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<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Mubadala Invests $55 Million in UK’s Paragraf to Scale Graphene Chip Production</p><p>♦ PIF’s AI Unit HUMAIN Sells Out Data Center Capacity</p><p>♦ Microsoft Called FBI on Gaza Protesters Targeting CEO’s Home</p><p>♦ Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings Backs Zimbabwe Gas Development</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>♦ Prince Al-Waleed Reportedly Files to Acquire 100% of Al-Hilal</p><p>♦ Humain Officially Launches Arabic AI Chatbot Incorporating Islamic Values</p><p>♦ Naguib Sawiris Becomes Egypt’s Richest Man, Surpassing Brother Nassef</p><p>♦ UAE Proptech Holo Raises $22 Million Series A to Expand Across GCC</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>♦ Lunate to Set Up $2B Joint Investment Platform with Brevan Howard at ADGM</p><p>♦ Kuwait Revokes Al Sabah Newspaper and TV Licences</p><p>♦ Norway Fund Dumps Caterpillar, Israeli Banks Over Rights Abuses</p><p>♦ Egypt to Launch High-Speed Electric Train Network in 2026</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>♦ Spinneys Enters Kuwait Through Joint Venture with Alshaya Group</p><p>♦ HSBC Cuts Wealthy Middle Eastern Clients as Lombard Odier Exits Abu Dhabi</p><p>♦ Syria to Revalue Pound, Introduce New Banknotes to Restore Confidence</p><p>♦ Sharjah Entrepreneurship Leader Urges Crackdown on Late SME Payments</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>♦ Wall Street Firms Flock to Abu Dhabi for Proximity to Sovereign Wealth</p><p>♦ Qatari Consortium Steps Back from Manchester United, Prince Al-Waleed Eyes Al-Hilal</p><p>♦ MBC Secures Three-Year Bundesliga Rights Across MENA</p><p>♦ China’s Meituan Subsidiary Keeta Launches 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): <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>♦ Y Combinator Co-Founder Paul Graham Weighs In On Gaza</p><p>♦ Gathern Raises $72M Series B, Eyes Tadawul IPO</p><p>♦ PIF-Backed Humain Seeks Data Centre Chief to Drive Saudi AI Ambitions</p><p>♦ Saudis And Emiratis Use ChatGPT More Than Global Average</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>Lovin 10 Vote Link: https://lovin.co/lovins/?site_id=14</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Hussain Sajwani Meets Steel Magnate Lakshmi Mittal in London</p><p>♦ Qatar Airways To Open First Exclusive US Lounge At JFK</p><p>♦ Lenovo to Establish Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia</p><p>♦ D360 Bank Secures Exclusive Saudi Football Broadcast Rights with Thmanyah</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Norway Wealth Fund to Divest Six Firms Linked to West Bank, Gaza</p><p>♦ Saudia in Talks With SpaceX to Bring Starlink Wi-Fi Across Fleet</p><p>♦ Google Lifts Syria Advertising Ban, Restores Access to Digital Platforms</p><p>♦ Sarwa Founder Comments as US-Based Robinhood Eyes Dubai Market</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 PIF Cuts $2 Billion From US Stock Holdings<br>• Shark Tank Lebanon Reveals Its Investor Panel<br>• Microsoft Launches Inquiry Into Israeli Military Cloud Use<br>• Robinhood Seeks License to Launch 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></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></p><p>♦ Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN to Launch AI Chat Platform in August 2025</p><p>♦ Osama Daoud Abdellatif: The Tycoon Behind Sudan’s Largest Conglomerate</p><p>♦ US Approves Possible $500 Million Rocket System Sale to Bahrain</p><p>♦ Dubai Real Estate Sees Record Growth in First Half of 2025, Says DAMAC’s Amira Sajwani</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>♦ ADQ-Backed Etihad Rail in Talks for Kenya Freight Operations</p><p>♦ Kingdom Holding Reports Sharp Q2 Profit Decline</p><p>♦ Lulu’s Half-Year Earnings Rise on Online Sales Surge</p><p>♦ Dubai’s Coraly.ai Raises $2 Million to Expand GCC and Global Reach</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>♦ Abu Dhabi HR Expert Warns Against Including Nafis Allowance in Salary Packages</p><p>♦ Saudi Cousins’ Base Boon Salon Creates Georgina Rodríguez’s Engagement Nail Look</p><p>♦ Mubadala Capital Ventures Joins $30M Funding Round for US Biotech Tahoe Therapeutics</p><p>♦ Binghatti Holding’s $500 Million Sukuk Debuts Strong on London Stock Exchange</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>♦ Norway’s $2 Trillion Wealth Fund Divests from Israeli Companies</p><p>♦ MBC Group’s H1 Profit Soars 41% Despite Q2 Dip Amid Leadership Change</p><p>♦ Breadfast Secures $10 Million in Series B2 Funding, Valued Close to $400M</p><p>♦ Abu Dhabi’s AI Sector Grows 61%, Adds 150 Firms in H1 2025 to Lead MENA</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>• Huda Kattan Defends Herself Amid Calls to Drop Huda Beauty Over Israel Comments</p><p>• Dubai Joins Global Top 10 Cities Where Ultra-Wealthy Buy Second Homes in 2025</p><p>• Wynn Resorts to Launch UAE’s First Casino with Exclusive License in Ras Al Khaima</p><p>• GCC-Stat Reports 100% Household Access to Safe Water and Electricity Across GCC Countries</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Saudi Arabia Deploys First Regional OpenAI Models in HUMAIN–Groq Partnership</p><p>♦ BCG Drafted Plans to Relocate Palestinians to UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Somalia</p><p>♦ Abu Dhabi Secures 10-Year Rights to Build Sphere Venues Across MENA</p><p>♦ ADX Onboards Thndr as First Remote Retail Trading Member to Boost Market Access</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's Emaar Properties gain 30% as H1-2025 net profit crosses Dh10b</p><p>• Syria Inks $14B in Investment Deals, Taps Gulf Firms for Airport and Subway Projects</p><p>• UAE Tops List as Wealthy UK Directors Exit Over Labour Tax Reforms</p><p>• India’s Titan Eyes Gulf Manufacturing to Dodge US Tariffs, Builds on Damas 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>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Norway to Investigate World’s Largest $2tn Oil Fund Over Israeli Investments</p><p>• Alaan Raises $48M Series A to Grow AI Finance Platform</p><p>• MGX Eyes $25 Billion AI Fundraising to Boost Abu Dhabi’s Tech Goals</p><p>• Qatar Backs Azerbaijan Gas Pipeline to Boost Power in Northern Syria</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>♦ TikTok Removes 16.5M Videos Across MENA Amid Egypt’s 3-Month Deadline for Content Compliance</p><p>♦ Abu Dhabi’s MGX Eyes $1B Investment in French AI Startup Mistral</p><p>♦ Salata Founder Georges Bandar Reflects on Four Years of Growth and Resilience in the UAE</p><p>♦ Dubai’s Most Expensive School Begins Hiring, With Fees Hitting $56,000 a Year</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Wuilt Raises $2M to Scale Its Free E-Commerce Platform Across MENA</p><p>♦ Orascom Construction to Delist from Nasdaq Dubai, Move Primary Listing to Abu Dhabi</p><p>♦ Kim Kardashian’s Skims to Open First UAE Store at Mall of the Emirates</p><p>♦ Filmmakers Reject Mubi’s $100M Sequoia Deal Over Israeli Military Tech Ties</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>♦ Mostafa Amin-Led Breadfast Hits $382M Valuation as Investor Stake Nearly Doubles</p><p>♦ Roberto Cavalli is not for sale' - says Damac</p><p>♦ Anghami Plans Reverse Stock Split To Stay On Nasdaq</p><p>♦ US Senate Rejects Effort to Block Israel Arms Sales Amid Gaza Crisis</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>♦ Anthropic in Talks to Raise $5B at $170B Valuation, CEO Acknowledges Shift on Gulf Funding</p><p>♦ PwC Appoints Riyadh Al-Najjar to Global Board After Saudi Ban Shakes Regional Strategy</p><p>♦ UAE Media Council has Launched  a Mandatory ‘Advertiser Permit’ for Content Creators</p><p>♦ Alabbar-led Americana earnings climb despite higher tax burden</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Calo raises $39mln (SAR 146.27mln) in Series B extension</p><p>♦ Saudi PIF named most valuable and fastest-growing sovereign wealth fund</p><p>♦ Binghatti Unveils $570M Dubai Twin-Tower Project At Launch Event In Egypt</p><p>♦ Pavel Durov Questioned by French Authorities Over Platform’s Alleged Criminal Use</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Netflix And Shahid Unite In First-Ever Joint Subscription For MENA</p><p>• Qatar threatens to halt LNG exports to EU over sustainability law</p><p>• “Shame On You, Anthropic!” Gulf Investor Slams AI Giant Over Leaked Memo</p><p>• Huda Kattan Calls Out Kim Kardashian Over Israel Support After Viral Tucker Carlson Clip</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 publishes new law on foreign property ownership</p><p>♦ Huda Beauty and Saint Levant Redirect $210K to Gaza Relief via Doctors Without Borders</p><p>♦ Etihad Ready to Welcome Wizz Air Abu Dhabi Staff as Airline Shuts Down</p><p>♦ Wamda Capital’s Fadi Ghandour Calls Starvation in Gaza “Pure Evil”</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• BCG Refuses to Release Gaza Report Despite Pressure From Lawmakers and NGOs<br>• Saudi Comedy 'AlZarfa' Hits $2.7M, Becomes Fastest Arab Film to Sell 500K Tickets<br>• AI Jobs in the Gulf Now Pay Up to 120K AED a Month<br>• Aldar Sells Abu Dhabi’s Most Expensive Home for $109 Million on Saadiyat Island<br><br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ UK Clears Abu Dhabi’s 15% Stake in Telegraph, Ending Long-Running Ownership Dispute</p><p>♦ Shipping Billionaire John Fredriksen Lists Chelsea Mansion Amid UK Tax Shakeup</p><p>♦ Saudi Arabia announces $5bn in Syria investments</p><p>♦ RAK Tourism CEO Raki Phillips to Leave for Senior Role at Accor</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Leaked Memo Reveals Anthropic CEO’s U-Turn on Taking Investments from Gulf Countries<br>• Titan To Acquire Majority Stake In Dubai Jeweller Damas In AED 1.04 Billion Deal<br>• Dubai-based Binghatti Holding made AED1.8 billion in net income in H1 2025<br>• Gym Nation Acquires Fitness First Motor City, Launches AED 70M Expansion Plan<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY <br> </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Egypt Plans To Offer New Investment Opportunities To US Firms</p><p>♦ Mubadala Backs Dubai-Based Restaurant Payments Startup Qlub In $30M Funding Round</p><p>♦ US Officials Stall UAE’s Access To Nvidia AI Chips Over Security Fears</p><p>♦ Musk’s Grok Bot Accuses X of Censoring Pro-Palestinian Posts, Cites Media Reports</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’s Al-Futtaim to Buy 49.95% Stake in Saudi Arabia’s Cenomi Retail for $667 Million</p><p>• Meta Acquires Voice AI Startup Led by Egyptian Engineer Mahmoud Felfel</p><p>• Musk’s xAI Plans ‘Baby Grok’ — A Kid-Friendly AI App Amid Controversy</p><p>• UAE to change tax rule on sugar-based drinks</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>♦ Dubai’s Binghatti Opens First London Office to Court Global Investors<br>♦ Musk’s xAI in Talks for Saudi Data Center Deal to Power AI Push</p><p>♦ Saudi Penny CEO Calls Himself an ‘Idiot’ for Ordering His Calo Meals on HungerStation</p><p>♦ Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Seize Wizz Air Vacancy With Ambitious Expansion<br><br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>♦ Wizz Air's UAE Exit Leaves Up to 450 Staff Facing Uncertain Future<br>♦ Mubadala CEO Khaldoon Al Mubarak: “We Invested in Every Piece of AI<br>♦ Manchester City Secures Record £1 Billion Kit Deal With Puma</p><p>♦ Shark Tank Launches in Lebanon<br> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>♦ Dubai’s Independent Food Company Celebrates HH Sheikh Mohammed’s Birthday in London<br>♦ Saudi Arabia Reassesses The Line Project to Keep Vision 2030 on Track<br>♦ PIF Eyes Major Investment in Elon Musk’s x AI at $200 Billion Valuation</p><p>♦ House of Pops Eyes Europe After GCC Growth</p><p>♦ Israel’s Stock Market Is in the Green — But War Spending Is Bleeding the Economy Red<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p>HEADLINES:<br>♦ Wizz Air Pulls Out of Abu Dhabi After Six Years<br>♦ BYD Doubles Down on Saudi EV Market with 10 Showrooms by 2026<br>♦ Majid Al-Futtaim Enters Kuwait Following Succession Reshuffle <br>♦ Mubadala-Led Group to Acquire Germany’s Techem for $8 Billion in Big Sustainability Push<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Syria Signs $800M Tartous Port Deal With UAE’s DP World in Push for Post-War Rebuilding<br>• Saudi Arabia May Buy Huawei Chips as Chinese Tech Giant Eyes Middle East Expansion<br>• Cairo’s Gameball Doubles 2024 Revenue in Just 6 Months</p><p>• Lebanon Bets on Gulf Tourists to Revive Economy Amid Crisis and Conflict Fears<br><br>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ BCG Strips Two Top Executives of Leadership Roles Over Gaza Project Fallout</p><p>♦ Trump Slaps Up to 30% Tariffs on Iraq, Algeria, Libya, and Tunisia in New Trade Push</p><p>♦ Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as X CEO after Two Years in the Role</p><p>♦ Dubai Airports Shuts Down IPO Buzz, Dismisses Report as ‘Inaccurate’</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>HEADLINES:</p><p>♦ Saudi’s Jahez Acquires 76% of Qatari Snoonu from Founder Hamad Al-Hajri in $245M Deal</p><p>♦ Egypt’s Sawiris to Invest $100M in Morocco’s Electric Motorbike Market</p><p>♦ Backlash Grows as VC Shaun Maguire Reignites Controversy Days After Apology</p><p>♦ Kuwait’s $1 Trillion Wealth Fund Sells $3B Bank of America Stake”</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>♦ Middle Eastern Tech Founders Petition Forces Sequoia Partner Shaun Maguire to Apologize</p><p>♦ Richard Attias Associates Considers IPO Amid Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Push</p><p>♦ Dubai’s Xpanceo Raises $250M, Hits $1.35 Billion Valuation</p><p>♦ Elon Musk’s Starlink Launches in Qatar, Boosting Regional 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></p><p>♦ Fadi Ghandour Leads Petition Over Sequoia Partner’s Islamophobia Toward Zohran Mamdani</p><p>♦ Dubai Duty Free Chocolates Smash Records with 2.5 Million Bars Sold in Six Months</p><p>♦ UAE and World Economic Forum Launch Global Platform to Future-Proof AI Regulation</p><p>♦ Bahrain Sets Gulf’s First Stablecoin Rulebook, Leading Crypto Regulation</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• BCG Under Fire for Role in Gaza ‘Relocation’ Plan Backed by Israel and U.S.<br>• Qatari Tycoon Brothers' Dairy Giant Baladna to Invest $250M in Syria<br>• Mohamed Alabbar’s Americana Enters Luxury Food Retail with Greek Brand Carpo<br>• Saudi Arabia’s Top 10 Listed Firms Hit $2.1 Trillion Valuation Led by Aramco<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>♦ Amr Diab Switches from Vodafone to Orange Egypt in Major Telecom Shake-Up</p><p>♦ Miral Issues AED 3 Billion Tender for Harry Potter-Themed Expansion on Yas Island</p><p>♦ UN Expert Calls Israeli Actions in Gaza Genocide, Demands Arms Embargo</p><p>♦ Google Launches Veo 3 AI Video Tool in MENA via Gemini App</p><p>♦ Inside Institutional Staking: Figment’s Strategy for the MENA Market with Christoph Richter</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Abu Dhabi and Dubai Named World’s Top Emerging Data Centre Markets</p><p>♦ Kuwait to Introduce 15% Minimum Tax on Big Global Companies Starting 2025</p><p>♦ Businessman Allegedly Bought $2.9 Million Dubai Villa Using US Healthcare Scam Money</p><p>♦ Saudi Startup Flawless Raises $1.5M for AI Career Platform</p><p>♦ Sahil Sajan on Milano’s Leap into Pet Care</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>♦ Saudi Arabia’s PIF Crosses $1 Trillion in Assets, But Net Profit Slumps Over 50%<br>♦ Trump signs executive order lifting sanctions on Syria<br>♦ UN Report Accuses Over 60 Global Companies of Complicity in Israel’s Gaza Campaign<br>♦ Saudi Q-Commerce Startup Ninja Joins Unicorn Club After $250 Million Funding Round<br>♦ Munira Rahman: The Perfume Executive Changing the Face of GCC Beauty Business<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>♦ HH Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai Successfully Conducts First Joby Air Taxi Test Flight</p><p>♦ Emaar Named World’s Fastest-Growing Real Estate Brand with $4B Valuation</p><p>♦ Saudi Unemployment Falls to Record Low as Women Drive Workforce Gains</p><p>♦ Norway’s KLP Pension Fund Blacklists Firms Supplying Israeli Military Over Gaza War</p><p>♦ Zoho Expands in Bahrain: How Its Tamkeen Partnership Aims to Boost SMEs Across the Gulf</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Jeff Bezos Marries Lauren Sánchez in $56M Venice Wedding with Jordanian Royalty</p><p>♦ Tesla Makes Saudi Debut with First Riyadh Centre Opened; Jeddah to Get One by Year-End</p><p>♦ Israel’s 12-Day War with Iran Estimated to Cost $6 Billion, Central Bank Warns</p><p>♦ UK Billionaire John Fredriksen Moves $10B Empire to Dubai Amid Tax Policy Shifts</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ House of Pops CEO Responds After Sugary Drinks Added to Orders Without Approval</p><p>♦ Candace Owens Says She’s Accused of Taking Qatar, Iran Funding</p><p>♦ World Bank Approves $1.3 Billion to Rebuild Infrastructure in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq</p><p>♦ U.S. Approves $30 Million Gaza Aid Grant Despite Concerns Over Safety and Oversight</p><p> </p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://aug.us/4fZIDus">https://aug.us/4fZIDus</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>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY </p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Fadel Al Ali Named Chairman of Majid Al Futtaim Group in Major Governance Shakeup</p><p>♦ Maersk Cuts Ties With Firms Linked to Israeli Settlements After Activist Pressure</p><p>♦ Replit Hits $100 Million in Revenue, Founder Amjad Masad Reveals Rapid Growth</p><p>♦ UAE’s Baraka Launches AI Assistant to Help Retail Investors in the Gulf<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><br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>• Oil Markets Steady Despite Iran’s Missile Strikes on US Bases in Gulf<br>• Saudi CEOs Are Getting Younger and More Local, Says New Korn Ferry Report<br>• Oman to Introduce First Personal Income Tax in Gulf by 2028</p><p>• The Arab Influx of London Is More Than Just Shopping at Harrods<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: https://aug.us/4ihltzQ<br>Tiktok: https://aug.us/4lnV0D8<br>Smashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Mohamed Alabbar Launches New AI-Driven Arabic Media Platform "Lana"</p><p>♦ Iran Considers Strait of Hormuz Closure After US Strikes</p><p>♦ Valu Set to Debut on Egyptian Exchange in Landmark Fintech Listing</p><p>♦ Airlines Reroute Flights After Unprovoked U.S. Strikes on Iran Escalate Airspace Risk</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong><br>♦ Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN Launches Media and Gaming Division<br>♦ Mohammed Al Abbar-chaired Americana Looking to Add Five Guys, Cinnabon to its Portfolio of KFC, Pizza Hut</p><p>♦ Citi Group Says Oil May Touch $90 per Barrel if Strait of Hormuz is shut</p><p>♦ Syria Conducted its First Direct International Bank Transfer via the SWIFT System</p>

<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>♦ Aramco CEO: Oil and Gas ‘Crucial in Times of Conflict’ Amid Israel-Iran Tensions</p><p>♦ Flight Detours and Fuel Costs Hit Gulf Airlines During Peak Travel Season</p><p>♦ Dubai's Binghatti Launches $1 Billion Shariah-Compliant Asset Management Firm</p><p>♦ Iranian State TV Accuses WhatsApp of Sharing User Data with Israel</p>