Hashem sits down with acclaimed Syrian fashion designer Rami Al-Ali. Tune in this week to hear about Rami’s journey from Damascus to the global fashion stage.
Sep 10
“It’s not enough to just have good taste.” Rajat Malhotra on building the last major independent festival in the GCC
Raj Malhotra, co-founder of Sole DXB, shares the story behind building one of the GCC’s last major independent festivals — a cultural platform born from minimal capital yet lots of passion and grit. The episode traces his journey to meeting co-founders Hussain Moloobhoy and Joshu ... Show More
39m 16s
Jun 2025
"I’m competing with white space”: Heba El Gabaly on designing the future
Heba El Gabaly, co-founder and CEO of Efreshli, discusses her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, scaling a tech-driven design-led business, and the importance of blending online and offline experiences. The episode explores her unique blend of leadership, what it felt li ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2025
“I saw a massive gap in institutionalizing the real estate process. And I wanted to take a crack at it.“ Abdullah Alajaji on identifying market gaps in real estate and playing the long game
This week on The Lighthouse Conversations, Hashem sits down with Abdullah Alajaji, Founder of Driven Properties, to discuss his meteoric journey in real estate. Tune in as they discuss taking personal risks, how he spotted a gap in the UAE real-estate market, and how Driven Prope ... Show More
1h 7m
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
Aug 18
Star Power & Streetwear: Helmy & Youssef Crash Diab’s Concert, Ramadan Drops ‘Mafeesh Tabtaba,’ Hosny Launches ‘Seven’
Helmy and Youssef light up Amr Diab’s concert, Mohamed Ramadan fires back with “Mafeesh Tabtaba,” and Tamer Hosny steps into fashion with his new streetwear brand, Seven.
4m 42s
Jun 2022
Famous Lebanese Illustrator: Sketching Daily Life, Nostalgia, and Hope
From being known as “the kid who can draw” amongst family members to getting featured in GQ Middle East’s “50 faces of Lebanon’s global creative community,” interior architect and illustrator Tony Maalouf has been successfully associating his emotionally-filled mixed media artwor ... Show More
15m 20s
Jan 2025
Dubai Bling, J.Lo’s Style Inspiration & Middle East Fashion Trends | SheerLuxe Middle East
This week on the SheerLuxeMiddle East podcast, Tamara Jabi is joined by Maya Williams and Lulu Dahmash for a conversation in London. The trio dives into the latest from the region – from exciting new hotel and restaurant openings to the designers making waves right now. Plus, the ... Show More
42m 17s
Oct 2024
Making Arabic Art Great Again | Gaith Abdulla, UAE / Lebanon
Discover the vibrant world of Arab art with Gaith Abdulla, co-founder of Bayt Al Mamzar, an independent gallery and art residency in Dubai. In this captivating episode, Gaith shares his journey from art enthusiast to gallery owner, offering invaluable insights on how anyone can s ... Show More
50m 31s
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