Season 1 · Episode 811
Gulf-Backed Paramount Deal; Brits in UAE; Thaura AI Says No
<p>As geopolitical tensions grip the Middle East, markets swing violently and evacuation flights scramble to extract 300,000 British expats from the UAE. But back in Westminster, a political firestorm erupts: Should these "tax exiles" be taxed by the UK g
March 4, 202625m 56s
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Show Notes
<p>As geopolitical tensions grip the Middle East, markets swing violently and evacuation flights scramble to extract 300,000 British expats from the UAE. But back in Westminster, a political firestorm erupts: Should these "tax exiles" be taxed by the UK government? Meanwhile, the entertainment industry undergoes seismic consolidation as Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. clears regulatory hurdles, promising a unified streaming giant. And in a stunning act of defiance, bootstrapped AI startup Thaura—founded by Syrian refugee brothers—publicly exposes and rejects a suspicious acquisition bid from an Israeli company, declaring its mission to the people is non-negotiable. Markets, money, and morality collide.</p><p> </p><p> Newsletter: <a href="https://lnkd.in/dAkTDhJ6">https://lnkd.in/dAkTDhJ6</a></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>