In this afikra podast episode, we delve into the evolving realm of TV journalism and news media with Afeef Nessouli and Ahmed Shihab Eldin, two distinguished journalists from the Arab world. Join us as Afeef and Ahmed share their insightful journeys in journalism, the indispensable skills for crafting compelling stories, and the profound experiences that hav ... Show More
Aug 3
Seeing the Earth's Water Crisis from Space | Dr. Raha Hakimdavar
Global water systems are facing an unprecedented challenge as climate change, resource depletion, and globalization place staggering pressure on our natural resources. Dr. Raha Hakimdavar, Senior Advisor to the Deans of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) and the Earth Commons ... Show More
40m 45s
Sep 2019
I Am Afeef Nessouli
In this bonus episode, the girls are joined by writer, journalist, and podcaster Afeef Nessouli to discuss his upbringing in Atlanta, losing his mother, coming out to his father, dealing with health issues, finding his place as a journalist in New York, his work with podcasting w ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 2022
In Conversation With Ahmed Eldin
In this episode, we're in conversation with Ahmed Eldin. He's an Emmy-nominated journalist, producer and actor, who's previously worked for the likes of Al Jazeera English, AJ+ and The New York Times. We talk on life as a 'third culture kid', self-censorship and the aspiration fo ... Show More
42m 44s
Nov 2021
FWD: "Koolaids: The Art of War" by Rabih Alameddine
In this afikra FWD, Ahmed Ashour talks about "Koolaids: The Art of War" by Rabih Alameddine. Ahmed talks about the characters, plot, and post-modern literature.
Note: Ahmed is not an expert on this subject but is sharing information in the hopes of spurring interest in the subjec ... Show More
17m 16s
Jul 2024
Khatt Chronicles in Conversation With Nora Zeid
***** About Khatt Chronicles *****Khatt Chronicles podcast features remarkable designers, illustrators, and researchers from the Arab World. We host engaging conversations about their practice, vision, and aspirations. In line with the rest of the Khatt foundation projects, focus ... Show More
31m 15s
Nov 2021
FWD: “Microcosming the Nahdah: Mayy Ziyadah’s Salon as a Hybrid Space” [Community Presentation]
In this afikra FWD, May Khalil forward the Journal of Arabic Literature article “Microcosming the Nahdah: Mayy Ziyadah’s Salon as a Hybrid Space” that discusses the intellectual circles, also known as “Salon” of Lebanese-Palestinian poet, essayist, and translator: Mayy Ziyadah.
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14m 15s