Alamira Reem Al Hashimi is not only an urbanist, architect and historian; she is the first Emirati woman to be awarded a PhD in urban planning and she’s the author of "Planning Abu Dhabi"- the first urban history book of Abu Dhabi.Dr. Alamira Reem is actively engaged on a strategic level with government initiatives as Cultural Advisor a ... Show More
Feb 2023
Marketing Bites with Nabeelah Munshi in her pursuit of the American Dream from Pakistan to the world
For this new episode of Unlimited Features, I’m pleased to introduce you to Nabeelah Munshi, founder of Bloom Marketing Agency.Born and raised in Pakistan, Nabeelah grew up with a distinctive role model… looking up to her Disney childhood hero Hanna Montana. For the American Drea ... Show More
24m 14s
Sep 2020
“You’re not investing in my husband, you’re investing in me” Bulkwhiz Founder, Amira Rashad, on navigating the entrepreneurial landscape as a woman.
Hashem is joined by fellow hybrid Egyptian/Arab/American, Amira Rashad, founder of Dubai’s first bulk online shopping portal, Bulkwhiz. As the founder of a retail startup that implements AI and bespoke customer service, Amira shares her philosophy behind Bulkwhiz, why even afflue ... Show More
47m 35s
Feb 2021
Islamic Architecture and Urban Culture | Nasser Rabbat
Our conversation with Professor Nasser was all about his expertise in the field of architecture, directing the MIT Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at MIT, and his interests and publications on Islamic architecture, urban history, Arab history, contemporary Arab art, her ... Show More
58m 56s
Aug 2020
Sultan Al-Qassemi | Bridging Cultures Through Arab Art and Architecture
Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi is a UAE-based columnist, researcher, and the founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation. His articles have been featured in major publications globally, including The Financial Times and The Guardian. Through the Barjeel Art Foundation, Sultan has significantl ... Show More
50m 51s
Jun 2021
Policy-Making & Shaping the Future of the Middle East Through Dialogue & Research | Paul Salem
We talked to Paul Salem, President of The Middle East Institute, on the work of the Middle East Institute including his career working in economic, social, and foreign policy studies. Created & Hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani ht ... Show More
55m 46s
Oct 2023
BASMA HAMDY | Ethics, AI & Art in the Arab World | Conversations
What does the post-AI era hold? And what do these kinds of conversations look like in the context of the Arab world? In this captivating conversation, Basma Hamdy sheds light on everything AI and the Arab world, from ethics to art. What are ownership, originality and intellectual ... Show More
57m 44s