On today's episode of The Smashi Business Show, Abdul Majid Awan breaks down the biggest stories shaping the UAE and the region. Abu Dhabi's oil production hits a record 4.1 million barrels per day following its OPEC exit, while telecom giant e& sends its shares soaring after offloading its $5.95 billion Vodafone stake. The US eases export restrictions, unlocking access to advanced AI chips for Emirati firms, cementing the UAE's AI ambitions. Plus, Dubai billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor rewards Egypt's national football team with Mitsubishi cars after their historic World Cup run. Business, tech, energy, and sport — all in one show.

HEADLINES:

• Saudi Arabia Denies UAE Border Trade Delays Amid Reports of Growing Disruption 

• Dubai Chocolate' Creators Say They Never Named the Global Food Trend 

• Abu Dhabi Deal Creates World's Largest Independent Studio

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HEADLINES:

• Oil Prices Rise As Fresh US Strikes On Iran Raise Strait Of Hormuz Fears 

• Deutsche Bank Secures Saudi Regional HQ Licence To Expand Riyadh Presence 

• Saudi Arabia’s $7 Billion Gaming Bet Takes Center Stage As Esports World Cup Begins

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HEADLINES:

• Adnoc Distribution to acquire Shell South Africa’s downstream business 

• Canada tells UAE it is not ready for its $70 billion investment 

• QIA's Byju's Pursuit Signals Tougher Gulf Wealth Fund Strategy

HEADLINES:

• Emaar's Unnamed $54 Billion Mega Project Likely to Be Dubai Estate: AGBI 

• Mubadala Opens $25 Billion Credit Business to Outside Investors 

• Nassef Sawiris Moves Closer to Taking OCI Global Private translate to arabic

HEADLINES:

• Saudi Arabia Seeks Private Investors For Medina’s $135 Million Hijaz Eye Project 

• Iran, Qatar Resume Maritime Trade After Five-Month Suspension 

• OSN Moves To Take Anghami Private With $3.39-Per-Share Offer

In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we analyze Michael Rubin’s Fanatics making its first international bet via a joint venture with Abu Dhabi's Momentum Group. We then dive into Saudi Arabia's fintech boom as Tabby secures crucial consumer and SME finance licences from SAMA. Finally, we break down OSN Streaming's preliminary cash proposal to acquire all remaining shares of Anghami in a major take-private transaction.

Saudi backed Lucid Motors continues its executive overhaul under new CEO Silvio Napoli, Qatar Investment Authority doubles down on its legal battle with Byju founder Byju Raveendran, and reports suggest Emaar's long awaited AED200 billion mega development could finally be unveiled as Dubai Estate. Plus, why these stories reflect a broader shift in how Gulf investors are protecting capital and shaping the region's future.

HEADLINES:

• Kalshi Just Joined FIFA World Cup Ads After ADI Predictstreet Deal at a Discount 

• Qatari Syrian Billionaires Just Secured $7 Billion From JPMorgan and Gulf Banks 

• Adani Group and Abu Dhabi IHC Just Announced an $11.5 Billion India Mega Project

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HEADLINES:

• Abu Dhabi AI Giant MGX Just Closed a $49 Billion Fund 

• Dubai Beauty Billionaire Huda Kattan Backs Saint Levant After Prada Appointment

• Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds Just Had Their Biggest Ever First Half

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