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Jun 2024
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Mayman Show | S6 E6 | Lama Al Shethry, S...

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Lama Al Shethry, a trailblazing media maven, serves on the board of the Saudi Journalists Association and leads Sayidaty and Al-Jamila magazines with visionary zeal. Celebrated for catapulting Sayidaty to the Forbes list of top MENA websites, Lama is a force in digital content and editorial innovation. Her dynamic influence continues to shape the future of media in Saudi Arabia.

Tune in to The Mayman Show for more on this special interview.

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