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Aug 14

The Middle East's Water and Climate Crisis: Lessons from Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf

In this episode of Middle East Focus, host Alistair Taylor is joined by climate, energy, and sustainability expert Karim Elgendy to examine the growing water and climate crisis across the Middle East. They explore how climate change, mismanagement, and regional politics are strai ... Show More

32m 43s

Aug 7

Lebanon and the UNIFIL Mandate: Disarming Hizballah and Reclaiming Sovereignty

With its new government at the half-year mark and the UNIFIL international peacekeeping force’s mandate due for reauthorization at month’s end, Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment. In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by MEI Sen ... Show More

31m 57s

Jul 31

Egypt and Gaza: Conflict, Crisis, and the Path to a Ceasefire

With the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza in the global spotlight, Egypt faces mounting pressure both at home and abroad. In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj speak with MEI Senior Fellow Mirette Mabrouk about how Cairo is handling the cr ... Show More

36m 46s

Jun 25

Art, Identity & Technology in Riyadh | Khaled Makshoush, Aya Abu Ghazaleh & Youssef El Idrissi

Host Mikey Muhanna interviews emerging artists, Khaled Makshoush, Youssef El Idrissi and Aya Abu Ghazaleh, who share their experiences and artistic practices, covering their backgrounds, inspirations, and the challenges of being a young artist. Recorded live from Riyadh at Diriya ... Show More

50m 26s

Jul 9

Maknana at DAF: Glossary of New Media Art From the Arab World | Ala Younis & Haytham Nawar

Live from Diriyah Art Futures in Riyadh, we're joined by Haytham Nawar, the director of Diriyah Art Futures, and Ala Younis who co-curated its latest exhibition, which delves into the New Media Art scene in the Arab world. They explore the lack of recognition for Arab names in gl ... Show More

1h 2m

May 19

The Evolution and Impact of Saudi Art | Mohammed Hafiz of ATHR

We talk to Mohammed Hafiz, the founder of ATHR Gallery and Foundation, about his journey in the art world, the evolution of Saudi contemporary art, and the founding of ATHR Gallery and the Saudi Art Council. Hafiz shares personal stories from his first experiences with art, the c ... Show More

1h 1m

Aug 2021

E202: Smile You Are In Sharjah. (With Nawar Al Qassimi)

Today we speak with Nawar Al Qassimi, book lover and art advocate from Sharjah Art Foundation. We reminiscence back to stories of growing up in Sharjah, celebrating its contemporary art and culture scene, and exploring new places. #WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, t ... Show More

41m 58s

Feb 2025

Exploring the Future of Art | Haytham Nawar on Diriyah Art Futures

In this episode of The afikra Podcast, host Mikey Muhanna talks to the director of Diriyah Art Futures, the MENA region’s first hub dedicated to New Media Arts, established by the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia. Haytham Nawar discusses DAF’s focus on the intersection between ... Show More

43m 18s

Aug 2024

The Rise of Saudi Art and Heritage on the Global Stage

For the very first time, a panel has come together on the podcast to speak on a subject that needed to be discussed: why art from Saudi Arabia is now in the spotlight. This is on the back of Hafla by Sotheby's, an ongoing exhibition celebrating art from the Middle East. On the pa ... Show More

38m 28s

Jun 2020

Alexandria with Farouk Hosny: Past & Present A Modern Art Retrospective

This is a series of conversations with Alexandrian artists who pioneered and shaped the modern art movement. It looks at the relationship between the artist and the city. This is a conversation between Art D'Egypte founder Nadine Abdelghaffar and Artist, Painter and Ex-Minister o ... Show More

25m 32s

Mar 2025

Nouf Al Moneef

Nouf Al Moneef is an interior architect and the Director of the Noor Riyadh festival, which falls under the larger umbrella of the Riyadh Art Project. Noor Riyadh has now welcomed more than 3 million visitors and hosted artworks by hundreds of Saudi, regional and international ar ... Show More

42m 44s

Apr 2025

#7 - Art, Culture & The Arab Narrative: Rima Nasser of Selections Magazine

In this episode of "Tak on the Pod", Andrea sits down with Rima Nasser, founder of Selections Magazine, a platform dedicated to showcasing the richness of Arab art, design, and culture. Through Selections and initiatives like Cultural Narratives, Rima has created a space for arti ... Show More

29m 51s

Mar 2025

Inside the Islamic Arts Biennale | HE Rakan Altouq & Dr Julian Raby

In this episode of the afikra podcast, host Mikey Muhanna speaks with His Excellency Rakan Altouq – Vice Chair of the Diriyah Biennale Arts Foundation and Assistant Minister for Culture of Saudi Arabia – and Dr Julian Raby, one of the artistic directors of the Islamic Arts Bienna ... Show More

56m 37s

Interview with Rashid Al Khalifa - Bahra...