Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe MENA's Pop Culture Landscape | With Editor-In-Chief of Dazed MENA Ahmad Swaid
Episode 439
Previously Editor-in-Chief for GQ Middle East and currently for Dazed MENA, Ahmed Swaid has had an extensive career in media. He joins us to talk about his multicultural upbringing, from the UK, Syri…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Data-Driven Storytelling & Anti-Authoritarian Journalism | Mona Chalabi
Episode 438
In this episode of The afikra Podcast, we're joined by renowned journalist Mona Chalabi who discusses her latest animated series "#1 Happy Family USA" with comedian Ramy Youssef, her unique data-driv…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Evolution and Impact of Saudi Art | Mohammed Hafiz of ATHR
Episode 437
We talk to Mohammed Hafiz, the founder of ATHR Gallery and Foundation, about his journey in the art world, the evolution of Saudi contemporary art, and the founding of ATHR Gallery and the Saudi Art …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and The Birth of History | Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid
Episode 436
We sit down with Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid, author of "Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and The Birth of History" an honorary fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. She takes us on an incr…
Published on 5 months ago
The Future of Energy After Oil in the GCC | Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin
Episode 435
Senior visiting research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Dr Shihab-Eldin joins us on The afikra Podcast to discuss his extensive career in nuclear and solar energy research, partic…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
The Moriscos & the Purging of Muslim Spain (1492-1614) | Matthew Carr
Episode 434
The author of "Blood and Faith: The Purging of Muslim Spain, 1492 to 1614," delves into the complex history of Muslim Spain, starting from the arrival of Muslims in Spain in 711 under a North African…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Desert Geography: The Entangled Fates of Arizona and the Arabian Peninsula | Natalie Koch
Episode 433
In this episode of The afikra Podcast, Professor Natalie Koch – the author of "Arid Empire: The Entangled Fates of Arizona and Arabia" – helps us dive into the unexpected connections between the dese…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Let's Diagnose Global Health Today | Dr Slim Slama
Episode 432
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 hea…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Camera Obscura and Photography's Roots in Tehran | Behzad Khosravi Noori at Quoz Arts Fest
Episode 431
Artist, archivist, and educator Behzad Khosravi Nouri, and Richard Lackey from Fujifilm Middle East delve into Behzad's unique exhibition at Gulf Photo Plus, titled "The Life of an Itinerant Through …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Using Urban Fabrics Literally To Explore Layers That Shape Our World | Zé Tepedino at Quoz Arts Fest
Episode 430
Brazilian artist Zé Tepedino tells his fascinating story of journeying from Rio to Dubai, his innovative public art residency, and the creative process behind his large-scale fabric installation. He …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago