government has established a new National Media Authority that consolidates all federal media entities under one powerful organization. And third, Shahid, Disney+ and OSN+ have launched the region's first unified streaming bundle, revolutionizing how GCC audiences access entertainment. Plus, we cover Ares Management's landmark deal with Patrimium, Adnoc's massive gas financing, and the India-Oman free trade agreement.

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Binghatti-Mercedes $8.2B Project, Qatar Airways, CloudKitchens IPO Halt

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:09:01 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Binghatti And Mercedes-Benz Unveil $8.2 Billion Dubai Megaproject
• Qatar Airways Leads Gulf Region With 120,000 Flights, Outpacing Emirates Through High-Frequency Strategy
• CloudKitchens Shelves Middle East IPO Plans Amid Market Slowdown

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Middle East Tops Wealth List | Dubai RTA Drones | Kushner Exits WIO

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:39:55 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Middle East dominates Bloomberg's World's Wealthiest Families list
• RTA deploys drones to clean Dubai traffic signals
• Jared Kushner's Affinity exits Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. takeover

• Wio Wednesdays - Episode 4In this week’s episode of Wio Wednesdays, we examine how investing is shifting across the UAE and how Wio Invest is helping redefine wealth building through simplified, regulated access to stocks, ETFs and digital assets inside the Wio Personal app.Wio Securities LLC is approved by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority for dealing in investment (License No: 20200000165).If you run a business, you can also unlock 6 months free on Wio Business with the code WIOSMASHI when you sign up.Check out their website: wio.io.

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MBS–Barcelona, Kushner–Belgrade Exit, IHC–Invictus Stake

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:29:48 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Reportedly Set to Buy Barcelona for €10 Billion
• Jared Kushner Pulls Out of Trump Tower Belgrade Project With Alabbar’s Eagle Hills

• Abu Dhabi–Based IHC Increases Stake in Invictus, Firm Backed by Sudan’s Richest Family

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$2B Saudi Football Deal, PIF’s Noon Bet, Palantir Fire

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:23:03 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Saudi Billionaire Al-Waleed Bin Talal in Final Talks to Buy Al-Hilal for $2 Billion
• Noon Raises $500 Million from PIF and Alabbar in New Round

• Israel Used Palantir Systems in Deadly 2024 Lebanon Pager Explosions, New Book Says
• Lebanese-Founded Podeo Signs YouTube’s Most-Viewed Podcast Guest, Yasser Al-Huzaimi

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Trump Tower Dubai, OSN’s Warner Ties, Pogba’s Saudi Investment

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:48:13 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Construction Begins on 350-Metre Trump Tower Dubai

• OSN Says Warner Bros. Deal Unaffected by Netflix–Paramount Bidding War

• Paul Pogba Takes Stake in Saudi Camel Racing Team

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Khazna in Saudi, UAE Dirham Launch, Abu Dhabi Licensing

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:50:04 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Khazna Expands into Saudi Arabia with 200MW AI Data Centre in Dammam

• UAE Digital Dirham Launch Imminent, Central Bank Confirms Free Access for Consumers

• DCT Abu Dhabi Unveils Streamlined Digital System for Holiday Home Licensing

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Augustus Media Acquires UP10, Mubadala’s 60B Dirham Expansion & Wio

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:44:42 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Augustus Media acquires UP10 Media; MoU signed at Bridge Summit 2025

• Mubadala and Aldar Unveil 60 Billion Dirham Expansion of Abu Dhabi Financial District

• Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros

• Wio Wednesdays: Chief Commercial Officer Prateek Vahie Talks About 'Wio Business'

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Paramount’s Warner Bros Bid; Saudi-Qatar Rail Deal; Visa’s Syria Return

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:04:08 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Gulf Sovereign Funds Back Paramount’s Hostile $108 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

• Saudi Arabia and Qatar Unveil First-of-its-Kind High-Speed Rail Linking Riyadh and Doha

• Visa Returns to Syria as New Government Pushes to Rejoin Global Financial System

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Live From the BRIDGE Summit: A Special Edition Featuring Gary Vaynerchuk

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:06:47 +0000

Live From the BRIDGE Summit: A Special Edition Featuring Gary Vaynerchuk

Ronaldo Invests in Perplexity, Aldar-Mubadala, Microsoft Probe

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:32:10 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Cristiano Ronaldo Invests in ChatGPT Rival Perplexity, Launches New ‘CR7’ AI Experience
• Aldar, Mubadala Capital Unveil New Investment Platform Targeting Global Demand for Gulf Assets
• Microsoft Faces EU Complaint Over Alleged Role in Israeli Surveillance of Palestinians

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Saudi PIF's $55B EA Deal, Gulf Funds Back Paramount Bid, Replit’s $1B Goal

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:29:03 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Paramount–Skydance’s New Warner Bros. Discovery Bid Secures Backing From Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds: Variety

• Saudi Arabia’s PIF Set to Take 93.4% Stake in Electronic Arts in $55 Billion Takeover
• Replit, Founded by Jordanian-American Amjad Masad, Targets $1B ARR by 2026

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Kalshi’s CNN Deal, 40 IPOs on Tadawul, Saudi’s $350B Growth & Wio Family

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:33:22 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Lebanese Founder Tarek Mansour’s Kalshi Lands Exclusive Prediction-Data Deal with CNN

• Saudi Exchange CEO: 40 IPOs Under Review on Tadawul

• Saudi Arabia to $350 Billion Through 2027 Despite Lower Oil Revenues

• Wio Wednesdays: Chief Marketing Officer Amina Taher Talks About 'Wio Family'

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Saudi Gaming Push, Shark Tank Egypt Backlash, UK Families Flee to UAE

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:55:14 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Saudi-Owned Savvy Games in Talks to Acquire Moonton From TikTok Parent ByteDance

• Shark Tank Egypt Sparks Debate After OKHTEIN Critiques Local Artist’s Pricing

• Former NHS Chief Says Healthcare Crisis Is Driving British Families to the UAE

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MWC25 AI Sovereignty, UAE Salary Growth & Dubai Luxury Market

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:26:28 +0000

HEADLINES:

• MWC25 Doha Closes with Strong Calls for AI Sovereignty, Telecom Reinvention, and MENA’s Rising Global Role

• UAE Salary Growth to Slow in 2026 as Talent Inflows Outpace Job Creation: Cooper Fitch

• Dubai Luxury Property Prices Set for Further Rise in 2026 as $10m+ Market Surges

• Ahmed Patel, CCO of Synergi, Breaks Down How AI-Driven Shared Services Are Transforming the Future of BPO

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WIO Wednesday Story EP1

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:47:06 +0000

WIO Wednesday Story EP1

Live from MWC25 Doha; Alabbar's New Mall; Lara Dewar of GSMA Talks

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:47:29 +0000

HEADLINES:

Live from MWC25 Doha; Alabbar's New Mall; Lara Dewar of GSMA Talks

WIO Wednesday

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Starlink Qatar CEO Cyril Anand on Satellite Future at MWC Doha 2025

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:23:31 +0000

HEADLINES:

Live From MWC Doha 2025: Starlink Qatar CEO Cyril Anand Reveals What’s Next for Satellite Connectivity

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UAE's Africa AI push, RedBird-IMI deal, Starbucks closures

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:13:53 +0000

HEADLINES:
• UAE Launches $1 Billion AI Initiative to Accelerate Digital Development Across Africa• US–UAE Consortium RedBird–IMI Agrees £500 Million Telegraph Sale to Daily Mail Owner
• Fifth Starbucks Closes in Jordan as Pro-Palestinian Boycott Intensifies

Paramount Denies Gulf Ties, Dubai Aims for No Queues, UAE Fund Boosts FDI

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:31:00 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Paramount Skydance Denies Gulf Funding Ties in Warner Bros. Discovery Bid
• Dubai Airports CEO Sets Ambitious Goal: “Eliminate Queues Entirely”
• UAE Launches AED36.7 Billion National Investment Fund to Boost FDI

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Saudi-US Deals, Nvidia AI Chips, Emirates $12B Invest & Omani Rial Symbol

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:36:30 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Saudi-US Investment Forum Sparks Billions in Private Deals, Boosting Tech and Energy Ties

• US Approves Export of Nvidia AI Chips to UAE and Saudi Firms

• Emirates to Invest $12 Billion in Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport Expansion

• Central Bank of Oman Launches Official Symbol for Omani Rial

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Saudi Crown Prince, South Korea Joins Stargate, Alabbar in Italy

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:25:03 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House Visit

• South Korea Joins UAE’s Stargate AI Project in Strategic Partnership
• Burj Khalifa Developer Mohamed Alabbar Targets Italy in Global Luxury Expansion

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Starlink at Emirates, Saudi–Trump Resort, Arada 2028 IPO

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:48:37 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Emirates Unveils Major Starlink and Boeing Deals as Dubai Airshow 2025 Opens
• Saudi Arabia’s Dar Global and the Trump Organization to Build the World’s First Tokenised Maldives Resort
• Sharjah–Saudi Backed Developer Arada Targets a 2028 IPO

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Saudi PIF Shake-Up; Emirates–Starlink Boost; Jahez Leadership Move

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:17:51 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Saudi PIF Sells U.S. Shares Before Crown Prince’s Washington Trip

♦ Emirates Moves Closer to Starlink Deal as Dubai Airshow Nears

♦ Snoonu Founder Takes International CEO Role at Saudi Delivery Giant Jahez
♦ Karen Wazen Expands Eyewear Brand Into Egypt Through Baraka Group Partnership

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MAF Denies Stake Sale, Arada Backs Brooki, and The Giving Movement Appoints New CEO

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:13:59 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Majid Al Futtaim Rejects Report Claiming Possible Stake Sale

♦ Arada Invests AED 60 Million in Australia’s Viral Brooki Bakehouse

♦ UAE-born The Giving Movement has appointed Rania Masri El-Khatib as its new CEO.

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Web Summit, Comcast’s Saudi Bid, Whoop IPO, Goldman Sachs $110M Fee

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:27:23 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Web Summit 2025 Enters Day 3 in Lisbon

♦ Comcast CEO Explores Saudi Backing for Potential Warner Bros. Discovery Bid

♦ Whoop Eyes IPO Within Two Years as It Expands Health-Tracking Technology

♦ Goldman Sachs to Collect Record $110 Million Fee Advising on $55B Saudi PIF-Backed EA Deal

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Saudi Residency for Homebuyers, Dubai Luxury Boom & Ronaldo Backs Tourism

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:07:44 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Saudi Arabia To Offer Lifetime Residency To Foreign Home Buyers: AGBI Reports

♦ Saudi Fintech Firm Lean Eyes Expansion And IPO Opportunities

♦ Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market is breaking new records — even before construction begins

♦ Cristiano Ronaldo Backs Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Vision at TOURISE 2025

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Trump Meets al-Sharaa, Dubai's Top School Opens, Microsoft Wins UAE Chip

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:16:55 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Trump Hosts Syrian President al-Sharaa at White House as U.S. Suspends Caesar Act Sanctions

♦ Dubai’s Most Expensive School Has Finally Opened, With Fees Hitting $56,000 a Year

♦ Microsoft Secures U.S. Approval to Export Nvidia Chips to UAE While Abu Dhabi Based G42 Still Waits

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Dubai Tops New York; Ms Rachel vs NYT; Bella Hadid in Dubai

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:41:05 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Dubai Surpasses New York as Top Destination for the Global Elite

♦ YouTube Star Ms Rachel Drops New York Times Amid Middle East Leadership Shake-Up

♦ Bella Hadid Expands Her Fragrance Brand Ôrebella Across the Middle East

♦ Saudi Arabia to Restrict Foreign Property Ownership Starting January 2026

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Emirates' Profit Surge, Varkey's $400M, Qatar's $3.5B Project

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:31:21 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Emirates Reports Record First-Half Profit As Premium Travel Demand Surges
♦ Dubai’s Varkey Group In Talks To Raise $400 Million In Debt Financing

♦ Qatar To Transfer $3.5 Billion To Egypt For Major Mediterranean Tourism Megaproject
♦ Aramex Resumes Deliveries To Syria After A Decade-Long Pause

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Abu Dhabi boosts UK investment, Saudi F-35 deal, and ADNOC’s smart energy partnership.

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:16:49 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Abu Dhabi Doubles UK Investment Despite Strained Ties
♦ Saudi F-35 Jet Deal Moves Forward Ahead of Crown Prince’s U.S. Visit
♦ Volkswagen Qatar Issues Playful ‘Apology’ for Its Cars Being Too Irresistible

♦ ADNOC, Gecko Robotics Team Up to Make Energy Assets Smarter

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Abu Dhabi Media Shuts ADtv, Aramco Beats Expectations, Emirates Deals

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:01:29 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Abu Dhabi Media is shutting down ADtv app and moving Content to e& and ADQ-owned STARZPLAY
♦ Oil Pressures Ease as Aramco Beats Expectations in 3Q
♦ Emirates Eyes New Aircraft Deals as 777X Delays Weigh on Growth

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MENA Capital, Sequoia Scrutiny, and Sultan Al Jaber's $4T Energy Call

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:40:27 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ MAGNiTT’s Philip Bahoshy Calls for ‘Constructive Candor’ in MENA’s Private Capital Ecosystem

♦ Sequoia Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Shaun Maguire’s Anti-Muslim Remarks and Executive Resignation

♦ Sultan Al Jaber Calls for $4 Trillion in Annual Energy Investment as Adnoc and Microsoft Forge AI Alliance

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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens, AI Surge Warning & UK Vet Moves to Dubai

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:41:14 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ $1 Billion Grand Egyptian Museum Opens, Poised to Boost Egypt’s Economy and Tourism

♦ Lebanese-French Entrepreneur Elie Khouri Has Cautioned Against Overconfidence in AI-Driven Stock Surge

♦ UK Stock Market Veteran Alasdair Haynes Relocates to Dubai After £10 Million Windfall

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FII Finale, PIF Fund Shift, and IOC Esports Games Canceled in Riyadh

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:06:20 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ FII9 Concludes in Riyadh with Syria’s Market Comeback and Saudi Policy Shifts

♦ Saudi Arabia and IOC cancel 12-year deal to host Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh

♦ Abu Dhabi-Based IHC Sells 42.54% Stake in Modon in UAE’s Largest Market Transaction
♦ Saudi Arabia Plans to Refocus $925 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund After Gigaproject Delays

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FII9 Day 2: WHOOP Expands in Gulf, Al-Futtaim’s $2.7B Saudi Investment

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:16:15 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Highlights of Day 2 of FII9 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

♦ WHOOP Expands Across the Gulf With New Lab, Health Partnerships, and Fitness Initiatives
♦ Dubai’s Al-Futtaim to Invest $2.7 Billion in Saudi Arabia to Boost Growth Across Key Sectors

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FII9 Day 1: PIF & Aramco’s AI Deal, Tabby’s $4.5B, PSG’s Loss

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:11:09 +0000

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♦ Highlights of Day 1 of FII9 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
♦ PIF and Aramco to Partner in HUMAIN, Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions
♦ Tabby Valued at $4.5 Billion Following Secondary Share Sale with Hong Kong Investors
♦ Qatar-owned PSG Posts Small Loss Despite Champions League Triumph

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Snapchat Opens in Doha, Saudi AI Win, Goldman’s $10B Kuwait Investment

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:22:49 +0000

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♦ HH Sheikh hamdan Tells Apparel Group Founder to Double 2,400-Store Empire

♦ ASnapchat Opens New Doha Office to Strengthen Ties with Qatar and the Gulf

♦ Saudi AI Startup Humain to Launch Voice-Activated Operating System

♦ Goldman Sachs in Talks with Kuwait Fund for $10 Billion Mandate

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Qatari Founder Backs Mamdani, G42 Denies Claims, UAE Opens Bond Market

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 07:57:38 +0000

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♦ Snoonu Founder Backs Mamdani After Criticism for Eating with Hands
♦ Abu Dhabi-Based G42 Denies US Claims of Links to Chinese Missiles
♦ UAE Opens Government Sukuk Investments to Individuals for the First Time
♦ Jordan Partners With Amjad Masad’s Replit to Launch “Siraj,” an AI Learning Assistant

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Property Finder Invests, Saudi ATP 1000, Sequoia Controversy

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:24:24 +0000

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♦ Property Finder Invests in Stake to Boost MENA’s Real Estate Tech Ecosystem

♦ Saudi Arabia to Host New ATP Masters 1000 Tournament in Landmark Expansion Backed by PIF

♦ Sequoia COO Resigns Over Islamophobia Row After Partner’s Controversial Tweet

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MBS Meets Trump as Dubizzle Halts IPO, UAE Talks Gaza, AttiasEyes Riyadh

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:27:35 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Dubizzle has Halted its dubai IPO just a Day Before Bookbuilding was due to start
• Reuters NEXT Gulf Debut: UAE Leaders Tackle Gaza, Global Fragmentation, and Economic Resilience
• Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman To Visit Trump At White House In November
• Richard Attias & Associates To Go Public In Riyadh In 2026

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Dubai Airports IPO; Amazon enters UAE Q-Commerce; UK's Alphageek in Dubai

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:44:34 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Dubai Airports CEO Says Potential IPO Would Attract Global Investors

♦ Amazon Launches 15-Minute “Amazon Now” Delivery Service Across UAE

♦ UK’s Alphageek Expands to Dubai Amid Surge in British Business Migration

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Prince Khaled Slams Meta; AWS Outage; Salary Negotiations in UAE

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:47:32 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Gulf Users Were also Affected by AWS Outage with Many Big Services Shut Down

♦ Saudi Prince Khaled Slams Meta for Prioritising Sales over Security in Gulf

♦ Michael Page Report: 2024 Wasn't Good for Salary Negotiations in the UAE

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UAE Bans Compound Interest, Sharjah Property Hits AED 44B, Sinner Wins $6M

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:02:52 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ UAE Supreme Court Rules Against Compound Interest on Loans

♦ Sharjah Property Market Hits Record AED 44.3 Billion in 2025

♦ Sinner Clinches $6m Six Kings Slam Title in Saudi Arabia

Careem Exclusive, G42 Stargate Update, King Salman Gate Project

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:49:50 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Dubai’s FIX Dessert Chocolatier Ditches Deliveroo for Exclusive Partnership With Careem
• G42 Speeds Up Work on Stargate UAE AI Cluster

• Crown Prince Launches King Salman Gate Project Near Makkah’s Grand Mosque

• UAE’s Largest Listed Firm IHC to Merge Three Units Into AED120 B Investment Giant

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North Star 2025 & GITEX; MGX+BlackRock $40B Deal; ALEC IPO Records

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:52:12 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ I2025 Expand North Star Concludes and GITEX Global Continues Strong in Dubai

♦ MGX and BlackRock Strike Record $40 Billion Texas Data Center Deal

♦ ALEC Holdings Makes Historic Debut on DFM with UAE’s Largest Construction IPO

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Live from Day 4 of Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:38:21 +0000

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Live from Day 3 of Expand North Star in Dubai

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:39:09 +0000

Live from Day 3 of Expand North Star in Dubai

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Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:02:56 +0000

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Man United Takeover, Free Internet Warning, UAE Finance Index Ray Dalio

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:46:07 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Is Manchester United being sold? Turki AlShikh says Yes, Sources Say No!

♦ Telegram Founder Durov Warns of ‘Death of the Free Internet’ on 41st Birthday

♦ NYU Abu Dhabi Launches Global Financial Competitiveness Institute Backed by Veteran Ray Dalio

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UAE Secures Nvidia Chips, Multiply Acquires Stake, Riyadh Air's Flight

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:46:43 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ UAE Secures First Batch of US Nvidia Chips in Major AI Partnership

♦ Multiply Group Acquires Majority 60.8% Stake in Gucci Packaging Partner ISEM

♦ Riyadh Air Takes Off With First London Flight — But Tickets Aren’t on Sale Yet

♦ Oman Stands Firm on Launching Personal Income Tax in 2028

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Revolut CEO Moves to UAE | Saudi Boom Slows | No Israel at Dubai Airshow

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:41:57 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky Leaves London for UAE as Tax Changes Trigger Billionaire Exodus
♦ Saudi Consultancy Hiring Boom Eases as Vision 2030 Enters Delivery Phase
♦ Israeli Companies to Skip Dubai Airshow 2025, Organiser Confirms

♦ Thomas Maton, Business Development Manager, DMDC

Sam Altman’s Middle East Tour; Netflix Backlash; Diriyah Probe

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:06:00 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ OpenAI’s Sam Altman Tours the Middle East to Raise Funds for AI Expansion

♦ Saudis Join Elon Musk’s Netflix Boycott Over Arabic-Dubbed Kids Show

♦ Saudi Executives Detained in Diriyah Corruption Probe

♦ SSC Channels Go Off Air After Losing Saudi Football Rights to Thmanyah

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IFFCO Debt Restructuring, Sawiris Gaza Plan, DoorDash-Deliveroo Deal

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:53:50 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ London Dairy Owner IFFCO Hires Rothschild for $2 Billion Debt Restructuring

♦ Naguib Sawiris Named in Tony Blair–Linked Postwar Gaza Governance Plan

♦ DoorDash Completes Deliveroo UAE Takeover

♦ London Court Rules in Favor of DP World in $685 Million Djibouti Port Dispute

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Dubai Property Sales Hit AED500B; ADIA’s Deal; $50M Fund for MENA

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:16:22 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Dubai Property Market Hits Record AED500B in Nine Months

♦ ADIA and Goldman Sachs Lead $4.23B Investment in Häagen-Dazs Maker Froneri

♦ Saudi Sukna Capital Teams with US Venture Debt Firm to Deploy $50M in MENA Tech and SMEs

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Spotify Pays $3.5M to Saudis, First Saudi in Time100, Mubadala's $17.4B

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:18:16 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Saudi Artists’ Spotify Royalties Surge to $3.5 Million in 2024
♦ Jomana R. Alrashid Named to TIME100 Next List, First Saudi Honored♦ Saudi Arabia Launches $80 Million Fashion Fund to Boost Local Brands
♦ Mubadala Leads MENA Sovereign Investment Activity with $17.4 Billion in 2025

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Speak up for Gaza: Masad; Careem Backs Swapp; Gems Eyes Saudi Schools

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:08:45 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Replit Founder Urges Tech Industry to Speak Out on Gaza

♦ Careem Invests in UAE Car Rental Platform Swapp

♦ Gems Education Bids for Saudi School Operator Ajialuna Educational

♦ Dubai Journalist Calls for Courtesy Towards Speakers at Major Events

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Trump Plaza Jeddah, EA $55B Deal, Jordan Investor Citizenship

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:27:06 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Saudi’s Dar Global to Launch $1 Billion Trump Plaza in Jeddah’s ‘Manhattan’

♦ Saudi-Led Consortium to Acquire Gaming Giant Electronic Arts for $55B

♦ Jordan Approves Citizenship and Residency for Foreign Investors

♦ Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan, Economic Measures Highlighted

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France Pressures Telegram, Altman Meets UAE President, SQUATWOLF in Qatar

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:09 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ France Pressured Telegram to Remove Moldovan Channels, Durov Says

♦ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Meets UAE President to Strengthen AI Collaboration

♦ Lebanon’s Former Central Bank Chief Riad Salameh Released on $14 Million Bail

♦ Dubai-Born SQUATWOLF Launches First International Flagship in Qatar

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Riyadh Rent Freeze, TikTok US Deal, UAE Cracks Down on AI Misinformation

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:30:47 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Saudi Crown Prince Orders Five-Year Freeze on Riyadh Rent Hikes
♦ Abu Dhabi’s MGX Joins Oracle, Silver Lake in TikTok U.S. Stake
♦ UAE Warns Against AI Misuse to Spread Misinformation About Public Figures
♦ Yogi Real Estate’s Atinirmal Pagarani Talks Trust, Transparency, and Growing a 50-Year Dubai Legacy

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Saudi Stocks Jump, Foreign Buyers Target Giga-Projects, UAE DC Mansion

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:34:12 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Saudi Stocks Surge on Hopes of Foreign Ownership Reforms
• Foreign Buyers Snap Up Saudi Giga-Project Homes Ahead of New Ownership Law

• UAE Buys $27.5M DC-Area Mansion, Highest Sale of 2025

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Abu Dhabi AI Fund; Indians Move Production; Trifid Media Australia

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:13:29 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Abu Dhabi Launches $100M AI Fund to Attract Global Start-Ups

♦ Indians Shift Production to UAE Free Zones to Dodge US Tariffs

♦ Israel’s continued genocide in Gaza will cost them $7.5 billion more

♦ Trifid Media Founder Mahdi Shafiei Partners with Kris Fade & Matty Fahd for Australia Launch

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Sawiris $50B U.S. Infrastructure, Mubadala Exits Getir, Alwaleed Raises Snap

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:22:05 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Egyptian Billionaire Nassef Sawiris Eyes $50B U.S. Infrastructure Push via Abu Dhabi

♦ Mubadala Considers Full Exit from Getir as Buyers Circle

♦ Prince Alwaleed Increases Stake in Snap Despite Company Losses

♦ Saudi Prince Khaled and Sharjah Royal Invest $680M to Build Arada London

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Al Habtoor on Palestine, PwC Cuts 1,500 Jobs, xAI $10B Raise

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:47:53 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Al Habtoor Hails Four Major Western Nations’ Recognition of Palestinian State

♦ PwC Cuts 60 Partners and 1,500 Staff in Middle East Following Saudi Clash, Says FT

♦ Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $10B with Middle Eastern Backing

♦ UAE Launches Campaign to Become ‘Start-up Capital of the World’

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PIF Takes MBC, Al Habtoor’s $2.7M Syria Aid, Red Sea Luxury, No Alcohol

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:45:40 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Saudi PIF Becomes Largest Shareholder in MBC in SAR 7.47 Billion Deal

♦ Khalaf Al Habtoor Pledges $2.7M for Umayyad Mosque and Syrian Community

♦ Red Sea Global Says Alcohol Not Needed for Luxury Tourism Success

♦ Germany Still Weighing EU Sanctions on Israel

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Carrefour’s UAE Exit, Adnoc’s $18.7B Bid Withdrawal & Dubai Media’s Shift

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:52:12 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Will Carrefour leave UAE too after Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan exits?

♦ Adnoc-Led Consortium Withdraws $18.7 Billion Santos Bid

♦ Dubai Media Brings Advertising In-House, Breaking From Choueiri Group

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NEOM Backlash, Al-Habtoor Reversal, HALA Surge, Flag Football

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:01:05 +0000

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♦ Morning Brew Satire on Saudi NEOM Sparks Backlash for Misrepresentation

♦ UAE Billionaire Khalaf Al-Habtoor Reverses Decision on Beirut Hotel

♦ Saudi Fintech HALA Raises $157 Million To Boost SME Banking

♦ Saudi Arabia to Host Global Flag Football Classic as Part of Riyadh Season

Qatar Boeing Deal, Talabat Reopens, Replit $250M Raise

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:07:09 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Fact Check: Qatar Did Not Threaten to Cancel Boeing Deal Over U.S.-Israel Tensions
♦ Talabat Reopens in Qatar After One-Week Suspension
♦ Replit Raises $250 Million, Valuation Triples to $3 Billion
♦ Dubai Developer Binghatti Prepares for Potential IPO Amid Real Estate Boom

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Israel’s Qatar Strike, UAE AI Leap, Revolut UAE Launch

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:19:17 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Israel’s Airstrike on Hamas in Doha Draws Global Outrage from Business Leaders

♦ UAE Unveils K2 Think, AI Model to Rival OpenAI and DeepSeek

♦ Revolut Launches in UAE With Regulator Nod, Plans Hiring Spree

♦ PIF Sets Sights on $2 Trillion, Pledges $600 Billion for US Deals

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Spain Bans Arms to Israel; Mubadala $920M Du Sale; Wynn’s 2nd UAE Casino

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:43:49 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Spain PM Sanchez has imposed arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’

♦ Mubadala Seeks Up To $920 Million In Du Stake Sale Amid Rising Secondary Offerings

♦ Wynn has set aside land for second UAE casino resort

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Emaar Misr $19B Red Sea; Internet Slowdowns; HUMAIN AI Academy

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:49:59 +0000

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♦ Emaar Misr Signs $19 Billion Red Sea Tourism Deal

♦ Undersea Cable Cuts in Red Sea Slow Internet Across UAE and Region

♦ Saudi AI Firm HUMAIN Explores Launch of AI Training Academy in Riyadh

♦ Google Allegedly Signs $45M Deal With Netanyahu to Downplay Gaza Genocide

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G42 AI Stake; Saudi-UK £360M Deals; Alabbar’s F&B Empire

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:24:09 +0000

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♦ G42 to Sell 2% Presight AI Stake to Boost Global Investor Base

♦ Saudi Shawarmer to Fund Fired Employee Majed Al-Omari’s New Venture After Boycott

♦ Saudi Arabia and UK Announce £360 Million in Joint Investment Deals

♦ Billionaire Mohamed Alabbar Visits Viral Klay by Karak House in Dubai Mall

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Lush UK Shutdown, Sphere Qatar Move, Qatar Backs Anthropic

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:27:09 +0000

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♦ Lush Shuts All UK Stores in Solidarity with Gaza

♦ Sphere Secures Qatar Trademarks, Paving Way for Doha Venue

♦ Rothschild & Co Expands UAE Wealth Management With LLB Deal

♦ Qatar Joins $13 Billion Anthropic Mega-Round, Valuation Soars to $183 Billion

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Americana Diversifies, G42 Expands AI, Syria Exports Oil

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:10:31 +0000

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♦ Middle East Fast-Food Giant Americana Looks to Local Brands After Gaza Boycott

♦ Abu Dhabi’s G42 Explores Chip Suppliers Beyond Nvidia for UAE–US AI Campus

♦ Syria makes first official crude export in 14 years

♦ Saudi Delivery Startup Ninja Taps Banks for Potential IPO Next Year

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Gaza ‘GREAT Trust’ Plan; Munify $3M Funding; Hamburgini Bankruptcy

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:42:09 +0000

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♦ Trump Administration Considers ‘GREAT Trust’ Plan for Gaza Redevelopment

♦ YC-Backed Munify Raises $3M to Make Sending Money Home Easier for Egyptians

♦ Saudi Burger Chain Hamburgini Declares Bankruptcy After Food Poisoning Scandal

♦ UAE’s Sidara to Acquire UK’s Wood Group in $292M Deal

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Abu Sabah’s Jail Term, Riyadh Monorail Launch, Qatar Transparency Law

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:15:14 +0000

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♦ Dubai Court Cuts Abu Sabah’s Jail Term to Four Years

♦ Brands Are Cashing In on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement

♦ Saudi Arabia to launch Riyadh monorail project in 2025

♦ Qatar issues law covering company transparency

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Mubadala UK Investment; HUMAIN AI Data Hub; Qatar Backs Zimbabwe Gas

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:51:04 +0000

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♦ Mubadala Invests $55 Million in UK’s Paragraf to Scale Graphene Chip Production

♦ PIF’s AI Unit HUMAIN Sells Out Data Center Capacity

♦ Microsoft Called FBI on Gaza Protesters Targeting CEO’s Home

♦ Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings Backs Zimbabwe Gas Development

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Naguib Sawiris Egypt’s Richest; Humain AI; Holo’s $22M GCC Expansion

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:22:12 +0000

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♦ Prince Al-Waleed Reportedly Files to Acquire 100% of Al-Hilal

♦ Humain Officially Launches Arabic AI Chatbot Incorporating Islamic Values

♦ Naguib Sawiris Becomes Egypt’s Richest Man, Surpassing Brother Nassef

♦ UAE Proptech Holo Raises $22 Million Series A to Expand Across GCC

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Lunate $2B Deal; Kuwait Shuts Al Sabah; Norway Dumps Caterpillar

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:14:39 +0000

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♦ Lunate to Set Up $2B Joint Investment Platform with Brevan Howard at ADGM

♦ Kuwait Revokes Al Sabah Newspaper and TV Licences

♦ Norway Fund Dumps Caterpillar, Israeli Banks Over Rights Abuses

♦ Egypt to Launch High-Speed Electric Train Network in 2026

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Spinneys Kuwait, HSBC Cuts Middle Eastern Clients, Syria Pound Revaluation

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:08:08 +0000

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♦ Spinneys Enters Kuwait Through Joint Venture with Alshaya Group

♦ HSBC Cuts Wealthy Middle Eastern Clients as Lombard Odier Exits Abu Dhabi

♦ Syria to Revalue Pound, Introduce New Banknotes to Restore Confidence

♦ Sharjah Entrepreneurship Leader Urges Crackdown on Late SME Payments

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Abu Dhabi Finance Boom, Manchester United Sale, MBC Bundesliga

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:36:04 +0000

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♦ Wall Street Firms Flock to Abu Dhabi for Proximity to Sovereign Wealth

♦ Qatari Consortium Steps Back from Manchester United, Prince Al-Waleed Eyes Al-Hilal

♦ MBC Secures Three-Year Bundesliga Rights Across MENA

♦ China’s Meituan Subsidiary Keeta Launches in Qatar

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Paul Graham on Gaza; Gathern $72M Funding; Humain Hiring

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:01:53 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Y Combinator Co-Founder Paul Graham Weighs In On Gaza

♦ Gathern Raises $72M Series B, Eyes Tadawul IPO

♦ PIF-Backed Humain Seeks Data Centre Chief to Drive Saudi AI Ambitions

♦ Saudis And Emiratis Use ChatGPT More Than Global Average

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Sajwani Meets Mittal; Qatar Airways JFK Lounge; Lenovo Saudi HQ

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:42:09 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Hussain Sajwani Meets Steel Magnate Lakshmi Mittal in London

♦ Qatar Airways To Open First Exclusive US Lounge At JFK

♦ Lenovo to Establish Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia

♦ D360 Bank Secures Exclusive Saudi Football Broadcast Rights with Thmanyah

Norway Wealth Fund, Saudia Starlink, Google Syria, Sarwa & Robinhood

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:02:24 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Norway Wealth Fund to Divest Six Firms Linked to West Bank, Gaza

♦ Saudia in Talks With SpaceX to Bring Starlink Wi-Fi Across Fleet

♦ Google Lifts Syria Advertising Ban, Restores Access to Digital Platforms

♦ Sarwa Founder Comments as US-Based Robinhood Eyes Dubai Market

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PIF Cuts $2B, Shark Tank Lebanon, Microsoft, Robinhood Dubai

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:24:12 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Saudi PIF Cuts $2 Billion From US Stock Holdings
• Shark Tank Lebanon Reveals Its Investor Panel
• Microsoft Launches Inquiry Into Israeli Military Cloud Use
• Robinhood Seeks License to Launch in Dubai

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HUMAIN AI Launch, Sudan Tycoon Daoud, US $500M Rocket Sale to Bahrain

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:41:41 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN to Launch AI Chat Platform in August 2025

♦ Osama Daoud Abdellatif: The Tycoon Behind Sudan’s Largest Conglomerate

♦ US Approves Possible $500 Million Rocket System Sale to Bahrain

♦ Dubai Real Estate Sees Record Growth in First Half of 2025, Says DAMAC’s Amira Sajwani

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UAE-Kenya Rail Deal, Kingdom Holding Profit Decline, Coraly.ai $2M Raise

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:36:24 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ ADQ-Backed Etihad Rail in Talks for Kenya Freight Operations

♦ Kingdom Holding Reports Sharp Q2 Profit Decline

♦ Lulu’s Half-Year Earnings Rise on Online Sales Surge

♦ Dubai’s Coraly.ai Raises $2 Million to Expand GCC and Global Reach

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Georgina’s Engagement Nails, Abu Dhabi HR Alert, Mubadala Backs US Biotech

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:46:05 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Abu Dhabi HR Expert Warns Against Including Nafis Allowance in Salary Packages

♦ Saudi Cousins’ Base Boon Salon Creates Georgina Rodríguez’s Engagement Nail Look

♦ Mubadala Capital Ventures Joins $30M Funding Round for US Biotech Tahoe Therapeutics

♦ Binghatti Holding’s $500 Million Sukuk Debuts Strong on London Stock Exchange

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MBC Profit Surge, Breadfast Funding Boost, Norway Wealth Fund Exits Israel

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:32:16 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Norway’s $2 Trillion Wealth Fund Divests from Israeli Companies

♦ MBC Group’s H1 Profit Soars 41% Despite Q2 Dip Amid Leadership Change

♦ Breadfast Secures $10 Million in Series B2 Funding, Valued Close to $400M

♦ Abu Dhabi’s AI Sector Grows 61%, Adds 150 Firms in H1 2025 to Lead MENA

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Huda Kattan's Defense; Dubai in Top 10; Wynn Winning in UAE

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:29:05 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Huda Kattan Defends Herself Amid Calls to Drop Huda Beauty Over Israel Comments

• Dubai Joins Global Top 10 Cities Where Ultra-Wealthy Buy Second Homes in 2025

• Wynn Resorts to Launch UAE’s First Casino with Exclusive License in Ras Al Khaima

• GCC-Stat Reports 100% Household Access to Safe Water and Electricity Across GCC Countries

Inside HUMAIN, Groq AI, BCG’s Draft, & Abu Dhabi’s Sphere Venues

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:48:44 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Saudi Arabia Deploys First Regional OpenAI Models in HUMAIN–Groq Partnership

♦ BCG Drafted Plans to Relocate Palestinians to UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Somalia

♦ Abu Dhabi Secures 10-Year Rights to Build Sphere Venues Across MENA

♦ ADX Onboards Thndr as First Remote Retail Trading Member to Boost Market Access

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Emaar’s Billion-Dollar Boom, Syria’s \$14B Rebuild

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:09:33 +0000

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• Dubai's Emaar Properties gain 30% as H1-2025 net profit crosses Dh10b

• Syria Inks $14B in Investment Deals, Taps Gulf Firms for Airport and Subway Projects

• UAE Tops List as Wealthy UK Directors Exit Over Labour Tax Reforms

• India’s Titan Eyes Gulf Manufacturing to Dodge US Tariffs, Builds on Damas Deal

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Norway Probes Israeli Investments; Alaan’s $48M Boost; Qatar Powers Syria

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:46:33 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Norway to Investigate World’s Largest $2tn Oil Fund Over Israeli Investments

• Alaan Raises $48M Series A to Grow AI Finance Platform

• MGX Eyes $25 Billion AI Fundraising to Boost Abu Dhabi’s Tech Goals

• Qatar Backs Azerbaijan Gas Pipeline to Boost Power in Northern Syria

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TikTok Takedown, MGX in France, Dubai’s Priciest School Hiring

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:06:00 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ TikTok Removes 16.5M Videos Across MENA Amid Egypt’s 3-Month Deadline for Content Compliance

♦ Abu Dhabi’s MGX Eyes $1B Investment in French AI Startup Mistral

♦ Salata Founder Georges Bandar Reflects on Four Years of Growth and Resilience in the UAE

♦ Dubai’s Most Expensive School Begins Hiring, With Fees Hitting $56,000 a Year

Skims Lands in Dubai, Orascom Moves to ADX, Filmmakers Reject Mubi Deal

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:56:35 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Wuilt Raises $2M to Scale Its Free E-Commerce Platform Across MENA

♦ Orascom Construction to Delist from Nasdaq Dubai, Move Primary Listing to Abu Dhabi

♦ Kim Kardashian’s Skims to Open First UAE Store at Mall of the Emirates

♦ Filmmakers Reject Mubi’s $100M Sequoia Deal Over Israeli Military Tech Ties

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Breadfast’s $382M Surge; Damac Denies Cavalli Sale; Anghami’s Nasdaq Move

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 08:12:59 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Mostafa Amin-Led Breadfast Hits $382M Valuation as Investor Stake Nearly Doubles

♦ Roberto Cavalli is not for sale' - says Damac

♦ Anghami Plans Reverse Stock Split To Stay On Nasdaq

♦ US Senate Rejects Effort to Block Israel Arms Sales Amid Gaza Crisis

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Anthropic $5B Raise; PwC Adds Riyadh Al-Najjar; UAE Advertiser Permit

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:44:29 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Anthropic in Talks to Raise $5B at $170B Valuation, CEO Acknowledges Shift on Gulf Funding

♦ PwC Appoints Riyadh Al-Najjar to Global Board After Saudi Ban Shakes Regional Strategy

♦ UAE Media Council has Launched a Mandatory ‘Advertiser Permit’ for Content Creators

♦ Alabbar-led Americana earnings climb despite higher tax burden

Calo’s $39M Boost, PIF Tops SWF Rankings, Binghatti’s $570M Twin Towers

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:21:40 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Calo raises $39mln (SAR 146.27mln) in Series B extension

♦ Saudi PIF named most valuable and fastest-growing sovereign wealth fund

♦ Binghatti Unveils $570M Dubai Twin-Tower Project At Launch Event In Egypt

♦ Pavel Durov Questioned by French Authorities Over Platform’s Alleged Criminal Use

Shahid-Netflix, Qatar LNG, Anthropic, Huda-Kim

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:47:26 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Netflix And Shahid Unite In First-Ever Joint Subscription For MENA

• Qatar threatens to halt LNG exports to EU over sustainability law

• “Shame On You, Anthropic!” Gulf Investor Slams AI Giant Over Leaked Memo

• Huda Kattan Calls Out Kim Kardashian Over Israel Support After Viral Tucker Carlson Clip

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Saudi Ownership Law, Huda Beauty for Gaza, Etihad to Hire Wizz Staff

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:50:15 +0000

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♦ Saudi Arabia publishes new law on foreign property ownership

♦ Huda Beauty and Saint Levant Redirect $210K to Gaza Relief via Doctors Without Borders

♦ Etihad Ready to Welcome Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Staff as Airline Shuts Down

♦ Wamda Capital’s Fadi Ghandour Calls Starvation in Gaza “Pure Evil”

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BCG Gaza Report Withheld; AI Salaries Soar; Saudi Film Booms

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:34:03 +0000

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• BCG Refuses to Release Gaza Report Despite Pressure From Lawmakers and NGOs
• Saudi Comedy 'AlZarfa' Hits $2.7M, Becomes Fastest Arab Film to Sell 500K Tickets
• AI Jobs in the Gulf Now Pay Up to 120K AED a Month
• Aldar Sells Abu Dhabi’s Most Expensive Home for $109 Million on Saadiyat Island

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UK Clears Telegraph Stake; Fredriksen Lists Mansion; Saudi $5B Syria Deal

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:39:53 +0000

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♦ UK Clears Abu Dhabi’s 15% Stake in Telegraph, Ending Long-Running Ownership Dispute

♦ Shipping Billionaire John Fredriksen Lists Chelsea Mansion Amid UK Tax Shakeup

♦ Saudi Arabia announces $5bn in Syria investments

♦ RAK Tourism CEO Raki Phillips to Leave for Senior Role at Accor

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Anthropic Shift, Titan Deal, Binghatti, GymNation

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:48:29 +0000

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• Leaked Memo Reveals Anthropic CEO’s U-Turn on Taking Investments from Gulf Countries
• Titan To Acquire Majority Stake In Dubai Jeweller Damas In AED 1.04 Billion Deal
• Dubai-based Binghatti Holding made AED1.8 billion in net income in H1 2025
• Gym Nation Acquires Fitness First Motor City, Launches AED 70M Expansion Plan

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Egypt Woos US Investors, US Delays UAE Chips, Musk’s Bot Calls Out X

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:48:12 +0000

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♦ Egypt Plans To Offer New Investment Opportunities To US Firms

♦ Mubadala Backs Dubai-Based Restaurant Payments Startup Qlub In $30M Funding Round

♦ US Officials Stall UAE’s Access To Nvidia AI Chips Over Security Fears

♦ Musk’s Grok Bot Accuses X of Censoring Pro-Palestinian Posts, Cites Media Reports

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Al-Futtaim, Meta deals; xAI unveils Baby Grok

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:08:07 +0000

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• UAE’s Al-Futtaim to Buy 49.95% Stake in Saudi Arabia’s Cenomi Retail for $667 Million

• Meta Acquires Voice AI Startup Led by Egyptian Engineer Mahmoud Felfel

• Musk’s xAI Plans ‘Baby Grok’ — A Kid-Friendly AI App Amid Controversy

• UAE to change tax rule on sugar-based drinks

Binghatti London Move, xAI-Saudi Deal, Calo Gaffe, Air Arabia Rise

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:19:27 +0000

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♦ Dubai’s Binghatti Opens First London Office to Court Global Investors
♦ Musk’s xAI in Talks for Saudi Data Center Deal to Power AI Push

♦ Saudi Penny CEO Calls Himself an ‘Idiot’ for Ordering His Calo Meals on HungerStation

♦ Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Seize Wizz Air Vacancy With Ambitious Expansion

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Wizz Air’s UAE Exit, Manchester City’s Kit Deal, and Shark Tank Lebanon Launch

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:10:52 +0000

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♦ Wizz Air's UAE Exit Leaves Up to 450 Staff Facing Uncertain Future
♦ Mubadala CEO Khaldoon Al Mubarak: “We Invested in Every Piece of AI
♦ Manchester City Secures Record £1 Billion Kit Deal With Puma

♦ Shark Tank Launches in Lebanon

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House of Pops, The Line Review, PIF Eyes Musk AI

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:07:41 +0000

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♦ Dubai’s Independent Food Company Celebrates HH Sheikh Mohammed’s Birthday in London
♦ Saudi Arabia Reassesses The Line Project to Keep Vision 2030 on Track
♦ PIF Eyes Major Investment in Elon Musk’s x AI at $200 Billion Valuation

♦ House of Pops Eyes Europe After GCC Growth

♦ Israel’s Stock Market Is in the Green — But War Spending Is Bleeding the Economy Red

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Wizz Exit Abu Dhabi; BYD Expands Saudi; Mubadala-Linked Acquires Techem

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:35:50 +0000

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♦ Wizz Air Pulls Out of Abu Dhabi After Six Years
♦ BYD Doubles Down on Saudi EV Market with 10 Showrooms by 2026
♦ Majid Al-Futtaim Enters Kuwait Following Succession Reshuffle
♦ Mubadala-Led Group to Acquire Germany’s Techem for $8 Billion in Big Sustainability Push

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Syria Inks Port Deal; Saudi Considers Huawei Chips; Gameball Doubles Revenue

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:40:07 +0000

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• Syria Signs $800M Tartous Port Deal With UAE’s DP World in Push for Post-War Rebuilding
• Saudi Arabia May Buy Huawei Chips as Chinese Tech Giant Eyes Middle East Expansion
• Cairo’s Gameball Doubles 2024 Revenue in Just 6 Months

• Lebanon Bets on Gulf Tourists to Revive Economy Amid Crisis and Conflict Fears

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BCG Execs Out, Trump Tariffs Arab Nations, Yaccarino Quits X

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:18:22 +0000

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♦ BCG Strips Two Top Executives of Leadership Roles Over Gaza Project Fallout

♦ Trump Slaps Up to 30% Tariffs on Iraq, Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia in New Trade Push

♦ Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as X CEO after Two Years in the Role

♦ Dubai Airports Shuts Down IPO Buzz, Dismisses Report as ‘Inaccurate’

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Sequoia’s Maguire Eyes Intern, Kuwait Offloads, Sawiris Backs Morocco EVs

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:41:51 +0000

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♦ Saudi’s Jahez Acquires 76% of Qatari Snoonu from Founder Hamad Al-Hajri in $245M Deal

♦ Egypt’s Sawiris to Invest $100M in Morocco’s Electric Motorbike Market

♦ Backlash Grows as VC Shaun Maguire Reignites Controversy Days After Apology

♦ Kuwait’s $1 Trillion Wealth Fund Sells $3B Bank of America Stake”

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Tech Founders vs Shaun Maguire, Attias IPO Plans, Starlink Launches in Qatar

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:53:09 +0000

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♦ Middle Eastern Tech Founders Petition Forces Sequoia Partner Shaun Maguire to Apologize

♦ Richard Attias Associates Considers IPO Amid Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Push

♦ Dubai’s Xpanceo Raises $250M, Hits $1.35 Billion Valuation

♦ Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches in Qatar, Boosting Regional Connectivity

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Fadi Ghandour Petition, Dubai Chocolate Boom, Bahrain Stablecoin Rules

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:33:37 +0000

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♦ Fadi Ghandour Leads Petition Over Sequoia Partner’s Islamophobia Toward Zohran Mamdani

♦ Dubai Duty Free Chocolates Smash Records with 2.5 Million Bars Sold in Six Months

♦ UAE and World Economic Forum Launch Global Platform to Future-Proof AI Regulation

♦ Bahrain Sets Gulf’s First Stablecoin Rulebook, Leading Crypto Regulation

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BCG Gaza Controversy, Baladna’s Syria Expansion & Alabbar’s Luxury Move

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:38:17 +0000

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• BCG Under Fire for Role in Gaza ‘Relocation’ Plan Backed by Israel and U.S.
• Qatari Tycoon Brothers' Dairy Giant Baladna to Invest $250M in Syria
• Mohamed Alabbar’s Americana Enters Luxury Food Retail with Greek Brand Carpo
• Saudi Arabia’s Top 10 Listed Firms Hit $2.1 Trillion Valuation Led by Aramco

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Amr Diab’s Telecom Shift, Harry Potter World Expands, Google Unveils AI Video

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:18:42 +0000

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♦ Amr Diab Switches from Vodafone to Orange Egypt in Major Telecom Shake-Up

♦ Miral Issues AED 3 Billion Tender for Harry Potter-Themed Expansion on Yas Island

♦ UN Expert Calls Israeli Actions in Gaza Genocide, Demands Arms Embargo

♦ Google Launches Veo 3 AI Video Tool in MENA via Gemini App

♦ Inside Institutional Staking: Figment’s Strategy for the MENA Market with Christoph Richter

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Abu Dhabi, Dubai Lead Data; US Healthcare Fraud Villa; Saudi Startup $1.5M

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:59:00 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Abu Dhabi and Dubai Named World’s Top Emerging Data Centre Markets

♦ Kuwait to Introduce 15% Minimum Tax on Big Global Companies Starting 2025

♦ Businessman Allegedly Bought $2.9 Million Dubai Villa Using US Healthcare Scam Money

♦ Saudi Startup Flawless Raises $1.5M for AI Career Platform

♦ Sahil Sajan on Milano’s Leap into Pet Care

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PIF Hits $1T; Sawiris Denies Egypt Crash Link; Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:56:31 +0000

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♦ Saudi Arabia’s PIF Crosses $1 Trillion in Assets, But Net Profit Slumps Over 50%
♦ Trump signs executive order lifting sanctions on Syria
♦ UN Report Accuses Over 60 Global Companies of Complicity in Israel’s Gaza Campaign
♦ Saudi Q-Commerce Startup Ninja Joins Unicorn Club After $250 Million Funding Round
♦ Munira Rahman: The Perfume Executive Changing the Face of GCC Beauty Business

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Dubai Flying Taxi Test, Saudi Jobless Rate Falls, Norway Cuts Ties Over Gaza

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:49:39 +0000

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♦ HH Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai Successfully Conducts First Joby Air Taxi Test Flight

♦ Emaar Named World’s Fastest-Growing Real Estate Brand with $4B Valuation

♦ Saudi Unemployment Falls to Record Low as Women Drive Workforce Gains

♦ Norway’s KLP Pension Fund Blacklists Firms Supplying Israeli Military Over Gaza War

♦ Zoho Expands in Bahrain: How Its Tamkeen Partnership Aims to Boost SMEs Across the Gulf

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Jordanian Royals at Bezos Wedding, Tesla Riyadh Launch, UK Billionaires Dubai

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:10:39 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Jeff Bezos Marries Lauren Sánchez in $56M Venice Wedding with Jordanian Royalty

♦ Tesla Makes Saudi Debut with First Riyadh Centre Opened; Jeddah to Get One by Year-End

♦ Israel’s 12-Day War with Iran Estimated to Cost $6 Billion, Central Bank Warns

♦ UK Billionaire John Fredriksen Moves $10B Empire to Dubai Amid Tax Policy Shifts

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House of Pops Mix-Up, Owens Funding Claims, MENA Aid, Gaza Grant Approved

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:06:50 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ House of Pops CEO Responds After Sugary Drinks Added to Orders Without Approval

♦ Candace Owens Says She’s Accused of Taking Qatar, Iran Funding

♦ World Bank Approves $1.3 Billion to Rebuild Infrastructure in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq

♦ U.S. Approves $30 Million Gaza Aid Grant Despite Concerns Over Safety and Oversight

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Fadel Al Ali Chairs MAF, Maersk Ends Ties to Israeli Firms, Replit Gets $100M

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:53 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Fadel Al Ali Named Chairman of Majid Al Futtaim Group in Major Governance Shakeup

♦ Maersk Cuts Ties With Firms Linked to Israeli Settlements After Activist Pressure

♦ Replit Hits $100 Million in Revenue, Founder Amjad Masad Reveals Rapid Growth

♦ UAE’s Baraka Launches AI Assistant to Help Retail Investors in the Gulf

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Oil Steady After Iran Strikes; Saudi CEOs Get Younger; Oman’s Income Tax Incoming

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:58:05 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Oil Markets Steady Despite Iran’s Missile Strikes on US Bases in Gulf
• Saudi CEOs Are Getting Younger and More Local, Says New Korn Ferry Report
• Oman to Introduce First Personal Income Tax in Gulf by 2028

• The Arab Influx of London Is More Than Just Shopping at Harrods

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Alabbar Launches Lana; Airlines Reroute, Iran Eyes Hormuz Closure

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:10:38 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Mohamed Alabbar Launches New AI-Driven Arabic Media Platform "Lana"

♦ Iran Considers Strait of Hormuz Closure After US Strikes

♦ Valu Set to Debut on Egyptian Exchange in Landmark Fintech Listing

♦ Airlines Reroute Flights After Unprovoked U.S. Strikes on Iran Escalate Airspace Risk

Saudi’s HUMAIN Enters Media, Citi Warns on Oil Spike, Syria Back on SWIFT

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:04:33 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN Launches Media and Gaming Division
♦ Mohammed Al Abbar-chaired Americana Looking to Add Five Guys, Cinnabon to its Portfolio of KFC, Pizza Hut

♦ Citi Group Says Oil May Touch $90 per Barrel if Strait of Hormuz is shut

♦ Syria Conducted its First Direct International Bank Transfer via the SWIFT System

Is WhatsApp Sharing User Data with Israel?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:02:34 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Aramco CEO: Oil and Gas ‘Crucial in Times of Conflict’ Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

♦ Flight Detours and Fuel Costs Hit Gulf Airlines During Peak Travel Season

♦ Dubai's Binghatti Launches $1 Billion Shariah-Compliant Asset Management Firm

♦ Iranian State TV Accuses WhatsApp of Sharing User Data with Israel

Al Habtoor Group's Potential IPO; UAE Second-Fastest Growing Millionaire Hub

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:26:19 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Al Habtoor Group is looking at potential IPO for Hospitality Portfolio
• Kris Fade's Fade Fit is a local success story
• UAE Was World’s Second-Fastest Growing USD Millionaire Hub in 2024

Neumann’s Saudi Move, Salt in Egypt, France-Israel Rift, Abu Dhabi Summit

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:42:31 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ The Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit is starting today from June 17 till June 18

♦ Adam Neumann Tapped Saudi Investors For $300M Flow Expansion In Kingdom

♦ Dubai’s Salt is Heading to Egypt’s North Coast?

♦ Israel furious as France shuts four weapons stands at Paris Airshow

Thmanyah’s Saudi Coup, Modrić’s Israel Ties, Al Habtoor on Iran-Israel

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:55:33 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Emirati Billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor Calls for Peace between Iran and Israel

♦ Podcast-Born Thmanyah Wins Saudi Football Streaming Rights

♦ Following Backlash, Modrić’s Deal With Israeli Firm Skillset Disappears From Web

♦ Egypt Postpones Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Amid Regional Tensions

Oil Jumps After Israel-Iran Strike; Giza $30M Upgrade; Talabat Skips Saudi

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:48:42 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Egypt Revamps Giza Pyramids Site in $30M Push to Elevate Tourism
• Oil Soars, Markets Slide After Israeli Strikes on Iran Trigger Regional Tensions
• After Khaleej Times Exit, Michael Jabri-Pickett Launches New Dubai-Focused Media Brand

• Talabat Prioritizes Profit and Patience Over Saudi Expansion Post-IPO

Emaar Launches VYOM, G42’s Khazna-Nvidia Deal, Yasmeen Jisri’s Bake My Day

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:09:19 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Nvidia Approves UAE’s G42-Backed Khazna to Host Its Most Advanced AI Chips

♦ Emaar Launches VYOM, a Digital Resale Platform to Transform Property Transactions

♦ How Syrian Founder Yasmeen Jisri Baked Dubai’s Most Beloved Digital Dessert Brand

♦ Brand Strategist Sparks Debate Over Saudi Fast-Food Giant AlBaik’s Dual Logos

Al-Habtoor Syria Visit; UK Sanctions Israeli Ministers; Nigeria-Aramco Loan Delay

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:05:18 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ UK and Allies Sanction Israeli Ministers for Inciting West Bank Violence Amid Gaza Crisis
♦ Emirati Billionaire Khalaf Al-Habtoor to Lead Delegation to Syria for Investment Talks
♦ Nigeria’s $5 Billion Aramco Loan Stalls as Oil Prices Drop
♦ BCG Boss Says Sorry, Quits Controversial Gaza Aid Project Backed by Israel
♦ The Reel Deal: How Katara Studios is Reshaping Arab Cinema—With Hussein Fakhri

Emirates–Home Bakery Collab, WBD Splits, MAF Succession Settled

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:10:20 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Huda Beauty Donates AED1 Million to UNRWA in First Move as Fully Independent Brand

♦ Dubai Appoints New Board at Majid Al Futtaim to End Billionaire Heir Dispute

♦ Emirates Partners with Emirati Brand Home Bakery for First-Class Experience

♦ Warner Bros. Discovery Split Puts OSN+ Under Streaming Spotlight

♦ Smashi Business Talks to Jassim Al-Nashmi, Creative Director and Partner at Qudra Global

Trump’s Qatari Jet Price Tag, Huda’s AED 1M Gift, and Zara’s Russia Comeback

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:49:54 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Turning Qatar’s Jet into Trump’s Air Force One Could Cost $400 Million

♦ Huda Beauty Donates 1 Million Dirhams to Mark Eid and Take Back Control

♦ UAE Helped the U.S. Shape Crypto Rules, Says Circle President

♦ Zara’s Russia Exit Was a Setup for a Comeback, FT Reports

Huda Buyback, Mubadala, Hariri’s AI, Kuwait xAI Deal

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:01:43 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Huda Kattan Has Officially Reclaimed Full Ownership of Huda Beauty
♦ Mubadala Emerges as World’s Most Active Sovereign Fund in May
♦ Ex-Lebanese PM Saad Hariri Launches Abu Dhabi-Based AI Investment Firm
♦ Kuwait Joins $30B Global AI Push Backed by Microsoft, MGX, and xAI

$8,100 Labubu Bouquet; Fazza in DMCC; Cloud Kitchens Are Booming

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:58:09 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ HH Sheikh Hamdan Visits World’s Largest Diamond Exchange at DMCC

♦ Cloud Kitchens Are Booming in the GCC — And Kaykroo Is Leading the Charge

♦ UAE-Based Flower Company Creates Labubu Bouquet Worth $8,100

♦ Dubai Real Estate CEO Pushes Back on Fitch’s 15% Property Drop Forecast

Emirati UN First, Musk vs UAE AI Deal, Al Habtoor Tower Nears Completion

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:52:48 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Shaikha Al Nowais Makes History as First Woman to Lead UN World Tourism Organization

♦ Elon Musk Tried to Block Sam Altman’s Big AI Deal in the UAE

♦ Saudi Arabia, Qatar Pledge Joint Financial Support To Syria’s Public Sector Amid Warming Ties

♦ Dubai’s Al Habtoor Tower Nears Completion — 800 Units to Be Delivered

Smashi Business Show Weekend Edition: India Woos Saudi Billions, Dubai Property Faces Peak, Billionaire Asif Aziz Bets Big on Abu Dhabi

Sat, 31 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000

This weekend on Smashi Business Show: Weekend Edition, we break down three major stories shaping the region. India moves to exempt Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund from key investment rules, paving the way for deeper financial ties and major capital inflows. In Dubai, property prices may drop by up to 15% as a record housing supply threatens to outpace population growth. And billionaire landlord Asif Aziz—who owns major parts of London’s West End—is relocating to Abu Dhabi, joining a growing wave of wealthy individuals fleeing UK tax changes and investing in the UAE’s booming real estate scene.

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Humantra Secures JamJar Investment; FIX in Marsa Al Arab Hotel Rooms; TOD’s Streaming Strategy

Fri, 30 May 2025 07:32:09 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN Plans $10 Billion Global VC Fund to Power AI Ambitions
• Dubai’s Viral Chocolate Brand FIX Lands in Ultra-Luxury Marsa Al Arab Hotel

• Dubai Wellness Brand Humantra Secures JamJar Investment Ahead of Boots UK Launch
• John-Paul McKerlie on How TOD Is Shaping the Future of Sports & Streaming in MENA

Elon Musk’s xAI Pays $300M to UAE Citizen Pavel Durov’s Telegram to Push Grok

Thu, 29 May 2025 07:59:51 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Dubai Residential REIT’s Big Debut: $584M IPO, 15% Surge, and Market Buzz

♦ UAE Citizen Pavel Durov, Elon Musk Sign $300M Deal to Bring xAI’s Grok to Telegram

♦ Saudi Fintech Stitch Raises $10M to Expand Across MENA and East Africa

♦ Syria to re-open stock market starting June 2, finance minister says

Kings League MENA, M&C Saatchi x Dune23, Dubai Retail Robots, AI Tsunami

Wed, 28 May 2025 06:55:16 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Kings League MENA: SURJ Sports And Gerard Piqué’s Kings League Launch Football Format In Saudi

♦ Dubai’s Dune 23 To Be Acquired By M&C Saatchi In Strategic Middle East Expansion

♦ Majid Al Futtaim And Dubai Future Foundation Launch People-First Retail Robotics Pilot At City Centre Mirdif

♦ Fadi Ghandour Warns of AI Tsunami as Microsoft Layoffs Signal Shift in Software Industry

Saudi Oil, Gaza, Free ChatGPT & ME Billionaire Moves

Tue, 27 May 2025 10:03:37 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Saudi Arabia Denies Alcohol Legalization Rumors Amid World Cup Buzz
• UAE will Become the First Country to Offer Free ChatGPT Plus to All Residents
• Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Strike New Oil in Partitioned Zone
• Piers Morgan’s Shift on Gaza Reflects Global Moral Shift, Says Khalaf Al Habtoor
• Middle East’s Wealthy Family Offices are Look to the West

Saudi Alcohol Move, Gulf Women, Fintech Boom, Telegram Profit

Mon, 26 May 2025 06:42:27 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Fact Check: Is Saudi unbanning Alcohol in 600 Tourist Locations?
• Omani Huda Al Lawati Raises $200M for Gulf’s First Woman-Led Equity Firm
• Tabby and Tamara Report Strong Profits as Saudi Fintech Sector Surges
• UAE Citizen Pavel Durov’s Telegram Posts $540M Profit in 2024

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Qatar Forum Closes; Sweid Warns of Series B Funding Gap; Saudi Unveils AI Incubator

Fri, 23 May 2025 06:53:29 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Highlights of Day 3 of Qatar Economic Forum
• Noor Sweid Warns of “Massive Funding Gap” in Middle East at Series B Stage

• Saudi Arabia Launches AI Startup Incubator to Accelerate Digital Innovation
• Abu Dhabi AI Giant G42 Has Brought Stargate to the UAE
• Global Investors Expected to Put $10 Billion into Dubai Property by 2025

New Moniify CEO; U.S. Officially Accepts Qatari Jet; Qatar Economic Forum Day 2

Thu, 22 May 2025 07:09:10 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Highlights from Day 2 of the Qatar Economic Forum
• Flynas Raises $1.1 Billion in IPO Priced at Top Range, Fueling Saudi Aviation Push
• U.S. Officially Accepts Qatari Jet as Trump’s Air Force One
• Moniify Officially Appoints Lana Sawiris as CEO

Qatar Forum Day 1; UK Halts Israel Talks; 'Project Paradise' in Riyadh

Wed, 21 May 2025 06:43:45 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Key Announcements and Global Deals at Qatar Economic Forum Day 1

♦ UK Halts Trade Talks, EU Reassesses Israel Ties Amid 'Horrifying' Genocide in Gaza

♦ Saudi Arabia Plans $100 Billion ‘Project Paradise’ in Riyadh

♦ Saudi Proptech Startup Ejari Eyes Expansion as Rental Demand Surges

Abu Dhabi's MGX & Europe; PIF in Paris; Durov Slams Whatsapp

Tue, 20 May 2025 08:15:55 +0000

HEADLINES:
• Nvidia, UAE’s MGX Plan to Build Europe’s Largest Data Center
• Saudi PIF Opens Paris Office, Aims to Double Europe Investments
• Pavel Durov slams Mark Zuck, calls WhatsApp a cheap copycat of Telegram
• UAE's travel and tourism sector to add more than 26,000 jobs this year
• Codex: Will coding become obsolete as AI automates it in ChatGPT?

Trump Tower Resales, Sarwa Salaries & Syria Prints Currency

Mon, 19 May 2025 07:51:20 +0000

HEADLINES:

• Sarwa Enforces No-Negotiation Pay Policy to Ensure Fair Salaries for New Hires

• Trump Tower Dubai Launch Sparks Investor Frenzy with Promises of 30% Resale Gains

• Dubai Holding Upsizes Dubai Residential REIT IPO Amid Strong Investor Demand

• Syria to Print New Currency in UAE and Germany, Ending Russian Partnership

• OpenAI, Oracle to Help UAE Develop Massive Data Center

Trump–UAE Deals; UAE–Jordan CEPA; Emirates–SpaceX Talks

Fri, 16 May 2025 08:25:59 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ US and UAE Sign Partnership to Build Largest Data Center Complex Outside of the US

♦ Emirates in Talks With SpaceX to Bring Starlink Wi-Fi Onboard Widebody Fleet

♦ UAE-Jordan CEPA Takes Effect, Set to Boost Bilateral Trade to $8 Billion by 2032

♦ Etihad Rail Passenger Service to Launch in 2026, Transforming UAE Travel

Jordan's Tariq Amin Leads Saudi AI; Trump Deals in Qatar; Starlink Expands

Thu, 15 May 2025 12:25:00 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Qatar Signs $200 Billion Deal to Buy Jets from Boeing During Trump Visit
♦ Trump Meets Syria’s Interim Leader, Lifts Sanctions in Push to Rebuild Ties and Trade
♦ Elon Musk says Starlink was approved in Saudi Arabia
♦ Nvidia and AMD Join Forces with Saudi Arabia’s Humain to Build AI Superstructure

Trump's Day 1 in Gulf; Wallstreet Titans in Saudi; Kilow Secures $2.5M

Wed, 14 May 2025 07:37:35 +0000

HEADLINES:
♦ Trump Lands in Riyadh to Grand Welcome, Crown Prince Meets Global Tech and Business Titans
♦ Trump Announces Major Policy Shift: U.S. to Lift Sanctions on Syria Amid Gulf Tour
♦ Trump Secures Historic $600 Billion Investment Commitment from Saudi Arabia
♦ Saudi Startup Kilow Secures $2.5M to Power AI-Driven Weight Loss Revolution

Musk Joins Trump in Gulf, MBS Unveils AI Giant, Hubpay CEO on Fintech Future

Tue, 13 May 2025 06:56:46 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Launches HUMAIN to Power Nation’s Bold AI Push

♦ Elon Musk Set to Join Trump Delegation at Saudi-U.S. Forum as Gulf Tour Begins

♦ MBC Group Posts $70M Q1 Profit Surge as New CEO Michael Sneesby Takes Helm

♦ Money Without Borders: Hubpay’s CEO on the Future of Fintech in the UAE

Trump Jet, Syria Oil, Saudi IPO, Dubai Media, Gold Soars to $3,500

Mon, 12 May 2025 13:32:33 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ Trump May Receive Luxury Jet from Qatar Amid Air Force One Delays: ABC News

♦ Syria Seeks Meeting With President Trump, Offering Oil Access and Trump Tower in Damascus: Reuters

♦ Saudi Hospital Operator SMC’s $500 Million IPO Fully Subscribed Within Hours

♦ Mike Thurston, Vadim Fedotov Launch Hack You Media with $1.5M Backing in Dubai

♦ Gold Prices Hit $3,500, Up 27% So Far This Year

Emirates Declares Itself World’s Most Profitable Airline

Fri, 09 May 2025 06:34:16 +0000

HEADLINES:

♦ U.S. Backs Qatar's $87M Syria Salary Plan, Easing Sanctions Post-Assad

♦ Abu Dhabi’s XRG Eyes Billions in U.S. Investments with Trump Support

♦ Profit Rises But Share Price Falls as Emaar Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results

♦ Emirates Group Posts Record Profits and Rewards Staff with 22-Week Bonus

Disneyland Is Coming to Abu Dhabi: The Middle East’s First Ever Disney Theme Park

Thu, 08 May 2025 06:47:40 +0000

HEADLINES:
- Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
- Qatar Airways lines up Boeing order for Trump visit
- Meta Wins $168 Million Verdict Against Israeli Spyware Firm NSO Group
- Tabby and Kitopi Weigh IPO Plans Amid Investor Limits and Oil Market Volatility

"UAE Islamic Finance Strategy, Trump’s Gulf Visit with Wall Street Titans, WHOOP Founder Reveals First Prototype "

Wed, 07 May 2025 12:49:57 +0000

HEADLINES:
- UAE Unveils Ambitious Islamic Finance and Tourism Strategy
- Wall Street Leaders to Join Trump in Riyadh Ahead of US
-GCC Power Talks- Egyptian-American WHOOP Founder Reveals First Prototype
- Inside BNI UAE: 20 Years Of Building Business Through Relationships

Trump’s Gulf Visit, Shark Tank Dubai Launch, Cairo’s MoneyFellows Raises $13M

Tue, 06 May 2025 07:51:20 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Trump’s Gulf Itinerary Revealed: Riyadh May 13, Doha May 14, Abu Dhabi May 15

- Shark Tank Dubai Season 3 Launches with Star Investors and Bold Entrepreneurs on Dubai TV

- Cairo’s MoneyFellows Raises $13M to Expand Its Digital Savings Circles Beyond Egypt

- STV Launches $100 Million Fund to Support Saudi Tech Startups

- Egypt’s Rabbit Launches in Saudi Arabia, Backed by Regional Investors

Smashi Business Show: UAE: AI as core subject, Emiratis Can Now Travel to Lebanon; G42, e& go to US

Mon, 05 May 2025 09:10:51 +0000

HEADLINES:
- UAE to have AI as core subject in government institutions

- UAE lifts ban on Emiratis to travel to Lebanon, starting May 7
- Abu Dhabi's AI powerhouse G42 plans US investments
- Etisalat And (e&) launches regional office in Miami, US
- Dubai's DAMAC saves the day for Chelsea

MrBeast's Riyadh Deal; UAE, Trump & AI Chips; Dubai Property Strong Q1

Fri, 02 May 2025 06:34:23 +0000

HEADLINES:

- MrBeast Signs Riyadh Season Deal

- Saudi CEO Warns Against Misleading Digital Consultants

- Dubai Real Estate Market Starts Strong in 1Q 2025

- US May Ease Nvidia Chip Restrictions for UAE

- Trump stablecoin is being used in a $2B investment from MGX into Binance

Don't Fire Teams Yet for AI; Dubai Races Ahead; Abu Dhabi's Big Deal

Thu, 01 May 2025 06:50:11 +0000

HEADLINES:

- TWG Global and Mubadala Capital to Enter Multi-Billion Dollar Investment Alliance

- Pakistani startup MedIQ Raises $6 Million for Expansion into GCC

- Dubai Always Strives to be Number One: Dubai Future Foundation CEO

- Don't Rush to Fire Your Team for AI: Damac's Ali Sajwani

- HH Sheikh Khaled, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Meets Open AI CFO Sarah Friar

The Smashi Business Show : Trump Hotel in Dubai; Meta AI App; AI Inclusivity; "GCC Retail Changing"

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:30:17 +0000

HEADLINES:
- Mark Zuckerberg Has Launched the Standalone App for Meta AI
- UAE Entrepreneur Raises Inclusivity Questions about AI
- Dubai's Skyline Gets a New Addition
- Trump International Hotel and Tower
- BFL's Toufic: Retail in GCC is Changing
- British Wealth Firm Azura Swaps Monaco for Abu Dhabi After Lunate Deal

Dubai is Certified Autism Destination; Zest Raises Funds; Calo Expands to UK

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:34:17 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Dubai has become the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere

- UAE-based Zest Has Raised $4.3 Million in Pre-Series A Funding

- Bahrain-born, Saudi-HQed Calo Expands into the UK

- Etihad CEO says Trump's Tariffs Have No Effect on Airline

PIF Targets $2.7T; KSA, Qatar to pay Syria's debt; Trump Wants 'Free' Ride in Suez

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:47:51 +0000

HEADLINES :
- Saudi Arabia's PIF has raised its target for assets under management by 2030 to $2.67 - trillion
- Saudi Arabia and Qatar to pay back Syria's debt to the World Bank
- Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100 billion arms package, reports Reuters
- Trump Wants a 'Free' US Ride in the Suez Canal
- All-time AED100-million record set at latest RTA number plate auction

Cafu mulls stake sale; Damac, AI, $54M; Paypal in Dubai; Dubai AI Week

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:59:04 +0000

HEADLINES :
- Highlights of Day 4 of Dubai AI Week
- Cafu exploring first-ever 'stake sale': Bloomberg
- Damac used AI to boost monthly financial collections by a staggering $54.4 million
- Paypal chooses Dubai for first-ever regional headquarters for the Middle East and Africa
- Dubai-based logistics giant Aramex has announced a leadership change

Dubai AI Week, OSN-WB Deal, Emaar Boost, UAE Hiring Slows

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:41:36 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Highlights of Day 3 of Dubai AI Week

- Celebration of OSN's $57 Million with Warner Bros Discovery in Dubai

- Emaar waives 4-month rent for F&B outlets facing Dubai Fountain

- Most UAE firms paused hiring in Q1 2025 as corporate tax and costs add up

US President Donald Trump's Middle East visit dates confirmed

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:18:20 +0000

HEADLINES:

- US President Donald Trump's Middle East visit dates confirmed

- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes Saudi Arabia visit

- Highlights of Day 2 of Dubai AI Week

- The UAE bucks the trend in the IMF’s latest growth forecast

- Saudi Arabia to appoint acting CEO of NEOM to permanent role

Dubai AI Week; Aramco x BYD; PepsiCo's Saudi Office; Dubai Chocolate craze

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:53:18 +0000

HEADLINES:
- Highlights of Day 1 of the Inaugural Dubai AI Week
- Aramco and BYD partner for EV Technology
- PepsiCo Opens regional HQ in Riyadh; will invest SAR30 million in R&D center
- Saudi Cash Revives Boxing’s Don King Era, Says World Boxing Council Chief
- After Pistachio, Cocoa price rise can be concerning for UAE's $736 million chocolate market

UAE uses AI for laws; B'Laban returns; Dubai rolls out self-driving taxis

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:02:58 +0000

HEADLINES:

- UAE set to use AI to write laws in world first

- Adnoc on shortlist to buy Shell South Africa fuel stations

- B'Laban’s Facebook Account Announces the Reopening of Its Branches in Saudi Arabia

- Tourism to hit 13% of Abu Dhabi’s GDP in 2025, 13% of Total GDP

- Dubai’s RTA inks MoU with China's Baidu to launch trials of self-driving taxis

UAE Trade Rises; Abu Dhabi Invests in UK; €2B Russia-Qatar Deal

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:16:33 +0000

HEADLINES:

- UAE has become the 11th largest merchandise exporter in the world

- Abu Dhabi investors are stepping up their presence in the UK market

- Dubai-listed companies outperformed their Gulf peers in Q4 of 2024

- Deel CEO spotted in Dubai as Rippling struggles to serve corporate espionage lawsuit

- Russia and Qatar sign 2 billion euro investment deal

B’laban Closures in Egypt; Chinese Traders on TikTok; New Red Sea Island

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:06:55 +0000

HEADLINES:

- UAE Tops Saudi Arabia’s Arab Export Markets in Q4 2024, Trade Surplus Soars 37%

- B’laban Denies Poison Rumors as Giza Closes 12 Dessert Shop in Egypt

- Red Sea Global Unveils New Island Despite PIF Budget Cuts

- Women invest AED118 billion in Dubai real estate sector

MOE Expansion; Dubizzle Buys Property Monitor; Saudi F1 Team?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:14:13 +0000

HEADLINES:
- Majid Al Futtaim has announced a AED5 billion investment to transform Mall of the Emirates- Dubizzle Group buys UAE's Property Monitor portal amidst IPO talks
- Team ownership could be next F1 step for Saudi Arabia
- Dubai’s Property Market Sees Rising Prices and Investor Demand in Q1 2025
- Saudi-born Barn’s Coffee Eyes IPO On Saudi Tadawul
- Meta's Zuckerberg eyed Instagram spinoff amid antitrust scrutiny, document shows

UAE Tax Review; Saudi Covers Syria Debt; Dubai & Trump Tariffs

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:08:06 +0000

HEADLINES:

- HH Sheikh Mohammed reviews UAE tax and launches AI efficiency drive at Cabinet meeting

- Dubai tops list of world's busiest international airports for 11th year

- Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's World Bank debts, Reuters reports

- Dubai Property Market and Trump Tariffs

- Egypt and Qatar said they agreed to “work toward” a $7.5 billion investment package

Dubai Traffic Plan; AED1.4B Drainage Plan for Dubai; More Women in AI in KSA

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:17:12 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Dubai's RTA Reveals Roads and Transport Plan 2030

- DP World has officially begun development on Bharat Mart

- Dubai Municipality has Awarded AED1.4B Contracts to Expand and Improve Stormwater Drainage

- Saudi Arabia Has More women than Men in the AI sector

- UAE 9th Globally, First among Emerging Markets on 2025 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index

- The Saudi Prince, The ‘Direwolves’, and a $10B Bet on De-Extinction

HH Sheikh Hamdan's India Trip; Prada Buys Versace; Tesla's KSA Launch

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:46:02 +0000

HEADLINES :
- HH Sheikh Hamdan and India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry witness signing of 8
agreements
- Prada is buying Versace for $1.38B — its biggest acquisition ever!
- Tesla has officially launched operations in Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Prince Returns To Football With 1 Billion Riyal Investment Fund

Trump Tariff Pause; Sheikh Hamdan at BSE; Tesla Eyes KSA; UAE Retirement

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:40:57 +0000

HEADLINES:
- Trump Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs but 10% Blanket Tariffs Still in Place
- Elon Musk's Tesla is Launching Today in Saudi Arabia
- HH Sheikh Hamdan Rings Opening Bell in Bombay Stock Exchange
- 7 out of 10 UAE Residents Want to Retire in the Country - but Finances?

HH Sheikh Hamdan in India; MENA Stocks Rebound; MBC Has New CEO

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:03:19 +0000

HEADLINES:
- His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Visits India As UAE-India Trade Booms Under CEPA
- Middle Eastern Stock Markets Returned Back to Green on Tuesday
- Aquila Group to Open Middle East Office in Abu Dhabi
- Saudi MBC Group Has a New CEO - Mike Sneesby

Gulf Markets Slide, Dubai IPOs Surge, PGA Says No to $15.B from Saudi PIF

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:26:56 +0000

HEADLINES :
- Middle Eastern and Global Markets Plunge Further Over Tariffs and Oil Prices
- DFM Chief “very optimistic” about continued IPO momentum in 2025
- PGA Tour Rejects Saudi $1.5B Offer To Keep LIV Golf Alive Amid Merger Talks

Mideast Markets Fall, Jordan Hit by Tariffs, Dubai's Mega Bridge

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 07:30:29 +0000

HEADLINES:
- Aramco loses $90B as Middle Eastern Markets crash, Asian Markets Open Red on Monday
- Jordan risks sharp economic hit as the Middle East's most exposed to US tariffs
- Dubai to Build Eight-Lane Bridge Over Dubai Creek to Ease Traffic and Support Growth

MENA, Global Markets Crash; B Laban, Crisis Management, McLaren

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:38:01 +0000

HEADLINES:
- All Red in UAE, Saudi, Egypt, as Markets Come Crashing Down
- B Laban's case and the Importance of Crisis Management
- Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings Completes Acquisition of McLaren Automotive

Trump hits Middle East with tariffs; Sajwani reaches $10B; Dubai taxis ready

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:42:18 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Trump Imposes Reciprocal Tariffs on UAE, Saudi Arabia, the Middle East & World

- Founder of Damac Group Hussain Sajwani’s Wealth Doubles to $10.2 Billion

- Uber and WeRide Partner with RTA to Bring Self-Driving Taxis to Dubai

- Egypt's Richest Man Nassef Sawiris has Officially Moved to Italy from UK

Trump confirms Gulf visit; B Laban closure in Saudi; Flynas IPO approved

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:59:51 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Trump confirms Saudi Arabia visit in May, adds UAE and Qatar to itinerary- Saudi Arabia Reportedly Closes Egyptian Dessert Chain ‘B Laban’ Amid Food Poisoning Reports

- Saudi Arabia's capital markets regulator approves flynas IPO

- Apparel Group founder Sima Ved meets Virgin's Richard Branson

UAE Central Bank Unveils New Dirham Symbol

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:50:59 +0000

HEADLINES:

- UAE Central Bank Unveils New Dirham Symbol

- UAE’s Sukuk Top in the World as Emaar and Aldar Lead Global Rally

- e& Sells, MGX and Silver Lake Buy Stake in Khazna Data Centers

Pokemon Go, but PIF-backed Scopely wants more; Tesla in Saudi; Masdar's IPO Talks

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:57:49 +0000

Headlines:

- Saudi PIF-backed Scopely is Eyeing Acquisition of More Hit Titles

- Tesla to Launch in Saudi Arabia on April 10

- UAE Renewables Giant Masdar’s IPO Speculation
- Entrepreneur Challenges ‘Slow Period’ Myth

UAE Hawala Crack Down 'Working'; BlackRock x Emirates NBD; Gulf's CEO Retention Policy

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:23:56 +0000

Headlines :
- UAE's Crackdown on Illegal Money Transfers, Hawala, is 'working'
- UAE and Saudi companies use long-term salary bonuses to attract CEO talent
- Dubai’s Emirates NBD and BlackRock to bring private market investments to its wealth management clients
- Almarai's Application of Vertical Integration

Saudi PIF Cuts 20%; Warner Bros. Invests in OSN; Temasek Expands in Abu Dhabi

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:37:01 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Saudi PIF Orders Deep Spending Cuts Across Over 100 Companies: AGBI

- Temasek’s $54 Billion Asset Management Unit Opens Abu Dhabi Office

- Warner Brothers Discovery buys one-third stake in Dubai's OSN

- Aramex's Implementation of Global Strategic Alliances

UAE to Invest $1.4T in US; FIX Founder Meets HH Sheikh Mohammed in Dubai

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:31:32 +0000

HEADLINES:

- UAE Pledges $1.4 Trillion Investment in U.S. Over 10 Years

- Viral Dubai Chocolate FIX Founder Sara Hamouda meets HH Sheikh Mohammed

- Dubai’s Luxury Watch Boom: Demand Soars Amid Global Slowdown

- Disruptive Innovation and Anghami

Mubadala Weighs Du Stake Sale, ADQ’s $25B Deal, Adani Eyes $1.4B Emaar Buyout

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:55:37 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Mubadala Weighs Selling Part of $1 Billion Stake in Du

- ADQ, Energy Capital Partners Announce $25B+ Data Center Energy Deal

- Adani in Advanced Talks to Acquire Emaar India for $1.4 Billion

- Keeta using penetration pricing to win in the Saudi market.

Ben & Jerry’s Sues Unilever; xAI Joins $30B Plan; Sheikh Tahnoon Meets Musk

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:55:42 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Silencing Support for Gaza

- Musk's xAI is joining MGX, Microsoft, Blackrock for their $30B AI Plan

- HH Sheikh Tahnoon Meets Elon Musk, and Oracle's Larry Ellison

- Vertical Integration – Majid Al Futtaim’s Retail Empire

Google to Pay $32B for Wiz; Sheikh Tahnoon Meets Trump; Suez Losses $800M

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:11:21 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Google acquires Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz for record $32 billion

- HH Sheikh Tahnoon meets President Donald Trump on US visit

- Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Egypt President

- First Mover Advantage – Noon’s E-commerce Playbook

AD Property Prices Rise; Arab GDP Grows; US Interferes in Lebanon

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:41:59 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Residential rents grew 20 percent in 2024, while sales prices climbed by 11 percent in Abu Dhabi: report

- Arab Region’s GDP Hits $3.6 Trillion in 2024 Amid Growth in Key Economies

- US weighing in on Lebanon's next central bank chief, reuters sources say

- Customer-Centric Strategy Used to Perfection by Emirates Airlines

Sheikh Tahnoon’s US Visit, Durov Leaves France, Binghatti Wins AED 35M Plate Bid

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:52:21 +0000

HEADLINES:

- HH Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed’s Official Visit to the US Starts Today

- Telegram Founder Durov Allowed to Temporarily Leave France: AFP Reports

- Binghatti wins bidding war for AED35 million car number plate

Weekend Edition: Qatar’s Gas Deal, DP World’s Growth, Tesla in Israel

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000

– Qatar supplies gas via Jordan to aid Syria’s electricity crisis, marking a major policy shift.
– Record revenue of $20 billion, strategic investments, and sustainability milestones.
– Israel invites Tesla to supply EVs for government officials, strengthening ties between Musk and Netanyahu.

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China’s Auto Surge in UAE, More on PwC’s PIF Fallout, and Saudi Football’s Spending Shift

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:49:43 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Chinese Automakers Gain Ground in UAE as Ramadan Competition Heats Up

- PwC’s Consulting Ban From PIF Has Deloitte, EV and others Hunting for Work: Bloomberg

- Saudi Pro League Still Leads in Spending — Despite a 52% Drop!

- The Abraaj Group's Collapse and Ethical Oversight

MGX's $2B in Binance; Pokemon Go's New Home; Leos Founder Interview

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:36:18 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Abu Dhabi's MGX Invests $2 Billion in World's Biggest Crypto Exchange Binance

- Saudi-Owned Scopely has Acquired Pokémon Go in $3.5 Billion Gaming Deal

- "Make Energy Great Again," is what the UAE Minister has told the World at CERAWeek 2025

- How Did They Do It? Sephora, Sephoria, and 'Experience Economy'

- Rui Liu: CEO and founder of LEOS International

Aramex Surges with ADQ Takeover; UAE Women Entrepreneurs Go Digital

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:33:54 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Aramex Shares Climb as ADQ Secures Majority 58% Stake

- Egyptians are Leading the Growth Rate of Foreign Buyers in Dubai’s Property Market with a Spike of 150%

- UAE Women Entrepreneurs Face Funding Hurdles but Embrace Digital Growth

- How did they do it? Alshaya Group and RBV Theory

PIF Launches Duty-Free Retail; Sheikh Tahnoon Eyes $1B Cooling Sale

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:42:59 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Sheikh Tahnoon’s Multiply Group Targets $1B Cooling Unit Sale

- PIF Unveils Saudi Arabia’s First Duty-Free Retail Venture

- Adnoc Set to Expand with U.S. Natural Gas Field Acquisition

Women’s Tennis Players Eligible for Maternity Leave Funded by Saudi Arabia

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:32:26 +0000

HEADLINES:

-WTA Introduces Paid Maternity Leave with Saudi PIF Backing

-Trump Plans Saudi Arabia Visit Amid Military Deals and Diplomatic Talks

-Europe Backs $53 Billion Gaza Rebuilding Plan: France, Germany, Italy, and UK Show Support

Weekend Edition: PwC vs. PIF Clash, Saudi’s 2km Tower, and Qatar Airways’ Future Strategy

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:45:50 +0000

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Talabat Acquires InstaShop; Starbucks Closes in Jordan; New Boxing League

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:01:17 +0000

HEADLINES:

- UAE-Based Talabat Acquires InstaShop From Delivery Hero in $32 Million Deal

- Starbucks Closes Four Branches in Jordan as Boycott Pressure Intensifies

- PIF and TKO Group Partner to Launch New Boxing League in Saudi Arabia

Khaleej Times Editor-in-Chief Fired; New Saudi Marketing Investment Authority; Aviation Updates

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:20:18 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Saudi Arabia Launches Investment Marketing Authority to Boost FDI

- UAE's Khaleej Times Editor-in-Chief Fired After 16 Months in Charge

- Aviation Update: Etihad IPO Delayed, Emirates to Spend $5B Refitting 220 Aircraft

$53B Gaza Reconstruction, BlackRock GIP in Qatar, Saudi Ninja IPO

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:45:01 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Arab Leaders Approve $53 Billion Gaza Reconstruction Plan, Rejecting 'Trump Gaza'

- BlackRock’s GIP Expands to Qatar as Global Investment Firms Flock to the Region

- Saudi’s Ninja Eyes $1B+ Valuation in Pre-IPO Fundraising

Dubai Job Market, EU Resumes Syria Trade, and HH Sheikh Tahnoon Updates

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:35:43 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Dubai’s Expat Boom Reshapes Job Market, Salaries & Lifestyles, Reports Bloomberg

- EU Reopens Trade with Syria: Strategic Aid or Economic Opportunism?

- WSJ Spotlights His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon

Saudi PIF Bans PwC; Microsoft Opposes Gulf Chip Ban; $4B Aid to Israel

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:11:36 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Saudi Wealth Fund Suspends PwC from Advisory Work for a Year

- Microsoft Pushes for AI Export Rule Changes to Gulf Allies

- US Secretary of State Signs Declaration to Fast-Track $4 Billion in Military Aid to Israel

Weekend Edition: PwC’s Saudi Ban, Soaring Rental Yields, and Arada’s IPO Ambitions Shape Gulf Markets

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:31:53 +0000

Markets Slip in Saudi, FBI Ties North Korea to $1.5B Crypto Hack

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:55:32 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Saudi Stocks Extend Losses on Weak Earnings; Emirates NBD Lifts Dubai

- FBI Confirms North Korea’s Lazarus Group Behind $1.5B Bybit Hack

- Australia Approves Qatar Airways' 25% Stake in Virgin Australia to Boost Competition`

Smashi Business Show: PIF’s Lucid Shake-Up, UAE IPO Boom & e& Stock Surge

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:21:12 +0000

HEADLINES:

Majority-owned by PIF, Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson Steps Down
UAE’s IPO Pipeline Heats Up With Major Listings on the Horizon
"e& Shares Jump After $2.2 Billion Stake Sale in Khazna to G42 "

Web Summit Qatar, Saudi Firm Sells OpenAI Stake, IHC $1B Investment

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:06:55 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Web Summit Qatar 2025

- Saudi IT Firm Nets $3.4M After Selling OpenAI Stake

- IHC, Led by Sheikh Tahnoon, to Invest $1B in Low- & Middle-Income Groups

- KPMG Partner Zeeshan Ijazz on Leadership, Challenges & Career Success

Snoonu founder shares story behind the name at Web Summit Day 3 updates

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:26:49 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Web Summit Day 3 Updates Live from Doha Exhibition and Conference Center

- Softbank's Masayoshi San says he hasn't given returns to PIF still

- Dubai's VARA says they're keepin an eye on the hack at 'unregulated' ByBit

- Emaar Properties' Mohamed AlAbbar is bullish on the Egyptian property market

- Interview with Qatar's first delivery and Utility app Snoonu's founder and CEO Hamad Al Hajri

LIVE from Web Summit Qatar; Bybit loses $1.5 Billion; Musk Tower in UAE

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:44:25 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Day 2: Web Summit Qatar 2025 is in full swing in Doha

- Bybit's $1.5 billion hack and the announcement of reward

- Musk Tower in UAE to be truly 'international', says Errol Musk

Weekend Edition: All Eyes on Doha: $163M IPO, Dubizzle’s Big Move & USAID Fallout

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:20:55 +0000

Alpha Data’s $163M IPO on ADX

– UAE-based tech company Alpha Data is set to raise up to Dh600 million ($163.4M) through its IPO on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), reflecting strong investor demand.Dubizzle Acquires Hatla2ee

– Dubizzle Group expands its footprint in Egypt with the acquisition of Hatla2ee, a leading online car marketplace, as part of its pre-IPO strategy.Middle East Feels Impact of USAID Cuts

– Trump's USAID funding suspension has caused disruptions, including Al

-Hawl refugee camp in Syria facing a humanitarian crisis and Jordan losing key financial support.

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Saudi Unveils Currency Symbol; Miami Chosen for Investment Hub by KSA; IDEX & NAVDEX Deals

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:37:48 +0000

HEADLINES:

-Saudi Arabia Introduces New Currency Symbol to Strengthen Global Financial Presence

-Saudi Arabia Selects Miami for Its Second US Investment Office

-UAE’s IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 Deals Hit AED23.72 Billion in Four Days

Live from STEP Dubai: Trump Praises Saudi Arabia; Russia-US-Saudi Energy Talks

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:27:11 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Step Dubai Conference | Dubai Internet City

- Trump Applauds Saudi Arabia at FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami

- Putin Calls for Russia-US-Saudi Energy Talks Amid Global Market Shifts

Dubai Luxury Property Market Booms; PIF Invests in DAZN; Grok 3 Unveiled

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:49:02 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Dubai's Luxury Property Market Will Grow 9.9% in 2025 After a 6.8% Increase in 2024

- Saudi PIF's SURJ Sports Investment Acquires Minority Stake in DAZN

- Jordanian-American Entrepreneur Amjad Masad Shares His Thoughts on Grok 3

Huda Beauty and Kayali Split; Emaar Invests $7B in Egypt

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:01:15 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Huda Beauty Sells Stake in Kayali to General Atlantic

- Emaar to Boost Investments in Egypt by $7 Billion, Expanding Presence in Real Estate

- How GetProp is transforming real estate through AI-powered search and verified listings

Dubai's Viral Chocolate; Syria Gets Russian Cash; Musk's xAI Backed

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 07:50:10 +0000

HEADLINES:

Dubai viral Chocolate Founder Meets HH Sheikh Hamdan at World Government Summit
Syria Receives Currency Shipment from Russia Amid Liquidity Crisis
Elon Musk’s xAI Eyes $10 Billion Funding, Backed by Middle Eastern Investors

Elon Musk at WGS 2025; $600B Saudi-US Trade Target Doubtful

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:06:36 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Elon Musk’s Big Ideas at World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai

- Saudi’s $600B Trade Pledge to US ‘Unlikely to Be Achieved,’ Says Former IMF Official

- Americana Restaurants Reports $2.2B Revenue in 2024, Eyes Continued Recovery

Elon Musk at Dubai Summit: 'America should mind its own business

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 06:53:20 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Elon Musk tells World Government Summit in Dubai: 'America should mind its own business'

- LEAP 2025 Riyadh: $24B in Investments and Deals Announced

- Saudi Arabia’s Neom Signs $5 Billion Deal for AI Data Center with DataVolt

Etihad Listing Soon on ADX; Tabby Potential IPO; LEAP 2025 Updates

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:56:35 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Saudi Unicorn Tabby Hires Banks for Potential IPO, Eyes Listing on Tadawul: Bloomberg

- Etihad Airways May List on ADX as Early as this Month for $1 Billion IPO

- Leap 2025: Saudi Arabia Unveils $14.9B in Tech Investments

PIF Backs $5B Basketball League; $17M Sotheby's Sale in Saudi; MONIIFY Layoffs

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 06:54:34 +0000

HEADLINES:

- PIF Backs Ambitious $5 Billion Basketball League to Rival NBA

- $17M Saudi Auction: Botero and Banksy Lead Sotheby’s Historic Debut

- MONIIFY Layoffs: Former Advisor Yaser Bishr ‘Devastated’ Over Job Cuts

Weekend Edition: UAE’s AI Bet, World Governments Summit, and Expanding India Trade Ties

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE’s $50 Billion Bet on AI: Building Europe’s Largest AI Hub in France
- Elon Musk & Global Leaders Gather in Dubai for the World Governments Summit
- UAE-India Trade Agreement Expands Beyond $100 Billion, Unlocking New Opportunities

MONIIFY’s Multi-Million-Dollar Gamble: Where Were the Red Flags?

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 07:32:01 +0000

HEADLINES:

MONIIFY’s Multi-Million-Dollar Gamble: Where Were the Red Flags?
LEAP 2025 in Riyadh Poised to Transform the Tech Landscape
Saudi Arabia’s IPOs Lead the MENA Region by Outshining UAE and Egypt in 2024

MONIIFY's Massive Layoffs & Altman’s Key Visit to Abu Dhabi

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:45:55 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Egyptian Billionaire Naguib Sawiris’ Media Startup in Dubai, MONIIFY, Lays Off Hundreds Just Months After Launch

- Open AI's Sam Altman to stop in Abu Dhabi for MGX fundraising talks, sources say

- Reuters Expands in the Middle East with New Arabic Website & Reuters NEXT leadership event

UAE Approves Key Initiatives, BlackRock Eyes Kuwait, Riyadh Air Joins LIV

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:34:02 +0000

HEADLINES:

- UAE Cabinet Approves Major Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Economic Initiatives

- BlackRock Eyes Kuwait Expansion to Strengthen Gulf Presence

- Riyadh Air and LIV Golf Sign Multi-Year Partnership Ahead of 2025 Season Launch

BlackRock plans Kuwait office; UAE gets first methanol plant; Meta AI in MENA

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:29:02 +0000

HEADLINES:

- $11 trillion AUM giant BlackRock is exploring plans to establish an office in Kuwait

- Abu Dhabi’s TA’ZIZ Awards $1.7 Billion Contract for UAE’s First Methanol Plant

- Meta has officially launched its AI assistant, Meta AI, in the MENA region

Al Habtoor IPO in Hospitality; Dar Global Starts Trump Tower Jeddah Project

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 06:38:29 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 Highlights

- Al Habtoor Group Considering IPO for Hospitality Arm

- London-listed Dar Global starts work on $531mln Trump Tower Jeddah

Dubai Luxury Homes, Trump Controversy & Germany’s Sweet Obsession Trending

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:57:46 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Expo City Dubai is turning country pavilions into luxury homes

- Amjad Masad calls out Trump's executive order on antisemitism

- Germans are embracing Dubai chocolate like never before!

Anna Wintour in Dubai; Arab Health 2025; Saudi IV Fluid Factory

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:55:06 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Anna Wintour in Dubai as Vogue Arabia’s Social Media Vanishes Amid Legal Battle

- Arab Health 2025: US Healthcare Fund Akkad Holdings to Invest $200M in Saudi

- Saudi Arabia will host a regular high-level World Economic Forum (WEF) global meeting in Riyadh

Al Habtoor Exits Lebanon, Damac Expands to US, Alabbar Invests in Georgia

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:55:05 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Khalaf Al Habtoor Cancels All Planned Investments in Lebanon

- Damac Launches First US Project with $15M 'Mansions in the Sky'

- Mohamed Alabbar’s Eagle Hills to Invest $6B in Georgia

The new tech buzzword is Deepseek; Americana expands in Oman; Etihad IPO imminent

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:50:29 +0000

Headlines

Big Tech faces heat as China's Deep Seek sows doubts on billion-dollar spending Americana Group Acquires Pizza Hut Business in Oman
Etihad Airways is going on a roadshow for its IPO

Davos 2025, Saudi Arabia’s $3.4B workforce plan, Bocelli’s Bugatti home

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:59:01 +0000

HEADLINES:

- World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos: Key Highlights from 20–24 January

- Saudi Arabia Offers $3.4 Billion in Cash Incentives to Trim Government Workforce

- Bugatti Residences Welcome a Maestro: Andrea Bocelli’s New Dubai Home

Trump Seeks $1T from Saudi Arabia; Prince Alwaleed’s KHC Eyes TikTok

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:38:32 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Trump Calls for $1 Trillion Saudi Investment and Lower Oil Prices

- Saudi Prince’s Kingdom Holding Eyes TikTok Investment If Musk or Others Buy It

- Abu Dhabi’s Phoenix Group Ventures into Africa with Ethiopian Bitcoin Mining Deal

UAE to Maintain Tax-Free Status'; MGX Joins AI Giants for Stargate; UAE Companies Shine

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:32:13 +0000

Headline:

- UAE to Maintain Tax-Free Status, Says Minister of Economy at World Economic Forum 2025
- Davos 2025: UAE Companies Shine in Global Brand Rankings
- UAE's MGX Joins $500 Billion AI Project 'Stargate' with SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle

Mubadala's AI Bet, Jeddah Tower $26B Deal, Abu Dhabi's AED13B Digital Push

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:15:18 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Jeddah Tower: $26 Billion Project ‘Officially’ Resumes Construction

- Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027

- Abu Dhabi’s $330B Fund Mubadala Eyes AI Supremacy

Trump 2.0 and the Middle East

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:44:12 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Dubai's Property Game-Changer: Freehold Conversion on Sheikh Zayed Road & Al Jaddaf

- Riyadh Air Delays Launch Due to Boeing Delivery Setbacks

- Trump 2.0: What it Means for Middle East’s Two Superpowers

$1.4B Al Habtoor-Alabbar Battle, U.S. TikTok Ban, & Casa Milano's Azhar Sajan

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:09:00 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Meetings Matter: Al Habtoor Criticizes Alabbar Over $1.4 Billion U.S. Loss

- TikTok Ban Sparks Arab World Debate: Freedom vs. Disruption

- Director of Casa Milano Shares Insights on Luxury Home Solutions

Ronaldo's Al Nassr deal, Trump's impact on KSA, and Google Pay's launch

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:35:47 +0000

HEADLINES:

Ronaldo's 'Business' Deal with Al Nassr
Trump’s Second Term and Its Impact on Saudi Arabia
Google Pay Set to Launch in Saudi Arabia in 2025

Prince Al-Waleed to Reopen Four Seasons Beirut; RAK Tourism +12%

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:43:43 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal to Reopen Four Seasons Beirut in Early 2026

- Ras Al Khaimah Reports 12% Growth in Tourism Revenue in 2024

- Syria's New Central Bank Chief Aims for Independence in Post-Assad Era

US AI Chips Restrictions Will Affect UAE; PIF-DAZN Talks Resurface; Qatar Airways Splashes $97M

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:19:51 +0000

Headlines

--US Export Restrictions on AI Chips and GPUs Impact UAE and 119 Other Nations
--Saudi Arabia’s PIF in Talks to Acquire $1 Billion Stake in DAZN Group
--Qatar Airways Secures $97M Deal to Sponsor World Rugby Nations Championship

Hussain Sajwani Backs Trump, ADQ Acquires Aramex, Safa Joins Living

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:47:30 +0000

HEADLINES:

- Emirati Billionaire Hussain Sajwani Bets Big on Trump’s Pro-Business Second Term

- ADQ Offers $1.2 Billion to Fully Acquire Aramex

- Dubai Bling Star Safa Siddiqui joins property firm ‘Decisive Living’ as CEO and partner

Dubai Property Prices, UAE Tech Market Growth, Emirates Autism Certification

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:04:36 +0000

Headlines:

- Mohamed Alabbar on Rising Property Prices in Dubai

- UAE Technology Services Market Set to Grow by $3.8 Billion in 2025

- Emirates Set to Be World’s First Autism Certified Airline

Home Bakery, Trump Tariffs Hit Oman, Mashreq Expands to Pakistan

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:38:45 +0000

Headlines:

- Hind Al Mulla tells the story of ‘Home Bakery’ Becoming a Symbol of Emirati Pride

- Oman: Trump's Tariffs May Halt Investment

- Mashreq Expands to Pakistan: A Digital Banking First

Qatar explores Syria funding, Chalhoub gets PUIG rights, Zuckerberg acts.

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:45:08 +0000

Headlines:

- Qatar Explores Funding for Syria’s Public Sector
- Chalhoub Group Secures PUIG Distribution Rights in Qatar
- Mark Zuckerberg ends Fact-Checking On Meta Platforms to Promote Free Speech

UAE Billionaire Hussain Sajwani to Invest $20B in US Data Centers

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:38:09 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE Billionaire Damac’s Hussain Sajwani to Invest $20B in US Data Centers

- Saudi Arabia Kicks Off 2025 with $12B Bond Sale and $7B PIF Loan

- Rising Emigration of Educated, Skilled Israelis Amid IDF War Crime Arrests

"Sheikh Mohammed’s $1.5B Housing Project, $108M Dubai Deal & US Expansion

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:33:06 +0000

Headlines:

- Sheikh Mohammed Approves $1.5 Billion Housing Project

- US Private Credit Firm Golub Capital Expands to Abu Dhabi

- Dubai Awards $108 Million Contract for Al Mamzar Beach Phase 2

Assad Profits from Aleppo Bombing, U.S. Arms Deal, and Saudi Cinema’s Big Win

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:35:00 +0000

Headlines:

- U.S. Approves $8 Billion Arms Package for Israel

- Assad Regime Turns Aleppo's Ruins into a Profitable Scrap Metal Trade

- Saudi Films Earn $19.2 Million in 2024

UAE Trade Hits AED 2.8T, Salaries Up 4%; Saudi Unemployment Falls

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:28:38 +0000

Headlines:

-UAE Achieves Record AED 2.8 Trillion in Foreign Trade in 2024

-UAE Salaries to Rise Maximum by 4% in 2025, Says a Recent Survey

-Saudi Unemployment Drops to 7.8% in Q3 2024, Women's Workforce Participation Grows

Mubadala Surpasses PIF; Neom Air Taxi Partner Faces Issues

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:55:23 +0000

Headlines:

- Mubadala Overtakes PIF as World's Top Wealth Fund Spender

- Neom's Air Taxi Partner Volocopter Files for Insolvency

- Adnoc to Boost UAE Economy with $54 Billion Investment Plan

2024 in review What happened in the Middle East in a year of records

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:47:17 +0000

Headlines:

- 2024 in review: What happened in the Middle East in a year of records

- Deep dive into what UAE achieved in 2024

- Deep dive into what Saudi Arabia did in 2024

- What was the Middle ast region doing in 2024

UAE-China Trade via Pakistan; Nadal to Open Saudi Academy

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:30:10 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE and China to trade through a new, faster route through Pakistan

- Spanish legend Rafael Nadal eyes a tennis academy in Saudi Arabia

- UAE introduces new law to regulate medicines, pharmacies

Saudi Pauses BRICS Bid; UAE Leads Africa Investments; Wa’ed Backs Ynmo EdTech

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 06:50:53 +0000

Headlines:

- Saudi Arabia Pauses Full BRICS Membership Bid, Maintains Active Engagement

- UAE Emerges as Africa’s Largest Investor, Championing Green Energy and Infrastructure

- Wa’ed Ventures Leads $5M Funding for Saudi EdTech Innovator Ynmo

Mubadala Acquires 80% in UAE Healthcare; Food Price Controls Tighten

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:42:24 +0000

Headlines:

- Mubadala Secures 80% Stake in Leading UAE Healthcare Firms Boosting Logistics Presence
- UAE Implements Stricter Price Controls on Essential Foods
- Abu Dhabi Adds 37,000 Tourism Jobs

Telegram hits $1B revenue; UAE office surge; xAI gets $6B

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:42:29 +0000

Headlines:
- UAE’s Commercial Property Boom: Outpacing Global Leaders
- Telegram Surpasses $1 Billion in Revenue, Achieves Profitability
- Musk's xAI secures another $6 billion in funding, with Middle East giants participating

Nissan, Honda to Merge by 2026; Debunk UAE's $40B Bitcoin Claim

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:43:17 +0000

Headlines:

- Nissan and Honda to Merge by 2026 as Declining Sales Push Nissan Toward Survival

- UAE Holding $40 Billion in Bitcoin: Fact or Fiction?

- Kushner’s Affinity Secures $1.5 Billion from QIA and Lunate

Sports add $6.9B to KSA; seven new billionaires; Xmail for Gmail soon

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:52:29 +0000

Headlines:

Sports contributed $6.9 billion to Saudi Arabia’s GDP last year
Saudi IPO boom creates seven new billionaires
Elon Musk has hinted at launching an email service called Xmail

ADIA Joins $1T Club; Dubai’s $5.6B Blue Metro Line Approved; Anghami Gets $55M Boost

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:43:52 +0000

Headlines:

ADIA Joins the Exclusive $1 Trillion Club of Sovereign Wealth Funds
Dubai’s $5.6b Blue Metro Line to be completed on 2029
Anghami Secures $55M Investment from OSN to Lead MENA's Digital Entertainment Revolution

Oman invests in Musk's xAI; MGX in $10B Databricks; Mubadala in Crusoe

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:38:02 +0000

Headlines:

- Oman Investment Authority Invests in Elon Musk’s AI

- Abu Dhabi's MGX Joins $10B Funding Round for Databricks

- Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Invests in AI Startup Crusoe in $600M Series D Round

Dubai launches drone delivery; VAT refund for online buys; Gaza report

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:52:09 +0000

Headlines:

- HH Sheikh Hamdan Launches Middle East's First-of-its-Kind Drone Delivery System

- UAE to Offer VAT Refunds for Online Purchases by Tourists

- World Bank: Gaza War's Economic Fallout Exceeds Any Previous Crisis, even Covid-19

Dubai's Parkin Mulls KSA Expansion; MNT-Halan in UAE; Microsoft Leads AI

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:40:52 +0000

Headlines:

- Parkin and BATIC Partner to Expand Smart Parking Solutions in Saudi Arabia

- MNT-Halan Expands to UAE, Pioneering Financial Inclusion with Fintech Solutions

- Microsoft UAE Reflects on Transformative Year in AI Leadership

Man City’s Record Revenues, PIF Eyes Newcastle Airport, Abu Dhabi Tech

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:46:12 +0000

Headlines:

- Man City Hits Record Revenues, Chairman Predicts ‘Further Growth Ahead

- Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 Expands Tech Startup Ecosystem with Launch of ‘Hub71+ AI’

- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Reportedly Eyes Stake in Newcastle Airport

UAE's Economic Growth Year; Saudi PIF Targets PGA Tour; Talabat Recovers

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:48:24 +0000

Headlines:

- HH Sheikh Mohammed Declares 2024 a Year of“Unprecedented Economic Growth” for UAE

- Saudi Arabia's PIF Nears $1.5 Billion Stake in PGA Tour's Commercial Arm

- Talabat Stock Gains Momentum on Day 3 at DFM Amid Strong Trading Activity

Abu Dhabi Solar Crypto Farm, UAE-Saudi Workplace Ties, BlackRock IPO Plans

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:56:51 +0000

Headlines:

- Abu Dhabi to Host $1 Billion Solar Farm for Crypto Mining

- 84% of UAE and Saudi Employees Feel Connected to Their Companies

- BlackRock eyes Middle East IPOs

Talabat's IPO Stumbles; QatarEnergy CEO Criticizes EU Tax; CYVN Buys McLaren

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:54:39 +0000

Headlines:

- Talabat’s Rocky IPO Debut

- QatarEnergy CEO Questions EU Tax

- Abu Dhabi's CYVN Acquires McLaren

"Renaissance State" Abu Dhabi; Bitcoin MENA Day 2; Property Finder IPO

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:20:49 +0000

Headlines:

- Inaugural Bitcoin MENA Event in Abu Dhabi Entered Day 2

- Ray Dalio: Abu Dhabi is a "Renaissance State" as it Emerges as a Hedge Fund Hub

- Property Finder ‘Likely’ to Go Public: CEO reveals

Bitcoin MENA Launches, Dubai's Walkability Improves, Assad's Regime Falls

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 06:53:08 +0000

Headlines:

- Bitcoin MENA Kicks Off Today

- Apple CEO Visits Abu Dhabi: UAE Gets Its 5th Apple Store

- Sheikh Mohammed Approves 6.5km 'Dubai Walk' Network

- For the First Time, Al Jazeera Broadcasts Live from Damascus as Assad's Regime Falls

Noon will Soon Dominate; DDF Nears $2B; Dubai Property Prices to Rise 8%

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:18:09 +0000

Headlines:

- Dubai Duty Free Nears $2 Billion Sales Milestone Thanks to Perfume Boom

- Noon Edges Closer to Regional Leadership in E-Commerce and Delivery: AlAbbar

- Dubai Property Boom: Prices Set to Climb 8% in 2025 Amid Supply Shortages

Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; UAE Billionaire Growth; Risky Saudi X

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:05:56 +0000

Headlines:

- Billionaire Growth in the UAE Amid Regional Shifts in Wealth

- What’s Next for Kingdom Holding’s $2 Billion Investment in X?

- Upcoming Guest: Bitcoin MENA Director on Dec 9-10 Abu Dhabi Conference

- Live with Gregg Davis: Director of Bitcoin MENA 2024 on the Future of Bitcoin

Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi, Qatar backs Audi F1, Adidas UAE launch.

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:42:16 +0000

Headlines:

- Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi

- Qatar Investment Authority finalizes agreement to acquire minority stake in Audi’s f1 team

- Adidas Launches Exclusive Adizero Desert Runner Collection with Iconic Art Installation in UAE Desert

Bitcoin MENA 2024, Stripe CEO's Tel Aviv Visit Sparks Boycott, PUMA Ends Israel Sponsorship

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:22:32 +0000

Headlines:

- Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi: Experience the Golden Age of Bitcoin
- Stripe Faces Boycott Calls After CEO's Tel Aviv Visit
- PUMA Ends Israel Football Association Sponsorship After Boycott Campaign
- Argo Anchor Shipping: Insights with CEO and Co-Founder Anirudh Mohan and Co-Founder Fauzan Chataiwala

Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; ADNOC's $80B XRG; Talabat upsizes IPO to 20%

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:27:21 +0000

Headlines:

- Bitcoin MENA: The UAE's Role in Shaping the Future of Cryptocurrencies

- ADNOC Unveils XRG: A $80 Billion Global Energy and Chemicals Leader

- Talabat Upsizes IPO to 20% Amid Surging Investor Demand

Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; Shorooq Partners 1B Summit; KSA Football Fever

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:33:26 +0000

Headlines:

- Unlock Exclusive Networking with Bitcoin MENA's Whale Pass Experience

- Shorooq partners with 1 Billion Followers Summit to provide AED 50M for Pitches competition- Saudi Arabia’s Football Frenzy Breaks Records: Over 5 Million Inquiries to Alexa in 2024

Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi; UAE's Top 5 Rank in AI; Riyadh Metro Launching Nov 27

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 06:39:14 +0000

Headlines:

- Bitcoin MENA 2024 in Abu Dhabi: Unlocking Crypto’s Potential for UAE

- UAE Ranks in Top 5 of Global AI Ecosystems: Stanford Report Highlights Leadership

- Riyadh Metro to Launch World’s Longest Driverless System This Week

Eric Trump at Bitcoin MENA in AD; Saudi's Milaf Cola; UAE, KSA AI Adoption numbers

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:41:41 +0000

Headlines:

- Eric Trump at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi I December 9-10, 2024 in Abu Dhabi
- You can get sugar-free soda in Saudi Arabia called 'Milaf Cola,' made from date extracts
- 21% of companies in UAE, KSA have no plans to integrate AI in operations: Report

Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi; NEOM on Schedule; 30 Under 30 Lists Under Spotlight

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:30:27 +0000

Headlines:

- Bitcon MENA is set to gather Crypto Enthusiasts in Abu Dhabi on December 9-10
- Webuild Reports Smooth Progress on NEOM Projects Amid CEO Departure
- Satire Meets Reality: Former Botim CEO Takes Aim at "Top 30" Lists!

Dubai Dominates: IPOs, Passenger Records, and Precious Metals Milestones

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:43:18 +0000

Headlines:
- Talabat Launches IPO on Dubai Financial Market
- Dubai International Airport Hits New Heights with 68.6M Guests in 9 Months!
- Dubai Leads the Way in the Global Gold Trade Revolution

Neymar buys property in Dubai; Rents double in RAK; Pure Harvest plans IPO

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:33:23 +0000

Headlines:
- Brazilian Star Neymar Jr. Buys Home in Bugatti Residences by Binghatti in Dubai
- Rent Prices Double in Ras Al Khaimah Amid Construction of UAE’s First-Ever Casino
- UAE-born Pure Harvest is on Track for IPO by 2028

UAE Gears Up for Growth with Salary Hikes, Green AI, and Saudi Mobility Boost

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:30:05 +0000

Headlines:
- Megacampus Summit in Dubai I December 2nd 3rd 2024
- UAE Salaries Set to Climb in 2025 Amid Economic Optimism
- UAE Unveils CHAG: A ChatGPT for Agriculture
- Mr. Kalpesh Keenariwala, Founder of Pantheon Development

Lulu IPO Open Flat, PIF Raises $1B in Telecom Deal, Popcorn AI Secures $500K

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 06:52:09 +0000

Headlines:

- Lulu IPO Closes Flat on AED2.04 on stock Debut After Raising Record AED6.32 billion
- Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Raises $1.03 Billion in Record Telecom Offering
- Dubai-based Chatbots Startup ‘Popcorn AI’ raises $500,000 in Pre-Seed Funding

UAE AI Minister lauds Musk; Landmark invests $1B; AED 2B Dubai Police project.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:15:04 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE AI Minister Congratulates Musk, Ramaswamy on Leading U.S. Efficiency Department
- Landmark Group to Invest $1 Billion in Retail Expansion Across Gulf, India, and Southeast Asia
- Mohammed bin Rashid Launches AED 2 Billion Dubai Police Projects to Enhance Security and Community Wellbeing

Trump Win Spurs Market Surge, MrBeast Makes Big Money in Dubai; Carrefour Shuts in Jordan Amid Boycotts

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:38:49 +0000

Headlines:

- Middle East Markets Surge as Global Stocks Rally Following Trump’s Presidential Win
- Majid Al Futtaim Suspends Carrefour Operations in Jordan, Replaces it with New Brand Hypermax
- Mush Social Raises $1.2M Pre-Seed Round, Targeting User-Owned Virtual Assets and Global Expansion
- MrBeast is now one of only eight people to have climbed the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

MBC Revenue Surge, Sheikh Hamdan on Dubai Q2 Growth, Delivery Hero to List Talabat

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:52:17 +0000

Headlines:

- MBC GROUP’s Revenue Surge Reflects Regional Media Dominance

- Sheikh Hamdan Sees Strong Leadership as Key to Dubai’s 3.3% GDP Growth in Q2
- Delivery Hero to List Talabat in Dubai, Plans $100M Dividend in 2025

" Bella Hadid’s Favorite Bakery, CNN's New Channel, and Saudi Arabia’s $100B AI Power Move"

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:11:26 +0000

Headlines:

- Bella Hadid Puts Dubai's Tonton Bakery in the Spotlight
- CNN FAST Launches on STARZ ON in MENA
- Saudi arabia is reportedly launching a $100B AI initiative

Trump Win Spurs Market Surge, MrBeast Makes Big Money in Dubai; Carrefour Shuts in Jordan Amid Boycotts

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:30:04 +0000

ADNOC, Masdar, Microsoft collaborate; Talent Influx Pushing Salaries Down in UAE; Saudi's Rising Tourism

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:50:34 +0000

Headlines:

- ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft Team Up to Drive AI and Low-Carbon Innovations
- Big Influx of Foreign Talent has Pushed Down Starting Salaries in the UAE
- Saudi Arabia Ranks 12th Globally in International Tourist Spending, Hitting $36 Billion Milestone

ADNOC launches Enegry AI; Russia has a buttter problem; PIF, Hong Kong establish $1B fund; Election time in the US

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:00:54 +0000

Headlines:

- ADNOC and AIQ Launch ENERGYai: A First-of-Its-Kind Agentic AI for Global Energy Transformation
- Russia Begins Importing Butter from UAE and Turkey to Control Price Surge
- PIF and Hong Kong Monetary Authority Establish $1 Billion Fund, Announce Multiple Partnerships
- Insider Plans AED 462 Million Investment in the UAE Following USD 500 Million Series E Round

Dubai's Crown Prince Directs Trackless Trams, Saudi PIF Invests in MBC GROUP, Elon Musk Eyes Middle East Funds

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:52:11 +0000

Headlines:

- Crown Prince of Dubai directs RTA to study trackless trams
- Saudi’s PIF Takes Major Stake in MBC GROUP
- Elon Musk Eyes Middle East Funds to Scale xAI- Rony Hage
- Founder and CEO of Founder Connects

Boycotts Contributing to McDonald's Global Sales Decline; Tiktok's Regional HQ in Saudi; PIF and Google Cloud Collaborate

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:48:47 +0000

Headline:

- Middle East and Muslim-Countries’ Boycotts Contributing to McDonald’s Global Sales Decline
- TikTok’s Plans for Riyadh Headquarters in Early 2025
- PIF and Google Cloud Launch AI Hub in Saudi Arabia: Projected $71 Billion GDP Boost

Abu Dhabi's CYVN Targets McLaren; KSA Balances Oil with Clean Energy, and Boosts Local Insulin Production

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:35:21 +0000

Headlines:

- Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings to Acquire McLaren’s Automotive Business
- Saudi Arabia Stays Committed to Oil, Expands Focus on Clean Energy
- Localization of Insulin Production in Saudi Arabia

Noon Piloting Physical Store; PIF to Reduce Investments; Saudi 98% Cashless; Today's Guest: Leon Kolflaath, Project Director at QUBE Development.

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:42:05 +0000

-Noon Planning to Venture into Physical Retail, with Pilot Project in Dubai

-PIF’s Shift Toward Domestic Investment and AI Development

-Saudi Arabia’s Transformation Toward a Cashless Society with 98% Contactless Payments

-Meet Leon Kolflaath, Project Director at QUBE Development, as he introduces the launch of Arisha Terraces

FII8 Kicks-off in Riyadh Emphasising Africa, Neom's First Completed Project Opens, Lulu Sets Share Price Range for IPO

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:40:17 +0000

Headlines:

- Davos in the Desert’ FII8 Launches Today in Riyadh where Pre-Summit Spotlight was on Africa
- Sindalah: Neom's First Luxury Tourism Island Now Open
- Lulu Retail Holdings PLC Begins Subscription for IPO on ADX

UAE is a 'Startup Nation'; Saudi Aramco's $100M Fund for AI Startups; Abu Dhabi Film Commission Increase Rebate to 35%

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:54:24 +0000

Headline:

- UAE Ascends as a ‘Startup Nation’ in Digital Assets: Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah
- Saudi Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures Allocates $100M to AI Start-Ups
- Abu Dhabi Film Rebate Increases to 35% Amid Regional Competition

Youtube Dominates KSA, UAE; Starzplay CEO Welcomes Crackdown on Piracy; Dubai's New Platform for Startups

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:38:52 +0000

Headlines:

- YouTube Dominates Viewer Preference in Saudi Arabia and UAE
- STARZPLAY CEO Applauds Dubai Police for Crackdown on IPTV Piracy
- Dubai Unveils ‘Ignyte’ to Empower 100,000 Startups

Ronaldo Invests in Dubai-based Startup; Musk's Starlink Takes Flight on Qatar Airways' Boeing 777; New EV Player in UAE

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:32:02 +0000

Headlines:

- Cristiano Ronaldo Invests in Dubai-based HealthTech Startup Bioniq, Boosting Valuation to $82M
- Qatar Airways Partners with Elon Musk’s Starlink to Bring High-Speed Wi-Fi to Entire Fleet by 2025
- NIO EL8 Launches in the UAE, Redefining Electric Mobility

BRICS kicks off in Kazan, Russia; UAE Non-Oil Growth to Hit 4% by 2025; Best Kept Shared Snaps Up Bazaara

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:58:00 +0000

Headlines:

- BRICS Summit Kicks Off in Kazan, Russia
- UAE’s Non-Oil Economy to Surge by 4% in 2025, Driven by Investment and Real Estate Boom
- Best Kept Shared Acquires Bazaara, Revolutionizing Dubai's P2P Fashion Rental Marketplace

Profits Soar for Saudi Tadawul Group; Saudi Cinema is on the Rise; Abu Dhabi gets Mandarin Oriental Residences

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:32:44 +0000

Headlines:

- Saudi Tadawul Group Reports Strong Q3 Earnings: Net Income Surges 37.2%

- Saudi Cinema Booms: Record Ticket Sales & Rise in Local Productions

- Abu Dhabi's first Mandarin Oriental Residences to be built in partnership with Aldar

- Dubai-based Platform Dubizzle Announces New Bank to Handle 2025 IPO: IFR

Dubai Unveils Dh390 Million Plan to Transform Rural Areas into World-Class Tourism and Living Destinations

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:31:25 +0000

Headlines:

- Dubai Unveils Dh390 Million Plan to Transform Rural Areas into World-Class Tourism and Living Destinations
- Swvl Holdings Corp Establishes Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia, Secures $2.6 Million in New Contract
- UAE Minister Warns AI Will 'Get Out of Hand' Without Global Boundaries

$15M Boost for Saudi Startups; Fade Fit's New Protein Bars; Egypt's Rabbit Mobility Raises $1.3M

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:53:18 +0000

Headlines:

- Saudi Venture Capital Invests $15M in Saqr Fund II to Support Early-Stage Startups
- Fade Fit Launches 10X Protein Bars: Fueling Growth & Healthy Lifestyles
- Rabbit Mobility Raises $1.3M to Power Expansion Across Egypt & North Africa

Abu Dhabi's Three-Pointer; Etihad Rail Updates 'Future' Passengers; Dubai to Welcome Bolt (not Usain)

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:15:05 +0000

Headlines:

- Abu Dhabi in Limelight with Multiple Initiatives Coming out of the UAE Capital
- Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 57 Minutes: Etihad Rail's High-Speed Passenger Service
- Bolt Teams Up with Dubai Taxi for E-Hailing Revolution in the UAE!
- Meet Michael Hunter and Arran Summerhill: Founders of Holo - Middle East's First Digital Mortgage Platform

Abu Dhabi to Become the Next ‘Sphere’ Entertainment Hub

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:06:01 +0000

Abu Dhabi to Become the Next ‘Sphere’ Entertainment Hub

GITEX GLOBAL 2024: A Record-Breaking Start

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:01:34 +0000

GITEX GLOBAL 2024: A Record-Breaking Start

Golden Opportunity: UK Mogul Richard Desmond Moves to Dubai

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:03:50 +0000

-Golden Opportunity: UK Mogul Richard Desmond Moves to Dubai

-Majid Al Futtaim Donates $1 Million to Aid Lebanon

-Tamkeen HR’s IPO Targets Up to $106 Million

Wynn-Wynn for RAK and UAE; Raining Money in Dubai (Property); NEOM's The Line has a Concrete Solution

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:25:53 +0000

Headlines:

- Wynn Al Marjan Island: Transforming RAK’s Tourism and Economy
- Dubai’s Real Estate Breaks Records: Q3 2024 Surge
- NEOM’s Concrete Plans Cement Progress on THE LINE

Abu Dhabi Surpasses Oslo as the Global SWF Capital

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:46:36 +0000

-Abu Dhabi Surpasses Oslo as the Global SWF Capital

-Saudi PIF Acquires 40% Stake in Selfridges

-Ejari Raises $14.65M to Scale Up Saudi Arabia’s Rent Now, Pay Later Market

Dubai Crypto Scene Gets a Boost; Perfume Turns to Gold for Al Majed Oud; ADIA Sets Up Shop in India

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:27:21 +0000

Headlines:

- DMCC & Cointelegraph Partner to Boost Dubai’s Crypto Hub
- Almajed Oud’s Stock Soars: Hits 50% Increase Post-IPO on Tadawul
- UAE’s ADIA Launches Operations in India’s GIFT City

UAE-Jordan $8B Trade Pact; Saudi Startups Score $165M; State Street expands in Middle East

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:23:32 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE and Jordan Sign Historic Trade Pact: Aiming to Boost Bilateral Trade to $8 Billion!
- Saudi Startups Lead MENA Funding in September, Surpassing $165M
- State Street Expands in the Middle East: Eyeing $9 Trillion Wealth Boom by 2027

Saudi PIF Eyes Nintendo Stake, ADQ Launches $110B Ras El Hekma Project, and Anisha Oberoi Shares Her Clean Beauty Journey After Breast Cancer

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:06:01 +0000

Headline:

- Saudi Arabia’s PIF Eyes Bigger Stake in Nintendo: Strategic Move or Gaming Power Play?
- ADQ Taps Modon for $110 Billion Ras El Hekma Megaproject in Egypt

- Anisha Oberoi, CEO of Secret Skin, talks recovery from breast cancer to build a clean beauty brand in Dubai

Construction of World’s Tallest Skyscraper Jeddah Tower Resumes, Saudi Arabia's AUM to Reach $300 Billion by 2026, Dalio and G42 Shelve Abu Dhabi Investment Venture Plans, Laura Krajewski, Owner of Flash Facial

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:54:30 +0000

Headlines:

- Construction of World’s Tallest Skyscraper Jeddah Tower Resumes
- Saudi Arabia's AUM to Reach $300 Billion by 2026

- Dalio and G42 Shelve Abu Dhabi Investment Venture Plans
- Talabat May be Valued More than its Parent Company Delivery Hero
- Laura Krajewski, Owner of Flash Facial

MGX Contributes as OpenAI Raises $6.6B, Souqalmal and Yabi Founder Ambareen Musa Joins Revolut as UAE CEO, Saudi Arabia Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in Q2, Lulu Group Likely to Drop Tadawul Leg of IPO for Abu Dhabi-Only Listing

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:29:03 +0000

MGX Contributes as OpenAI Raises $6.6B, Souqalmal and Yabi Founder Ambareen Musa Joins Revolut as UAE CEO, Saudi Arabia Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in Q2, Lulu Group Likely to Drop Tadawul Leg of IPO for Abu Dhabi-Only Listing.

Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Deploy $55B in Global Investments, Health Stay.io Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize Medical Tourism in Dubai, MENA Business Community Send Prayers, Messages of Solidarity for Lebanon

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:31:10 +0000

Headlines:

- GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds Deploy $55B in Global Investments
- HealthStay.io Raises Seed Funding to Revolutionize Medical Tourism in Dubai
- MENA Business Community Send Prayers, Messages of Solidarity for Lebanon

Podeo Secures $5.4M to Expand, Richard Attias Envisions Global Demand for Las Vegas Sphere, Ryan Serhant Joins Dubai Real Estate Scene

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:48:57 +0000

Headlines:

- Podeo Secures $5.4M to Expand Beyond the Arab World
- Richard Attias Envisions Global Demand for Las Vegas Sphere Experience
- Reality TV Star Ryan Serhant Joins Dubai Real Estate Scene

UAE Extends Corporate Tax Filing Deadline; Google open new HQ in Riyadh; Suez Canal Revenues Drop

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:20:03 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE Extends Corporate Tax Filing Deadline for New Businesses
- Google Opens New Riyadh HQ, Boosting Saudi Vision 2030
- Suez Canal Revenues Drop Amid Regional Escalations

UAE and New Zealand Seal Trade Deal, Middle Eastern Investors Pump $9 Billion Into China, Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:49:51 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE & New Zealand Seal Trade Deal to Boost Economic Ties
- Middle Eastern Investors Pump $9 Billion Into China While Others Retreat

- Meta Unveils Orion AR Glasses as the Future of Augmented Reality

- Ahmed Adeeb, Former Vice President and Tourism Minister of Maldives

Richest African Man to Establish Family Office in Dubai, Telegram Reverses Privacy Polic, WeRide and Uber Partner to Bring Self-Driving Cars to the UAE

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:27:26 +0000

Headlines:

- Richest African Aliko Dangote to Establish Family Office in Dubai Amid Rising UAE Appeal
- Telegram Reverses Privacy Policy, Agrees to Share Data for Criminal Investigations
- WeRide and Uber Partner to Bring Autonomous Vehicles to UAE Roads

UAE Recognized as Major Defense Partner by the U.S.

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:46:18 +0000

-UAE Recognized as Major Defense Partner by the U.S

-UAE Airlines Cancel Flights to Beirut Amid Rising Israel-Hezbollah Tensions

-General Atlantic to Open Abu Dhabi Office as Global Asset Managers Flock to ADGM

Dubai Approves AED10 Billion Expansion for Dubai Exhibition Centre, Chip Giants Eye UAE for $100B Megafactories, Saudi Arabia Beats UAE to No. 1 Spot in Arab World Global AI Index 2024

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:43:12 +0000

Headlines:

- Dubai Approves AED10 Billion Expansion for Expo City’s Dubai Exhibition Centre
- Chip Giants Eye UAE for $100B Megafactories
- Saudi Arabia Beats UAE to No. 1 Spot in Arab World Global AI Index 2024

Israeli Shuts Down Al Jazeera Office in Ramallah, M&A Activity Dips By 10.4% in MEA Region in First Eight Months, Saudi Tourism Surges With 73% Increase in Visitors, Iranian Immigrant Joins Elite Billionaire Club After Biotech Stock

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:22:46 +0000

Headlines:

- Israeli Forces Shut Down Al Jazeera's Ramallah Office for 45 Days
- M&A Activity Lost Momentum in MEA Region in First Eight Months of 2024 With 10.4% Dip
- Saudi Tourism Surges: 73% More Visitors, 207% Revenue Boost
- Iranian Immigrant Joins Elite Billionaire Club After Biotech Stock Boom

UAE and Japan Begin Talks on CEPA to Boost Economic Growth, Botim Introduces SNPL Service, Centi-Millionaire Population in Arab Cities to More Than Double by 2040

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 06:11:20 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE and Japan Begin Talks on Comprehensive Trade Deal to Boost Economic Growth
- Botim Revolutionizes Payments with 'Send Now, Pay Later' (SNPL) Service
- Centi-Millionaire Population in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh to More Than Double by 2040

Microsoft and G42 to Establish AI Centers in Abu Dhabi, Saudi PIF's SURJ Sports Eyes €1 Billion Stake in EuroLeague Basketball, Lebanese Blasts Linked to BAC Consulting's Pagers

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:24:55 +0000

Headline:

- Microsoft & UAE’s G42 to Establish AI Centers in Abu Dhabi: A Step Towards "Responsible AI"
- Saudi PIF’s SURJ Sports Eyes €1 Billion Stake in EuroLeague Basketball
- Lebanese Blasts Linked to BAC Consulting’s Pagers, Taiwanese Gold Apollo Distances Itself from Production

UAE-Australia Finalize Landmark CEPA Agreement, Groq Teams Up with Aramco to Power AI in Saudi Arabia, PIF to Invest $5 Billion in Egypt

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:17:31 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE and Australia Finalize Landmark Trade Deal: CEPA Agreement
- Groq Teams Up with Aramco to Power AI in Saudi Arabia

- Saudi Arabia's PIF to Invest $5 Billion in Egypt: First Stage

Lulu plans IPO; UAE gives 230 content creator licences; Umar Kamani & Naomi Campbell start Talent Agency in Dubai: Regional Sustainability Director of Tetra Pack Arabia Marcelo Piva talks Business

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:08:24 +0000

Headlines:

- Umar Kamani and Naomi Campbell Launch KC Global Partnerships in Dubai
- UAE Media Council Issues 230 Licenses to Social Media Creators, Boosts Media Sector

- LuLu Group Plans IPO by November, Dual Listing on ADX and Tadawul
- Dubai Launches Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Grant Initiative
- Marcelo Piva, Regional Sustainability Director of Middle East and Africa at Tetra Pak

Dubai's FIX Chocolate Creates Exclusive Chocolate Bar for Sheikh Hamdan, Al Jazeera Launches "Al Jazeera 360", Dubai to Award Contract for $6.8 Billion Sewerage Tunnel Project

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 06:31:24 +0000

Headlines:

- Dubai's FIX Dessert Chocolatier Creates Exclusive Chocolate for Sheikh Hamdan
- Al Jazeera Launches Arabic-Only Streaming Platform "Al Jazeera 360"
- Nawy Shares: A Game-Changer in Egypt's Real Estate Market

Hala Taxi Launches WhatsApp Booking, Hub71 Welcomes 21 New Startups, Majid Al Futtaim Launches Aaouda Returnship Programme, Etihad Airways Eyes IPO by 2025

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:10:36 +0000

Headlines:

- Dubai's Hala Taxi Introduces WhatsApp Booking
- Abu Dhabi-Based Hub71 Welcomes 21 Startups, Bringing the Total Number to 243
- Majid Al Futtaim's New Aaouda Programme to Help Emirati Women Return to Work After a Long Break
- Etihad Airways Eyes IPO by 2025: A Strategic Move for Abu Dhabi’s Growth

Huda Beauty Considers Sale of Kayali, Dubai DET Partners with Noon, ADNOC Poised for $15.9 Billion, Founder of Web3 Streaming Platform

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:13:49 +0000

Headlines:

- Huda Beauty Considers Sale of Fragrance Division Kayali
- Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Partners with Noon to Boost SME Growth
- ADNOC Poised for $15.9 Billion Takeover of Covestro
- Founder of Web3 Streaming Platform Myco Umair Masoom Usmani

Apparel Group Partners with Carrefour to Re-Enter Indian Market, Leon Black Chooses Abu Dhabi for First International Family Office, ADNOC to Supply Indian Oil with LNG

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:28:48 +0000

Headline:

- Dubai’s Apparel Group partners with French retail giant Carrefour to re-enter Indian market.

- Leon Black Chooses Abu Dhabi for First International Family Office
- ADNOC to Supply Indian Oil with LNG for 15 Years

Apple Reveals New iPhone, Majid Al Futtaim & Tabby Unveil SHAREPay Integration, FlapKap Rasies $34M to Boost SME Financing

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:20:47 +0000

Headlines:

- Apple Reveals New iPhone with AI Features
- Majid Al Futtaim & Tabby Unveil SHAREPay Integration: A Game-Changer for Shopping
- FlapKap Raises $34M to Boost SME Financing Across MENA

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tourism Thrives with $27.2 Billion Investment Goal, Saudi Startup Reachware Gains $3M Funding Boost for Expansion, Saudi Fintech Assets Set to Hit $64Bn by 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:28:28 +0000

Headlines:

- Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tourism Thrives with $27.2 Billion Investment Goal and $64.3 Billion GDP Boost
- Saudi Startup Reachware Gains $3M Funding Boost for Expansion and Innovation
- Saudi Fintech Assets Set to Hit $64Bn by 2024, Revolutionizing Financial Inclusion

Local Sodas Rise Over Gaza Genocide, Saudi Central Bank Partners with Samsung to Launch Samsung Pay, 24 Fintech Makes History as Largest Fintech Event Debut

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:46:33 +0000

Headline:

- Local Sodas Rise as Coke and Pepsi Face Boycotts Over Gaza Conflict
- Saudi Central Bank Partners with Samsung to Launch “Samsung Pay” in the Kingdom
- 24 Fintech Attracts Nearly 37,000 Visitors, Making History as Largest Fintech Event Debut

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

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:30:13 +0000

Headlines:

- Anghami Reports 18.3% Subscriber Growth After Strategic OSN+ Acquisition
- Tarabut Acquires UK Payments Platform Vyne to Navigate New MENA Financial Regulations- Middle East Markets Under Pressure Amid Global Stock Slump

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

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:45:32 +0000

Headlines:

- 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

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

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:21:19 +0000

Headlines:
- UAE Unveils 2025 Strategy for Three Priorities
- Investcorp's Co-CEO Ben-Gacem to Exit Amid Management Shake-Up
- Bahrain to Implement 15% Minimum Tax on Multinationals Starting 2025

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

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:10:08 +0000

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 fractional ownership in UAE real estate from $280
- Webook prepares for a billion-dollar IPO on the Saudi exchange after significant achievements.

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

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:03:42 +0000

-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

-Saudi Esports Sector to Boost GDP by $13.3 Billion by 2030

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

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:19:43 +0000

Headline:

- UAE Fighter Jet Contract Freeze Rumors Debunked Amid Pavel Durov’s Arrest Controversy- Meta CEO Admits to Content Moderation Mistakes Amid Government Pressure
- HSBC’s New CEO Georges Elhedery Plans Major Shake
-Up Amid Leadership Transition

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

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:54:51 +0000

Headlines:
- New $200M Investment Firm "Waad Investment" Launches to Boost GCC Startups
- Majid Al Futtaim Retail Digital Sees 109% EBITDA Growth and AED 1.3 Billion Revenue in H1 2024
- Al Majed for Oud Announces IPO Offer Price and Institutional Book Building

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

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:40:17 +0000

Headlines:

- Pavel Durov has “Nothing to Hide”, says Telegram
- Abu Dhabi’s Marlan Space and Loft Orbital Invest $100 Million in UAE’s Space Sector
- AstroLabs Facilitates Aurora Media Worldwide’s Expansion into Saudi Arabia

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

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:14:06 +0000

Headlines:

- UAE's Foreign Trade Reaches New Heights: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Highlights Record Growth
- UAE Tops Global FDI Rankings for 2023, Surpassing Montenegro and Costa Rica
- Saudi Arabia’s GDP Expected to Rebound with 1.7% Growth in 2024
- Dubai Short-Term Rentals Surge 30%, Transforming Real Estate Market

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

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:20:49 +0000

Headlines:

- ADX-listed Phoenix Group PLC and Tether to Launch UAE Dirham-Pegged Stablecoin
- Emirati Workforce in UAE’s Private Sector Surpasses 113,000
- Emirates to Buy Five Airbus A380-861 Aircrafts from Doric Nimrod Air Two for $200 Million

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

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:01:12 +0000

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 Tech Startup NoorNation
-Sustainable Mobility Startup E Daddy Raises $15M for Electric Motorcycle Launch
-Investing in the UAE Property Market: Tips from Kabir Joshi, CEO of Vantage Capital and Vantage Properties

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

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:20:39 +0000

Headlines:

- Dubai Bans 10 Property Owners Over Safety Concerns
- UAE E-Commerce Giants Sign Safety Pledge Amid $9.2 Billion Sales Boom
- Pepsi Revives 'Teem Cola' Amid Gaza Boycott Backlash

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

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:15:03 +0000

Headlines:

- Saudi Unveils 'Jadarat' Platform with 70,000+ Job Openings
- AngelSpark Invests in HeroGo, Expanding Its Portfolio to 7 Startups
- Dubai-based Lara Active to Debut First-Ever Burkini Line at New York City Fashion Show

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

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:37:56 +0000

Headlines:

- Dubai Court's Landmark Ruling Recognises Cryptocurrency as Legal Salary Payment
- Fawry to Launch in Saudi Arabia by Year-End
- Resal Secures $9M in Funding to Expand Leadership in Alternative Payment Solutions

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

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:39:03 +0000

Headlines:
- International Tourists Spend Over SAR 45 Billion on Accommodation in Saudi Arabia in 2023- UAE’s ADIA Doubles Down on India with $1 Billion H1 2024 Investments
- Middle East IPO Market Surges with 14 Listings, Raising $2.64 Billion, Led by UAE and Saudi Arabia

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

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:35:06 +0000

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

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

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:58:16 +0000

Headlines:

- Arab Youth Unemployment 'Worse than Pre-Covid Levels'
- Middle East Travel Bookings Drop 7% Amid Genocide Fears
- Starbucks Announces New CEO in Brian Niccol

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

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:25:27 +0000

Headline:

- Dubai Aims to Attract More Investment from China
- Abu Dhabi Rental Market Surges with 102% Increase in Contracts Amidst Supply Shortages
- Thndr Aims to Revolutionize Investment Accessibility for MENA Youth with Mobile-First Platform

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

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 06:26:55 +0000

Headlines:

- Saudi Arabia Revamps Investment Law to Attract Foreign Investors
- UAE amends anti-money laundering laws
- Abu Dhabi’s ADQ invests $1 Billion in Sotheby’s

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

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:32:24 +0000

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 56% Surge in H1 2024 Property Sales"
- Anti-Money Laundering Crackdown in the UAE

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

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:34:55 +0000

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

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:32:57 +0000

Headlines:

- X Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Boycott, Musk Declares “War”2
- Oraseya Capital Invests $100 Million Into Seven Tech Startups3
- McDonald’s Revises Pricing Strategy After Sales Decline For the First Time In Years

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

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:34:51 +0000

Headlines:

- Saudi Arabia Reports Highest Female Workforce Participation Among G20 Countries
-Gulf States and Turkey Discuss Free Trade Zones Likely Worth $2.4 Trillion
-UAE Sends a Total of $700 Million in Aid, According to Bloomberg Report

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

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:51:01 +0000

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

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:30:01 +0000

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 Account Now Supports Bitcoin and Ethereum

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

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 07:25:41 +0000

Headlines:

-Saudi Arabia Prepares for FIFA World Cup 2034 with Five Groundbreaking New Stadiums
-Elon Musk Says Dubai Is Winning
-Fake Job Interview Emails from 'Breck’s Group' Target Job Seekers in Dubai

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

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:57:48 +0000

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

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:20:48 +0000

Headlines:
-Historic Move: UAE Grants First License for National Lottery and Legal Gambling
-Middle East Airlines delayed some flights to Beirut from Sunday to Monday
-Mall of the Emirates Gets a $44.9 Million Upgrade to Cut Commute Times

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

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:09:36 +0000

Headlines:

- Dubai Taxi Company Reports 14% Revenue Growth, Reaches $297 Million

-Inside Out 2 Becomes Biggest Animated Film Ever, Surpassing Frozen II Amid Disney Boycott Calls

-Saudi Arabia is among 80 countries preparing to sign a global agreement on e-commerce

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

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:43:06 +0000

Headlines:
- Over 120 Foreign Companies Relocated to Riyadh in Q1 2024
-Riyadh Office Market Stays Strong Amid Rising Rents and High Demand
-Aldar Expands Commercial Portfolio in Dubai with $490 Million Investment

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

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:31:14 +0000

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 $31.3 Billion in Q1 2024

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

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:48:37 +0000

Headlines:
- Tech Glitch Sparks Cash Chaos at Starbucks: Digital Dependency Exposed
-Saudi Arabia's GDP Growth to Lag Behind GCC Neighbors in 2024
-Dubai Allocates $28.5 Million for Mental Wealth Framework to Boost Community Well-Being

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

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:12:56 +0000

Headlines:
-Bella Hadid Takes Legal Action as Adidas Faces stock drop and Boycott Calls
-Lifestyle Publication Faces Criticism Over AI Lifestyle Editor Reem
-From Their Living Room to $120 Million: Dubizzle Founders Remarkable Exit

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

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:58:26 +0000

Headlines:
-Adidas Apologizes and Drops Bella Hadid from Campaign Amid Israel Backlash
-Dubai Invests $300m in Public Transport Upgrade with 636 New Buses
-Palazzo Versace Dubai Lists for $380M Amid Owner’s Financial Shift: "Misleading Allegations" Denied

Insights from Mohamed Aboulnaga Nagaty, Executive Chairman of Exits

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:32:55 +0000

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, the region's first fintech investment banking platform, and CEO of "Pie," a leading M&A advisory for startups in Egypt.Co-founded and COO of Halan, Africa's largest super app and Egypt's top funded app, and has held pivotal roles at Careem. With a diverse portfolio as an investor in tech startups.

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

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:27:19 +0000

-UAE Businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor Urges Emiratis to Appreciate Their Blessings Amidst UK Family Outing Decline
-Careem Introduces 'Quick Electronics' with Massive Discounts
- Dar Global and Trump Organization Announce Launch of Iconic Trump Tower Dubai in 2025
-Yusuf Omar on Mobile Journalism and Global Storytelling

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

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:29:54 +0000

-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 increased by 3.3% in Q1 2024
-"Al Marjan Island with 12,000 Residential in rak Units Sold Out," Says Marjan CEO Arch Abdulla Al Abdouli

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

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:49:45 +0000

-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
-UAE Leads GCC Projects with $16.34 Billion in Q2 2024"

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

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:31:56 +0000

-Saudi Arabia Ranks Second in Salary and Job Security Satisfaction
-Dubai Unveils World's First Electric Abra Built with 3D Printing Technology
-Trump Towers on Shaky Ground: Trump's Assassination Attempt Nearly Topples Middle East Business Alliances@Hesham @Ward

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

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:10:45 +0000

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

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:01:19 +0000

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 Games in 2025
-Riyadh Air and Delta AirLines Forge Deal Amid boycott calls Over “Hamas Badge” Incident

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

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:37:48 +0000

Headlines:
-Riyadh to Build World's Tallest Sports Tower
-Swvl Strikes Gold: $6.3M Contract with Etisalat Egypt
-UAE Ranks Among Top Five Fastest-Growing Emerging Economies in 2024

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

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:32:38 +0000

Headlines:
-Saudi Aramco's $12.35 Billion Share Sale: Largest Since Record IPO
-Qatar Airways Unveils New Stopover Packages for GCC Travelers at $14 Per Person
-Emirati-Egyptian partnership launches a $500 million Nile-side development

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

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:44:51 +0000

Headlines:
-Dubai Entrepreneur Launches Low Cost Air Kerala, Targeting Affordable Flights for Indian Expats
-UAE's Electra Acquires 20% Stake in Egypt's Elsewedy Electric for $450 Million-
Saudi Arabia Announces a Major Increase in Job Opportunities for Expats

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

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:15:42 +0000

Headlines:
-Dubai's '20-Minute City' Vision Drives Metro Expansion To 140 Stations
-Saudi Vision 2030 Boosted by all time high of $753bn in Liquidity
-Eric Trump Announces Family's Expansion Plans in Middle East

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

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:38:17 +0000

-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
-Abu Dhabi’s Alpha Data Considers $200 Million IPO

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

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:46:45 +0000

Headlines:

Adnoc Drilling lands a $733 million contract for three island rigs
Saudi Arabia's Esports World Cup offers a record $60 million prize fund
Financial Crime in UAE and Saudi Arabia Totals $1.8 Billion in 2023, Report Says

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

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:39:54 +0000

Headlines:

"Those Who Miss Out on Aramco Shares Will Regret It," Says Saudi Minister as Kingdom Unearths Oil & Gas Riches
Controversy Sparks Over Talaat Moustafa Group's $21 Billion Mega
Project Amid Economic Struggles andMurder Case History
Egypt Hits Record 7.1M Tourists, $6.6B Revenue Boost in 1H 2024

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

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:52:00 +0000

Headlines:

RTA Grants $117 Million Contract for Dubai Harbour to Sheikh Zayed Road Bridge Construction
Egypt Signs Landmark $33Bn Green Ammonia Projects with European Firms
Trump Plans Luxury Tower in Jeddah Amidst Conflict controversy

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

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:30:52 +0000

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 Economic Uncertainties
Saudi Aramco Awards $25 Billion Contracts for Gas Expansion

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

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:59:02 +0000

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 Horse Powertrain Valued at $8.2 Billion-Exclusive: FTI Group Bankruptcy Leaves Redsea24 Employees in Egypt Uncompensated
-Saudi's $22bn sports market beckons UK investors to seize growth opportunities

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

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:29:58 +0000

Top Stories:

-Dubai's QUBE Development to Invest $700 million in New Property Projects

-Kingdom Tops Emerging Markets with 18.5% Share in Dollar Debt Issuance

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

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:53:10 +0000

Top Stories:

Saudi Arabia Launches Summer 2024 Tourism Plan With Visa Support, Free Flights & Tax-Free Shopping
Donald Junior Trump Is Working On Projects In Oman And DubaiD
ubai's Shard Platform Lets Investors Co-Own Luxury Properties From $54,000

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

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:47:29 +0000

Headlines:

Vision 2030 Could Cost Saudi Arabia $1.3 Trillion in Construction Alone
Qatar Signs Major AI Deal with Nvidia, Boosting Tech Capabilities in Five Middle Eastern Nations
Saudi Construction Sector Set to Lead Global Market with $181.5 Billion Growth

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

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:58:20 +0000

Headlines:

CEO Elie Habib shares osn+ rebuild story in Middle Eastern Tech Milestone
UAE Downgrades 2024 Inflation Forecast to 2.3%
Dubai Real Estate Market Breaks Cycle, Prices Continue Upward Trend

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

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:53:55 +0000

Top Stories Today

Saudi Arabia to Welcome 300 Millionaires with Strategic Investment Initiatives
Essar Group Set to Invest $4.5 Billion in Low-Carbon Steel Plant in Saudi Arabia
The Public Investment Fund Plans to Invest $15 Billion in Brazil

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

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 13:58:53 +0000

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 season

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

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:07:22 +0000

- 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

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:49:06 +0000

- 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

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:41:03 +0000

Nvidia crosses $1 trillion most valuable company in the world
Million Dollar Island Show
Patchi Founder Nizar Choucair Passes Away

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

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:46:44 +0000

Headlines

Saudi Arabia Ditches 50-Year Oil Deal with US, Unleashing Seismic Shift in Global Currency
Saudi Arabia launches self driving flying taxis for Hajj
PIF May Establish A Boxing League Worth $4-5 Billion

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

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:15:38 +0000

Headlines:

Dubai Court Issues Arrest Warrant for BlueChip Owner Over Unpaid Millions
UAE Allocates $460 million for Emirati Housing Support
Saudi Aramco Completes Secondary Share Offering and Attracts Global Investors

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

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:15:46 +0000

Headlines

ADNOC Redeems $1.199 Billion Bonds, Maintains Full Ownership of ADNOC Distribution
UAE-based prop-tech Stake closes $14M Series A
Elon Musk to ban apple devices over open ai integration

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

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:34:51 +0000

Headlines:

-Dubai Appoints 22 Chief AI Officers to Lead Tech Initiatives

-Aramco Update: Shares Rise After Follow-On Offering

-Saudi Arabia's Q1 GDP Contracts 1.7% Amid Oil Sector Struggles

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

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:16:02 +0000

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Emirati Father's Viral Tweet Lands Son a Dream Job Offer from Emaar Founder
Starbucks Reports Global Sales Decline of 1.8% amid boycotts: Biggest Drop in US Market in Years
Egyptian Customer Orders $631 iPhone 13 from Amazon, Receives Packet of Local Tea Instead

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

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:38:52 +0000

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

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

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:34:11 +0000

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

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:19:06 +0000

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. The Hadid sisters donated $1 million to aid Palestinians in Gaza, and Abu Dhabi Police have denied rumors of a 50% traffic fine discount

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

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:08:36 +0000

Meta: Israel-Hamas misinformation likely AI-generated

‘Never trust an arab,‘ racist comments pile up in the financial times‘ comment section after Aramco story

Disney Boycott Casts Doubt on Pixar's Revival with Inside Out 2

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

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:13:05 +0000

Failed government planning, not expats, are Kuwait's main problem, says a politician, while Saudi and Kuwait have reopened talks about a high speed train between the two countries, emerging economies will receive $903BN inflows, Dubai's real estate sector saw $4.3BN in transactions, the Saudis wants Wall Street to come to them, and Instagram under fire for locking out Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza

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

Fri, 31 May 2024 07:15:38 +0000

A customer has claimedd Nike cancelled his Free Palestine inscribed shoes, a $37.8M penthouse has broken records in the Burj Khalifa district, Qatar Airways has partnered with Elon Musk's startlink, and Lovin Dubai-owner Augustus Media has acquired Hello Qatar

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

Thu, 30 May 2024 07:19:58 +0000

Scandal-ridden Drake and Schull sees 30% surge in shares, Pepsi’s “stay thirsty” ad sparks outrage amid boycotts, the PIF’s domestic focus spooks global asset managers, the Telegraph will be biggest loser after blocked sale according to the chief of the IMI, a Riyadh employee developed a chatbot to tackle choosing lunch, and footballer Mido takes his academy global after a Shark Tank win

Sheikh Tahnoon, Oprah, Noon, and all about mortgages

Wed, 29 May 2024 07:54:18 +0000

Tech entrepreneur who sold startup to Noon speaks out on bullying, UAE and London funds back a Dubai mortgage platform in oversubscribed funding round, Sheikh Tahnoon’s IHC is eyeing a $5bn buyback to revive its stock, and Oprah, Idris Elba and will.i.am are among celebs in Saadiyat Cultural District's new campaign

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

Tue, 28 May 2024 07:31:41 +0000

Social media users are calling for the boycott of PureGym UAE, UAE is second globally for longest working hours, 12 passengers have been injured aboard a Qatar Airways flight, Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris has offered to pay for wounded Palestinians, Dubai’s homegrown burger joint Pickl is opening 30 branches in a franchise deal, and our guest, sports agent Saif Al Rubie, talks fame, fortune, and frenemies

Tabby, Rasan, Sarwa, and Pavel Durov

Mon, 27 May 2024 06:36:52 +0000

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, Tabby and Rasan's rivalry, and Sarwa's crisis management after that $122,500 fine

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

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:37:44 +0000

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

Thu, 23 May 2024 08:13:56 +0000

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 & Ahmed Talk Football, Fitness, and Partnership on WHOOP Podcast, Rashid Al Mulla shares insights on Frio Sparkling Water

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

Wed, 22 May 2024 06:54:49 +0000

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 entrepreneurs to ditch their Plan B, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has revealed a multi-pass subscription Service, OpenAI Pauses ChatGPT Voice After Scarlett Johansson's Legal Concerns

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

Wed, 22 May 2024 04:08:19 +0000

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, while London's SALT has been revealed to be a rip-off of he original UAE-based restaurant.

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

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:41:48 +0000

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

Mon, 20 May 2024 07:01:27 +0000

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, questions have been raised around the ownership of Blinx media, an Abu Dhabi fund has sealed a $1.45bn acquisition of British media house, and a Saudi designer has accused Yasmine Sabri of sabotaging his dress

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

Fri, 17 May 2024 07:27:58 +0000

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

Fri, 17 May 2024 07:20:59 +0000

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 & $30M in sukuk, the Egyptian government may launch its own ride-hailing service, and we give you the highlights from the Qatar Economic Forum. Plus, we talk present and future effects of lenient crypto regulations in the UAE with the CEO of AD-based crypto exchange M2

PIF, Alabbar, Kris Fade and more from the QEF

Thu, 16 May 2024 11:09:45 +0000

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, a radio presenter is competing in the world of healthy snacks, and from Doha, we bring you more insights from the Qatar Economic Forum.

Qatar Economic Forum Special: an insider’s look

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:05:53 +0000

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 anticipated events. Listen to our insider analysis on discussions happening both on stage and behind closed doors

Cristiano, Whoop, Emirates, and Influencers

Tue, 14 May 2024 06:51:03 +0000

E& UAE sets new record with world's fastest 5G speed, Cristiano Ronaldo invests in Egyptian American tech founder's company, Emirates Group posts record $5.1BN profit, up 71% from last year, Dubai & Doha among world's top 5 luxurious airports, and influencer Hadia Ghaleb is facing backlash for her swimsuit collection

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

Mon, 13 May 2024 06:55:56 +0000

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 globally as most viewed, Egypt wants Apple to build a factory there, and a Saudi HR startup and an i investment fund have joined forces.

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

Mon, 13 May 2024 06:54:43 +0000

LuLu Hypermarket, part of LuLu Group International, has expanded from one Dubai store to 260+ outlets in 26 countries. With $8 billion in annual revenue and 70,000 employees worldwide, it's diversified into malls, real estate, and digital platforms.

Apple, Dubai Duty Free, Saudi Arabian and ATM

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:09:16 +0000

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 aviation investments. Plus, our review of the Arabian Travel Market.

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

Thu, 09 May 2024 09:13:22 +0000

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 to ban the Chinese social app, while the US itself has stopped a bomb shipment to Israel for concerns over its military operations in Gaza.

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

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:22:21 +0000

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

Tue, 07 May 2024 09:15:32 +0000

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 invests $100M in healthcare, education, and Eid Al Adha is coming but do entrepreneurs ever plug off?

Habtoor, Mohamed Hadid, Tony Robbins, Dubizzle and TikTok

Mon, 06 May 2024 07:22:56 +0000

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 have paid Tony Robbins $1M to give a private pep talk in Dubai, Dubizzle has acquired Drive Arabia for an alleged $8.2M and an ex-TikTok employee is being praised for his honest post about redundancy

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

Fri, 03 May 2024 10:14:57 +0000

Anghami's seeing recovery with less losses and higher subs, regional stock exchanges should support non-profitable companies, Hermes is facing backlash, Dubai is among top 5 places to work, and UAE companies have highest level of female board members in GCCWe're doing vertical cut from yesterday timestamps already sent, Ali K didn't feel well yesterday so we're doing today

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

Thu, 02 May 2024 08:15:25 +0000

Floyd Mayweather is allegedly banned from leaving Dubai until he repays outstanding debts, a new $13.6K fine for real estate brokers announced, Spinneys has become the most oversubscribed private listing in DFM history, we reveal the Nakheel chiefs who left after the CEO’s departure, “If you don’t show up, we don’t get paid,” says a salon owner on a cancellations policy, UAE insurance companies have raised prices by 30% after the storm and SWVL has posted $3.1M net profit

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

Wed, 01 May 2024 07:33:21 +0000

Ryan Reynolds is Yas Island's new chief island officer, Dubai-based football agent found not guilty in high profile intimidation case, RAK will welcome a $250M beachfront project with Aston Martin, Aldar's Q1 profits soared 88% and is also planning a $6.8NB beachfront project, and the co-founder of on-demand talent platform Outsized talks the gig economy

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

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:11:32 +0000

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, apartments are still the preferred choice for buyers, Hussain Sajwani says the Dubai floods were “overly exaggerated,” and Dubai customs seize 4.2KGs of marijuana

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

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 07:03:37 +0000

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 by the floods will get interest-free loans, Shark Tank's Mr Wonderful is in Egypt, and RedBird IMI will exit the Telegraph auction

Climate Catalyst: Rana Hajirasouli Ignites Change Through Innovation and Collaboration

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:10:41 +0000

. 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

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:01:27 +0000

Saudi, UAE take legal action against influencer who slammed Dubai during floods, ADQ acquires 49% stake in Plenary Group, Jeddah's King Abdulaziz Airport ranks first in March with over 15 million passenger annually, how Dubai's RTA has helped millions, Spinneys kicks off Dubai IPO and the future-obsessed Dubai entrepreneur who wants to freeze her body

UAE loan relief, Telegram, Du Pay, Sharjah floods, Saudi Cinema, and Tesla

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:09 +0000

Telegram will tokenise its stickers, UAE’s telecom giant Du has launched fintech arm Du Pay, Sharjah is providing flood relief via WhatsApp, Saudi Arabia cinema now rakes in $1BN, UAE is offering loan relief for flood victims and Tesla’s profits dropped 55% but Elon Musk is optimistic

Ex-MBC director's strange email, Abu Dhabi's Zambia copper mines, Unilever's setback

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:17:32 +0000

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 company is eyeing a $1BN bid for Zambia copper mines, Saudi is looking to invest $1.5BN in a tourism project in Egypt's Ras Gamila, how doing good was bad for Unilever and Meta has launched a new Meta AI website which could threaten Microsoft and Google's AI plans

Telegram, Emaar, Habtoor, Nvidia, Neom and Crypto

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:19:26 +0000

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 graduates in UAE are landing "director" roles, Nvidia loses $400BN in market frenzy, Saudi's Neom seeks Chinese investment, Jordan mental health startup raises $1M and our guest today is the co-CEO of a crypto rating agency and financial analytics platform ARIA

Businesses damaged by rain, Binance’s Dubai crypto license, Saudi’s Neom and new airline

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:55:58 +0000

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 to Africa. Plus, boycotts shut down a KFC branch 24 hours after opening in Algeria.

Rain car insurance, Google fires pro-Gaza staff, Starbucks & Alshaya face backlash, Dubai’s $10M home sales surpass NYC & London

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:46:51 +0000

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 is up, firms moving HQ to Saudi have to pay zakat tax, Starbucks and Alshaya aim to repair imageand Dubai’s $10M home sales surpass New York & London

UAE weather damage, holidays bad for business, Spinneys IPO, Abu Dhabi’s Microsoft deal, and Four Seasons $155k jet

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:49:27 +0000

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, Abu Dhabi AI group gets $1.5bn from Microsoft and The Four Seasons has launched its own private jet for $115K a day

Economist Dr. Sohaib Shahid on financial education

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 06:48:27 +0000

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

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:55:51 +0000

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 teaming up with WeWork's disgraced ex-CEO on his new startup, and Google is facing backlash for a $1M consulting deal with Israeli military

Dubai startup fraud, Amazon, Quran, Azizi Developments, Abu Dhabi Tourism, and Supercar Blondie

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:05:52 +0000

The Dubai startup founder nobody wants to touch, Amazon invests $4BN in OpenAI rival, a Dutch company sparks outrage with dissolvable Quran paper, this developer will donate $163M to build a school complex in Dubai, Abu Dhabi will spend $10BN in tourism push to nearly double hotel rooms, and Supercar Blondie is looking to raise over $100M after refusing a buyout deal

Dubai chef Jose Andres, AI deaths, Meta/Netflix trouble and Aramco’s $7.2BN contract

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:48:49 +0000

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 technology Lavender to carpet bomb civilians. Plus, Netflix and Meta are entangled in another privacy scandal, and finally Aramco awarded a $7.2BN contact for a gas plant in Saudi

Alfii, Shein and Riyadh HQ

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:37:11 +0000

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Dubai HR Tech Startup Alfii Shuts down shortly after raising $2.5M
Double Profits For Shein At $2BN Ahead Of Expected IPO
Riyad Attracts 350 European Companies Moving Their HQS to The Capital

China special: Mubadala, real estate crisis, deflation, aging population and what it means for Dubai

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:59:00 +0000

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. It's also dealing with deflation - what does that mean for the region? Plus, understanding the effects of China’s aging population on the GCC

Swvl’s story, Cafu’s crisis, Abu Dhabi’s asset managers, and Ambani and Adani unite

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:24:16 +0000

"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. Plus, profits of Lazurde have dropped but it still recommends paying dividends, Abu Dhabi is drawing increased interest from asset managers, Cafu is going through a PR crisis, and two fierce rivals have united for a power project

Made in Arabia: Transforming Abu Dhabi with Iconic Developments

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:07:25 +0000

Aldar Properties' journey reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development, positioning it as a key player in not only the UAE. but also the global real estate industry. As it moves forward, Aldar remains dedicated to contributing to the socio-economic development of Abu Dhabi and beyond, shaping the skylines of the future with its visionary projects.

UAE salaries, Saudi's IPOs, Hollywood, and the Baltimore bridge incident

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:12:08 +0000

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, what Saudi's IPOs mean for the region, and why 2 Hollywood producers are setting up shop in Dubai

Donald Trump, TikTokers, Telegram, Lucid and Bolt

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:59:39 +0000

Boeing, Saudi's private sector, AI in Abu Dhabi, and the owner of Arab News

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:35:31 +0000

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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 enforced the toughest AI regulations in the world - what does that mean for Abu Dhabi? And shares of the owner of Arab News have hit a record high

Vice meeting scandal, Bahrain takes Mclaren, BBC worries, and MBC's Anghami deal

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:45:47 +0000

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 of Mclaren group revealed, ex-Disney CEO says no need for ESPN partnerships, BBC fears force of online algorithms and MBC grabs nearly 14% of Anghami in surprise move

Apple and Hermes face lawsuits, Parkin's shares soar 30%, and Elon Musk is racist, claims ex-CNN host

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:07:50 +0000

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 incidents - find out why - and Elon Musk is being accused of being racist. But it's good news for Parkin's Dubai trading debut as shares surged 30%

Dubai F&B boss facing boycotts, UAE's $2.5TN overseas investment, backlash for DeepMind’s co-founder as he joins Microsoft

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 07:05:46 +0000

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 top $2.5TN, and DeepMind’s co-founder is facing backlash as he joins Microsoft as CEO of its new AI division

Saudi’s $48BN ‘Downtown Riyadh’, Telegram’s $330M in new capital, and Elon Musk’s ketamin habit good for investors

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:38:39 +0000

Top Stories Today:

Saudi Arabia's $48.00 billion Mega-Project: New Murabba Seeks Global Investors
Telegram secures $330 million in new capital through the issuance of bonds - but will it list in Abu Dhabi?
Unliver Will Spin Off Ice Cream Branch, cut 7,500 jobs as stock rises over 5%
Elon Musk claims his use of ketamine benefits investorsSara Avera Co-Founder of GCME talks stocks for beginners

PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier Saudia

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:59:40 +0000

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PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier Saudia
Apple is discussing using Google's divisive gemini to boost Iphone AI
Nobu residences in Abu Dhabi set a new record for the emirate's priciest apartment
Popular YouTuber MrBeast strikes Amazon deal for competition reality show
Live with Lorenzo Jooris CEO Of Creative Zone

Russian elections in Dubai, Bahrainis boycott local chef, and Iraqi cross-border e-commerce

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:35:51 +0000

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 zionist comments, and the World Bank found out there's no workforce equality for women in any country around the world. Plus, our guest talks revolutionising cross-border e-commerce

Made in Arabia: The Historic Rise of the World's Most Valuable Company

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:39:55 +0000

Aramco's story represents both national prosperity and global energy transformation.

Elon Musk, Sharjah rents, Airbnb scandal and the US Golden Visa

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:51:15 +0000

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 with ChatGPT. On the upside for renters, Sharjah's property prices are on the rise, while Airbnb is entangled in yet another scandal involving hosts and hidden cameras. Plus, our guest talks securing a US education and retirement.

The Smashi Business Show is where Smashi interviews the business leaders who make a difference in this great city. From founders to CEO’s, we talk in depth about their industry, their business models and get to know what has made them successful, hosted by Lubna Hamdan.

Telegram's profits, Saudi football, Dubai's chess club, and paying rents online

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:52:44 +0000

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 founded by two women is attracting top level CEOs. Plus, you'll soon be able to pay your rent online. The Smashi Business Show is where Smashi interviews the business leaders who make a difference in this great city. From founders to CEO’s, we talk in depth about their industry, their business models and get to know what has made them successful, hosted by Lubna Hamdan.

Piers Morgan, Saudi Aramco, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Strip Clubs

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:09:33 +0000

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 Cristiano Ronaldo rumoured to be buying a football club in the kingdom, this episode is not short of scoops - especially that our guest Matt Haycox went from opening strips clubs to lending money.

Dubai's $429 Million Parkin IPO

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:29:05 +0000

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 Farms.

Made in Arabia: The Rise and Fall of Saudi Oger Ltd in Saudi Arabia's Construction Sector

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:13:18 +0000

The story of Saudi Oger Ltd exemplifies the unpredictable nature of success and failure in Saudi Arabia's construction industry. It started with a rapid ascent and ended in a difficult downfal

Saudi's robot scandal, Etihad's IPO and Ronaldo's impact on Al Nasser

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:21:23 +0000

Description: Saudi Arabia’s first man robot didn’t leave a great first impression, while Etihad expects to exceed last year’s annual profits this year as it prepares for an IPO, and a special sports segment. Plus, today's guest, economist Dr Sohaib Shahid, talks stocks and financial education

Starbucks job cuts, Bitcoin and gold rise, and Google for Gaza

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:36:24 +0000

Top Stories Today:

Starbucks Middle East franchisee AlShaya to cut over 2,000 jobs: Reuters
A Google engineer has the entire world talking about him. Find out why up next.
Both Bitcoin and Gold rose to an all-time high.

Noor Sweid on Tabby, AWS’ $5BN in KSA, and Alabbar with Ambani

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:02:37 +0000

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 it will invest $5BN into its infrastructure in the kingdom, and Mohamed Alabbar is among Emirati elite invited to Mukesh Ambani’s son’s wedding.

Palestine Cola, Emarat’s naming rights, and Muslim Pro

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:07:34 +0000

Top Stories Today:

Two Swedish brothers have launched a Palestinian Coca-Cola alternative
Emarat offers up naming rights for 31 of its titles
MD of Muslim Pro app creator Bitsmedia, Nafees Khundker

Made In Arabia: Arabtec's Journey: From Ambitious Beginnings to Challenging Decline

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:47:32 +0000

Founded in 1975 by Riad Kamal, Arabtec soared with ambitious projects, shaping the region's skyline. Yet, its journey was fraught with challenges, navigating economic downturns and geopolitical tensions. Sadly, Arabtec faced its demise and liquidation in 2020.

انطلقت شركة أرابتك في عام 1975 بقيادة رياض كمال، وتركت بصمتها على المنطقة من خلال مشاريعها الطموحة، إلا أنها واجهت تحديات اقتصادية وسياسية صعبة على مدار تاريخها، الأمر الذي أدى إلى تصفيتها في عام 2020 رغم الإرث المتميز الذي تركته

Web Summit Qatar takeaways, Dubai's own Andrew Tate, and Saudi's Princess Lamia

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:45:33 +0000

Top Stories Today:

Web summit Qatar Takeaways
Saudi princess lamia calls the kingdoms transformation a release
Bahrain Beban helps another UAE Startup raise Money

Web Summit Special: Souq’s Ronaldo Mouchawar, Botim’s CEO, and Bitcoin’s surge

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:33:40 +0000

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 who acquired Botim wants to help unbanked consumers do everything with the help AI, and Bitcoin is on track for its biggest two-day rally this year while its smaller rival ether topped $3,200.

Web Summit Special: Fadi Ghandour to the West: "We want to be respected"

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:24:45 +0000

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 tells Smashi the $1BN fund announced by Qatar at the event yesterday will attract even more investment into regional startups, giving family offices more confidence in local talent.

Dubai Billionaire “Abu Sabah” Was Reportedly Arrested On Charges Of Fraud

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 07:54:07 +0000

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Dubai Billionaire “Abu Sabah” Was Reportedly Arrested On Charges Of Fraud
Scaling Regional Homegrown Businesses Abroad With Wok Boyz

Made In Arabia: From Dreams to Destinations, Majid Al Futtaim's Visionary Empire

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:56:01 +0000

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 Middle East His legacy is not just in the skyscrapers, malls, and leisure facilities that bear his name but in the vibrant communities that have grown around them. The economic growth he has spurred and the standards of excellence he has set in the retail and entertainment industries.

Nvidia adds $277BN to market cap, Google’s Gemini scandal, and Emirates’ Wimbledon win

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:03:45 +0000

A serial entrepreneur, he helped thousands of companies set up operations in the UAE. But Jigar Sagar tells us founders launch startups for vanity purposes, and highlights the importance of researching product market fit before raising money

Slice founders on making money from splitting the bill

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:30:51 +0000

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

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:13:31 +0000

Ex-investment banker and co-founder of Keyper joins Smashi at Step Conference to discuss navigating challenges ranging from liquidity to resilience in times of adversity

The dating app that requires your credit score

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:49:21 +0000

Top Stories Today:

The UAE will exit a watchdog’s dirty money list following a clamp down on illicit financial activity
New dating apps are setting higher credit score requirements: will the Middle East adopt similar measures?
Abu Dhabi start up The Cloud has secured $12MN and acquired a UK startup KBox

Dubai developers are headed to RAK, Rothschild bets on Riyadh, and Lovin Dubai’s CEO on why he isn't ready to exit just yet

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:19:49 +0000

Top Stories Today

Property developer Danube is eyeing expansion into RAK in line with the opening of casinos
Paris-based bank Rothschild has opened a new office in Riyadh’s finance hub
Google is about to make your life a whole lot easier - stay tuned and find out how

Sam Altman’s plan for UAE, Dubai’s Shark Tank is tanking, and a special football segment

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:59:45 +0000

Top Stories Today:

OpenAI’s Sam Altman wants to turn UAE into AI testing ground
Experience the Future of Tech at Step Conference 2024
Dubai brokers have 3 days to take down fake listings
Two Bahrain startups have secured funding in a Shark Tank-inspired show, while Dubai’s own Shark Tank seems to have tanked

Crypto exists are low but investors don’t care, Saudi’s new law won’t protect journalists, and all about scams with tech guru Yuri Dvoinos

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:55:28 +0000

Zuckerberg slams Apple, Tucker Carlson's Dubai episode, and the Business of Love

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:36:52 +0000

Top Stories Today:

Zuckerberg says Meta’s Quest is not only the better product, but is ‘like 7 times less expensive’
Brand ME Summit 2024 - Elevate Your Future
Tucker Carlson films show from Dubai, garners over 17M views in under 24 hours
Rent prices will be capped for artists in Dubai’s Al Quoz: Sheikha Latifa
Tarun Joshi, Founder of IGP's

‘Mob of thugs’ - Dubai crypto boss slams FinCEN after financial crime allegations

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:58:30 +0000

Topics Covered Today:

‘Mob of thugs’ - Dubai crypto boss slams FinCEN after financial crime allegations
Jordan’s Sowt Media acquires Dubai-based podcast platform Rising Giants
Roshn Saudi League welcomes PepsiCo as Gold Partner

Today's Guest Segment: Rising Giants co-founder and CEO Basel Anabtawi Sowt co-founder and CEO Ramsey Tesdell

Exclusive: Alex Mubert CSO and Co-Founder of DELIVERED

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:55:58 +0000

Top Stories Today:

Hala Taxi accident that Dubai passenger claims to have left her paralysed raises questions about ride-hailing company liability
Emirates CMO hints airline chose NBA over football deal thanks to “reasonable number” in new partnership
Big Macs are expensive and people are buying less of them
Alex Mubert CSO and Co-Founder of DELIVERED

Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris employs convicted ex-Abraaj exec Mustafa Abdel Wadood in Dubai office

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:23:05 +0000

Top Stories:

Egypt’s richest man Nassef Sawiris employs convicted ex-Abraaj exec Mustafa Abdel Wadood in Dubai office
Jessica Kahawaty cancels Starbucks-MamaRita contract over Gaza genocide
Meta to flag AI generated pictures on Instagram, Facebook

Reddit users aren’t optimistic about it’s up and coming IPO expected to be valued at $5BN

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:45:01 +0000

Top Stories Today:

Reddit users aren’t optimistic about it’s up and coming IPO expected to be valued at $5BN
Snapchat’s Dubai office has been affected by a 10% cut in staff
UAE employees are losing over $3,500 a year in lost expenses - we find out why

Meta will pay investors its first dividend in March as shares soared 14% overnight

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:28:49 +0000

Top Stories Today:

Meta will pay investors its first dividend in March as shares soared 14% overnight
Saudi to create 39,000 tech jobs with new PIF-backed company Alat
As British media group Sky cuts 1,000 jobs, will the UAE save Western media?
Starbucks sales down as Middle East boycotts hit coffee giant

Dubai launches programme to help retired citizens in another move to support Emiratis

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:17:49 +0000

Top Stories:

Dubai launches programme to help retired citizens in another move to support Emiratis
Abu Dhabi’s Pure Health acquires 25% stake in Saudi Medical City for $150M
TikTok owner ByteDance fell behind on AI, CEO says

The apps that tell users which Israeli products, companies to boycott

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:23:18 +0000

Top Stories Today
The apps that tell users which Israeli products, companies to boycott
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris slams government for delay of pound devaluation
Is it illegal in Dubai to punch your boss?
We take a look at the latest tech layoffs at Microsoft, eBay, TikTok and more
Today's Guest - Anwar Nusseibeh, COO of Frank Porter

Exclusive: Saudi mulls 100% foreign property ownership in Mecca, Medina: sources

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:27:20 +0000

Exclusive: Saudi mulls 100% foreign property ownership in Mecca, Medina: sources
Arrested for corruption: CEO of AlUla’s Royal Commission
Today's Guest: Julie Mallon, Founder of Nurture to Sleep

Abraaj’s Abdel-Wadood back in Dubai as he dines in DIFC

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:55:09 +0000

Top Stories Covered:

Abraaj’s Abdel-Wadood back in Dubai as he dines in DIFC - did the former managing partner of the now defunct-private equity company get away scot free?
Google’s $4M fund to help Palestinian startups, create jobs
Is being an influencer now more profitable than being an actress? Dubai-based Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan earns up to $64,500 per sponsored post on IG

A Conversation with Toufic Kreidieh, the Visionary Behind Brands For Less Group

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:43:27 +0000

In today’s episode:Alcohol News ‘inaccurate,’ Saudis say on X as the kingdom opens first liquor store
The UAE’s controversial diversity quota has been put on hold
Arada records a 100% rise in sales in 2023 as demand soars for upscale communities
A Conversation with Toufic Kreidieh, the Visionary Behind Brands For Less Group

Alcohol in Saudi Arabia: conservative kingdom to open first shop in Riyadh

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:14 +0000

Topics Covered

Alcohol in Saudi Arabia: conservative kingdom to open first shop in Riyadh
Salt Bae under fire for $100,000 Dubai dinner bill
Kingdom sees more IPOs with Nice One listing expected

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are competing for tourists as Yas spends more on advertising

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:14:53 +0000

Topics Covered:

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are competing for tourists as Yas spends more on advertising
Huda Kattan signs with a talent agency but why would she need one?

Rising costs are a top concern for 58% of SMEs

Habib Al Mulla faces backlash for suggesting higher Salik tolls in Dubai

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:47:31 +0000

Topics Covered:

Habib Al Mulla faces backlash for suggesting higher Salik tolls in Dubai
Dubai developer to select tenants through an invite-only auction
Audi breaks sales records in MidEast

With the UAE leading IPOs in GCC, is it time for regional exchanges to merge?

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:27:45 +0000

Topics Covered:

Salik should double fees in Dubai's central business district: Habib Al Mulla

With the UAE leading IPOs in GCC, is it time for regional exchanges to merge?

Starbucks MENA denies political affiliation, agenda, but what is the future of the coffee giant in the region?

Abdulla Al Kamda, Founder Of Homie

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:13:57 +0000

Abdulla al Kamda

Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Abdulla al kamda, founder of homie. Homie is a cashback platform that links consumers and service providers, covering dine-in, retail, grocery, and hotels.

Talal Thabet, CEO Haltia.AI

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:51:55 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Talal Thabet, CEO of Haltia.AI. With its default avatars, Halford and Tiana, Haltia is the ultimate personal AI experience. It ensures the utmost privacy, securely managing all data on your device, all while optimizing your schedule to allocate valuable time to your top priorities.

Armin Moradi, Co-Founder & CEO of Qashio,

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 08:17:05 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works. Our guest for today is Armin Moradi, a Co - founder and CEO of Qashio. Armin brings insights into overcoming traditional expense management challenges, digital innovations, navigating the post-Covid financial landscape, and financial empowerment, emphasizing the importance of educating businesses about financial technologies and their potential.

Hala Al Shammari | By Hala

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:59:03 +0000

Hala Al Shammari, raised in Dubai, is a fashion designer and founder of homegrown
fashion label BY - HALA. With a dream of pursuing her own clothing line. Hala's
journey started in university, shaping HALA's unique identity with the creation of an
eight-look collection Hala took the initiative to design for women, aiming to boost their
confidence. Her designs are a reflection of her identity and heritage. In addition, Hala's
upbringing as a third-culture kid in Dubai influences her creative perspective and design
philosophy. She views her items as a perfect blend of boldness and timelessness. Prior to
her launch of her business she worked as an editorial assistant at Al Tayer Group

Jamie Douglas-Hamilton, Co-Founder of Actiph Water

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 11:30:11 +0000

Actiph Water is Europe’s leading alkaline ionised water,supercharged to a pH of 9, helping you charge up andachieve more every day. Made with British spring water,added electrolytes, and ionised to pH 9, Actiph helps youtake your hydration to the next level. Drink Actiph. Beactive

Mark Abraham | CEO & Founder Shackle

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:49:22 +0000

10 years in hotel industry. Founders of the Future Fellow (part of Founders Forum). Part of a global hotelier alumni. Graduate of the Shannon College of Hotel Management, worked at Sofitel & NH Hotels.

Vadim Fedotov, CEO and founder of Bioniq

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:54:51 +0000

Vadim Fedotov has charted a diverse path from his early days as a professional basketball player with the German National Team and in the USA, to his foray into the corporate sphere, where he held significant positions as the CEO of various multinational and public companies (GRPN).With a solid background in leadership roles, Vadim embarked on a new venture in 2019 with the launch of Bioniq in London, UK. Bioniq has established its niche in the health tech industry, offering personalized supplements based on a comprehensive analysis of blood test data. Through its expansive operations in 12 countries, the company has cultivated one of the most diverse biochemical databases globally, creating tailor-made supplement formulas that are responsive to individual nutrient deficiencies identified through blood results.Vadim's stewardship has guided Bioniq to become a trusted partner of eminent medical institutions like Lanserhof and King's College Hospital, and athletic organizations including German National Teams and the UFC, catering to a broad spectrum of clients including many well-known athletes. This strategic vision has also secured backing from leading European investment funds among HV Capital (DE), Unbound (UK), Rocket Internet (DE) and Porsche Ventures (DE).In his ongoing effort to enhance the personalized health sector, Vadim further extended the Bioniq ecosystem through the acquisition of VAHA.com, Europe's top personalized workout platform and interactive mirror, and Loewi, Germany's leading personalized supplement provider. These acquisitions signal Vadim's pragmatic approach to building a synergistic and responsive ecosystem that addresses various facets of personalized health.

Erim Kaur | CEO And Founder Of By Erim

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 07:48:24 +0000

Erim Kaur is the CEO and Founder of ByErim, an award-winning, luxury hair and beard care brand based and manufactured in the UK - 100% natural, vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably designed. Her journey commenced at the age of 8 when she sadly lost her mother to cancer. During this challenging period, Erim witnessed her mother lose her beautiful, long hair. Erim's mother held a profound influence in her life, making her passing all the more impactful.Topics Covered- The Journey of By Erim- The Marketplace and Competition- Future of By Erim

Rizwan Kassim, CEO and Owner Of Rikas Hospitality Group

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:16:08 +0000

RIKAS Hospitality Group is a collection of award-winning restaurants and cafes primarily based in Dubai.Founded seven years ago by Parisian visionary Rizwan Kassim, along with Pierre Pirajean and Helena Paraboschi.The group emphasizes culinary innovation, authentic hospitality, and family values.It started with a branch of La Cantine du Faubourg from Paris.Notable culinary projects include Mimi Kakushi, Ninive, and Lana Lusa.RIKAS has a strong presence in Dubai's competitive restaurant scene and is recognized by the Michelin Guide.They are expanding into markets in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Europe, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.Each restaurant in the group has a distinct personality while maintaining a commitment to quality in food and service culture.

Chris Shaw, Chief Executive Officer | Mimojo

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:27:29 +0000

- The Story Of Mimojo- The Marketplace- Future of Mimojo

Mohammed Ridwan - Pluto Co-founder & COO

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:39:37 +0000

Today we're joined by Mohammed Ridwan - Pluto Co-founder & COO,Mohammed Ridwan has played a pivotal role in leading the UAE's premier spend management platform for enterprises. With a visionary approach, he has spearheaded the development of a comprehensive solution designed to streamline expense management, smart corporate cards, and end-to-end accounts payables.Topics:- The Story Of Pluto- The Marketplace and competition- Plans for the future

Sohaib Masood, the CEO & Master Franchise Partner of Pepe’s Piri Piri

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:15:17 +0000

Today we're joined by Sohaib Masood, the CEO & Master Franchise Partner of Pepe’s Piri Piri, Mr Masood has successfully brought one of the UK’s fastest growing flame grilled chicken chains 'Pepe's Piri Piri' to the UAE, where it has been experiencing tremendous success. During his university years in London, Mr Masood developed a love for food and dining out. It was there that he discovered Pepe’s restaurant where he almost ate at every day. The unique flavours kept him going back for more. He was a loyal fan long before becoming the brand’s franchisee.Topics:- The Story Of Pepe’s Piri Piri- The Marketplace and competition- Plans for the future

Vish Narain, Executive Chairman of TruDoc

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 07:50:58 +0000

Vish Narain, the new Executive Chairman of TruDoc, a leading Telemedicine provider in the UAE, who maintains his role as Managing Partner of Pulsar Capital, a regional private equity firm that recently acquired the company to accelerate growth and enhance its offerings.- The Conception of TruDoc- The Market & Competition_ TruDoc In The Future

Manu Abraham, Managing Director and Co- Founder, Aujan Interior Decoration LLC

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:17:57 +0000

Manu Abraham Managing Director and cofounder Aujan Interior Decoration LLCToday we're joined by Manu Abraham Managing Director and cofounder Aujan Interior Decoration LLC, Aujan has consistently delivered exceptional results, transforming numerous spaces into stunning and luxurious environments. Some of their notable projects include few mansions for the royal family of Umm Al Quwain, Coterie restaurant and precision football at Ibn Battuta mall, Beach club at W hotelwhich etc.Topics:- The Story Of Aujan Interior Decoration LLC- The Marketplace and competition- Plans for the future

Matt Higgins, Co-founder & Chairman of RSE Ventures

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:04:08 +0000

Today we're joined by Matt Higgins, Co-founder & Chairman of RSE Ventures,he is also a Guest Shark on TV Show: Shark Tank and his book Burn the Boats is a NY Times BestSeller. Matt is one of the largest investors in DTC and CPG brands in the US - with more than 150 investments and is a venture capitalist.Topics:- The Story Of RSE Ventures- The Marketplace and competition- Plans for the future

Adnaan Jassat, Founder and CEO at Thriller

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're joined by Adnaan Jassat, founder and CEO at Thriller, the largest marketplace for sneakers and apparel in the Middle East.Topics:- The Story Of Thriller- The Marketplace and competition- Plans for the future

Khaled Nuseibeh, CEO At Hala

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:22:01 +0000

[E239: Khaled Nuseibeh, CEO At Hala]Today we’re live with Khaled Nuseibeh, CEO At Hala. Dubai's most affordable and convenient e-hailing taxi solution.Topics:The Story Of HalaThe Transportation Industry In DubaiLooking Ahead With Hala

Dubai Works - Dennis de Rond, founder of Skyne

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:22:45 +0000

With us today is Dennis de Rond, founder of Skyne. A strategic branding and design agency that has been growing businesses in the MENA region for the past 15 years.Topics:- The Story Of Skyne- The Marketplace And Competition- Plans For The Future

David Balfour, Co-Founder at LIGHTBLUE

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Today we're speaking to David Balfour, the co-founder at LIGHTBLUE. A creative experience agency that has been the mastermind behind some of the biggest stunts and activations in Dubai.Topics:- The Story Of Lightblue- The Creative Market In Dubai- Looking Ahead With Lightblue

Purvi Munot, the CEO & Co-Founder of SAV

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:10:53 +0000

Purvi Munot, the CEO & Co-Founder of SAV. A homegrown hyper-personalized fintech app launched in 2022 to bring relevance and sustainability to personal finances.Topics:The Story Behind SAVFinancial Management In DubaiLooking Ahead: What's Next For SAV

Nada El Amrani, Founder of Matia Natural

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're joined by Nada El Amrani, the founder of Matia Natural, a beauty brand with a strong commitment to redefining the concept of natural skincare, Nada's mission is to offer products that are not only effective but also prioritise the well-being of individuals and the planet.Topics:- The Story Of Matia Natural- The Beauty & Skincare Industry In Dubai- What's Next For Matia Natural

Dr Harmeek Singh, Founder Plan B group

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:55:34 +0000

Today we're joined by Dr Harmeek Singh, Founder of Plan B group. regarded as one of the UAE’s finest marketing and events company, with an award-winning reputation for successfully delivering complex events, especially for government and semi-government entities.Topics:- The Story Behind Plan B- Events Management & Marketing In Dubai- What's Next For Plan B

Wajdan Gul, CEO at Squatwolf

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:17:06 +0000

We're joined by Wajdan Gul, the CEO at Squatwolf. A gym wear brand, engineered for active life, from its fit to stitching to fabric with gym goers in mind.Topics:- The Story Of Squatwolf- The Activewear Market In Dubai- Looking Ahead With Squatwolf

Yousef Albarqawi, co-Founder & CEO at Alfii

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're joined by Yousef Albarqawi, Co-Founder & CEO at Alfii. A digital HR management solution for startups and SMEs. Offering a place to manage employee data, payroll, and time off.Topics:- The story of Alfii- The marketplace and competition- Plans for the future

Jadd Elliot Dib, CEO of Pangaea X

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:30:34 +0000

Today were joined by Jadd Elliot Dib, CEO of Pangaea X, a digital platform that aims to bring together the world’s best data analysts and scientist freelancers from across the world on to a single platform and open them to a multitude of job opportunities.Topics:- The Story Of Pangaea X- The Marketplace and competition- What's Next For Pangaea X

CEO of Provident Estate - Loai Al Fakir

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Today we’re joined by Loai Al Fakir the CEO of Provident Real Estate. A one stop shop for all things real estate Established in 2008, and has gone to become one of the top 5 agencies in the city with a diverse portfolio.Topics:The Conception Of ProvidentThe Real Estate Market In DubaiLooking Ahead: What’s Next For Provident

Vinayak Mahtani, CEO at bnbme

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:13:31 +0000

With us today is Vinayak, CEO of Dubai-based bnbme. A luxury holiday home rental management company he co-founded with his wife, Shilpa, in Dubai in 2018. Employing 70 people, and managing 150 properties.Topics:- The Story Of bnbme- Property Rentals in Dubai- What's Next For bnbme

Kamal Reggad, CEO & Co-founder of RemotePass

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:57:38 +0000

With us on today's show is Kamal Reggad, CEO & Co-founder of RemotePass. An onboarding and payroll platform for remote teams. The all-in-one solution helps companies to control the entire remote working lifecycle, enabling onboarding, paying, managing, and retaining talent effortlessly.Topics:- The Story Of RemotePass- The HR-Tech Industry- Planning Ahead With RemotePass

Naoufal El Ouali, Co-founder & COO at Obvious Technologies

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 06:35:40 +0000

With us on this episode of Dubai Works is Naoufal El Ouali, Co-founder & COO at Obvious Technologies. A pioneering Command & Control solutions editor for security & mission-critical operations.Topics:- The Story Of Obvious Technologies- The Marketplace and Competition- Plans For The Future

Asmara Nomani, CEO of ANC Global

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:52:23 +0000

Today we're joined by Asmara Nomani, the CEO of ANC Global. A leading HR consultancy firm in Dubai, specializing in delivering innovative and strategic people management solutions to organizations across various industries.Topics:- The Story Of ANC- The Industry & Marketplace- Plans For The Future

Dr Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO at The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:38:19 +0000

Today were joined by Dr Sonia Ben Jaafar, CEO at The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation. The Foundation works actively in the United Arab Emirates and beyond to train, educate and upskill Emirati and Arab youth to prepare them for future workforce challenges.Topics:- The Inception of The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation- The industry and marketplace- Whats next for The Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation

Aisha Leitner, CEO at Party Camel

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Today we're live with Aisha Leitner, CEO at Party Camel. A one-stop online party shop bringing its consumers the most inspiring, design-led partyware and innovative gifts from around the globe.Topics:- The Story Of Party Camel- The Marketplace And Competition- Looking Ahead With Party Camel

JS Anand, Founder of Leva Hotels

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:16:32 +0000

With us on this episode of Dubai Works is JS Anand, the founder of Leva Hotels. A dynamic lifestyle hotel concept created to offer a fresh and more accessible perspective to the hospitality industry.Topics:- The Story Of Leva Hotels- A Look In To Hospitality Industry In Dubai- Looking Ahead: What's Next For Leva Hotels?

Jad Toubayly, Founder & CEO at Idealz

Fri, 26 May 2023 08:18:17 +0000

With us on Dubai Works this episode is Jad Toubayly, Founder & CEO at IdealzIDEALZ, a unique first -of its kind shop & win platform within the UAE region.Topics:- The story of Idealz- The marketplace and competition- Plans for the future

Leo Dovbenko, CEO and Co-Founder of YallaMarket & YallaHub

Fri, 19 May 2023 08:06:22 +0000

Today we’re joined by Leo Dovbenko, CEO and Co-Founder of YallaMarket, aswell as YallaHub. YallaMarket is a Dubai-based ultra-fast grocery delivery service, established in 2021.

Bruce Robertson, MENAP Managing Director at Jaguar Land Rover

Fri, 12 May 2023 08:19:03 +0000

With us today is Bruce Robertson, the MENAP Managing Director at Jaguar Land Rover, the multinational automobile manufacturer which produces luxury vehicles and sport utility vehicles.Topics:- Jaguar Land Rover's Story- The Automotive Industry In Dubai- Looking Ahead With Jaguar Land Rover

Yasmin Farahmandy, Founder of Y Design Interiors

Fri, 05 May 2023 08:09:18 +0000

With us today is Yasmin Farahmandy the founder of Y Design Interiors. Yasmin set up YDesign during Covid and has built it up into a boutique interiors firm in the past 4 years, with high profile commercial and residential clients, working on some of the top hotels in Dubai including Caesars Palace, and Grand HyattTopics:- The Story Of Y Design Interiors- The Interior Design Industry In Dubai- Looking Ahead: What's Next For Y Design Interiors

Catherine Hoff, Co-founder & Managing Director at Genieology

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:22:06 +0000

With us today is Catherine Hoff, the Co-founder & Managing Director at Genieology. A cross-cultural product-led growth design agency, voted one of the fastest growing agencies in the Middle East.Topics:The Story of GenieologyThe Marketplace And CompetitionGenieology Plans For The Future

Khaled Ismail, CEO At ToughLove

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:03:13 +0000

Today we're with Khaled Ismail, the CEO At ToughLove. ToughLove provides business guidance that can be easily accessed by individuals who may have limited resources, experience, or ability to handle their expansion or try out optimal approaches.

Mohammed Tayem, Founder & CEO At Entourage

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 10:15:50 +0000

With us today is Mohammed Tayem, Founder & CEO At Entourage. A regional creative, events, and brand marketing agency, steeped in middle eastern culture.Topics:- The Beginnings Of Entourage- A Look Into The Industry- Looking Ahead: What's Next For Encourage

Sandra Helou, CCO of Metapolis

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:20:57 +0000

Welcome back to Dubai Works, today were joined by Sandra Helou, THE CCO of Metapolis. A 'Metaverse as a Service Platform' built on a world-renowned technology stack and powered by leading blockchain technology.Topics:The Story Of MetapolisThe Metaverse MarketplaceWhat’s Next For Metapolis

Rene Morgan, The COO & CO Founder at Hayi App

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:00:03 +0000

Today we’re joined by Rene Morgan, the COO & CO Founder of Hayi App. A private social network for neighbourhoods in the UAE. And serves as a way for communities to share local recommendations, keep up to date with local announcements, reunite with lost pets, buy & sell pre-loved goods, organize local meet-ups and so much more.Topics:The Story Of HayiCommunity based platforms in The UAELooking Ahead: What’s Next For Hayi

Sam Huber, CEO at Landvault

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:43:01 +0000

With us on this episode of Dubai Works is Sam Huber, CEO of Landvault. The largest property developers in the metaverse, with a portfolio of over 200 experiences.Topics:- The Story Of Landvault- The Metaverse ecosystem in The UAE- Looking Ahead: What's Next For Landvault

Ahmed Gaber, Chief Executive Officer at Entertainer

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:12:32 +0000

On today’s episode of Dubai Works were joined by Ahmed Gaber, Chief Executive Officer at The ENTERTAINER. An app with over 6 million users, where you can find the biggest offers and discounts, that help you save on meals, experiences and travel and more, all in one place.Topics:- The Start Of The ENTERTAINER- How The ENTERTAINER Approach The Dubai Market- What’s Next For The ENTERTAINER

Dubai Lynx Special: The Festival Bringing Together The MENA's Greatest Creatives

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:22:13 +0000

This episode of Dubai Works is in partnership with Dubai Lynx, MENA's largest gathering in the creative marketing community. We start off the episode speaking to Simon Cook, the CEO at Lions, as he explains the role in which the festival plays in providing regional creatives recognition, access and credibility. Throughout this episode of Dubai Works, we also speak to Vidya Manmohan, founder and Chief Creative Officer at V4Good and Daniel Hulme the CEO Satalia, and their participation at the event.

Ali Gargash, Managing Director at AJG Holding

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:16:45 +0000

Today were joined by Ali Gargash, the Managing Director at AJG Holding. A leading investment company that has been serving for the last 30 years. Covering and affiliated with companies in healthcare, real estate and the automative industry.Topics:- The Beginnings of AJG Holding- The Marketplace & Competition- The Future of AJG holding

Farid Samji, CEO at EWINGS (Mahzooz)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:21:35 +0000

Farid Samji, CEO at EWINGS, the managing operator of Mahzooz, the GCC’s first-ever digital weekly draw granting participants the chance to win millions.Topics:The Story Of MahzoozThe Marketplace and CompetitionMahzooz’s Future Plans

Nic Watson, Co-Founder of Udrive

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:47:26 +0000

Today We're joined by Nic Watson, Co-Founder of Udrive, Welcome to the Show.Topics Covered- Mobility Solutions for Better Cities in MENA- What are the drivers of this mobility shift?- The role and importance of technology in promoting sustainability/circular economy in urban areas- MENA and its readiness to move to the next stage in mobility (infrastructure, government policies, challenges)- On-demand mobility and contactless driving - Europe & US learnings | UAE market analysis and potential- The future of car sharing industry for the UAE & MENA region: insights on changing customer behaviour- How companies from different industries can benefit from a sharing & circular economy

Deborah Henning, Fashion Guru & Serial Entrepreneur

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:03:01 +0000

Today we're joined by Deborah Henning. A Fashion Guru, Serial Entrepreneur, Mentor & Speaker whos worked with renowned names in retail and fashion including Alexander McQueen, Sass & Bide, and Majid Al Futtaim.Topics:- Deborah Henning's Story- The Fashion Industry In Dubai- Deborah's Future Plans

Sudipt Shah, Founder & CEO Digital of Things

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:01:39 +0000

Today we’re joined by Sudipt Shah, Founder & CEO at Digital of Things. The leading user research and experience design agency in the Middle East.Topics:Digital Of Things: The BeginningThe Digital Marketplace & CompetitionPlans For The Future

Lily Hoa Nguyen - Founder & Executive Chef of Vietnamese Foodies

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:35:00 +0000

Today on Dubai Works, we will be speaking to the Owner and Executive Chef of Vietnamese Foodies Lily Hoa Nguyen. Since opening doors to its first location in JLT in January 2018, Vietnamese Foodies has now expanded operations to include four other locations for a total of five locations across Dubai.Topics:- The Story Of Vietnamese Foodies- The F&B Industry In The UAE- Vietnamese Foodies' Future Plans

Marc-Andre Sola, Chairman of 1291 Group

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:54:17 +0000

Today we’re joined by Marc-Andre Sola, Chairman of 1291 Group. A financial services group, offering tailor-made wealth protection plans to private individuals, families and investment professionals.Topics:The Conception Of 1291 GroupFinancial Services Market In The UAEWhat’s Next For 1291 Group

Marwan Chaar Co-CEO at Kavak

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:16:54 +0000

With us today is Marwan Chaar, the Co-CEO at Kavak. A disruptive automotive brand looking to change how pre-owned cars are bought and sold in the industry.Topics:- The Story Of Kavak- The Second Hand Car Industry In Dubai- Looking Ahead With Kavak: What's Next?

Nora Hameidani, founder of Barre Effect

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:32:02 +0000

Topics:The Story of Barre EffectThe Fitness Industry And MarketplaceBarre Effect's future plans

Cyrus Rustom, Co-Founder of Boxica

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:29:22 +0000

Today we're joined by Cyrus Rustom, the co-founder of Boxica. A fitness and wellness center that opened up during the height of the pandemic, placing as much focus on mental health as physical.Topics:- The Story Of Boxica- Dubai's Fitness & Wellness Market- Boxica's Future Plans

Muneeb Mushtaq CEO and Co-Founder At Airzai Aroma

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 08:40:11 +0000

With us today is Muneeb Mushtaq, the CEO and Co-Founder of Airzai Aroma, who have recently launched their flagship product. A smart-home fragrance diffuser that creates a mist in the safest & purest way.- The Story Of Airzai- The Luxury Home Goods Market In The UAE- Airzia's Future Plans

Co-founder Ali Hashemi, Glucare.Health

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:23:12 +0000

Ali Hashemi, the Co-Founder of Glucare.Health, the first hybrid Digital Therapeutics Human vertically integrated diabetes platform of its kind.Topics:GluCare.Health: How It All StartedThe MedTech Industry In DubaiLooking Ahead With GluCare.Health

Leyla Azizova, co-founder of WEMA Health

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

With us today is Leyla Azizova, co-founder of WEMA Health. A digital health start-up aiming to tackle the rising obesity rates in The Middle East.Topics:- The Story Of WEMA Health- The Health And Wellness Industry In The Middle East- Looking Ahead With WEMA Health

Walid Shihabi, Co-Founder and CSO of Keyper

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:15:14 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of Dubai Works, today we're joined by Walid Shihabi, the co-founder and CSO at Keyper. UAE’s first-of-its-kind PropTech app, curating an ecosystem of real estate stakeholders to provide the best experience for property investorsTopics:- The Story Of Keyper- The Tenancy Market In The UAE- Keyper's Plans For The Future- Proptech Expert Advise on Short Term Rentals (World Cup 2022)

Rupert J Connor, Founding Partner at Abacus Financial Consultants

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 07:12:42 +0000

With us today is Rupert Connor, an expert financial planning fiduciary adviser and one of the founding partners at Abacus Financial Consultants, an industry-leading and multi award-winning financial firm in the UAE.Topics:- The Story Of Abacus- Financial Consultancy In The UAE- Looking Ahead: What's Next For Abacus?

Ola Hesselroth, CEO at Euvic UAE

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:51:57 +0000

We’re joined today by Ola Hesselroth, the CEO at Euvic. An IT Services Consultancy firm. Creating digital products, infrastructures, software and innovations.Topics:- The Story Of Euvic- The Consultancy Market In Dubai- Euvic's Plans For The Future

EP 194: Dr Adil Alzarooni, Founder of Citizens School

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:05:02 +0000

Our guest today is Dr Adil Alzarooni, Founder of Citizens School Dubai. Citizens focuses on each child’s unique requirements. Empowering them with choices to explore themes, expand interests, and determine the routes that they want to go on to reach their full potential, without compromise.Topics:- The Story Of Citizens School Dubai- The education sector in Dubai- Looking Ahead With Citizens School Dubai

Cyrus Alavi, Founder and CEO At Nüwater

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 10:33:33 +0000

With us today is Cyrus Alavi, Founder and CEO At Nüwater, a homegrown sustainable beverage brand, battling the ever-growing issue of single-use plastics within the region. And placing a focus on relaying the impact micro-plastics have on our body.

Dr Sharifa Abdulqader, owner & manager & Speedy Comics Cafe

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:16:59 +0000

Today we're joined by Dr Sharifa Abdulqader, the owner of Speedy Comics Cafe, inspired by movies and pop culture, as a destination to unwind and share conversations with people of like-minded interests.Topics:- The Story Of Speedy Comics Cafe- The Food And Beverage Industry In Dubai- Looking Ahead With Speedy Comics Cafe

Karl Escritt, CEO and Co-founder Of Like Digital

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:15:58 +0000

Today we’re joined by Karl Escritt, the CEO At Like Digital. An award-winning agency offering digital transformation services to the world’s leading retail and luxury brands.Topics:- The Story Of Like Digital- Shaping & Morphing Brands In The UAE- The Future With Like Digital

Caroline Ralston, Founder of Proposal Boutique

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:24:43 +0000

With us today on Dubai Works is Caroline Ralston, Founder of Proposal Boutique. The UAE’s first proposal planning business, founded in 2014, after noticing a high demand for wedding planners in the region, and little to no-help for men with their marriage proposals.Topics:- The Story Of Proposal Boutique- The Wedding Industry In Dubai- Plans For The Future

Bella Arcari-Bowler, CEO At Jungle Haus Films

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:13:14 +0000

With us today is Bella Arcari-Bowler, the CEO at Jungle Haus Films. A media production house in Dubai, with a specialization in visual storytelling, Jungle Haus Films covers everything from development to production to editing services.Topics:The Story Of Jungle Haus FilmsMedia And Content Production In DubaiLooking Ahead: What’s Next For Jungle Haus Films

Richard Fitzgerald, CEO At Augustus Media

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:57:34 +0000

This episode of Dubai Works was a little different. Richard Fitzgerald sat on the opposite side of the table and was interviewed on Augustus Media by Hala Bassam, producer and presenter at Smashi TV.Topics:- The Story Of Augustus Media- How Media Consumption Has Changes- Dissecting The Region's Media Industry- Media In The Future

Shereen Tawfiq, CEO at Balinca

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:37:17 +0000

With us today on Dubai Works is Shereen Tawfiq, the CEO at Balinca. A company empowering women entrepreneurs by teaching them the fundamentals of financial literacy in order to properly manage their SMEs. Balinca uses gamification and simulation to make the knowledge transfer fun and easily assimilated to those with a non-financial background.Topics:- The Story Of Balinca- understanding Balinca's Market Positioning & It's Competition- Looking Ahead With Balinca

Jean-Pierre Mondalek, CEO At Houza

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:45:03 +0000

With us today is Jean-Pierre Mondalek, the CEO at Houza. A Dubai-based property portal, built with simplicity in mind, whilst still proving all the necessary tools and features a user would need.This episode is sponsored by Evest, a digital brokerage firm, founded with the vision of bringing trust and credibility to the world of online trading. Evest provides investors with better opportunities in the online trading industry, offering self-trade service with high level of security and secured global licenses. Evest offers 100% reliable stocks with 0% commission.

Niousha Ehsan, CEO At LINKVIVA

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:28:04 +0000

With us on Dubai Works is Niousha Ehsan, the CEO at LINKVIVA. An award-winning and globally recognized events company with offices in Dubai and London. LINKVIVA went from a single desk with zero employees to becoming one of the top 50 events companies in the world.This episode is sponsored by Evest, a digital brokerage firm, founded with the vision of bringing trust and credibility to the world of online trading. Evest provides investors with better opportunities in the online trading industry, offering self-trade service with high level of security and secured global licenses. Evest offers 100% reliable stocks with 0% commission.

Michael Askew, the Co-Founder & CEO At ASKWHO

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:31:31 +0000

With us on this episode of Dubai Works is Michael Askew, the Co-Founder & CEO At ASKWHO. A UAE-based mobile app that brings like-minded people together through community events and activities.

Mr. Atif Rahman, Founder & Chairman at ORO24 Developments

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:28:08 +0000

With us today is Atif Rahman, the founder & chairman at ORO24 Developments. A real estate firm that specializes in developments, facility Management, and Investments.

Vincenzo Minore, CEO at TGC Holding (Sisters, N.bar, 1847)

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:07:15 +0000

Today on Dubai Works, we have Vincenzo Minore, the CEO at TGC Holding, comprising of beauty, wellness and grooming companies under it's belt. Including Sisters, N.Bar and 1847. All of which have taken the initiative to reduce waste in their everyday business practices.

Stuart Rees Jones, CEO at Camps International

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:28:36 +0000

With us, today on Dubai Works is Stuart Rees Jones. The CEO at Camps International, a worldwide volunteer travel operator founded in 2002. And to date, has hosted more than 30,000 travelers and completed over 200 transformative community, wildlife, and environmental projects.

Chatri Sityodtong, Founder One Championship

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:06:44 +0000

Today we're joined by Chatri Sityodtong, the founder One Championship. One of the largest sports media platforms, broadcasting to over 150 countries around the world. And ranking amongst the world's top 10 sports media properties for both viewership and engagement.

Abeer Raza, Co-Founder and CMO at TekRevol

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:35:09 +0000

With us on today's episode is Abeer Raza, the co-founder and CMO at Tekrevol, a digital solutions provider company, initiated with the aim to provide tech enthusiasts a platform to create innovative and meaningful digital solutions that create an impact.

Jad Hamadeh, Founder & CEO at HD Smartglass

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:58:56 +0000

Today we're joined by Jad Hamadeh, the founder and CEO of HD Smartglass. A UAE based Glass, Aluminium and Smart Products and Services Company. Executing projects in and around the UAE since 2009, with its services spread into design, fabrication and installation of Glass, Aluminium and more.

Sachinn J Laala, CEO at Liquid

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:32:06 +0000

Today we have Sachinn J Laala, the CEO at Liquid. A homegrown UAE brand, and the Middle East's first independent agency fully dedicated to Commerce that has begun to expand globally, including eastern Europe and soon the UK.

Matt Toogood, Co-Founder of Raw Coffee

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:06:46 +0000

On today's episode of Dubai Works, were joined by Matt TooGood, the co-founder of Raw Coffee Company. The UAE’s first roastery to offer 100% organic and fair-trade coffee. Zoning in on sustainability, they've cut the use of plastic, water, and chemicals in the production process, without comprising on taste.

EP175: Sanad Yaghi, co-founder at Dukkantek

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:07:23 +0000

Today we're joined by Sanad Yaghi, the co-founder at Dukkantek. A store management platform, aiming to help business owners to keep track of transactions, monitor sales, calculate VAT, generate reports, and calculate profit margin.- The Story Of Dukkantek- Dukkantek's Competition And Marketplace- Looking Ahead: Dukkantek's Plans For The Future

Anishkaa Gehani, Founder and CEO At Yardstick Marketing Management

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:40:01 +0000

Today we're sat with Anishkaa Gehani, the founder and CEO At Yardstick Marketing Management. A local PR agency dedicated to finding the best marketing solutions for a 360-degree brand in F&B, Technology, fashion, fitness, beauty industry and lifestyle industry brands.Topics:- The Story Of Yardstick Marketing Management- The Public Relations Industry On Dubai- Yardstick Marketing's Future Plans

Priyanka Sarkar, the CEO at House of Biori

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:29:53 +0000

Today we have with us Priyanka Sarkar, the CEO at House of Biori. A contemporary, sustainable jewellery brand, redefining the market in The UAE, whilst also adapting to the digital age.

Shamim Kassibawi, Founder & CEO at Play:Date App

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:54:47 +0000

Today we are joined by Shamim Kassibawi, Founder & CEO of Play Date App who has conducted extensive research and conceptualized the idea to launch an app that would bridge the social gap. The aim of the platform is to aid parents and children connect with others of similar interests and age groups.

Simon Dunn, Co-founder At The Lighthouse Retreat

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:57:49 +0000

Today we're joined by Simon Dunn, Co-founder at The Lighthouse Retreat. Middle East’s first year-round holistic wellness and detox retreat that believes in balance. And works to be part of your lifestyle to enhance your life and change your perspective.

Joshua Ashley-Collins CEO & Co-Founder of Playbook

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:41:23 +0000

Today we're joined by Joshua Ashley-Collins. The CEO and Co-Founder, Playbook. A lifestyle app giving users an all-access, free-to-use listings, of all ongoing restaurant and hospitality offers. As well as experiences curated exclusively for Playbook usersTopics:- The Story Behind Playbook- The Dining And Hospitality Industry- Looking Ahead: The Future Of Playbook

Uday Rathod, The Founder Of Znap

Fri, 20 May 2022 10:42:40 +0000

Today we have Uday Rathod, the Founder of Zsnap. A fintech platform born in the UAE provides Consumer Retention Mechanism along with smart payments to local businesses and helping customers.Topics:The Story Of ZNAPThe Fintech Industry In DubaiLooking Into The Future With ZNAP

Mitchell Mobayed, Co-founder & CRO At Truly Secure

Fri, 13 May 2022 11:31:03 +0000

Today we have Mitchell Mobayed with us, The co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Truly Secure. An IT services provider for digital transformation. Utilizing strategy, datacenter & cloud implementation, cybersecurity, and Dev-Ops to build modern workplaces. While providing their clients with managed support every step of the way.Topics:The Story Of Truly SecureProtecting A Business’s Technological EnvironmentTruly Secure’s Future Plans

John Sanei, Business Strategist And Speaker

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:24:49 +0000

On this episode of Dubai Works, we're joined by John Sanei. A business strategist and speaker who combines human behavior and future studies to create keynotes, masterclasses and books that help people, businesses and brands build the courage and clarity they need to forge the future they want.Topics:-Educating business and government entities -The Future of education -The Future of businesses

Nour Sabri, CEO of Borrow Me

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:48:01 +0000

Today we’re joined by Nour Sabri, the CEO of BorrowMe. A Dubai-based start up, allowing users to rent virtually anything, as opposed to buying it. Whilst simultaneously giving the owners a method of gaining extra income, from everyday unused items in their household.Topics:* The story of BorrowMe* BorrowMe’s market placement and it’s competition* BorrowMe’s plans for the future

Christian Papathanasiou CTO of FinVault

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:03:17 +0000

Today we’re joined by Christian Papathanasiou, CTO of FinVault, a Web3 banking platform that gives individuals and businesses full control of their money and digital assets, all in one secure vault.

Soham Shah, CEO at Selfdrive

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:24:39 +0000

Today we’re joined by Shoham Shah, Co-Founder & CEO of Selfdrive, a technology-based car subscription platform that helps car manufacturers and dealerships to put brand new, latest car models on roads via renting and leasing.. The story of Selfdrive. The company's growth post COVID19. Selfdrive Expansion Plans

Gary Lavin, founder of Vithit

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:44:08 +0000

Today we’re joined by Gary Lavin, the founder of VitHit. A low calorie beverage company, created with the intention of becoming an alternative to sugar filled drinks dominating the industry.

Hassan Tamimi, Managing Director of The Little Things

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:51:05 +0000

Today we're joined by Hassan Tamimi, The Managing Director of The Little Things. A kids toys store that debuted their first store in Dubai's iconic Dubai Mall, selling a variety of low-tech, nostalgia-themed toys. Since then, the company has expanded its toy lines and signed distribution deals with major corporations.

E160: Martin Tronquit, CEO at Infomineo

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:38:38 +0000

Today we're joined by Martin Tronquit, the CEO at Infomenio. A brainshoring services company, supporting their clients through four services: Business Research, Expert Network, Graphic Design, and Business Translation.Topics:What is infomineoResearch and consultancy industryinfomineo's plans for the future

EP 159: Nuha Hashem & Alok Kumar, Co-Founders of Zywa

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:23:53 +0000

Today we’re joined by Nuha Hashem & Alok Kumar, Co-Founders of Zywa. A payment card and app for teens that helps with managing, saving and spending their finances. Topics:- The story of Zywa- The banking industry- Zywa's future plans--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 158: Ivana and Naomi, Founders of STORM Cycling

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:47:49 +0000

Today we’re joined by Ivana Bruic and Naomi Mendez, founders of STORM Cycling. The studio focuses on a personalised experience that heavily focuses on fostering an empowered community.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 157: Faisal Mushtaq, CEO of Eze Lease

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:21:23 +0000

Today on Dubai Works, we're joined by Faisal Mushtaq, the CEO of Eze Lease. A one-of-its-kind Lifestyle Rental Platform covering furniture, furnishing, electrical appliances and more. Revolutionising the way people enjoy and exhibit their luxury in both a sustainable and affordable manner.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 156: Rob Pye, CEO at Selfologi

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:39:03 +0000

Today we’re joined by Rob Pye, The CEO Selfologi. A health-tech startup that empowers consumers to discover, learn about, and book cosmetic treatments. Selfologi aim to offer consumers an unparalleled platform that informs, educates, and helps them realize their full potential.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 155: Dr.Shanila Laiju - CEO at Medcare Hospital and Medical Centres

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:04:02 +0000

Today we’re joined by Shanila Laiju. The CEO at Medcare. A network of multi-speciality hospitals, medical centers and hundreds of specialised doctors. All working towards the same agenda of providing and assuring the wellbeing of their visitors.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 154: Helen Chen, CEO of Nomad Homes

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:13:20 +0000

Today we're joined by Helen Chen, the CEO at Nomad Homes. A platform decided to simplify the process of buying and renting homes, by focusing primarily on the consumers and tech empowered concept.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 153: Laura Manning, Founder & MD of BRW Society

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:46:01 +0000

Today on Dubai Works were joined by Laura Manning, The founder & managing director of BRW Society. An eco-friendly and sustainable tea brand, that places an emphasis on quality and affordability in it's offerings.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E152: Natasha Rudatsenko, Owner of Health Nag

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:43:00 +0000

Today we're joined by Natasha Rudatsenko, the owner of Health Nag Products. A holistic wellness brand, all free form Dairy, Soy, Preservatives, Yeast and anything artificial. And they're also the first in the Region to use a Technology called LipoCellTech, allowing to deliver over 90% of nutrients directly to the bloodstream in minutes. Topics:- The story of Health Nag- Health and wellness industry in Dubai- Health Nag's plans for the future--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 151: Asim Janjua, Founder at Mamo

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:56 +0000

On today's episode of Dubai Works we're joined by Asim Janjua, the founder at Mamo. A UAE-based Fintech start-up that is set to change the future of payments and finance in The Middle East.. By giving it's users effortless access to their money, through an application that demonstrates simplicity, empathy, and utility.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 150: Stevi Lowmass, Founder and Owner of The Camel Soap Factory

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 11:58:18 +0000

Today’s episode of Dubai Works, Stevi Lowmass joins us. She’s the founder and owner of The Camel Soap Factory, A company she’s started after studying soap making in London. Producing skincare products made with locally sourced camel milk.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 149: Boye Balogun, Founder of Future Tech and Partner at Jonomi Ventures

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:47:36 +0000

On this episode of Dubai Works, we're joined by Boye Balogun from Future Tech, an advertising agency offering solutions for brands all categories, tailored for the needs of the Middle Eastern and African market.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 148: Monica Arango, Founder of C'est ici Interior Design Studio

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 09:38:39 +0000

Today on Dubai Works, we’re joined by Monica Arango, the founder of C'est ici. A home-grown, Interior Design Studio thats been challenging the design industry in Dubai, by dedicating their work to transforming spaces into unique and creative destinations.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 147: Amrit Chand, Founder &CEO of Miracles Dubai

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:36:22 +0000

On this episode of Dubai Works, were speaking to by Armit Chand, the founder and CEO of Miracles Dubai. A wellness and self development center, that uses a mix of clinical and holistic therapies on individuals and corporate entities.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP146: Erika Blazeviciute Doyle - Drink Dry Store

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:41:10 +0000

Dubai Works EP147: Erika Blazeviciute Doyle - Drink Dry Store--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E145: Dave Catudal, Founder of Humantra

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:07:49 +0000

On this episode of Dubai Works, we’re speaking to Dave Catudal the founder of Humantra - a global wellness brand on a mission to put thriving health and optimal performance within reach for everyone. They produce simplified supplements to help people take ownership of their health and wellbeing.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E144: Pishu Ganglani, CoFounder at North Ladder

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:56:18 +0000

On this episode of Dubai Works, we’re speaking to Pishu Ganglani. The Co-counder of North Ladder. The world’s first secured trading platform that connects customers looking to sell pre-owned electronics to a global network of buyers.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E143: Jeetu Kataria, CEO and Co-founder of DIFX

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:45:11 +0000

On Today’s episode of Dubai Works were joined by Jeetu Kataria, CEO and Co-founder of DIFX. A one-stop-solution for businesses and traders that provides a seamless platform to carry out crypto transactions.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E142: Ankit Goel, The Middle East Regional Head at MODIFI

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:41:03 +0000

Today on Dubai Works, we're joined by Ankit Goel, The Middle East Regional Head at MODIFI. A trade finance and Fintech Company, offering the solutions companies need to succeed and grow. Having multiple offices globally, MODIFI expanded its footprints last year and established its presence in UAE.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E141: Sanjay Vazirani, Founder and Managing Director of Foodlink

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 10:32:24 +0000

Today we’re joined by Sanjay Vazirani , the founder and managing director of Foodlink. Foodlink was founded in 2003 with the objective to drive excellence in the Indian Food & Beverage Service Industry. And within the last year they've expanded in Dubai, with astounding reviews from both the industry itself and the general public.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E140: Monish Chandiramani, Co-Founder & CEO at Yeepeey

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:37:58 +0000

Today on Dubai Works were joined by Monish Chandiramani, The co-founder & CEO at Yeepeey. An online application that deals in grocery, essentials & confectionery shopping through its platforms and promised delivery within 30 to 45 minutes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E139: David and Piero, Founders of Exirio

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:38:57 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we’re joined by David Martínez de Lecea & Piero Politeo, the founders of Exirio. A one of a kind wealth tracking app, developed at the height of the pandemic. Enabling individuals to track and understand their investments, and plan for a life of financial freedom.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E138: Nicholas Brooks & Stewart Howison, Co-founders of Revolution Cycles Dubai

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:15:32 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, Nicholas Brooks & Stewart Howison Co-founders of Revolution Cycles Dubai and Cycle Safe Dubai. Our guests today have played a major role in moulding the biking community in The UAE. And they are the co-founders of Revolution Cycles Dubai. And also the proud the co-founders of Cycle Safe Dubai, a non-for-profit they launched over 10 years ago to provide a safe space for cyclist to pursue their passion.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E137: Adrian Shaw, CEO of Chattels & More

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:30:04 +0000

Today we're joined by Adrian Shaw, the CEO of Chattels & More. A UAE homegrown brand belonging to the AL Gurg Group. Bringing unique and authentic designs from all over the world to offer extensive range of furniture and accessories for living, dining and bedrooms.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E136: Talal Bayaa, CEO of Bayzat

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:31:18 +0000

On today’s episode of Dubai Works, were joined by Talal Bayaa, the co-founder and CEO of Bayzat, the UAE’s leading HR and Payroll software that's tailored to proving a better experience to companies, through automating and enhancing the administration process.Today, Bayzat has a reach of over 1,000+ fast-growing businesses in UAE and over 60,000 employees.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E135: Craig Stevens, CEO of Dubicars

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:48:21 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we’re joined by Craig Stevens, the CEO of Dubicars, one of the UAE’s most trusted car dealerships.Dubicars have always made it a point to make the vehicle purchasing experience as enjoyable and transparent as possible for the consumers. And as of late, have been making it their mission to catalyze growth through the digitalization of their business model.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E134: Philip Bahoshy, CEO of Magnitt

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:36:22 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we’re joined by Philip Bahoshy, The founder and CEO of Magnitt. A platform where venture capitalist and entrepreneurs can come together, connect and gain insight.Magnitt is the first and leading venture data platform supporting investors and founders gain access to data, research and insights from across the emerging venture startup ecosystems including MENA, Turkey and Pakistan.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 133: Ramzi Ghurani, Managing Partner of Petra Insurance

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:57:06 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we are joined with Ramzi Ghurani, Managing Partner of Petra Insurance.Petra Insurance is one of the leading insurance companies in the UAE with 55 years of experience in the insurance sector. They provide policies for both personal and commercial along with free advice and consultation throughout the policy cycle, clear policies, and easy installments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 132: Kez Taylor, CEO of ALEC Constructions

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:56:52 +0000

We’re joined today by Kez Taylor, the CEO of ALEC. A company that’s been setting new benchmarks in the construction industry, with its innovative designs. ALEC has also played a lead role in developing the EXPO 2020 site, as well as taking part in it, by being the only construction company participating this year. You can find them at the ICD pavilion, where they’ll e unveiling their modular housing concept. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

E131: Anthony Tattersall, VP EMEA of Enterprise at Coursera

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:42:23 +0000

What initially launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, has now become one of the largest online learning platforms in the world. In collaboration with over 200 leading university and industry partners, Coursera is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 82 million registered learners as of March 31, 2021.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 130 Rohaid Stanley, Co-Founder of Tryloka

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:27:11 +0000

In today's episode of Dubai Works, we’re joined by Co-Founder of Tryloka, Rohaid Stanley. a local enterprise who assist brands in the region in establish meaningful relationships with consumers by utilizing the power of smart product sampling.Their mission is to provide the campaign strategies and brand identity to prospective consumers, through understanding each business’ USP and integrating it with unfiltered consumer feedback.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 129 Hasib Khan, Founder of Udrive

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:52:09 +0000

Founded in 2016, Dubai based start-up Udrive was the first to leverage mobility by introducing the rent-by-the-minute concept to the region. Over the last four years, the company has legitimized its service to over a quarter of a million UAE citizens, residents and visitors to complete over 1.4 million trips, delivering estimated savings of approximately 25%, compared to traditional mobility alternatives.Most recently, Udrive announced that it has closed a US$5M funding round led by prominent regional business leaders and three venture capitalists. With the intention to utilise the funding to further enhance the data analytics capabilities of its platform, with a focus on elevating customer experiences.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 128 Payam Honari & Ziad Tariq, Founders of ADASAT

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 08:30:04 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we're joined by Payam Horani and Ziad Tariq, both co-founders of ADASAT, the regions leading platform for premium eyewear.After 25 years of expertise in the optical field, the founders launched ADASAT in September of 2019. Today, they have transformed the way consumers approach eyewear solutions, with their focused approach to online shopping. Offering authentic and genuine sunglasses, prescription glasses and contact lenses in the region.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 127 Phil Harvey, CEO Phoenix Technology

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:52:09 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we interview Phil, the CEO of Phoenix Technology, a global leader in cryptocurrency Mining, Hosting, investments and the official Bitmain distributor. He has accumulated a specific skill set over a number of years in various industries such as the British Military, Security, Finance, and Construction.Having worked in the space with various groups, Phil now combines his passion and experience of operations & planning with Blockchain industry knowledge in setting up Phoenix Technology’s Global operations that spans three continents.Phil's mission is to lead the company to be the biggest global player and benchmark in the cryptocurrency mining business.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 126 Leith Matthews, Founder of Rokpool

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:37:49 +0000

On this episode of Dubai Works, we are joined with Leith Matthews, a Dubai based Entrepreneur. He launched his first business in Dubai in 2011 - MAKE Business Hub - the region’s first dedicated creative and entrepreneurial co-working cafe After selling MAKE Business Hub, then joined SNAPPCARD as co-founder to launch and grow the digital loyalty platform.After Exiting SNAPPCARD, he launched AKIN Barber & Shop - a trend leading men’s grooming business and a change maker in the region. Selling AKIN, He is now launching Rokpool - the region’s first dedicated men’s personal care site.Today we will discuss that journey, and his latest venture, Rokpool.Rokpool is an e-commerce and brand development platform built for a new world.Specialized in the curated collection of world-class skincare, haircare, styling products and smart supplements, for men. Rokpool is the first and the leader in the region to provide such dedication to the category.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 125 Naomi Bell, CEO of NRBeauty

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:54:23 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we are joined by Naomi Bell, an entrepreneur who went from being a freelancer to opening her own salon in Motor City called NRBeauty, which offers highly qualified therapists and treatments.The salon bring the worlds leading brands, treatments and technologies to the region. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we'll be discussing how Naomi used her entrepreneurial skills to grow her company, as well as develop a business strategy after the COVID pandemic.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 124 Deyan Dimitrov, Founder of Laundryheap

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:23:36 +0000

In this episode, we're joined by Deyan Dimitrov, the Founder and CEO of Laundryheap, which is a service that collects, cleans and delivers fresh laundry and dry cleaning in just 24 hours.Deyan set up Laundryheap in 2014, with a vision of filling the technological and innovation gaps in the dry cleaning industry. Since then, he has successfully scaled Laundryheap to operate across Europe, the USA, the Middle East and Asia. The service is now used by thousands of people globally, and the company is ranked the 18th fastest growing tech company in the UK by Deloitte.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 123 Madhav Dhar, Co-founder and COO of ZāZEN Properties

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 11:25:02 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we're joined by Madhav Dhar, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of ZāZEN Properties. Madhav Dhar handles the real estate product development; from conception through to delivery.He is also involved in creating, executing and managing the company’s formation, from strategy, government relations, to marketing sales efforts, and customer relationship management.Launched in 2018, ZāZEN Properties is building unique residential developments in establishedcommunities of Dubai, catering to the mid-market segment consumer and providing a sustainable ‘community within a building.’Dhar aims to position ZāZEN as a homegrown brand that pushes the limits of what a ‘mid-market product’ should look like across all of ZāZEN’s developments.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 122 Elinor Davies-Farn, Founder of Olew Hair

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:30:52 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we're joined by Elinor Davies-Farn, a Welsh entrepreneur and founder of natural hair care brand Olew Hair, an award-winning haircare brand that specialises in natural, vegan and cruelty free products specifically designed for curly hair.The brand was born out of frustration at the lack of natural hair care products, and the need of a solution. With just £100 from her kitchen table in the creative hub of Leyton, East London, Elinor launched the brand in 2018.All products are made in the UK and Elinor was recently named as a leading 2020 “30 under 30” female entrepreneur.Elinor decided to bring Olew to the UAE/Gulf region In 2021 due to all of the organic support and loyalty she received from the community in this region.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 121 Rafi Dikranian, CMO of SIPPY

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 08:49:27 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works we interview Rafi, the Co-Founder and CMO of SIPPY – the region’s first digital platform empowering the specialty coffee community to compete against the mainstream players. With 13+ years of experience in retail and a serial entrepreneur, Rafi also heads the Marketing of The Greenhouse – Chalhoub Group’s space for innovation and entrepreneurship.Sippy Beans is the UAE's biggest multi-brand marketplace, connecting coffee enthusiasts with the best roasters in town (specialty only of course).--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 120 Anisha Oberoi, Founder of Secret Skin

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:29:08 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we are joined by Anisha Oberoi, Founder of the Middle East's conscious beauty e-commerce platform for sustainable beauty, Secret Skin.Secret Skin was born after Anisha fought a year-long battle with breast carcinoma - given the toxicity of the medication to assist with her recovery, Anisha was desperate to use clean, non-toxic beauty products but struggled to find sufficient information or accessibility to such products. Secret Skin is a platform that hosts sustainable, non-toxic beauty and wellness brands that are devoted to the ‘People, Planet and Purpose’.Today, we'll be diving deeper into the story of Secret Skin, their journey through the pandemic as part of the beauty industry, and a look into their future.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 119 Dr. Ramesh Ramachandran, Ex CEO and principal at MEGVIN Advisors LLC

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:41:41 +0000

Today we are joined by Dr. Ramesh Ramachandran an innovative entrepreneur and executive leader in the hydrocarbon and chemical sector across the Americas, the Middle East and India with extensive experience in transformational stewardship, navigating organizations through periods of accelerated growth. He is adept at forging alliances with global business partners to enhance synergies, drive profitable growth and maximize ROI.Dr. Ramesh is a principal at MEGVIN Advisors LLC he is an Executive Board Advisor, a Keynote Speaker and an Academic Author. Today we will be talking about the challenges and learnings of being a leader during difficult times. The impacts of Covid on the oil and gas industry and what kind of future are we going to have as there is a big push towards sustainability.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 118 Julio Bruno, CEO of Time Out Group

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:03:58 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we are joined by the CEO of Time Out Group, Julio Bruno. Time Out Group is a global media and hospitality business that helps people explore and experience the best of the city through its two divisions – Time Out Media and Time Out Market.Time Out launched in London in 1968 with a magazine to help people discover the exciting new urban cultures that had started up all over the city. Today, the Group’s digital and physical presence comprises websites, magazines, live events and Time Out Market. Across these platforms Time Out distributes its curated content – written by professional journalists – around the best food, drink, culture, entertainment and travel across 328 cities in 58 countries.Today we will talk to him about the Time Out Group and its story, the media company’s diversification into the hospitality sector and the impact of covid and the strategy moving forward.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 117 Mark Willis, CEO of Turkey, India, Middle East and Africa at Accor

Thu, 27 May 2021 10:14:19 +0000

In today's episode of Dubai Works we are joined by Mark Willis, the CEO of Accor for Turkey, India, Middle East and Africa. Pprevious to Mark's appointment, he was the President for the Asia region with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, a very dynamic area with a robust expansion strategy to open 30 properties by 2020.Marks brings with him a wealth of operational experience alongside an intuitive knowledge of India, Turkey, Middle East and Africa, a region that he has worked in for over 20 years. Accor is a worldwide leader in hospitality. They take care of millions of guests all around the world, holding 5,100 addresses.Today we will talk to Mark about the story of Accor and its long-established success, the hospitality industry and how it is pushing ahead post-pandemic and what is the future of the hospitality industry and what can we expect from Accor.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 116 Kashif Bhaor, CEO & Director of BeSoji

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:07:24 +0000

Today’s show is sponsored by STEP Food X, - for those that don’t know Step is the leading new media company that hosts events including the largest tech festivals for emerging markets. This year they have announced a virtual event happening on the 25th of May called Food X. It’s the first industry-focused summit that combines the latest trends and tech in the food industry. While the interview is brought to you by STEP Food X the guest and stories told are their own.In today's episode of Dubai Works, we are joined by Kashif Bhaor who has been in the automotive industry since the beginning of his career. He has worked in Marketing for Dubizzle.com and Dubicars.com, and also been a journalist at YallaMotor.com. With his passion for cars he has founded 86 Club UAE (@86club), and during the pandemic has decided to venture out in the wild world of startups, and create BeSoji.BeSoji is a UAE-based startup that's changing how people buy cars.They not only inspect vehicles at the seller's location, they test drive on your behalf and work on providing service contracts and extended warranties, meaning you can now buy a car from anywhere in the world and have a warranty to back you up.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 115 Dayana Tertyshnaya, CEO of Dialight, Terra & Mare Events, and Fleur Du Desert

Fri, 14 May 2021 07:23:03 +0000

Today on the Dubai Works we are joined by Dayana Tertyshnaya a Russian-born and Dubai-based SheEO & Founder of Dialight, Terra & Mare Events, and Fleur Du Desert.Dialight is a fully functioning videography and photography company with an ALL-FEMALE Team that covers largescale and intimate events with a strong focus on Emirati/ International weddings.Terra & Mare Events is a cultural influence with Middle Eastern flare come together to create Terra & Mare, meaning Land & Sea. A meeting of the same halves, earth and air, land and water, love and the mind. It is in essence a juxtaposition of cultures and traditions. Merging design elements from the Middle East, Europe and far away lands to redefine the contemporary event experience. Lastly Fleur Du Desert is an eclectic combination of exotic blooms and unique floral arrangements that enhance living spaces.We will discuss the types of businesses she owns, their industries, how she manages to juggle the workload of being a CEO and what it takes to lead and support an all-female team.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 114 Nick Walsh, CEO of VMLY&R COMMERCE MENA

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:14:16 +0000

On this episode of Dubai Works, we are joined by Nick Walsh the CEO of VMLY&R COMMERCE in Middle East and North Africa heading the network of offices from the hub in Dubai. His business management experience spans across a variety of clients such as BAT, Unilever, GSK, Coca-Cola, Mars, Guardian Audi and BP Castrol to name a few. He is a pioneer in the activation space, focusing on ensuring his team become the authority in the core offerings of commerce and experiential. He is passionate about his people and inspires them to deliver great work through building winning cultures and successful teams.VMLY&R COMMERCE is WPP’s (a creative transformation company.) newest end-to-end Creative Commerce Company. We deliver engaging new commerce experiences to unlock commercial growth. Built on the commerce expertise of Geometry and scaled through VMLY&R’s connected brand promise, we help modern brands grow by unifying marketing strategies around commerce.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 113 Madalina Rotaru, CEO of CAPEX.COM

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:09:46 +0000

In today's episode of Dubai Works we have the CEO of CAPEX.com joining us. Aiming to change the way we invest today, CAPEX.com is a global broker dedicated to creating an authentic one-of-a-kind trading experience by blending technology with a customer-centered and education-oriented approach. Our range of award-winning platforms provides fast and flexible access to +2100 assets from multiple markets, including Forex, Shares, Indices, Bonds, ETFs, and Commodities via CFDs. CAPEX.com has become the first brokerage company to receive "in-principle approval" from Abu Dhabi Global Market back in 2019, this was spearheaded by the CEO Madalina Rotaru. As a highly ambitious woman in the predominantly male-dominated finance sector, Madalina had to face and overcome her fair share of obstacles to break through the proverbial glass ceiling that defers so many women from achieving their career aspirations.Today we will be talking about how CAPEX.com started out, women in finance and breaking the glass ceiling and how to identify the right stock for you and build an online portfolio.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 112 Danny Bates, CCO & Co-Founder of STARZPLAY

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:30:51 +0000

In today's episode of Dubai Works, we talk to STARZPLAY. STARZPLAY is a subscription video-on-demand service that streams Hollywood and Arabic movies, TV shows, documentaries, kids’ entertainment, and STARZPLAY original content – to 20 countries across MENA and Pakistan. The company has seen phenomenal year-on-year growth since its launch in 2015, reaching over a million paying subscribers and installed on more than six million devices.The Co-Founder and CCO Danny Bates has joined us to talk about the amazing growth that STAZPLAY has had. He has more than 20 years’ experience to his role as CCO at STARZ Play Arabia, having spent the past two decades working in the EMEA region’s Satellite Pay TV and Energy sectors.Today we will be talking about how STARZPLAY came to be, how did the streaming industry get impacted by the pandemic and what are the next steps for STARZPLAY.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 111 Stephan Berner, CEO Help AG - Etisalat Digital Cybersecurity

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:35:41 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we talk to Stephan who established Help AG ME in 2004 and has overseen the company’s phenomenal growth to date. Today, he is leading Help AG to further increase the organization’s investment, business activity & partnerships across the MENA region. Help AG is a Cybersecurity Advisor which has the technical expertise and industry-leading next-generation cybersecurity services and solutions. They empower enterprises and government organizations to stay secure. They innovate and embrace the required changes to digitize. Today we will be talking about the story of Help AG, cybersecurity in 2021 and how has Covid-19 impacted the sector, and lastly, what does the future of cybersecurity look like.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 110 Feras Jalbout, Founder & CEO of Baraka

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:42:56 +0000

On today's episode of Dubai Works, we are joined by Feras Jalbout founded baraka UAE-based start-up on a mission to connect young, urban millennials to numerous investment opportunities through a vibrant and transparent ecosystem. The CEO himself is a serial investor turned entrepreneur on a mission to educate, enable and empower first-time investors and those who want to take full control of their portfolio to choose which stocks and companies they want to put their money behind through baraka.We will be discussing the story of baraka, the investment market and its boom during the past two years with the millennials sector, and what does the future of baraka looks like.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 109 Sebastien & Guillaume, Co-Founders of Rite

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:41:17 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we have interviewed the Co-Founders of Rite, Guillaume & Sebastien, who are the duo behind the company and who have had the visual to create these unique supplement. It all started with a personal need, of finding all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals in today’s food and especially in the Middle East where most of the food is imported.Rite is the solution to all recurring problems such as lack of energy, poor sleep, weight control, hair loss and stress. Rite are gummy vitamins whcih provide the perfect balance between efficiency, quality and taste using the most premium and healthy ingredients for your wellbeing. You no longer need to take pills, powders or tablets, you can now just have gummy vitamins, designed to boost energy immunity and promote healthy digestion and to add they are also 100% vegan!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 108 Remco Althuis, CEO of Air Seychelles

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:33:23 +0000

Today we are joined by the CEO of Air Seychelles, Remco Althuis. We will be discussing the story of Air Seychelles, the impact that the pandemic had on the travel and aviation industry, and what does the future looks like for those industries.Air Seychelles was founded in 1977 and it is the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles. Its head office is located at Seychelles International Airport on the island of Mahé and it operates inter-island and international flights and charter flights.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 107 Doran Davies, CEO of Bounce Middle East

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:30:42 +0000

Today we are joined by Doran Davies the CEO of Bounce UAE. Since moving to Dubai in 2012 Doran has held the position of Director of Products, Operations and Global Operator Sales HTC across Europe, tand MENA before leaving the Telecom sector in 2013 to set up the first BOUNCE venue in the region. Working with BOUNCE Australia and UAE teams, the first BOUNCE venue in the UAE opened in Al Quoz in 2014.In this episode will be discussing the story of BOUNCE, how they coped in the pandemic, and discussing how to build an attraction business.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 106 Simona & Ruby, Founders of The Botanist

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:30:40 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we have interviewed Simona & Ruby, founders of The Botanist which is a plant-based, toxin-free and eco-friendly home cleaning products, which aim to be sustainable through their packaging down to their ingredients. This eco-friendly company launched in 2019 and is growing into the retail stores around the UAE. We have discussed their story in Dubai, the plant-based crave, and planting seeds & growing a business. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 105 Simona Agolini, CEO and co-founder of QiDZ

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 06:46:42 +0000

Today we are joined by Simona Agolini the Co-Founder & CEO of QiDZ was facing the problem of finding fun, good value deals, and relevant things to do with her family. She and 4 other Co-Founders created QiDZ.QiDZ is a parenting app that is now creating a buzz in Saudi, parents can get inspiration from listings and book family-related activities. Founded in the UAE in 2017 the app has now expanded to KSA, Bahrain, and Egypt and further into the GCC. It has reached more than 150,000 families who can search by location and check for activities in the vicinity, filter by the kids’ ages and interests.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 104 Michael Lahyani, CEO Property Finder

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:50:26 +0000

Today we are joined by the he Founder and CEO of Property Finder Group Michael Lahyani. Michael is a pioneer in innovation and technology in the real estate industry. The company has grown exponentially through the years into an impressive and culturally diverse team of 300 individuals and generates over 14 million monthly website hits across its six countries of operation.Property Finder is a real estate portal that facilitates the house hunting journey for both, buyers and renters. Launched in 2007, propertyfinder.ae is owned and operated by The Property Finder Group which also owns and operates real estate portals and CRMs across the MENA region and Turkey.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 103 Ramy Assaf, Founder & CEO of Zbooni

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:49:32 +0000

Today we are joined by Ramy Assaf the Founder and CEO of Zbooni. The company has been founded in 2017 and started as a chat commerce venture enabling payments through WhatsApp. Zbooni is on a mission to help provide access to digital commerce tools, ultimately supporting our merchants to start, run and grow their business.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 102 Walid Haj, Co-Founder & CEO of Kitch

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:45:40 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we are joined by Walid Hajj an award-winning entrepreneur. With more than 2 decades of hands-on expertise in F&B-related businesses. Walid co-founded Kitch in 2020, further revolutionizing the ‘kitchen-in-the-cloud’ concept.Kitch is a hybrid delivery-focused cloud kitchen and premium store-front operator, Kitch today takes digitization and fast execution of F&B concepts to a new level. their tech-integrated delivery-only kitchens offer operators state-of-the-art avenues to test new markets or scale their food delivery and customer reach with minimal investment.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 101 Jaideep Dhanoa and IQ Sayed, Co-Founders of FENIX

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:39:06 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we have interviewed Jaideep Dhanoa the CEO and IQ Sayed the CTO of FENIX, a company which they Co-Founded. Jaideep is a former co-founder of Circ and colleagues at Careem, IQ is an entrepreneur who has founded previous companies before FENIX.FENIX is a subscription service that has given the ability for Abu Dhabi residents and visitors to conveniently travel across the city by the Middle East’s first private e-scooter. With the affordable weekly or monthly fee, this subscription would offer unlimited rides, a smart app to lock and locate the scooter, and free maintenance with no-questions-asked vehicle replacements in less than 24 hours. Fenix is committed to the Middle East region – to transform the way our cities move and ignite impactful commerce.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 100 Haider Pasha, Chief Security Officer at Palo Alto Networks MEA

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:38:44 +0000

Palo Alto Networks was founded in 2005 and is the global cybersecurity leader, continually delivers innovation to enable secure digital transformation—even as the pace of change is accelerating.In this episode of Dubai Works, we have discussed with Haider Pasha who is the Senior Director & Chief Security Officer at Palo Alto Networks, Middle East and Africa (MEA), the importance of cybersecurity in 2021, security risks with QR codes and WhatsApp’s new policies, and the top five questions the board is asking CIOs.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 99 Muhammad Shafi, CEO of Prescott Real Estate

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:04:40 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we interview Muhammad Shafi who is one of the leading visionaries of property development in the Middle East. As CEO of Prescott Real Estate Development and Director of Tabani Real Estate, Muhammad utilises his invaluable industry knowledge, expertise, and proven track record of success to spearhead the growth of both companies.Prescott Real Estate has been building homes in the UAE for well over a decade. The brand is synonymous with quality projects. They cater to clients who seek homes at an affordable price without compromise on quality.Today we will be talking to Mr. Shafi about the story of Prescott Real Estate, the crisis situation that the real estate industry experienced last year, and what will this industry look like in the future.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 98 Pieter Zielmans, Founder At The Community Advisor

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:59:13 +0000

In today's episode of Dubai Works, we interview Peter Zijlmans, the Founder of Community Advisor, Peter has been in Oil and Gas industry for over 13 years in Dubai, most recently as GM for a multinational organisation. Since the pandemic, he has left that to set up Community Advisor, Your Community’s Social Network, where besides Forums, Trade, Events and Community Info, you can find your Company Advisor Directory where companies offer their community discounts and can be reviewed by neighbours only. Today on the show we will discuss, how the community advisor directory came about, community apps and the trends, and an outlook at 2021 and future plans. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 97 The Nose Paolo Terenzi, Founder of Tiziana Terenzi

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:40:58 +0000

In this Italian Special for Dubai Works, The Nose Paolo Terenzi, Founder of Tiziana Terenzi who is a perfume creator and he took us through his journey with The Terenzi Brand, how did it start, the hidden tactics of creating a perfume, and how did COVID19 affect the luxury sector. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 96 Aditi Daga, the Co- Founder of The Beet Box

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:41:30 +0000

This week I am joined by Aditi Daga, the Co- Founder of The Beet Box. Aditi along with her partners Katerina Dixon and Dean Murphy set up the best in September last, The Beet Box creates 100% plant-based meal kits with inspired recipes, fresh pre-portioned ingredients in biodegradable or fully compostable packaging and music to cook to.The Beet Box exists to challenge status quo of weekly dinners, with the objective to reduce food waste, drive sustainable lifestyle and help time-starved schedules of Dubai residents and beyond.In this episode of Dubai Works, we have discussed how The Beet Box came about, and starting a food business in Dubai, also go into more detail about Veganuary and plant-based nutrition.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 95 Andrew Maskall, Founder of Aya

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:35:35 +0000

In today's episode of Dubai Works, we interview Andrew Maskall CEO & founder of AYA Media to talk about How Did Aya Come About, the YouTube Series, creating content in the Middle East, streaming, and the future of production.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 94 Neelam Keswani, Founder of Glamazle

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:08:37 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we have interviewed Neelam Keswani, Founder of Glamazle and we have talked about how Glamazle started, putting The Glam In Online Beauty Business, E-Commerce Trends - From Shopify To Dropshipping, leading The Way For Female Entrepreneurs, and Glamazle future plans for 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 93 Matthew Benjamin, Founder and CEO of Kapes

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:40:44 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we interview Matthew Benjamin, Founder and CEO of Kapes to talk about the story of Kapes, how the idea started out, how it's going Modern Retail Business and how are the D-To-C trends, drop shipping.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 92 Matthias Mende, Award Winning Serial Entrepreneur & Founder of Memmos

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 13:59:40 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we interview Mattias who is an award-winning innovator, speaker, advisor, investor and consultant with Memmos, which he co-founded in 2011, Some of the roles he is currently holding include being Advising Co-Founder of Ice-tech, who's mission is to solve humanities global water challenge, also Co-Founder of Unit Global, that is re engineering the world economy by decentralization so that every human can participate; co-founder of Link Bar, an url shortening service; Digital Wallet Recovery.com, and Block Gemini where he is Chief Strategic Office and Consultant.In this episode, we have talked about the Future Blockchain summit which has just started in Dubai, in addition to he experience on the numerous companies mentioned and look at trends int eh Blockchain and Cryptocurrency industry.We were also joined by Christopher Fernandez, Founder & CEO of Block Gemini to talk about Dubai Based Block Gemini Partnership with Vodafone.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 91 Janardan Dalmia, CEO of Trukkin ME

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 14:41:07 +0000

Janardan Dalmia, Founder and CEO of Trukkin. JD is an experienced finance professional involved with investing and organizing capital raising for private equity and venture capital deals He has been associated with several advisory and financing assignments for both regional and international clients. JD realized that the transportation industry in the Middle East was still waiting for their Industry 4.0 moment - In--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 90 Parham Ramezani, Group CEO at Parham & Co, & Moe Jabry, COO of A LIst

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:23:58 +0000

This week I'm joined by Parham Ramezani, Group CEO at Parham & Co. and Moe Jabry, COO of A LIst. Parham & Co are a company 7 Brands and growing.One of their brands, A List, is leveraging the power of social media by linking an exclusive database of influencers, models, fashionistas, athletes etc, with venues in Dubai by creating unique and unconventional marketing content.It is a tech company who has taken an idea and are using technology to reach thousands of influencers at a click of a button to promote restaurants, spas, gyms, experiences, and much more. Reaching up to 14,000,000 eyes daily. Having worked with 70 plus partners and growing, serving over 150 influencers daily. Today we will talk focus on one of those brands, A List, where the idea came from and how it works, we will also discuss the maturity of the influencer industry, and what Pharnam & Co look for in potential investments.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 89 Faizal E. Kottikollon, Founder & Chairman of KEF Holdings

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:17:13 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we have Faizal E. Kottikollon, Founder & Chairman, KEF Holdings with us. Since establishing KEF Holdings with the mission to be different and make a difference, Faizal E. Kottikollon, Founder & Chairman, has received widespread recognition for the major impact he has made across various industries. He has been named ‘One of the Top 100 Indian Business Leaders in the Arab World’ by Forbes Middle East and ‘One of the 20 Most Influential Indian Leaders in Gulf Construction’ by Construction Week, as well as being listed by Arabian Business as ‘One of the 100 Most Powerful Indians in the Gulf’. Today we will discuss, the story of KEF Holding, a move into healthcare and talk about KEF Connect as well.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 88 Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman, Danube Group

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:33:53 +0000

This weeks guest is Rizwan Sajan, Founder & Chairman, Danube Group. Over the last 27 years, the company has charted a path that transformed from being just one shop with one employee to global employee strength of over 3,600 people, over 50 locations in nine countries worldwide including UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Africa and India. Danube Group occupies more than 5.5 million square feet of land in JAFZA. The warehouses across the UAE stock more than 50,000 products. The company has recorded a turnover of 1.3 billion US Dollars in 2019 and has been growing steadily ever since. On this weeks show, we will talk about how Danube Group have become The First Middle East Company To Pay Back COVID-19 The Salary Cuts, The Story Of Danube - 'Building' A Business, and Lessons As An Entrepreneur & Inspiring Others.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 87 Ian Carless, Partner At Warehouse 4

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:20:10 +0000

In this episode of Dubai works, our guest is Ian Carless, Ian is the founder of Warehouse 4, in Al Quoz in Dubai, Warehouse Four attracts the world’s leading brands to host everything from workshops for thirty people to major product launches and regional conferences for audiences in their hundreds. Prior to opening Warehouse Four, Ian and his partners spent 25 years working in broadcast television. (MTV, ESPN, Star TV, etc). In this episode we will discuss the Live From Warehouse 4 initiative, a career in broadcast tv, and what the future holds for events and entertainment industry.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 86 Shaaista Khan Osman, CEO & Osman Osman, MD, Blu Blood Entertainment

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 10:18:53 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we will be discussing the journey of Blu Blood Entertainment, an Artists & Events Management created in the South African market over a decade ago, With over 35 years’ of combined experience as producers of shows, marketing, communications, hospitality and logistics, the two pillars of Blu Blood, Osman Osman and Shaaista Khan Osman, have continuously thought out of the box and have built the brand into an innovative lifestyle and management empire. Totay we will talk about their story, the events business during COVID and what's next for the company in the region.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 85 Michael Ellis, Chief Culinary Officer for Jumeirah Group

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:10:02 +0000

This week in Dubai Works, we have the pleasure of being joined by a true gastronomic encyclopedia, Michael Ellis, the Chief Culinary Office at Jumeirah Group. A role he has occupied since 2018 having moved from Michelin Restaurant & Hotel Guides across Europe, Asia and the Americas, and oversees the Jumeirah Groups F&B operations across hotels & resorts for signature fine dining to family and more casual dining experiences. On the show, we will talk about Foodie Kids, a new initiative by Jumeriah Group, The Role of Chief Culinary Officer, and Dubai as a cuisine destination.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 84 Joey Ghazal, Founder of The Maine

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:20:55 +0000

Joey Ghazal is a Canadian restaurateur and founder of Fighterbrands Holdings Ltd, Pine Tree State Trading Co and The MAINE. He has developed, owned and managed notable restaurant and bar concepts in Beirut and Dubai. Josey has been recognized by Caterer Magazine as "Middle East Restaurateur of the Year", is also a Remy Martin brand ambassador and recently collaborated with Mercedes Benz. Today on the show, we will discuss the Story of The Maine, Hospitality During a Global Pandemic, and What's Next in the world of Cuisine.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 83 Sudhir Syal, CEO of BookMyShow Middle East

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:10:51 +0000

Sudhir Syal is CEO for the Middle East and Head Of Global Trading, of Book My Show Middle East, a leading online entertainment destination. The company started out as a pure online ticketing platform for movies into an end-to-end management agency of live entertainment events including music concerts, live performances, theatricals, sports and more. Sudhir has had previously lead Book My Show Indonesia as it's CEO and came to this region in 2019. Today we will discuss:

COVID-19 And The Impact On Live Events
From Tickets To The Entire Show
Future Trends In The Entertainment Industry

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EP 82 Sanjay Dabur, Vice-President and Head of Energy Business at Sharaf DG Energy

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:59:07 +0000

This week I'm joined by Sanjay Dabur, Vice-President and Head of Energy Business at Sharaf DG Energy, with over 20 years industry experience, he is spearheading Renewable Energy business development with a focus on Solar Energy in the Middle East region for the Sharaf Group. Sharaf DG is well known in the consumer electronics and retail space, but today or focus is on energy, their initiatives for residents, businesses and practices that are In line with the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, today we will talk about The current energy and environment sectorUN’s 2030 sustainable development goalsThe residential solar segment and its benefitsEnergy industry M&A - Sharaf DG Strategy.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 81 Omar Jackson, Founder OJ Lifestyle

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 20:26:36 +0000

Omar Jackson’s story is nothing short of inspiring. His passion for entrepreneurship was realised at the early age of 13until now as a partner in a private equity firm. He recently launched his lifestyle brand - OJ Lifestyle - focuses on key elements including Experiences, Fashion and Social Sustainability. The brand includes a membership app, a gym, a fashion line and more. In this episode of Dubai Works, we will talk about his story, the brand, the app and his passions for racing--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 80 Gaj Ravichandra, Co-Founder of Kompass Consultancy

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:59:36 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we interviewed Gaj Ravichandra is an International Career Path Strategist & Executive Coach, Organizational Psychologist, and the Co-founder of Kompass Consultancy. For 20 years, Gaj has worked with leading organizations, individuals, sporting companies and business schools to enhance productivity and accelerate growth. As a Registered psychologist, Gaj leans on his psychology training to deliver the most effective evidence-based solutions to his clients. His company, Kompass Consultancy, specializes in enabling performance excellence – offering Executive Coaching; Mental Toughness Performance Coaching; Career Transition & Coaching; Strategic Career Road-mapping; Mindset Coaching and much more! They are headquartered in Dubai, but also have a presence in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Australasia.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 79 Katie Harvey, Co-Founder of Q Communications

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:08:17 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we will interview the C-Founder of Q Communications, Katie Harvery. Q Communications is an international communications agency, with bases in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London and Manchester and specialises in fully integrated PR, Social Media & Influencer Marketing. Now celebration it's 10 year in business, with clients such as Aldar Properties, Rebok, Hyatt to name a few, Q Comms co founder Katie Harvey joins us to talk about the story so far, we will discuss female leadership, and expanding the business during a global pandemic--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 78 Paul Malee & Rami Shamaa Co-Founders & Managing Directors of Maison Privee

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:49:28 +0000

Paul Malee & Rami Shamaa Co-Founders & Managing Directors of Maison Privee a virtual hotel brand offering high standards of accommodation and service focused on corporate visitors and discerning tourists. It was set up in 2017, due to the growth in demand for short-term vacation rentals in Dubai, coupled with the emergence of globally recognized distribution platforms such as Airbnb, In April 2018, they closed a Series A funding round at USD $4,000,000 and are now rapidly expanding throughout Dubai. In this Dubai Works episode, we will discuss the journey of how the business was created, establishing a new offering in the real estate market, and talk about tourism & rental trends post global pandemic.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 77 Sebastian Bond, CEO & Founder of Kitab Sawti

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:34:24 +0000

In this week's interview of Dubai Works, we interview the CEO and Founder of Kitab Sawti, Sebastian Bond. Kitab Sawti is an Arabic audio content production and distribution platform that brings to your ears exclusive access to the biggest library of Arabic audiobooks in the world.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 76 Charles Wright, Co-Founder, Hopi

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:30:43 +0000

This week's guest is Charlie Wright, the Co- Founder of Hopi. Charlie in a Dubai based entrepreneur, who previously had a venture in the gaming industry and his latest business, Hopi is a new, premium daily contact lens brand that sells directly to consumers via behopi.com. Hopi exists to disrupt the antiquated contact lens retail model by bringing high-quality daily lenses directly to its customers at honest prices. Working with the world’s leading lens manufacturer Pegavision, Hopi lenses launched in the UAE, and is set to expand across the Gulf in July 2020 and then into South East Asia. In this episode, we have talked about:1. How Hopi Came About (Company and Product overview) 2. Direct-to-Consumer Business - What You Need To Think About 3. Raising Funds & Planning For Growth--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 75 Tom Woolf, Founder & CEO of EdAid

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:12:18 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we have interviewed Tom Woolf, CEO of EdAid. Thomas is an entrepreneur and former professional athlete. His pioneering approach to frontier markets and technology has seen him build successful businesses in the UK, Middle East & Africa. In 2016 Thomas launched EdAid.com a crowd funding platform for students to finance their higher education, interest free. EdAid's mandate is to reduce the cost of higher education, increase access to university, and improve the employability of graduates leaving the system.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 74 Georgie Woollams, Managing Director and Founder of Katch International

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:04:05 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we've interviewed Georgie Woolams is the founder of Katch International, a communications agency set up initially in London in 2010, before establishing itself as one of the leading PR agencies in Dubai, with clients such as, Tag Heuer, Emaar, Canon, W Hotels, Careem, Mahiki to name a few - expansion followed to Saudi Arabia and now London, again.We have also discussed:

Why Communication is Still Vital for Businesses
The Highs & Lows of Being in a Relationship with Your Business
Don’t Go Quiet, Plan Ahead & Carry on Communicating – For F&B
It’s Time to Rethink Your Branding & Embrace Experience-Driven Packaging
Katch's success here over the years, the work in KSA and expansion to London

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EP 73 - Salma Sakhnini, CEO of ICON Group

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:55:04 +0000

Salma Sakhnini is CEO of ICON Group, she has over 25 years of industry experience including as Regional Vice President with Citibank for 12 years and as Chief Operating Officer with Rasmala Investments. ICON is a leading advisor on business working on corporate solutions such as advisory and M&A to Management Consulting, to Organizational Assessments, Executive Development, and Executive Coaching. On this episode, we talk about ICON Group overview, the current state of M&A in the region, and focus on career development advice--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 72 - Marcus Smith, Founder of InnerFight

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:15:36 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, we've discussed the story of InnerFight and how did Marcus Smith start this business, key reasons for success, the fitness industry and current trends, and we touched-base on the importance of mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 71 - Dennie Wallace, the Founder of Wallace And Co

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 09:58:07 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, my guest is Dennie Wallace, the Founder of Wallace And Co. Wallace & Co. are a British design led home fragrance company in the UAE, providing best in class wellness aroma for individuals and households. Today we will be discussing their journey so far, the wellness & fragrance industry in the UAE, and product development, supply chain logistics in the Middle East.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 70 - Richard Sikkel, CEO Massar Solutions & Commercial Director, Peter Retief

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:52:48 +0000

Massar Solutions CEO Richard Sikkel is an ex-Tesla U.S Silicon Valley who used to work with Elon Musk and various other prominent roles across the globe. In this episode, we have discussed the future of mobility and transportation sector in UAE & region and the impact of COVID 19 on Business of rental and mobility solutions in UAE.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 69 - Massimo Cannizzo, CEO and Co-founder of GELLIFY Middle East

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:28:21 +0000

In this episode of Dubai Works, our guest is Massimo Cannizzo, the CEO and Co-Founder of Gellify Middle East. Massimo specializes in the space of innovative technologies across multiple industries and countries. Most recently in a disguised career including a 5 year tenure in the aerospace systems in the US, he held the role of Global Data Strategy Lead at Accenture Strategy, and has been in Dubai, UAE since 2012. In this episode, we have discussed Consultancy in the start up space, Why mindset is important in digital transformation, and opportunities in the Middle East.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 68 - Maha Abouelenein, Chief Value Officer For Gary Vaynerchuk

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:00:38 +0000

Maha Abouelenein is the Chief Value Officer for Gary Vaynerchuk and EVP of Business Development for VaynerX. In this episode of Dubai Works we discussed, COVID19 and communication strategies, Digital communication trends and much more.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 67 James Michael Lafferty, the CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 07:56:33 +0000

James Michael Lafferty, the CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding

Science & COVID-19 Masks
The Jordanian & Emirati Government Response
How Fine is planning an IPO
Being an Olympic Athletics Coach & More on Business, Ethics & Legacy

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EP 66 - Alex Hawari CEO of Mediaquest

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:05:57 +0000

This episode's guest is Alex Hawari CEO Mediaquest, who are one of the leading publishing house and events groups in the region, with lots of brands you will know like Marie Claire Arabia, AME Info and Communicate Middle East, they also operate prestigious industry events like the MENA Effies and Arab Luxury World, we have discussed the current state in the publishing industry with the impact of COVID19, and the story of Mediaquests success and the digitisation of the industry.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 65 - Charlie Weaving, Managing Partner LIVIT Hospitality Management

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:27:06 +0000

Charlie Weaving Of Livit Hospitality On How To Deal With COVID-19 In The Hospitality Sector.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 64 - Felice Hurst, MD at Hanson Search, Member of Global Women PR in Middle East

Thu, 28 May 2020 06:39:36 +0000

Felice Hurst is the MD at Hanson Search in the Middle East, a 17 year old establish recruitment agency from the UK. She is also a founding partner of the Dubai sector for Global Women in PR. Their goal is to highlight the gender imbalance and pay gap that exists in the PR industry worldwide, alongside finding ways of increasing the representation of women in the boardroom and ensuring equal pay. On this episode we talk about the job climate, the impact of COVID-19 on career prospects, how people are adapting to virtual interviews, the challenges women face in their careers, and how Hanson Search are launching a freelance platform-called 'The Work Crowd' to meet the demand of the flexible working trend.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 63 - Lewis Allsopp CEO of Allsopp & Allsopp

Thu, 21 May 2020 12:24:58 +0000

Lewis Allsopp, the CEO of Allsopp & Allsopp, talks about the Dubai real estate market, his experience finding homes for over 50,000 people in the last 12 years, how to add technology to your business and why they have over 50 new employees from the waiting to join their team in Dubai.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 62 - Ritesh Tilani Founding Partner of Enhance and Co-CEO of Joi Gifts

Sat, 16 May 2020 04:40:04 +0000

Ritesh Tilani Founding Partner of Enhance and Co-CEO of Joi Gifts talks about- How their startup studio is equipped for remote working in 5 countries- The opportunity for gifting in the Middle East and the idea behind Joi: 900,000 birthdays every day across the region, 18,000 new babies being born, 200,000 anniversaries being celebrated--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 61 - John Lickrish, CEO of Flash Entertainment

Thu, 07 May 2020 11:37:59 +0000

In this week's episode of Dubai Works we talk to the CEO of Flash Entertainment, John Lickrish, about the events industry, how did it get affected by COVID19, and how the events will look like in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 60 - Fahim Al Qasimi, Co-Founder Sea Food Souq

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:00:33 +0000

This week we talk to Emirati entrepreneur and investor, Fahim Al Qasimi, about the following

Adding Transparency To The Seafood Industry
Adapting To COVID-19
Corporate Governance
Transparency & Business Ethics

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E59 Will Hutson - CEO & Founder, Team LMTD

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:26:02 +0000

Team LMTD is a leading digital agency in Dubai, established in 2012 by Will Hutson, they have counted Etihad, Adnoc, Careem and Abu Dhabi Ports among their portfolio of clients. Will talks to us about

Adapting during COVID-19
The current state of affairs in the advertising industry
The challenges of being a small business in the region

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EP 58 Ben Pullen, Co-Founder & CEO of Generation E

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:38:15 +0000

Generation E is a leading smarter mobility start up in Dubai, and have run the first Electric Vehicle Road Trips in the UAE--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 57 Gary Blowers, Co-Founder & CEO - Switch & Co

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:32:49 +0000

Switch & Co is a startup looking to disrupt the fitness & wellness industry, founded in Dubai in 2018, it has since launched to Hong Kong and is looking to expand in the US in future.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 56: Tom Otton, CEO and Founder of Create Media

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:05:52 +0000

Lovin Dubai covered a story about a local advertising agency being recognized in the Adweek Top 100 Fastest-Growing Agencies in the World, that agency is Create Media and it’s MD and Founder, Tom Otton joins the podcast to tell the story of their incredible growth--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 55: Spencer Lodge, Founder of The Blue Sky Thinking Group

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:18:58 +0000

Speaker, trainer, motivator and co-founder of The Blue Sky Thinking Group sat down with DUBAI WORKS' Richard Fitzgerald to discuss reciprocity and its importance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 54: Gary Vaynerchuck, CEO of VaynerMedia

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:57:45 +0000

Gary Vaynerchuck is an idol to many. He is a Belarusian American entrepreneur, New York Times best selling author, speaker and internet personality. His media holding company Vayner X is one of the most innovative media companies of our time, and his public appearances attract huge audiences the world over. During a visit to Dubai, he takes time out to tell us where we are heading next.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 53: Rana Awad, Head of Community Engagement at Dubai Cares

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:56:12 +0000

On February 14th, a symbolic 3km walk will take place in Dubai to represent the dangerous distances children walk daily to get to school in developing countries.Rana Awad - Head of Community Engagement at Dubai Cares, an organisation which sets the standards of fundraising and charitable activities in the UAE, and works locally and globally to create volunteer initiatives, discusses the importance of this walk and similar drives by Dubai Cares. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 52: Ali El Amine, Founder of FitRepublik and StudioRepublik

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:00:59 +0000

Fit Republik sports facility is well known to people of Dubai, as it has grown to 6,500 members in the past few years; the second capture of this fitness business story, Studio Republik has just opened in a stunning venue on SZR, the Managing Director, Ali El-Amine, joins us to share the wide range of platforms and facilities on offer and his thoughts on living a fruitful, healthy life.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 51: Stefano Iorini, Managing Director of MonViso

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:45:48 +0000

Since launching in 2013, MonViso, a food supply company, has managed to make the category relevant to consumers with a strong water brand, while also setting the standard of sustainability. Their MD, Stefano Iorini joins Dubai Works to talk about the ‘Take Water Give Life’ initiative and the journey so far.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 50: Mihin Shah, the Chief Supply Chain Officer of the Landmark Group’s Retail Division

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 06:39:47 +0000

Max, Splash, Centrepoint... You'll recognise Landmark brands, but you may not recognise the home-grown brand as host of one of the Middle East's largest supply chains, and in a moment when the supply network is the backbone of all e-commerce and commerce, Landmark has made an AED1billion investment in fully-automated distribution. LISTEN: For what that means for the future of supply and logistics, and why Dubai is the perfect home for this incredible business success story.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 49: Nick Watson, Team Angel Wolf

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 12:29:45 +0000

Team Angel Wolf is a Dubai family story that has inspired thousands over the past few years, Nick Watson joins us to explain how it all started and share some of the special stories that have happened so far.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 48: Grant Cardone, CEO of Cardone Capital

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 07:39:07 +0000

Grant Cardone is an author, business leader and entrepreneur, he runs a multi-million real estate empire through Cardone Capital. His famed The 10x Rule approach inspires many. During a visit from the US, he joined us talks about Dubai as the ultimate 10x City, his views on how to scaling your business and achieve your goals--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 47: Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO & Managing Director of DP World, UAE Region

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 06:10:12 +0000

This week the DP World Tour Championship comes back to Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, but what do we know about DP World as a business?Mohammed Al Muallem, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of DP World, UAE Region and CEO of Jafza, talks about the history of the company, how it is intrinsically linked to Dubai’s vision as a business capital, and what the future holds--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP: 46 Rawan Kashkoush - Creative Director of DDW

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:46:52 +0000

Dubai Design Week, currently taking place in Dubai Design District, is in its’ fifth year and it quickly became the leading design event in the region. Rawan Kashkoush is the Creative Director of DDW. She took some time out to tell us more about the event.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 45: Paul Evans, CEO of Solutions Leisure

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:23:14 +0000

People of Dubai who enjoy the best bars and restaurants in the city, will be very familiar with the values of Solutions Leisure, such as Lock, Stock & Barrel, Asia Asia and Q43, These are just some of the concept that Paul Evans, the CEO of Solutions Leisure have brought to Dubai in the past 6 years. He joins to tell the business story behind the brands.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 44: Noora Al Habthoor, Associate Manager of Dubai Future Foundation

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:44:30 +0000

The Dubai Future Foundation Dubai Future Agenda this October they have partnered with FIRST Robotics Competition, a US based robotics education platform to bring FIRST Global event to Dubai. Noora Al Hathboor, the Associate Manager- Corporate Communication, Dubai Future Foundation tells us all about the competition and what the public can't expect at the event.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 43: Laurent Rigaud, President of the French Community Club

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 11:10:40 +0000

One of the things that anyone who has relocated to Dubai will be aware of are the community’s here and established networks for their home countries. France is unique in the sense in that in addition to a business network and French Embassy, it also has the French Community Club, it’s president Laurent Rigaud joins us to explain what is involved and to tell us about the current event they are running called Alp Fest.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 42: Maitha Buhumaid, Director of Dubai Press Club

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:43:41 +0000

It’s safe to say that influencers are now part of mainstream media. Recognizing this trend, the Dubai Press Club have collaborated with a leading University to establish the first Influencer Diploma in The Region.Maitha Buhamid, Director of the Dubai Press Club, Maitha Buhamid, joins us to discuss the role of influencers in modern media, and what other initiatives the long established Dubai Press Club are involved with.This episode was recorded remotely, so apologies for the phone conversation sound, but please do bear with it.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 41: Jamal Al Sharif, Chairman of the Dubai Film & TV Commission

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:45:43 +0000

In this week's episode of DUBAI WORKS business podcast. the chairman of the Dubai Film & TV Commission discussed how international movies filmed in the Emirate actually adds to the economy's GDP. He reveals the amount spent for a Hollywood movie, filmed in Dubai and why this is a good move for the Emirate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 40: Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Media City, Studio City and Dubai Production City

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:50:10 +0000

Majed Al Suwaidi is Managing Director of Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, and Dubai Production City. He oversees the whole media ecosystem under TECOM Group. They have recently launched ON:DXB coming up in November 21-23, we caught up with him to talk about the event and opportunities that are available for content creators around the region.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 39: Louis Lebbos, Co-Founder of AstroLabs

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:58:57 +0000

Louis is Founding Partner of AstroLabs, an organization on a mission to create a thriving tech ecosystem in MENA. AstroLabs launched MENA’s only Google partnered tech hub, hosting tech entrepreneurs from across the world in Dubai and delivers classes focused on teaching digital skills through AstroLabs Academy.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 38: Sanjive Khosla, CCO of EXPO 2020

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:43:28 +0000

EXPO 2020 is now just one year away, the size of the project is something that has never been undertaken in the UAE before. While the site is rapidly being constructed, there is also so much happening around marketing, sponsorship, ticketing and the retail offering- that is the remit of Sanjive Khosla, the Chief Commercial Officer, he joins us to shed more light on how preparation is going.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 37: Dr. Sara Al Madani, Entrepreneur

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:18:51 +0000

Her Excellency, Sara Al Madani, is one of the most prominent business figures in the UAE. Her ventures vary from fashion to tech to restaurant businesses, and her accolades include Entrepreneur of the Year, and GCC Inspiring Women Leaders award, in addition to being a member of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. On this episode, we hear what inspires her, how she started, and what her real passion is.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 36: Ravi Bhusari, CEO of Duplays and Nook

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 10:40:00 +0000

On this episode we meet one of the original tech start up entrepreneurs in Dubai, Ravi Bhusari co-founded Duplays, a community networking platform in 2007, and has since gone on to set up a co working space called Nook.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 35: Jasper Hope, CEO of Dubai Opera

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:02:55 +0000

When Dubai Opera pulled back the curtains in 2016 people didn’t know what to expect from the first of it’s kind in the region, 3 years and over 600 shows later, it’s safe to say that The Dubai Opera has left a cultural imprint on Dubai residents and visitors alike, CEO Jasper Hope talks about the journey so far, and with shows like The Phantom of The Opera coming up, what we can expect in the future.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 34: Raza Beig, CEO of Splash Fashions

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:52:32 +0000

Landmark Group is one of Dubai's success stories, a company that has grown up with the city, expanded internationally and has many household retail brands. One of the most acclaimed is Splash Fashions and CEO Raza Beig who joined the company 26 years ago shares his views on how retail has evolved over the years and how Splash Fashions have partnered with Dubai Expo 2020 to produce a sustainability clothing line.Listen to the full podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 33: Luka Jurkovic, General Manager of REVIVE Cryotherapy

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:16:40 +0000

Many people will know of Cryotherapy, as a specific form of muscle therapy, but now an innovative Dubai based company are adapting this treatment for horses. Revive are a company pioneering cryotherapy and they have come up with a new product that has been launched at Zabeel Stables. Luka Jurkovic is the General Manager of Revive, he tells us how the idea to work with horses came about and how the business is developing. Listen to the full podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 32: Rashid Al Ghurair, CEO of CAFU

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:30:53 +0000

Oil is synonymous with the Gulf Region, yet it’s not often we see new technologies and startups in the energy sector. A new company called CAFU is changing that up by providing fuel on demand via an app directly to customers vehicles. Rashid Al Ghurair is the CEO of CAFU, part of MENA Energy, and Board Member of Al Ghurair Investments, he joins us to talk about how CAFU came about and what it’s trying to achieve.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 31: Karim El Jisr, Executive Director Of SEE Institute

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:22:43 +0000

The Dubai Sustainable City is so much more than a housing, Karim el Jisr, executive director of SEE Institute in The Sustainable City, explains all the work that they do, and how we are at a tipping point.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 30: Vilhem Hedberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Ekar

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:12:04 +0000

The future of transport in a city like Dubai is something that gets many people excited, from trams, metros, to flying taxis, Dubai has always been one step ahead. This week we chat to Vilhelm Hedberg , a Norwegian entrepreneur who launched car sharing company Ekar in Dubai in 2016.Now available on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

Dubai Works EP 29: Simon Kennedy, Co-Founder & CEO of Kennedy Towers

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:54:00 +0000

A dip in the property market has benefitted the short term property market, and prop-tech is experiencing a boom. Dubai Works sat with Simon Kennedy, Co-Founder & CEO of Kennedy Towers and learned why now is the time entrepreneurs can grow in the industry, what are the emerging trends in the property market, why competitors from London and the US are drawn to Dubai and the secret sauce for business success.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

Dubai Works EP 28: Nehal Badri, Director at Brand Dubai

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:37:08 +0000

Dubai Works EP 28: Nehal Badri, Director at Brand Dubai by DUBAI WORKS Business Podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 27: Suhaila Ghobash, Festival Strategy & Execution Director, Dubai Events

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:14:17 +0000

Suhaila Saqer Gobaash is Festival Strategy planning & Execution Director at Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment and joins the podcast to talk about the strategy behind the festivals that are unique to Dubai. With 'shopping, winning and entertainment' at the core of each one, this is a detailed insight into what has become a significant pillar of Dubai's successful marketing and events strategy.Listen to the full DUBAI WORKS podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 26: Highlights From The Most Inspiring People Featured On Lovin's Business Podcast

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:29:38 +0000

This week's episode of DUBAI WORKS is a montage highlighting all the best talks in the podcast. Inspiring entrepreneurs, leaders, and motivators share insights on how they got to where they are now, challenges faced and Dubai helping cultivate their platforms to its success. Listen to the full DUBAI WORKS podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 25: Ian Ohan, Founder and CEO of Krush Brands

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:03:35 +0000

Ian Ohan is the founder and CEO of KRUSH Brands, a hospitality group originated in Dubai, best known for it’s popular Freedom Pizza chain. Ian joins the podcast to talk about how Freedom has grown over the years, and some of his new concepts such as Wildflower & Poke, future plans for example and the impact of technology in the food industry. Listen to the full DUBAI WORKS podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 24: Shahriah Khodjasteh, CEO of Dubai Desert Extreme

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:54:51 +0000

Shahriar Khodjasteh arrived in Dubai from Australia with his family in 1996, in 2001 he started his own retail business, his story captures and optimizes the past 20 years of commerce in Dubai, from the early days of new malls and theme parks, to consumer trends like skateboarding and cycling, to overcoming a Global Financial Crisis amongst others, Shahriar tells us his fascinating story.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 23: Kris Fade, CEO of Fade Fit Kids

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:28:22 +0000

Kris Fade is a household name in the UAE, host of The Kris Fade show on Virgin Radio for the past 10 years, the most popular radio show in the UAE. He is omnipresent on all the major events in Dubai, from hosting the Papel Visit to being MC for Dubai Fitness Challenge and The GOV Games. Last year, he launched Fade Fit Kids health food snacks, he tells us the inspiration behind the idea, what his motivations are and how he juggles entrepreneurship with a hectic media schedule and family life.Listen to the full DUBAI WORKS podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 22: Nilesh Ved, Founder & Chairman of Apparel Group

Tue, 28 May 2019 18:28:03 +0000

Many great organisations have contributed enormously to the retail growth in Dubai over the past two decades; Apparel Group is one of them. Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate, based out of Dubai, with almost 2,000 stores, in 14 countries representing over 75 brands including Tim Hortons, Tommy Hilfiger and ALDO. In this episode, Apparel Group's chairman Nilesh Ved tells us how the group is run, why retailers need to innovate, and how Dubai has enabled the company to grow.Listen to the full DUBAI WORKS podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 21: Mohammed Saeed Harib, Animator And Director Of FREEJ

Wed, 22 May 2019 12:46:11 +0000

Chances are you've seen some of Mohammed Harib's work before; this creative Emirati talent was the man behind the characters of FREEJ- which has now been a success in Japan. He's now taken on a directorial role for the upcoming comedy film Rashid & Rajab, shot entirely in Dubai. In this week's Dubai Works podcast, he discusses his story and how the film industry has taken shape in Dubai.Watch now or listen to the full podcast episode on iTunes, SoundCloud and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 20: Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO Of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Wed, 15 May 2019 07:06:31 +0000

In January this year HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoom released his 8 principles of governance, included at no. 3 was that Dubai is a business capital.Attracting and sustaining Foreign Direct Investment into the City is key to that. The Person in charge of managing the investment, is Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO for Dubai FDI, in this episode he tell us how Dubai ranked 1st globally in the TOP FDI Performers Report in 2018. Listen to the full podcast on SoundCloud, Anghami and iTunes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 19: Yasmine Abdulla, Executive Manager of The Omniyati Prosthetic Arts Centre

Wed, 08 May 2019 13:32:29 +0000

There is a Prosthetic Arts Centre in Dubai, the only one of it’s kind in the region, and it has a claim to fame of being involved in an Oscar win. This week Yasmine Abdullah, the executive manager from The Omniyati Prosthetic Arts Centre, Omniyati meaning my desire in Arabic, joins us to shed more light on what cosmetic prosthetics actually is. Listen to the DUBAI WORKS podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud and Anghami.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 18: Assia Riccio, Founder of Evolvin' Women

Wed, 01 May 2019 07:59:23 +0000

Every so often we come across a service in Dubai that we didn’t know excited, that reminds us of the wonderful people and initiatives that have started here. Assia Riccio had a background in training and personal development in the corporate world, two years ago she set up an organisation in Dubai, Elvolvin Women, it sets out to improve the employability of unemployed women from developing countries, though vocational training and international work experience..Listen to the full podcast on SoundCloud, Anghami and iTunes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 17: Khadija Al Marzooqi, Editor of Dubai Post

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:29:31 +0000

Khadija Al Marzooqi has been involved in Dubai media outlets from Radio, to print to her current role as Editor In Chief of Dubai Post, she discusses the role of the publication and the media trends affecting how we will consume news in the future.Listen to the full podcast on SoundCloud, Anghami and iTunes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 16: Discussions From The Arab Media Forum

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:27:24 +0000

The Arab Media Forum is an annual conference held in Dubai that brings the region's media community, along with the international ones to integrate and start a dialogue depending on a theme point. In this week's episode of Dubai Works, we compiled all the interesting perspectives shared by leaders of the industry.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 15: Marwan Bin Eisa, Director Of Gov Games

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:21:32 +0000

Marwan Bin Eisa, cites attending the Cross Fit games in The US over the years as inspiration for an idea, following input from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, he is now the director of the Gov Games in DubaiThe inaugural event took place Last year, this year it’s back again, we sat down with Marwan, and with His Excellency Saeed Harib, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council to talk about what makes this event special and how it continues to evolve.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 14: Janna Jihad, Youngest Journalist In The World

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:20:19 +0000

Jana Jihad is a twelve-year-old Palestinian girl, who grew acclaim a few years ago as the world youngest journalist as a result of social media reporting of the atrocities taking place in her village. At the Arab Media Forum, she shares her inspiring story, her hopes, dreams and the terrible events she has witnessed.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 13- MUSTAFA KOITA, FOUNDER OF KOITA FOODS

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:26:25 +0000

The food industry is something we all have a connection with, as we are all like to eat. What goes into establishing a food business however, it an entirely different story,, it is very complex and challenging in any part of the world. Mustafa Koita is the founder and CEO of Koita foods, an organic food company, which he set up in Dubai in 2013, he tells us his entrepreneurial journey and why we should be skeptical about the color of Strawberry Milk!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 12 - PABLO DEL VAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, ART DUBAI

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:18:23 +0000

Art Dubai is an annual event that takes place on the 2-23rd of March this year. It’s artistic director, Pablo Del Var, who previously oversaw the ZONA MACO fair in Mexico and La Conservera in Spain, tells us what is special about this year’s show, how it has evolved over the past 13 years, and how the perception of Dubai as an Art capital is changing around the world.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 11 DUBAI WORKS - Ehtesham Adbul Co-founder & CEO of Junkbot

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:09:04 +0000

Etesham Abdul is the founder of Junkbot, a company that provides toolkits to make robots, the catch here is that toolkits are for children and the robots are made from junk. Since launching 3 years ago, over 10,000 kids have used their products and their aspiration is to become Lego of the Middle East--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 10 Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DMCC

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:46:07 +0000

JLT is known in Dubai for its residential community, many small businesses, restaurant choices and amenities, but it’s freezone, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, or DMCC, is the largest in the world. It’s Chairman, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, explains how that had been achieved, what is being done to maintain the status, and what the future holds.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

EP 9 Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:07:41 +0000

Colm Mcloughlin first came to Dubai in 1983 on a 6 month contract, 35 years later, as the executive vice chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free he has since presided over the extraordinary growth to being the largest Duty Free in the world with over $2 billion in revenue in 2018. They also have an extensive leisure offering in including the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship and Irish Village,. We caught up with Colm during the 2019 tournament to chat all things tennis and the business of Duty Free.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP 8 - Shawn Green from Sprudel talks about water supply in Dubai

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 12:26:03 +0000

Dubai has a sustainability agency towards 2021, there are also events such as WETEX,the annual Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition put on by DEWA that supports this initiative. But what else is happening in this space, how are companies, Dubai residents contribution, and are their any startups making a difference. Shawn Green from SPRUDEL - a planet friendly water company joins the show to discuss these topics.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP7 - Samer Hamadeh talks about his latest venture Akiba Dori

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 09:56:36 +0000

Samer Hamadeh has been involved in businesses in Dubai since moving here from Beirut in 2003, whether movie productions, corporate events, nightly life or restaurants. He has been associated will much-loved venues like Republique, Stereo Arcade and most recently Akiba Dori. Samer tells us the inspiration behind the concepts, the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur and what makes Dubai Design District the perfect location for Akiba Dori.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP6 - Omran Sharaf talks about the Emirates Mars Mission

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:12:51 +0000

Dubai has an ambitions space exploration agenda, much of which stems from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, with initiatives like the Khalifa Sat, Emirates Mars Mission 2021 expedition and the Mars City development. Omran Sharaf is the Project Director for Emirates Mars Mission. He discussed the strategy behind these projects, and sheds light on all the incredible milestones achieved to date.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP5 - An overview to Nakheel's major projects with Aqil Kazim

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:07:32 +0000

To say that Nahkeel’s imprint is on the city of Dubai would be an understandmen, literally meeting Palm in English, Nakheel are the master developers Of the Palm Jumeirah, the group has a wider portofilio across dubai, including Ibn Battuta Mall, Dragon Mart and many other community developments, their Chief Commercial Officer, Aqil Kasim joined the podcast to tell us how the company bring these projects to life, and shds light on some of the mroe recent plans on both the Palm and Deira Islands--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP4: Tom Arnel from Bull & Roo talks about the F&B industry

Sun, 27 Jan 2019 06:10:00 +0000

The Tom & Serg cafe in Al Quoz has become synonymous with the culinary wave that’s swept through Dubai in the past 5 years. It’s now the go to place for lunch and breakfast in dubai, it’s sister brands will be known to you too, Common Grounds, The Sum Of Us to name a few. Tom Arnel from Parent company, Bull & Roo tell us what it’s like to run a growing food and beverage business in dubai; where is food inspiration comes from and what’s coming down the line--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP3: Dubai Tourism CEO Issam Kazim talks

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:23:13 +0000

DTCM CEO Issam Kazim talks Dubai Tourism strategy, Dubai Shopping Festival and Manchester United--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP2: Sherif Fayed talks about influencer marketing

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:32:29 +0000

https://lovindubai.com/podcasts/a-dubai-based-influencer-has-exclusively-revealed-he-is-launching-a-travel-agency--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS EP1: Shayma Nawaf Fawwaz, the founder of Gossip Cafe

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:00:40 +0000

The week we sat down the Shayma Nawaf Fawwaz, the founder of Gossip The Brand, consisting of Gossip Cafe, Gossip Fix, Gossip Glow and Gossip Street.A Emirati entrepreneur, Shayma talks about her past at Mudabala, her vision for the brand and what is has been like to start from a homegrown brand and expand it internationally.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dubai-works/message

DUBAI WORKS Business Podcast (Trailer)

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 09:00:40 +0000

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