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<p>The <strong>Smashi Business Show</strong> tells AI, tech, startup and business stories from the Arab world. For the driven, the dreamers and the doers. Hosted by Abdul Majid Awan, Ward Ahmed, and Wael Hossam El Din.</p>
<p>Saudi Arabia shuts its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack from Iraq, an Israeli Air Force post puts Apple’s Israel ties back under scrutiny, and Anthropic says Claude was used to help develop guided weapons in Yemen. Here’s what matters across energy, technology and regional security.</p>
<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• UAE Announces €40 Billion Investment Push Into Germany </p><p>• Elon Musk’s The Boring Company plans 150km of tunnels in UAE, raises $3 billion </p><p>• UpScrolled Founder Issam Hijazi on Palestine, Censorship and Big Tech</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 And Arab, Muslim States Welcome UK Ban On Israeli Settlement Goods </p><p>• UAE Says Strait Of Hormuz Is A ‘Red Line’ </p><p>• Bahrain Airshow Cancelled As Iran War Continues </p><p>• Replit Founder Reveals How a Company Walkout Sparked a Billion-Dollar AI Turnaround </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-Backed LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy After PIF Pulls Funding </p><p>• L’imad unit has satisfied nearly all conditions to take AD Ports private </p><p>• Freely Founder Ian Ohan on Building the Infrastructure for Autonomous Mobility</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>• Adidas Arabia Apologizes After Single Shoe Ad Featuring Ex-Israeli Soldier</p><p>• ADNOC Eyes Stake in Dangote Refinery Ahead of $1.6 Billion IPO: Bloomberg </p><p>• Hussain Sajwani Opens Türkiye Data Centre With Vodafone</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 Nuclear Deal Could Open Door To Uranium Enrichment Of Nearly 20%</p><p>• G42 Explores Selling Majority Stake To US Companies Amid AI Chip Push<br>• Mubadala Capital Joins $3 Billion Crusoe Funding Round At $30 Billion Valuation<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>In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we examine Iran's targeted strikes against oil tankers and U.S. naval assets in the Strait of Hormuz following American attacks. We then look at Egypt's $2.1 billion plan to build two fuel oil conversion complexes in Suez to boost local diesel production and curb imports. Finally, we break down how Saudi AI firm HUMAIN, backed by PIF, is assembling an elite team to prepare for its upcoming initial public offering.</p>
<p>The US approves a proposed $5 billion arms package for Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces heightened regional threats. Washington also sanctions Turkey’s Golden Global Bank over alleged Iran-linked transactions, while the lender denies the accusations and prepares legal action. In Lebanon, Alvarez & Marsal begins a new forensic audit of Banque du Liban, examining crisis-era foreign asset operations and fund flows. Today’s show looks at how regional conflict, financial sanctions and accountability are reshaping the Middle East’s economic landscape.</p>
<p><strong>HEADLINES:</strong></p><p>• Saudi AI Firm HUMAIN Invests in Nour Al Hassan’s Arabic.AI </p><p>• Adidas Faces Backlash Over Campaign Featuring Former Israeli Soldier </p><p>• Dubai Sotheby’s Faces $119 Million Lawsuit</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>• Replit Opens First International Office in London After Hitting $9 Billion Valuation </p><p>• ADNOC’s Ruwais Refinery Returns to Full Capacity After Iran War Hit </p><p>• Kuwait Decree Allows Government to Borrow From Wealth Fund </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>
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