Jan 19
Founder of Mille World Sofia Guellaty | Fashion, Soft Power & the New Arab Identity
The unifying youth culture across the Arab region is characterized by a proud new Arab identity and the changing standards of beauty with the rise of "Arab beauty" (A beauty), which celebrates Arab features and aesthetics. The founder of Mille World and Mille Creative, Sofia Guel ... Show More
1h 5m
Jan 12
A History of Algeria & the Worlds of Islam | Professor James McDougall
The conversation covers the historical emergence of Algeria as a political and territorial unit, starting in the Ottoman period in the 16th century. Key pivotal moments in Algerian history are highlighted, including French colonialism beginning in 1830, which led to a settler col ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 22
Textile Workers & the Syrian-American Working Class | Stacy D. Fahrenthold
Discover the interconnectedness of peddling and factory work, the surprising origins of the Aloha shirt, and the key role Syrian workers played in major labor actions like the 1912 Bread and Roses strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Associate Professor of History at the University ... Show More
51m 30s
Jan 2025
Episode 110: The Future of Medicine: AI's Role in the Middle East
<p>In this episode, we discuss with Dr. Youssef Bassim, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Balamand and the Head of Digital Health Division and AI Department at the Arab Health Federation, Aritficial Intelligence in the Middle East. We delve into the current landscape o ... Show More
47m 48s
Jun 2025
Episode 123: Advancing Healthcare Quality in Lebanon – A Conversation with Maysaa Jaafar
<p>In this insightful episode, we sit down with Maysaa Jaafar, President of the Lebanese Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare (LSQSH), to explore the remarkable journey of the society since its inception.</p>
<p>Maysaa shares the story behind the establishment of LSQSH, s ... Show More
29m 32s
Dec 2024
Ep. 202 When Otolaryngologists Hold Leadership Positions in Health Systems with Dr. Sunil Verma
What does it take for a physician-leader to thrive in today's healthcare landscape? In this episode of the BackTable ENT Podcast, Dr. Sunil Verma has an inspiring conversation with host Dr. Gopi Shah about medicine, leadership, and personal growth. Dr. Verma is a laryngologist, A ... Show More
53m 50s
Jan 2025
Heart Disease, Hormones & LPa Explained by Dr. Darshan Shah
<p class="p1">Dr. Darshan Shah reveals the shocking truth about the prevalence and danger of high Lp(a), citing personal anecdotes and expounding on how lifestyle changes, though beneficial, aren't always enough to mitigate the risks associated with this particular marker. The ep ... Show More
1h 1m
The CEO of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH), Dr Slim Slama, joins us on this episode of The afikra Podcast to give an in-depth look into the complexities and challenges facing global health today, including the rise of non-communicable diseases, the impact of urbanization, and the inequity in health systems worldwide. The conversation also explo ... Show More
