The Smashi Business Show

<p>HEADLINES:<br>• UAE Joins Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as Gaza Plan Anchors New Initiative<br>• First Phase of Stargate UAE to Come Online Within Months</p><p>• Saudi Banks Turn Overseas for Funding<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• World Economic Forum Day 1: Who said What? </p><p>• MENA Media & Entertainment Market Seen Hitting $76.8bn by 2031 </p><p>• Trump Invites Putin to Join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ as Global Scrutiny Grows </p><p>• Abu Dhabi Plans Dedicated Power Tariff to Support AI Data Centres </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Qatar to Hold Proceeds of First US-Run Venezuelan Oil Sale<br>• Hacking Campaign Targeted High-Profile Gmail and WhatsApp Users Across the Middle East</p><p>• Sela Emerges as PIF Weighs Fresh IPO Push<br>• Today on the Show: Clint Khan, Director at Y-Axis Middle East DMCC<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• IHC Partners With US Investment Arm in Deal Aligned With US Foreign Policy</p><p>• PwC Names Laura Hinton as Middle East Senior Partner After Saudi Advisory Ban </p><p>• HSBC and Presight Sign Strategic AI Partnership </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• UAE is Worried About 25% Tariff Imposed by Trump on Countries trading with Iran </p><p>• DP World CEO says ready to Enter Venezuela in 24 hours if cargo opportunities arise </p><p>• UAE Becomes Ninth Member Of US-Led Pax Silica </p><p>•  Emaar's Alabbar Says He's in A Hurry, so Pardon his Mistakes  </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Dr Sultan Al Jaber opened ADSW 2026 and hailed UAE as 'corridor to future<br>• Meta has appointed Egypt-born Dina Powell McCormick as its new president and vice chairman<br>• Former botim CEO has just raised $230 million to build Mal, an AI-native Islamic digital bank<br>• On Smashi Business Show today: Amr Henna, Managing Partner and Co-founder of fan engagement at Dsquares<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY<br><br> </p>

<p>HEADLINES:<br>• Dubai Real Estate Hits Record AED 917 Billion in Historic 2025 Performance<br>• Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Named Chairman of L'IMAD Holding as Sovereign Fund Expands Global Reach</p><p>• MCG Talent Completes Seven-Figure Management Buy-Out, Names Charlie Bowsher CEO<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• 1 Billion Followers Summit concludes<br>• Alabbar’s Symphony Global signs exclusive 20-year joint venture to develop future Armani Hotels & Resorts</p><p>• Dar Global to develop $10bn Trump-branded projects in Riyadh and Jeddah<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p>Updates from day 3 of the 1 Billion Followers Summit</p><p>Prypco and Amira Sajwani gauge interest for tokenization in Pakistan</p><p>Kris Fade and Sarah Omolewu launched KS Konnect to bring global talent, sports, and entertainment to the Middle East</p><p></p><p>Newsletter: aug.us/4jqModr</p><p>WhatsApp: aug.us/40FdYLU</p><p>Instagram: aug.us/4ihltzQ</p><p>Tiktok: aug.us/4lnV0D8</p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p> Day 1 of the 1 Billion Summit</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Abdulla Al Hamed Appointed Chairman of UAE National Media Authority </p><p>• MGX, QIA Deepen Backing as xAI Raises $20bn in Oversubscribed Series E </p><p>• Dubai Residential Property Transactions Hit AED 541bn in 2025, Up 27% Year-on-Year </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Saudi Arabia Opens Stock Market to All Foreign Investors in Bid to Boost Capital Inflows</p><p>• Dubai Basketball Takes Long-Term View in EuroLeague Debut, Rejects Big-Spending Model</p><p>• Kayali Launches “Kayali Cares” With $250,000 Donation for Sudan Relief</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2026 starting today in Las Vegas </p><p>• Revolut Launches Major Hiring Drive as UAE Launch Approaches </p><p>• Dubai chocolate helps propel Dubai Duty Free to record AED 8.68 billion sales in 2025 </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p><p> </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth hits $1.7tn, rivaling Norway and China</p><p>• Saudi Arabia launches 480MW Hexagon Data Center in Riyadh </p><p>• Saudi marcom expert warns MBC–Shahid rebrand could dilute brand value</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p>HEADLINES:</p><p>• Dubai Court Cancels Dh150 Million Fine in Abu Sabah Money Laundering Case </p><p>• Warner Bros Discovery Poised to Reject $108 Billion Paramount Skydance Bid</p><p>• Saudi AI Firm Humain Receives First Shipment of Nvidia’s Advanced AI Chips </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: aug.us/4jqModr</p><p>WhatsApp: aug.us/40FdYLU</p><p>Instagram: aug.us/4ihltzQ</p><p>Tiktok: aug.us/4lnV0D8</p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p>2025 Recap: The Driven, Dreamers and Doers of the Year</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p>HEADLINES:<br>• Syria Just Introduced New Post-Assad Banknotes, Drops Portraits<br>• Pentagon Awards Boeing $8.6 Billion F-15 Fighter Jet Contract for Israel</p><p>• Presight Wins Multi-Year Albania Smart Nation AI Contract<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Leaked Memo Shows TikTok’s New US Owners Won’t Run Core Business</p><p>• Manchester City Owner CFG Exits Mumbai City FC</p><p>• Crypto Billionaire CZ Named Richest Expat in the UAE by Forbes</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Huda Kattan Sparks Influencer Backlash Over Kim Kardashian Store Opening</p><p>• Prince Alwaleed Nears $400 Million Al Hilal Deal, Semafor Reports</p><p>• Nvidia Agrees to Acquire Saudi-Backed AI Chip Startup Groq<br><br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Boucheron and Al Tayer Group Form Joint Venture for UAE Operations</p><p>• BinDawood Acquires Majority Stake in UAE's Wonder Bakery</p><p>• Emaar Founder Alabbar Invests in Paytm's Arab Payments Unit<br>• Saudi AI Firm Humain Awards Mega Data Center Contract to MIS</p>

<p>HEADLINES:<br>• Christmas spending is getting bigger in the MENA region<br>• We Are Still Dramatically Undershooting Our Potential, Careem CEO</p><p>• So FAST: The Future of Streaming with LG Channels<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Kalshi Adds Binance’s BNB for Deposits and Withdrawals<br>• Ronaldo, Georgina Rodríguez buy luxury villas at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea destination</p><p>• US Watchdog Reviews Ethics Probe Request Into Trump Officials Over Chip Export Deal<br>• The Future of Trading in the UAE: A Conversation with Traders Hub’s Hafez Baker<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Elon Musk was in the UAE and met the UAE President and HH Sheikh Hamdan<br>• Sequoia Capital Partner Condemned for False Accusation Against Palestinian Student<br>• Abu Dhabi's MGX Secures 15 Percent Stake in TikTok US as ByteDance Relinquishes Control<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>Instagram: aug.us/4ihltzQ</p><p>Newsletter: aug.us/48vHaL5</p><p>WhatsApp: aug.us/40FdYLU</p><p></p><p>Tiktok: aug.us/4lnV0D8</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Binghatti And Mercedes-Benz Unveil $8.2 Billion Dubai Megaproject <br>• Qatar Airways Leads Gulf Region With 120,000 Flights, Outpacing Emirates Through High-Frequency Strategy<br>• CloudKitchens Shelves Middle East IPO Plans Amid Market Slowdown<br> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Middle East dominates Bloomberg's World's Wealthiest Families list<br>• RTA deploys drones to clean Dubai traffic signals<br>• Jared Kushner's Affinity exits Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. takeover</p><p>• 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.<br> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Reportedly Set to Buy Barcelona for €10 Billion<br>• Jared Kushner Pulls Out of Trump Tower Belgrade Project With Alabbar’s Eagle Hills</p><p>• Abu Dhabi–Based IHC Increases Stake in Invictus, Firm Backed by Sudan’s Richest Family<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Saudi Billionaire Al-Waleed Bin Talal in Final Talks to Buy Al-Hilal for $2 Billion<br>• Noon Raises $500 Million from PIF and Alabbar in New Round</p><p>• Israel Used Palantir Systems in Deadly 2024 Lebanon Pager Explosions, New Book Says<br>• Lebanese-Founded Podeo Signs YouTube’s Most-Viewed Podcast Guest, Yasser Al-Huzaimi<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Construction Begins on 350-Metre Trump Tower Dubai</p><p>• OSN Says Warner Bros. Deal Unaffected by Netflix–Paramount Bidding War</p><p>• Paul Pogba Takes Stake in Saudi Camel Racing Team</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p>HEADLINES:<br>• Khazna Expands into Saudi Arabia with 200MW AI Data Centre in Dammam</p><p>• UAE Digital Dirham Launch Imminent, Central Bank Confirms Free Access for Consumers</p><p>• DCT Abu Dhabi Unveils Streamlined Digital System for Holiday Home Licensing<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Augustus Media acquires UP10 Media; MoU signed at Bridge Summit 2025</p><p>• Mubadala and Aldar Unveil 60 Billion Dirham Expansion of Abu Dhabi Financial District </p><p>• Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros </p><p>• Wio Wednesdays: Chief Commercial Officer Prateek Vahie Talks About 'Wio Business' </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Gulf Sovereign Funds Back Paramount’s Hostile $108 Billion Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery </p><p>• Saudi Arabia and Qatar Unveil First-of-its-Kind High-Speed Rail Linking Riyadh and Doha</p><p>• Visa Returns to Syria as New Government Pushes to Rejoin Global Financial System</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p>Live From the BRIDGE Summit: A Special Edition Featuring Gary Vaynerchuk</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Cristiano Ronaldo Invests in ChatGPT Rival Perplexity, Launches New ‘CR7’ AI Experience<br>• Aldar, Mubadala Capital Unveil New Investment Platform Targeting Global Demand for Gulf Assets<br>• Microsoft Faces EU Complaint Over Alleged Role in Israeli Surveillance of Palestinians<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY<br> </p>

<p>HEADLINES:<br>• Paramount–Skydance’s New Warner Bros. Discovery Bid Secures Backing From Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds: Variety</p><p>• Saudi Arabia’s PIF Set to Take 93.4% Stake in Electronic Arts in $55 Billion Takeover <br>• Replit, Founded by Jordanian-American Amjad Masad, Targets $1B ARR by 2026<br> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Lebanese Founder Tarek Mansour’s Kalshi Lands Exclusive Prediction-Data Deal with CNN</p><p>• Saudi Exchange CEO: 40 IPOs Under Review on Tadawul</p><p>• Saudi Arabia to $350 Billion Through 2027 Despite Lower Oil Revenues</p><p>• Wio Wednesdays: Chief Marketing Officer Amina Taher Talks About 'Wio Family'</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Saudi-Owned Savvy Games in Talks to Acquire Moonton From TikTok Parent ByteDance</p><p>• Shark Tank Egypt Sparks Debate After OKHTEIN Critiques Local Artist’s Pricing </p><p>• Former NHS Chief Says Healthcare Crisis Is Driving British Families to the UAE </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• MWC25 Doha Closes with Strong Calls for AI Sovereignty, Telecom Reinvention, and MENA’s Rising Global Role </p><p>• UAE Salary Growth to Slow in 2026 as Talent Inflows Outpace Job Creation: Cooper Fitch </p><p>• Dubai Luxury Property Prices Set for Further Rise in 2026 as $10m+ Market Surges </p><p>• Ahmed Patel, CCO of Synergi, Breaks Down How AI-Driven Shared Services Are Transforming the Future of BPO </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p>WIO Wednesday Story EP1</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>Live from MWC25 Doha; Alabbar's New Mall; Lara Dewar of GSMA Talks</p><p>WIO Wednesday</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p> Live From MWC Doha 2025: Starlink Qatar CEO Cyril Anand Reveals What’s Next for Satellite Connectivity</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• 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<br>• Fifth Starbucks Closes in Jordan as Pro-Palestinian Boycott Intensifies</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Paramount Skydance Denies Gulf Funding Ties in Warner Bros. Discovery Bid<br>• Dubai Airports CEO Sets Ambitious Goal: “Eliminate Queues Entirely”<br>• UAE Launches AED36.7 Billion National Investment Fund to Boost FDI<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Saudi-US Investment Forum Sparks Billions in Private Deals, Boosting Tech and Energy Ties</p><p>• US Approves Export of Nvidia AI Chips to UAE and Saudi Firms</p><p>• Emirates to Invest $12 Billion in Dubai’s Al Maktoum Airport Expansion</p><p>• Central Bank of Oman Launches Official Symbol for Omani Rial<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's White House Visit</p><p>• South Korea Joins UAE’s Stargate AI Project in Strategic Partnership<br>• Burj Khalifa Developer Mohamed Alabbar Targets Italy in Global Luxury Expansion<br> </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Emirates Unveils Major Starlink and Boeing Deals as Dubai Airshow 2025 Opens<br>• Saudi Arabia’s Dar Global and the Trump Organization to Build the World’s First Tokenised Maldives Resort<br>• Sharjah–Saudi Backed Developer Arada Targets a 2028 IPO<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a><br>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY<br><br> </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>♦ Saudi PIF Sells U.S. Shares Before Crown Prince’s Washington Trip</p><p>♦ Emirates Moves Closer to Starlink Deal as Dubai Airshow Nears</p><p>♦ Snoonu Founder Takes International CEO Role at Saudi Delivery Giant Jahez<br>♦ Karen Wazen Expands Eyewear Brand Into Egypt Through Baraka Group Partnership<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a><br>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Majid Al Futtaim Rejects Report Claiming Possible Stake Sale </p><p>♦ Arada Invests AED 60 Million in Australia’s Viral Brooki Bakehouse </p><p>♦ UAE-born The Giving Movement has appointed Rania Masri El-Khatib as its new CEO. </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Web Summit 2025 Enters Day 3 in Lisbon </p><p>♦ Comcast CEO Explores Saudi Backing for Potential Warner Bros. Discovery Bid </p><p>♦ Whoop Eyes IPO Within Two Years as It Expands Health-Tracking Technology </p><p>♦ Goldman Sachs to Collect Record $110 Million Fee Advising on $55B Saudi PIF-Backed EA Deal </p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4jqModr">https://aug.us/4jqModr</a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a href="https://aug.us/40FdYLU">https://aug.us/40FdYLU</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://aug.us/4ihltzQ">https://aug.us/4ihltzQ</a></p><p>Tiktok: <a href="https://aug.us/4lnV0D8">https://aug.us/4lnV0D8</a></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>