Dubai Works Business Podcast

Economist Dr. Sohaib Shahid on financial education

Emaar has placed a ban on any AI-altering imagery of its assets, Andrew Tate says now isn't a good time to sell your Dubai property, Nas Daily may be teaming up with WeWork's disgraced ex-CEO on his new startup, and Google is facing backlash for a $1M consulting deal with Israeli military

The Dubai startup founder nobody wants to touch, Amazon invests $4BN in OpenAI rival, a Dutch company sparks outrage with dissolvable Quran paper, this developer will donate $163M to build a school complex in Dubai, Abu Dhabi will spend $10BN in tourism push to nearly double hotel rooms, and Supercar Blondie is looking to raise over $100M after refusing a buyout deal

Jose Andres is mourning the death of 7 aid workers from his charity World Central Kitchen in an IDF attack in Gaza, where Israel is using AI technology Lavender to carpet bomb civilians. Plus, Netflix and Meta are entangled in another privacy scandal, and finally Aramco awarded a $7.2BN contact for a gas plant in Saudi

Top Stories TodayDubai HR Tech Startup Alfii Shuts down shortly after raising $2.5MDouble Profits For Shein At $2BN Ahead Of Expected IPORiyad Attracts 350 European Companies Moving Their HQS to The Capital

Mubadala has come to the rescue of China’s mall operating giant, China is having a real estate crisis but it's bringing the Chinese back to Dubai. It's also dealing with deflation - what does that mean for the region? Plus, understanding the effects of China’s aging population on the GCC

"Nobody believed we would make it" admits Swivvl founder as the company turns profitable, but critics still say the startup raised and spent too much. Plus, profits of Lazurde have dropped but it still recommends paying dividends, Abu Dhabi is drawing increased interest from asset managers, Cafu is going through a PR crisis, and two fierce rivals have united for a power project

Aldar Properties' journey reflects a commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development, positioning it as a key player in not only the UAE. but also the global real estate industry. As it moves forward, Aldar remains dedicated to contributing to the socio-economic development of Abu Dhabi and beyond, shaping the skylines of the future with its visionary projects.

UAE salaries are expected to outpace the growth of living costs in 2024, how the Baltimore bridge incident is going to affect the global supply chain, what Saudi's IPOs mean for the region, and why 2 Hollywood producers are setting up shop in Dubai 

Top Stories TodayDonald Trump sells 'God Bless the USA' bibles, TikTokers more effective than celebrities, Telegram’s new feature may cost more than your entire phone bill, America’s electric car maker Lucid looks to Saudi for funding and Estonia’s Bolt takes on Uber in Egypt

Top Stories Today:Boeing’s CEO will step down in the wake of ongoing safety problems, Saudi's private sector has added 1.1M jobs, the EU has enforced the toughest AI regulations in the world - what does that mean for Abu Dhabi? And shares of the owner of Arab News have hit a record high

A Vice chief had to cut a meeting short after a flood of thumbs down emojis, boycotts of this Dubai cafe continue, Bahrain's Mumtalakat full ownership of Mclaren group revealed, ex-Disney CEO says no need for ESPN partnerships, BBC fears force of online algorithms and MBC grabs nearly 14% of Anghami in surprise move

A Bahrain F&B group has taken legal action against pro-Israel chef Susy Massetti, while both Apple and Hermes are being sued in two separate incidents - find out why - and Elon Musk is being accused of being racist. But it's good news for Parkin's Dubai trading debut as shares surged 30%

A Dubai F&B boss is facing boycott threats after sharing a zionist post on Instagram, the UAE is eyeing Egypt as its overall oversea investments top $2.5TN, and DeepMind’s co-founder is facing backlash as he joins Microsoft as CEO of its new AI division

Top Stories Today:Saudi Arabia's $48.00 billion Mega-Project: New Murabba Seeks Global InvestorsTelegram secures $330 million in new capital through the issuance of bonds - but will it list in Abu Dhabi?Unliver Will Spin Off Ice Cream Branch, cut 7,500 jobs as stock rises over 5%Elon Musk claims his use of ketamine benefits investorsSara Avera Co-Founder of GCME talks stocks for beginners

Top Stories Today:PIF initiates talks to acquire the kingdom's national carrier SaudiaApple is discussing using Google's divisive gemini to boost Iphone AINobu residences in Abu Dhabi set a new record for the emirate's priciest apartmentPopular YouTuber MrBeast strikes Amazon deal for competition reality showLive with Lorenzo Jooris CEO Of Creative Zone  

Thousands of Russians lined up outside the embassy in Dubai to vote over the weekend, while Bahrainis were busy calling out a local chef for her zionist comments, and the World Bank found out there's no workforce equality for women in any country around the world. Plus, our guest talks revolutionising cross-border e-commerce

Aramco's story represents both national prosperity and global energy transformation.

He's on the offence again - this time towards Sam Altman's OpenAI. Elon Musk called it "a lie" as he released his chatbot as open-source to compete with ChatGPT. On the upside for renters, Sharjah's property prices are on the rise, while Airbnb is entangled in yet another scandal involving hosts and hidden cameras. Plus, our guest talks securing a US education and retirement.The Smashi Business Show is where Smashi interviews the business leaders who make a difference in this great city. From founders to CEO’s, we talk in depth about their industry, their business models and get to know what has made them successful, hosted by Lubna Hamdan.

Telegram's Pavel Durov said the app has been valued at $30BN, while Saudi's football club Al Nassr is itself gaining traction, and Dubai's chess club founded by two women is attracting top level CEOs. Plus, you'll soon be able to pay your rent online. The Smashi Business Show is where Smashi interviews the business leaders who make a difference in this great city. From founders to CEO’s, we talk in depth about their industry, their business models and get to know what has made them successful, hosted by Lubna Hamdan.