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.
Jun 11
"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 15
“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
Mar 2025
"People walk in as strangers and leave as family. That is what Bait Maryam is all about." Chef Salam Dakkak on honoring her mother’s legacy through every single dish.
@hashem is back this month with Chef Salam, the Chef-Operator of one of the UAE’s most popular restaurants, Bait Maryam. Chef Salam shares the journey behind her success and how she slowly built up her business from the ground up while honoring the legacy of her late mother. She ... Show More
47m 29s
Apr 23
#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
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
Mar 2025
Bonus: Nouf Al Moneef on the evolution of the Noor Riyadh Festival
We’re continuing my conversation with interior architect Nouf Al Moneef, Director of the Noor Riyadh festival. On today’s episode, Nouf tells me about the evolution of Noor Riyadh, why they chose light as a theme in addition to art, as well as about her own design aesthetic. You ... Show More
14m 27s
Feb 2020
De la Syrie en guerre à Sevran : la nouvelle vie de Laith Alabdullah, 29 ans
Quand la guerre commence dans son pays, Laith Alabdullah a 20 ans. Quatre ans plus tard, en juin 2015, ce diplômé en architecture quitte la Syrie et arrive en France. Depuis, Laith Alabdullah s'est marié, a eu une petite fille et est devenu directeur du développement durable de l ... Show More
15m 45s
Mar 2025
Ramadan 2025 Buzz: A Hit Song, Jackie Chan in Dubai, and Must-Watch Lebanese Dramas!
Ramadan 2025 is packed with music, movies, and must-watch dramas! 🎶🎬📺🎵 Tamer Ashour Nouran Abu Taleb drop "Muzhil Mudhish" a new Ramadan anthem.🥋 Jackie Chan spotted in Dubai! Is a new action film in the works? Lebanese dramas take center stage with Taht Sabe’ Ard, Nafas, an ... Show More
4m 22s