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Welcoming Eslam Anwar to our team as a Backend Senior Manager! Eslam is a Senior Software Engineer with 6 years of experience building scalable, high-performance backend software solutions. He has experience designing robust systems, developing APIs, and optimizing system performance, focusing strongly on scalability, reliability, and clean architecture. Beyond technology, He enjoys following Association football, watching movies, and exploring cultural programs, as these activities help him stay curious, broaden his perspective, and maintain a balanced mindset in problem-solving and collaboration. We are happy to have you on board 😄

Congratulations to our value champs 🏆 We recognized our team across the region for their "Tenacity" in April! ⭐️ KSA Yazeed Alqushaym has been consistent in leading by example, maintaining a strong focus on quality, brand, and direction. He pushed the commercial side across production and posting while managing the content team and interns, with clear improvement seen across the team. ⭐️ UAE - Dubai Muhammad Awais - FCCA is recognized for his leadership in driving critical financial and operational improvements across the group. He oversaw the development of key policies around asset tagging, credit losses, investments, and cash flow, strengthening internal workflows. He also stepped in to resolve auditor bottlenecks and escalations, ensuring all subsidiary audits were completed on time. ⭐️ UAE - Abu Dhabi Anood Mughrabi showed strong tenacity and ownership in delivering the Shory campaign end-to-end. Despite high pressure and frequent revisions, she remained focused and resilient, ensuring smooth delivery while maintaining team motivation and setting a high standard of performance. ⭐️ Egypt Eslam Gamal demonstrated exceptional ownership during the office move, working tirelessly to ensure a smooth transition. From setting clear standards for the cleaning teams to prioritizing tasks and overseeing the relocation of all equipment, he maintained full accountability and delivered with a strong impact.

From partnership to the panel 💥 Smashi Sports proudly partnered with the Sports and Entertainment Roundtable: Dubai Edition 2026 with our CEO taking the mic.

Big moments, bigger conversations 💥 Lovin Dubai was proud to be a key partner at Gulf Creators Event 2026, bringing together the region’s creators, voices, and ideas all under one roof.

Today, we announced record-breaking financial results for 2025. The company closed the year with $16.2 million in revenue, a 31.9% increase year-on-year and its highest revenue figure to date. The results mark a decade of growth and cementing its position as the region's leading content-first media company, known primarily for the Lovin’ and Smashi' brands. We have seen consistent double-digit growth since 2021, with revenue growing more than five times in six years, from $2.98M in 2019 to $16.2M in 2025. Revenue was overwhelmingly driven by content advertising, which totalled $15.9M, reinforcing the company's content-first strategy. Read the full report here: augustusmedia.com/media/augustus…

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Smashi Sports has been announced as the official streaming partner of the 50th edition of the Bukhatir Cricket League, further expanding Smashi TV’s growing portfolio of premium regional sports rights and reinforcing its position as a leading digital destination for live sports across the Middle East. As part of the partnership, Smashi Sports will deliver exclusive live coverage of the tournament, streaming every match of the 2026 Bukhatir Cricket League to audiences across the region through its streaming platform. Established in 1974, the Bukhatir Cricket League is one of the UAE’s most prestigious and long-standing domestic cricket competitions, serving as a key development platform for elite cricket talent in the region. Hosted annually at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the 2026 edition marks the tournament’s landmark 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of cricketing excellence in the UAE. The tournament will run from 10 April to 12 May 2026, featuring 14 teams competing across 33 matches in a 50-over one-day format, with fixtures taking place daily from 4:00 PM onwards. Read more: augustusmedia.com/media/smashi-s…

Augustus Media has officially launched its Oman office, establishing a licensed, on-ground presence in Muscat as part of the company’s continued regional expansion. The move marks Augustus Media’s sixth operating country and eighth office across the Middle East, reinforcing its long-term commitment to building local media brands across the Arab world. To lead the new operation, Augustus Media has appointed Mahmoud Al Shawhan as Head of Augustus Media Oman and Commercial Director. Based in Muscat, Mahmoud will oversee business development, partnerships and commercial strategy, accelerating the growth of Augustus Media’s portfolio in the Sultanate. Read more: augustusmedia.com/media/augustus…

We're thrilled to celebrate our amazing team members who hit their work anniversaries this month. Your passion and contributions make all the difference!🎉 UAE: Barbara Goretti :3 years Adil Mahmood :1 year Sami Rehman :1 year Egypt : Shady Mazhar : 3 years Hazem Essam :2 years Doha : Fathima Farheen : 1 year Pakistan : Rohama Batool : 2 years

Congratulations to our value champs 🏆 We recognized our team across the region for their "Ingenuity" in March! “Our values are best tested during times of crisis, and this month, these individuals led the way.” ⭐️ KSA Sajad Abdul Ghani has made a remarkable impact on production value since joining the team. From consistently delivering on time to actively sharing knowledge and bringing solutions that elevate video output, all with a positive attitude, he truly embodies ingenuity and team spirit. ⭐️ UAE - Dubai Casey Shepperson led the UAE team through a historic 500M+ reach month, navigating high-pressure regional coverage while ensuring Lovin Dubai remained a reliable and consistent voice for the community. ⭐️ UAE - Abu Dhabi Hamdan Bawazir delivered exceptional commercial performance, securing the AED 925K Shory campaign and achieving 100% of the Abu Dhabi target during a challenging market period. ⭐️ Egypt Omar Mahmoud played a key role in developing the Lovin Auth and Smashi Clubs features, delivering high-quality results while ensuring smooth functionality and supporting streaming tech. ⭐️ Remote - Lebanon Diana Estephan led outstanding coordination across remote hubs during the Iran coverage, demonstrating a true “one team” mindset while driving strong content output across social, podcasts, and web.