This episode was recorded in homage to the Palestinian people and their unwavering cause. The Silk Narratives lends its mic to remarkable Palestinian voices to share their pain, experience and what their heritage means to them. In this episode I am joined by Rania Masri El Khatib who is one of the most prominent players in the Middle Eastern retail indus ... Show More
Feb 22
Interview with HRH Noor Bint Assem
This conversation was recorded two years ago in Amman with Her Royal Highness Princess Noor Bint Assim. Returning to it now, I was struck by how grounded and timeless it feels.We speak about identity beyond titles and heritage, about the ongoing work of becoming, softening, and c ... Show More
28m 45s
Jan 2018
Reel Palestine Film Festival
In this episode we talk to Dana Sadek, one of the co-founders of Reel Palestine Film Festival, launched in 2015 and takes place across the UAE.
Reel Palestine aims to "allow viewers to cinematically travel to Palestine, sans restrictions" by screening films sharing Palestinian cu ... Show More
28m 57s
Mar 2024
A Moment of Becoming: Understanding Palestine Through Its Art | Yazid Anani
Starting with the Qattan Foundation's recent exhibition "Gaza: A Moment of Becoming", Yazid explains why this is not an ordinary exhibition, reflecting on the particular importance of Palestinian art and artists today, especially post October 7. He discusses the history of Palest ... Show More
56m 24s
Dec 2023
Making It Count for Palestine
As the Israeli occupation’s brutal operation in Palestine enters its third month, Rhea and Marilyn take a moment to take stock of how they and the people around them have processed recent events. In what ways have we felt helpless, hopeful, and activated? Rhea and Marilyn then go ... Show More
32m 28s
Nov 2023
Reporting the Truth About Palestine & the Failure of Western Journalism | Dima Khatib
<p>Dima Khatib, managing director at AJ+, is leading crucial work to speak truth to power in the face of what we’re witnessing in Palestine: tackling misinformation, dismantling false narratives on multilingual platforms, and standing apart in the current media landscape.</p><p>W ... Show More
1h 16m
May 2021
A Conversation w/ Alana Hadid: My Palestinian Identity, Philanthropy and Becoming an Entrepreneur
In today’s episode, I sit down with Alana Hadid, one of the many gems of our Palestinian community and her family is just as admirable as her. Recently, we have seen Alana and her sisters, including Bella come out full force and show their love for their people and their identity ... Show More
49m 13s