Yesterday
The US-Iran Framework Breakthrough, 600 Tankers Await Hormuz Reopening, and UAE’s Next-Gen AI Authority
In this episode, we break down the immediate plunge in global oil prices and the stock market rally triggered by the historic US-Iran framework peace agreement. We also look at the logistics at sea as nearly 600 stranded tankers cautiously await the reopening of the Strait of Hor ... Show More
5m 46s
Jun 14
Blue Owl’s Abu Dhabi Expansion, Ninja Challenges Uber’s Dominance, and DOJ Clears Mega Media Merger
In this episode, we break down private credit titan Blue Owl Capital’s move to establish its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi amid macroeconomic shifts. We also explore the intense bidding war brewing in the food delivery sector as Saudi startup Ninja threatens Uber’s Middle Ea ... Show More
5m 43s
Jun 2023
Golf, soccer, F1: Saudi Arabia's big sports bet
If you're a sports fan, you may have noticed Saudi Arabia making billions of dollars of investments in everything from Formula 1 to professional tennis. In two high profile moves, the Saudis backed the merger of LIV Golf with the PGA tour earlier this month, and recruited soccer ... Show More
28m 32s
Jan 2022
H.E Seif Usher | The Mo Show 45 | Diplomacy, Life in Saudi & Converting to Islam
His excellency Seif Usher is the British Consul General in Saudi Arabia, a father of five, and an Islam convert. His long impressive career in diplomacy has taken him and his family all over the world. Residing in Jeddah since 2018, Seif assists religious pilgrims and advocates f ... Show More
50m 29s
May 2019
WeWork to open its first space in Dubai this year, The Luxury Closet and Yumamia raise investments, Bayut expands to Saudi and Airbnb launches in Arabic.
Here's what's happening in the tech, startup and VC universe today: The Luxury Closet wraps up growth round with $11 million, acquires Hong Kong-based Guiltless Bayut expands to Saudi Yumamia raises $1.5 million Pre-Series A, plans expansion to Saudi Airbnb launches Arabic webs ... Show More
9m 47s
Apr 2024
S2: Can Saudi Money Whitewash a Murder?
In the final episode of this four-part series, Rog and Tommy trace the massive flow of Saudi money into Hollywood, Silicon Valley and Wall Street, and how the biggest venture capitalists and A-list celebrities seem to no longer care about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. They ... Show More
59m 51s
May 2019
Resal, Xpay, and Little Thinking Minds raise investments, MAF acquires Wadi, Saudi approves new permanent residency permit, and more.
Here's what's happening in the tech, startup and VC universe today: Saudi approves new residency permit for entrepreneurs, investors, and skilled expatriates Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim has acquires Wadi.com Saudi’s Resal raises $800,000 Pre-Series A Egypt’s XPay raises $250,000 P ... Show More
11m 50s