Dubai Works Business Podcast

At Leap in Saudi this week, Noor Sweid of Global Ventures said the VC made 7.4 times their initial investment from startup Tabby, while AWS announced it will invest $5BN into its infrastructure in the kingdom, and Mohamed Alabbar is among Emirati elite invited to Mukesh Ambani’s son’s wedding.

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Founded in 1975 by Riad Kamal, Arabtec soared with ambitious projects, shaping the region's skyline. Yet, its journey was fraught with challenges, navigating economic downturns and geopolitical tensions. Sadly, Arabtec faced its demise and liquidation in 2020.انطلقت شركة أرابتك في عام 1975 بقيادة رياض كمال، وتركت بصمتها على المنطقة من خلال مشاريعها الطموحة، إلا أنها واجهت تحديات اقتصادية وسياسية صعبة على مدار تاريخها، الأمر الذي أدى إلى تصفيتها في عام 2020 رغم الإرث المتميز الذي تركته

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The Souq co-founder said on stage at the Web Summit Qatar that global startups will look to the region in a market shift, while Abdullah Abu Sheikh who acquired Botim wants to help unbanked consumers do everything with the help AI, and Bitcoin is on track for its biggest two-day rally this year while its smaller rival ether topped $3,200.

We don't need your money or your preaching, is Fadi Ghandour's message to the West at the Web Summit in Doha, as the Aramex founder and Wamda Capital tells Smashi the $1BN fund announced by Qatar at the event yesterday will attract even more investment into regional startups, giving family offices more confidence in local talent.

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Majid Al Futtaim's journey is a story of visionary leadership, relentless innovation and a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the Middle East His legacy is not just in the skyscrapers, malls, and leisure facilities that bear his name but in the vibrant communities that have grown around them. The economic growth he has spurred and the standards of excellence he has set in the retail and entertainment industries. 

A serial entrepreneur, he helped thousands of companies set up operations in the UAE. But Jigar Sagar tells us founders launch startups for vanity purposes, and highlights the importance of researching product market fit before raising money

The B2B2C payment solutions startup helps users and restaurants tackle the challenges of time consuming bill payments  

Ex-investment banker and co-founder of Keyper joins Smashi at Step Conference to discuss navigating challenges ranging from liquidity to resilience in times of adversity

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Top Stories TodayProperty developer Danube is eyeing expansion into RAK in line with the opening of casinos Paris-based bank Rothschild has opened a new office in Riyadh’s finance hubGoogle is about to make your life a whole lot easier - stay tuned and find out how 

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Topics Covered Today:‘Mob of thugs’ - Dubai crypto boss slams FinCEN after financial crime allegationsJordan’s Sowt Media acquires Dubai-based podcast platform Rising GiantsRoshn Saudi League welcomes PepsiCo as Gold PartnerToday's Guest Segment: Rising Giants co-founder and CEO Basel Anabtawi Sowt co-founder and CEO Ramsey Tesdell

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