The Smashi Business Show

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Saudi Arabia To Offer Lifetime Residency To Foreign Home Buyers: AGBI Reports </p><p>♦ Saudi Fintech Firm Lean Eyes Expansion And IPO Opportunities </p><p>♦ Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market is breaking new records — even before construction begins </p><p>♦ Cristiano Ronaldo Backs Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Vision at TOURISE 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><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Trump Hosts Syrian President al-Sharaa at White House as U.S. Suspends Caesar Act Sanctions </p><p>♦ Dubai’s Most Expensive School Has Finally Opened, With Fees Hitting $56,000 a Year </p><p>♦ Microsoft Secures U.S. Approval to Export Nvidia Chips to UAE While Abu Dhabi Based G42 Still Waits </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>♦ Dubai Surpasses New York as Top Destination for the Global Elite </p><p>♦ YouTube Star Ms Rachel Drops New York Times Amid Middle East Leadership Shake-Up </p><p>♦ Bella Hadid Expands Her Fragrance Brand Ôrebella Across the Middle East </p><p>♦ Saudi Arabia to Restrict Foreign Property Ownership Starting January 2026</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>♦ Emirates Reports Record First-Half Profit As Premium Travel Demand Surges<br>♦ Dubai’s Varkey Group In Talks To Raise $400 Million In Debt Financing</p><p>♦ Qatar To Transfer $3.5 Billion To Egypt For Major Mediterranean Tourism Megaproject<br>♦ Aramex Resumes Deliveries To Syria After A Decade-Long Pause<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>HEADLINES:<br>♦ Abu Dhabi Doubles UK Investment Despite Strained Ties<br>♦ Saudi F-35 Jet Deal Moves Forward Ahead of Crown Prince’s U.S. Visit<br>♦ Volkswagen Qatar Issues Playful ‘Apology’ for Its Cars Being Too Irresistible</p><p>♦ ADNOC, Gecko Robotics Team Up to Make Energy Assets Smarter<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<br> </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>♦ Abu Dhabi Media is shutting down ADtv app and moving Content to e& and ADQ-owned STARZPLAY<br>♦ Oil Pressures Ease as Aramco Beats Expectations in 3Q<br>♦ Emirates Eyes New Aircraft Deals as 777X Delays Weigh on Growth<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><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>♦ MAGNiTT’s Philip Bahoshy Calls for ‘Constructive Candor’ in MENA’s Private Capital Ecosystem </p><p>♦ Sequoia Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Shaun Maguire’s Anti-Muslim Remarks and Executive Resignation </p><p>♦ Sultan Al Jaber Calls for $4 Trillion in Annual Energy Investment as Adnoc and Microsoft Forge AI Alliance </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>♦ $1 Billion Grand Egyptian Museum Opens, Poised to Boost Egypt’s Economy and Tourism</p><p>♦ Lebanese-French Entrepreneur Elie Khouri Has Cautioned Against Overconfidence in AI-Driven Stock Surge </p><p>♦ UK Stock Market Veteran Alasdair Haynes Relocates to Dubai After £10 Million Windfall</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>   ♦ FII9 Concludes in Riyadh with Syria’s Market Comeback and Saudi Policy Shifts</p><p> ♦ Saudi Arabia and IOC cancel 12-year deal to host Olympic Esports Games in Riyadh</p><p> ♦ Abu Dhabi-Based IHC Sells 42.54% Stake in Modon in UAE’s Largest Market Transaction<br> ♦ Saudi Arabia Plans to Refocus $925 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund After Gigaproject Delays <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></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><br>♦ Highlights of Day 2 of FII9 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia</p><p>♦ WHOOP Expands Across the Gulf With New Lab, Health Partnerships, and Fitness Initiatives<br>♦ Dubai’s Al-Futtaim to Invest $2.7 Billion in Saudi Arabia to Boost Growth Across Key Sectors<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></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>♦ Highlights of Day 1 of FII9 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<br>♦ PIF and Aramco to Partner in HUMAIN, Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions<br>♦ Tabby Valued at $4.5 Billion Following Secondary Share Sale with Hong Kong Investors<br>♦ Qatar-owned PSG Posts Small Loss Despite Champions League Triumph<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></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ HH Sheikh hamdan Tells Apparel Group Founder to Double 2,400-Store Empire</p><p>♦ ASnapchat Opens New Doha Office to Strengthen Ties with Qatar and the Gulf </p><p>♦ Saudi AI Startup Humain to Launch Voice-Activated Operating System </p><p>♦ Goldman Sachs in Talks with Kuwait Fund for $10 Billion Mandate</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>♦ Snoonu Founder Backs Mamdani After Criticism for Eating with Hands<br>♦ Abu Dhabi-Based G42 Denies US Claims of Links to Chinese Missiles <br>♦ UAE Opens Government Sukuk Investments to Individuals for the First Time<br>♦ Jordan Partners With Amjad Masad’s Replit to Launch “Siraj,” an AI Learning Assistant <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></p><p>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Property Finder Invests in Stake to Boost MENA’s Real Estate Tech Ecosystem</p><p>♦ Saudi Arabia to Host New ATP Masters 1000 Tournament in Landmark Expansion Backed by PIF</p><p>♦ Sequoia COO Resigns Over Islamophobia Row After Partner’s Controversial Tweet</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>• Dubizzle has Halted its dubai IPO just a Day Before Bookbuilding was due to start<br>• Reuters NEXT Gulf Debut: UAE Leaders Tackle Gaza, Global Fragmentation, and Economic Resilience<br>• Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman To Visit Trump At White House In November<br>• Richard Attias & Associates To Go Public In Riyadh In 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><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></p><p>♦ Dubai Airports CEO Says Potential IPO Would Attract Global Investors</p><p>♦ Amazon Launches 15-Minute “Amazon Now” Delivery Service Across UAE</p><p>♦ UK’s Alphageek Expands to Dubai Amid Surge in British Business Migration </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 Users Were also Affected by AWS Outage with Many Big Services Shut Down </p><p>♦ Saudi Prince Khaled Slams Meta for Prioritising Sales over Security in Gulf </p><p>♦ Michael Page Report: 2024 Wasn't Good for Salary Negotiations in 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>♦ UAE Supreme Court Rules Against Compound Interest on Loans</p><p>♦ Sharjah Property Market Hits Record AED 44.3 Billion in 2025 </p><p>♦ Sinner Clinches $6m Six Kings Slam Title in Saudi Arabia</p>

<p>HEADLINES:<br>• Dubai’s FIX Dessert Chocolatier Ditches Deliveroo for Exclusive Partnership With Careem<br>• G42 Speeds Up Work on Stargate UAE AI Cluster</p><p>• Crown Prince Launches King Salman Gate Project Near Makkah’s Grand Mosque</p><p>• UAE’s Largest Listed Firm IHC to Merge Three Units Into AED120 B Investment Giant<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>♦ I2025 Expand North Star Concludes and GITEX Global Continues Strong in Dubai</p><p>♦ MGX and BlackRock Strike Record $40 Billion Texas Data Center Deal</p><p>♦ ALEC Holdings Makes Historic Debut on DFM with UAE’s Largest Construction IPO</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 Day 4 of Expand North Star 2025 in Dubai<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> Live from Day 3 of Expand North Star in Dubai</p>

<p>Live From Expand North Star 2025<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></p><p>♦ Is Manchester United being sold? Turki AlShikh says Yes, Sources Say No!</p><p>♦ Telegram Founder Durov Warns of ‘Death of the Free Internet’ on 41st Birthday</p><p>♦ NYU Abu Dhabi Launches Global Financial Competitiveness Institute Backed by Veteran Ray Dalio</p><p> </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 Secures First Batch of US Nvidia Chips in Major AI Partnership</p><p>♦ Multiply Group Acquires Majority 60.8% Stake in Gucci Packaging Partner ISEM</p><p>♦ Riyadh Air Takes Off With First London Flight — But Tickets Aren’t on Sale Yet</p><p>♦ Oman Stands Firm on Launching Personal Income Tax in 2028</p><p> </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> ♦ Revolut CEO Nik Storonsky Leaves London for UAE as Tax Changes Trigger Billionaire Exodus<br>♦ Saudi Consultancy Hiring Boom Eases as Vision 2030 Enters Delivery Phase<br>♦ Israeli Companies to Skip Dubai Airshow 2025, Organiser Confirms</p><p>♦ Thomas Maton, Business Development Manager, DMDC</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ OpenAI’s Sam Altman Tours the Middle East to Raise Funds for AI Expansion</p><p>♦ Saudis Join Elon Musk’s Netflix Boycott Over Arabic-Dubbed Kids Show</p><p>♦ Saudi Executives Detained in Diriyah Corruption Probe</p><p>♦ SSC Channels Go Off Air After Losing Saudi Football Rights to Thmanyah</p><p> </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): <a href="https://aug.us/3BTU2MY">https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ London Dairy Owner IFFCO Hires Rothschild for $2 Billion Debt Restructuring</p><p>♦ Naguib Sawiris Named in Tony Blair–Linked Postwar Gaza Governance Plan</p><p>♦ DoorDash Completes Deliveroo UAE Takeover</p><p>♦ London Court Rules in Favor of DP World in $685 Million Djibouti Port Dispute</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>♦ Dubai Property Market Hits Record AED500B in Nine Months</p><p>♦ ADIA and Goldman Sachs Lead $4.23B Investment in Häagen-Dazs Maker Froneri</p><p>♦ Saudi Sukna Capital Teams with US Venture Debt Firm to Deploy $50M in MENA Tech and SMEs</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>♦ Saudi Artists’ Spotify Royalties Surge to $3.5 Million in 2024<br>♦ Jomana R. Alrashid Named to TIME100 Next List, First Saudi Honored♦ Saudi Arabia Launches $80 Million Fashion Fund to Boost Local Brands<br>♦ Mubadala Leads MENA Sovereign Investment Activity with $17.4 Billion in 2025<br><br>Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp: <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>♦ Replit Founder Urges Tech Industry to Speak Out on Gaza</p><p>♦ Careem Invests in UAE Car Rental Platform Swapp</p><p>♦ Gems Education Bids for Saudi School Operator Ajialuna Educational</p><p>♦ Dubai Journalist Calls for Courtesy Towards Speakers at Major Events</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’s Dar Global to Launch $1 Billion Trump Plaza in Jeddah’s ‘Manhattan’</p><p>♦ Saudi-Led Consortium to Acquire Gaming Giant Electronic Arts for $55B</p><p>♦ Jordan Approves Citizenship and Residency for Foreign Investors</p><p>♦ Trump Unveils Gaza Peace Plan, Economic Measures Highlighted</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>♦ France Pressured Telegram to Remove Moldovan Channels, Durov Says</p><p>♦ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Meets UAE President to Strengthen AI Collaboration</p><p>♦ Lebanon’s Former Central Bank Chief Riad Salameh Released on $14 Million Bail</p><p>♦ Dubai-Born SQUATWOLF Launches First International Flagship in Qatar</p><p> </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>♦ Saudi Crown Prince Orders Five-Year Freeze on Riyadh Rent Hikes<br>♦ Abu Dhabi’s MGX Joins Oracle, Silver Lake in TikTok U.S. Stake<br>♦ UAE Warns Against AI Misuse to Spread Misinformation About Public Figures<br>♦ Yogi Real Estate’s Atinirmal Pagarani Talks Trust, Transparency, and Growing a 50-Year Dubai Legacy</p><p><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<br></p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Saudi Stocks Surge on Hopes of Foreign Ownership Reforms<br>• Foreign Buyers Snap Up Saudi Giga-Project Homes Ahead of New Ownership Law</p><p>• UAE Buys $27.5M DC-Area Mansion, Highest Sale of 2025</p><p><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<br></p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Abu Dhabi Launches $100M AI Fund to Attract Global Start-Ups</p><p>♦ Indians Shift Production to UAE Free Zones to Dodge US Tariffs</p><p>♦ Israel’s continued genocide in Gaza will cost them $7.5 billion more</p><p>♦ Trifid Media Founder Mahdi Shafiei Partners with Kris Fade & Matty Fahd for Australia Launch</p><p> </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>♦ Egyptian Billionaire Nassef Sawiris Eyes $50B U.S. Infrastructure Push via Abu Dhabi</p><p>♦ Mubadala Considers Full Exit from Getir as Buyers Circle</p><p>♦ Prince Alwaleed Increases Stake in Snap Despite Company Losses</p><p>♦ Saudi Prince Khaled and Sharjah Royal Invest $680M to Build Arada London</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>♦ Al Habtoor Hails Four Major Western Nations’ Recognition of Palestinian State</p><p>♦ PwC Cuts 60 Partners and 1,500 Staff in Middle East Following Saudi Clash, Says FT</p><p>♦ Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $10B with Middle Eastern Backing</p><p>♦ UAE Launches Campaign to Become ‘Start-up Capital of the World’</p><p> </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 PIF Becomes Largest Shareholder in MBC in SAR 7.47 Billion Deal</p><p>♦ Khalaf Al Habtoor Pledges $2.7M for Umayyad Mosque and Syrian Community</p><p>♦ Red Sea Global Says Alcohol Not Needed for Luxury Tourism Success</p><p>♦ Germany Still Weighing EU Sanctions on Israel</p><p> </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>♦ Will Carrefour leave UAE too after Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan exits?</p><p>♦ Adnoc-Led Consortium Withdraws $18.7 Billion Santos Bid</p><p>♦ Dubai Media Brings Advertising In-House, Breaking From Choueiri Group</p><p> </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>♦ Morning Brew Satire on Saudi NEOM Sparks Backlash for Misrepresentation</p><p>♦ UAE Billionaire Khalaf Al-Habtoor Reverses Decision on Beirut Hotel</p><p>♦ Saudi Fintech HALA Raises $157 Million To Boost SME Banking</p><p>♦ Saudi Arabia to Host Global Flag Football Classic as Part of Riyadh Season<br> </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>♦ Fact Check: Qatar Did Not Threaten to Cancel Boeing Deal Over U.S.-Israel Tensions<br>♦ Talabat Reopens in Qatar After One-Week Suspension<br>♦ Replit Raises $250 Million, Valuation Triples to $3 Billion<br>♦ Dubai Developer Binghatti Prepares for Potential IPO Amid Real Estate Boom<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></p><p>♦ Israel’s Airstrike on Hamas in Doha Draws Global Outrage from Business Leaders</p><p>♦ UAE Unveils K2 Think, AI Model to Rival OpenAI and DeepSeek</p><p>♦ Revolut Launches in UAE With Regulator Nod, Plans Hiring Spree</p><p>♦ PIF Sets Sights on $2 Trillion, Pledges $600 Billion for US Deals</p><p> </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): <a href="https://aug.us/3BTU2MY">https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</a></p><p> </p><p>Lovin 10 Vote Link: https://lovin.co/lovins/?site_id=14</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Spain PM Sanchez has imposed arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’</p><p>♦ Mubadala Seeks Up To $920 Million In Du Stake Sale Amid Rising Secondary Offerings</p><p>♦ Wynn has set aside land for second UAE casino resort</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>HEADLINES:</p><p>♦ Emaar Misr Signs $19 Billion Red Sea Tourism Deal</p><p>♦ Undersea Cable Cuts in Red Sea Slow Internet Across UAE and Region</p><p>♦ Saudi AI Firm HUMAIN Explores Launch of AI Training Academy in Riyadh</p><p>♦ Google Allegedly Signs $45M Deal With Netanyahu to Downplay Gaza Genocide</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): <a href="https://aug.us/3BTU2MY">https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</a></p><p> </p><p>Lovin 10 Vote Link: https://lovin.co/lovins/?site_id=14</p><p></p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ G42 to Sell 2% Presight AI Stake to Boost Global Investor Base</p><p>♦ Saudi Shawarmer to Fund Fired Employee Majed Al-Omari’s New Venture After Boycott</p><p>♦ Saudi Arabia and UK Announce £360 Million in Joint Investment Deals</p><p>♦ Billionaire Mohamed Alabbar Visits Viral Klay by Karak House in Dubai Mall</p><p> </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>♦ Lush Shuts All UK Stores in Solidarity with Gaza</p><p>♦ Sphere Secures Qatar Trademarks, Paving Way for Doha Venue</p><p>♦ Rothschild & Co Expands UAE Wealth Management With LLB Deal</p><p>♦ Qatar Joins $13 Billion Anthropic Mega-Round, Valuation Soars to $183 Billion</p><p> </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>♦ Middle East Fast-Food Giant Americana Looks to Local Brands After Gaza Boycott</p><p>♦ Abu Dhabi’s G42 Explores Chip Suppliers Beyond Nvidia for UAE–US AI Campus</p><p>♦ Syria makes first official crude export in 14 years</p><p>♦ Saudi Delivery Startup Ninja Taps Banks for Potential IPO Next Year<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>♦ Trump Administration Considers ‘GREAT Trust’ Plan for Gaza Redevelopment</p><p>♦ YC-Backed Munify Raises $3M to Make Sending Money Home Easier for Egyptians</p><p>♦ Saudi Burger Chain Hamburgini Declares Bankruptcy After Food Poisoning Scandal</p><p>♦ UAE’s Sidara to Acquire UK’s Wood Group in $292M 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): <a href="https://aug.us/3BTU2MY">https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</a></p><p> </p><p>Lovin 10 Vote Link: https://lovin.co/lovins/?site_id=14</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Dubai Court Cuts Abu Sabah’s Jail Term to Four Years</p><p>♦ Brands Are Cashing In on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement</p><p>♦ Saudi Arabia to launch Riyadh monorail project in 2025</p><p>♦ Qatar issues law covering company transparency</p><p> </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>Lovin 10 Vote Link: https://lovin.co/lovins/?site_id=14</p>