ADNOC Energy, Trump Iran, Dubai Property

Today’s episode covers major developments shaping the region and global markets, from Trump’s $14 billion Oracle investment in Saudi Arabia to Al Habtoor Group’s expansion plans in the UAE, and Israel’s $57 billion economic losses from the Gaza genocide. 

The Smashi Business Show breaks down four transformative stories reshaping the Arab business world in real time. First, investment giant Blackstone defies geopolitical uncertainty with a $250 million commitment to UAE gaming infrastructure—a bold signal that major capital still s ...  Show more

HEADLINES:♦ Dubai Court Cuts Abu Sabah’s Jail Term to Four Years♦ Brands Are Cashing In on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement♦ Saudi Arabia to launch Riyadh monorail project in 2025♦ Qatar issues law covering company transparency Newsletter: https://aug.us/4jqModrWhatsApp ...  Show more

HEADLINES:♦ OpenAI’s Sam Altman Tours the Middle East to Raise Funds for AI Expansion♦ Saudis Join Elon Musk’s Netflix Boycott Over Arabic-Dubbed Kids Show♦ Saudi Executives Detained in Diriyah Corruption Probe♦ SSC Channels Go Off Air After Losing Saudi Football Rights to Thmany ...  Show more

11 Nov 2025. Abu Dhabi Global Market is marking 10 years, but what will the next decade look like? We speak to Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief of Market Development, about ADGM’s growth, its role in the UAE’s financial landscape, and what’s next for the capital’s global ambitions.Plus, ...  Show more

12 Nov 2025. Abu Dhabi is building a citywide network of air taxi vertiports, with more than 10 sites planned and the first two ready early next year. We get the full story from Skyports CEO Duncan Walker. Plus, it’s earnings season in the UAE. We break down Q3 results with the C ...  Show more