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People
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YouTube Podcasts Showcasing Regional Talents

You won’t want to hit pause while listening to these interviews

by Alexandra Mansilla

2 Sept 2024

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People
Interview

To Be a Hijabi Model Despite Hate And Rejections. Interview With Mai Yackout

A story of a model from Alexandria that proves you should always stand firm in your beliefs

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Aug 2024

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Art
People

Two-Time Winner Of Dubai Ceramic Award. Interview With Dana Najia

Uncovering the story of "breathing" ceramic pieces by D Bloom Bird

by Sophie She

27 Aug 2024

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Sport
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900 km On a Treadmill: Evren Ozka Aims For a New Record

How is he going to do it? Just remember: he hates running, especially on a treadmill

by Alexandra Mansilla

23 Aug 2024

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People

Nayla Kai Saroufim: ‘The Concept Of My Art Is Happy Art’

Dive into the journey of an artist who has created metal sculptures of kids holding balloons

by Alexandra Mansilla

22 Aug 2024

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People

Collective Exhaustion And Endless Ropes. Interview With Afra Al Dhaheri

The story of an artist who created a piece that perfectly reflects collective fatigue

by Alexandra Mansilla

19 Aug 2024

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People
Technologies

How I Was Interviewed By an AI (And It Was Weird)

Could speaking to an AI be the next step in recruitment? Let’s find out why it shouldn’t be

by Bilal Muhammad

19 Aug 2024

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Interview
People

Shawn Chidiac: ‘You Often Neglect Your Own Happiness While Making Others Happy’

How Shawn’s comedy began with his wish to make his mother laugh

by Alexandra Mansilla

17 Aug 2024

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Mental Health
Technologies

Introducing Nafsi: The Platform Matching You With the Right Therapist

How does it work, and who created it?

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Aug 2024

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Interview
People

Tayeb Santo: ‘The Monkey Grants Me a Social Superpower’

How does this rapper with the pink monkey behind his back create music?

by Sophie She

14 Aug 2024

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Cinema
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Bringing Sudan's Story To the World Stage. Interview With Actress Siran Riak

Why is the movie "Goodbye Julia" more than just a film?

by Bilal Muhammad

11 Aug 2024

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People
Interview

The Curators Of Good Electronic Music. Interview With Secta

How four people passionate about music built a community that restarted the underground scene in Dubai

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Aug 2024

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People
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PR By Day, Plus Size Influencer By Night. Interview With Jyotsna Sunil

A story of a long and challenging journey to self-acceptance

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Aug 2024

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Beauty
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Arabian Scents And Lebanese Flora. Interview With the Perfumer Georges Chlouk

How a self-taught perfume artist creates unique fragrances

by Christelle EL-Daher

7 Aug 2024

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Architecture
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Who Created a Bar Cabinet Made Of Onyx Marble? Meet Jeffrey Meawad, the Architect

Why does this bar cabinet look the way it does and why is it named SOLIS?

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Aug 2024

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People

Bright And Diverse Universe Of Jullz Bek. Who Is She?

How a girl from Kokshetau is transforming the UAE scene with her creativity

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Aug 2024

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People

How a UAE Film Gained International Awards. Interview With Raaj Rao, the Director

Almost every creative person can see themselves in this film

by Alexandra Mansilla

30 Jul 2024

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Music
Interview

To Make Music Inspired By RPGs. Interview With Nile, the Music Producer

Now, you will find out how the Groovy Brothers make their music

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Jul 2024

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People

Jeftin James, Stick No Bills: ‘Our Events Are About Happiness’

The story behind local music community that will perform on Wireless this year

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jul 2024

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Interview
People

On Becoming Africa’s Oprah. Interview With Yvette, the Podcaster

The story of a girl from Kenya who has faced many losses but keeps creating healing conversations

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 Jul 2024

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