
The Smashi Business Show tells AI, tech, startup and business stories from the Arab world. For the driven, the dreamers and the doers. Hosted by Abdul Majid Awan and Ward Ahmed.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 777 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessNewsBusiness News | |||

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• Dubai Begins Construction of $680m Underground Transport Loop with Elon Musk
• Aldar and Mubadala Launch $2.72bn Retail Platform
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Lovin’ your podcasts Richard. Just listened to you engaging with Laura manning as I walked Jumeira Beach this morning. Inspiring content for those of us running our own small businesses - especially in Dubai.
So many insights to pick up when listening to the business leaders of Dubai
Very interesting to here about how business minded people build their brand in a city like dubai.
Got some great insights! 👍🏽
Really enjoying this podcast - super interesting, and loads of great guests!
Enjoyable
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Content revolves around the dynamic business landscape of the Arab world, highlighting various significant developments in technology, AI, and startups. Episodes cover a range of topics from high-profile business transactions, emerging market trends, and influential personalities, to ethical considerations in entrepreneurship. Unique aspects include discussions on local and regional economic strategies, innovative technologies, and the intersection of sports and business within the vibrant ecosystem of cities like Dubai. The conversations are tailored for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving narratives of business in the Middle East.
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Recent guests on The Smashi Business Show include:
1. Issam Hijazi
2. Tajinder Virk
3. Peter Oganesean
4. Clint Khan
5. Mohammed Alabbar
6. Amr Henna
7. Amira Sajwani
8. Amjad Masad
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