“When it comes to homegrown concepts in Dubai...

Karim Awad walked into EFG Hermes at one of the most turbulent moments in Egypt's recent history — a company caught mid-revolution, a bruised brand, and a region that wasn't sure it wanted to stabilise.​ What he did next is what this conversation is about.​ Karim and Hashem talke ...  Show more

“I really wanted to slow things down… to create an experience where people take their time, build relationships, and connect with design in a more human way.”​ Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte has spent fifteen years living out of a suitcase, experiencing the quiet palazzos of Venice ...  Show more

Meet Jade Morrison who left the UK during a tough time in her life, to take a job with no salary in Real Estate working on commission only.

She was given a car and accommodation at a Real Estate agency that didn't even pay their bills and closed down in the first ...

We're back with season 2 and instead of having a guest on our show like we would usually, the hosts Annie and Hollie are discussing all things about setting up a business in Dubai. They share their experience since launching their own business and share their tips on motivation, ...  Show more

Hala Al Shammari, raised in Dubai, is a fashion designer and founder of homegrown fashion label BY - HALA. With a dream of pursuing her own clothing line. Hala's journey started in university, shaping HALA's unique identity with the creation of an eight-look collection Hala took ...  Show more

Rajat Malhotra — partner at Sole DXB: Dubai's annual footwear, music, art and lifestyle festival — comes on the afikra podcast to talk about bringing street culture to his home city. He shares what it was like st ...