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OpenAI Delays IPO, BRICS Calls for Restraint and Mubadala Bets on Luckin Coffee
In this episode of the Smashi Business Show, we look at why OpenAI is holding off on an IPO as Sam Altman raises concerns over AI safety. We also unpack BRICS’ call for restraint in the Middle East as regional tensions weigh on trade and energy markets, before heading to China, w ... Show More
5m 50s
Sep 12
Saudi Pipeline, Apple Gaza Scrutiny & Claude Weapons
Saudi Arabia shuts its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack from Iraq, an Israeli Air Force post puts Apple’s Israel ties back under scrutiny, and Anthropic says Claude was used to help develop guided weapons in Yemen. Here’s what matters across energy, technology and regi ... Show More
4m 34s
Jul 2022
“Everyone has written off Dubai at one point.” Dubai Tourism CEO Issam Kazim on how Dubai bounced back post-pandemic and what lies ahead for its culinary scene.
This week Hashem and guest host Samantha Wood aka FooDiva catch up with Issam Kazim, CEO of DTCM (Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing). “Not your typical government department,” as Issam puts it, DTCM catapulted the Emirate of Dubai from the early pandemic days t ... Show More
43m 9s
Mar 2022
EP 157: Faisal Mushtaq, CEO of Eze Lease
Today on Dubai Works, we're joined by Faisal Mushtaq, the CEO of Eze Lease. A one-of-its-kind Lifestyle Rental Platform covering furniture, furnishing, electrical appliances and more. Revolutionising the way people enjoy and exhibit their luxury in both a sustainable and afforda ... Show More
45m 51s