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 sees the Middle East as a long-term opportunity despite the Iran conflict. Second, UAE fintech Alaan launches a stunning AED 3 million initiative supporting 1,000 SMEs, proving companies can lead with purpose while building ecosystem loyalty. Third, Saudi Arabia's Neom mega-project cancels a $5 billion dam contract, signaling a critical pivot in Vision 2030 as execution costs, supply chain chaos, and lower oil revenues force a reckoning on spending. Finally, personalized nutrition startup Bioniq—backed by Cristiano Ronaldo—gets acquired by Herbalife for up to $150 million, demonstrating how data-driven health tech scales globally. Host Abdul Majid Awan unpacks what these stories reveal about capital flows, SME resilience, government strategy, and the future of wellness innovation.

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HEADLINES:
• Emaar ‘Not Worried’ by Iran War Impact
• OpenAI Eyes $10bn Raise Backed by MGX

• QIA Eyes 10% Stake in Golden Goose

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HEADLINES:
• Iran Charges Some Ships Hormuz Transit Fees for Safe Passage

• Amazon Cloud Disrupted in Bahrain After Alleged Drone Activity
• Saudi Startup Ninja Eyes Riyadh IPO as Market Holds Steady

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HEADLINES:
• ADNOC CEO: Energy Security Means Light on or Light Off
• Primark Has No Plans to Postpone Opening in Dubai Mall
• US President Trump Privately Pressed by Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch for Iran War: Bloomberg

• Dubai Property Inquiries Are on the Rise: Betterhomes Report

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In this episode of Smashi Business, Wael Hossam covers the UAE’s $1.4 trillion US investment pledge, Lush’s Eid collaboration with Emirati brand Home Bakery, and Saudi’s Savvy Games acquiring Mobile Legends studio Moonton, exploring the latest in global business, tech, and market strategy.

Today’s Smashi Business Show covers three major global developments shaping media, energy, and finance. From IMI’s response to Sky News Arabia reports, to Adnoc’s warning on global energy risks, and Kalshi’s $1 billion funding surge.

Iran Strikes Hit QatarEnergy, UAE Response, Saudi Real Estate Boom