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Providing a front-row seat to life and cutlure in modern-day Saudi Arabia, whilst shedding light on the progression and accomplishments of the country and region told by those on the ground who share their personal stories and experiences.
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Safwan Omar are two individuals who decided to enter the world of camel beauty and breeding. Throughout their adventure, they decided to document and create a docu-drama titled “Camel Quest” that is currently showing on Netflix. The show offers a unique and unscripted glimpse into the Saudi camel industry. 00:00 Introductions04:00 Camel Quest08:00 The Camel World16:00 First Experience with Camel Milk19:40 Fateha25:00 Creating the Show, Netflix, and comedy32:59 Initial Feedback & Negotiations38:00 Developing Resilience & Dedication49:00 Entrepreneurial Spirit & Taking Risks55:00 Reflecting on Personal Growth 1:00:00 Future Plans
Jerry is the GCEO of Diriyah Company, a highly immersive, 63.2-billion-dollar Development, heritage, and tourism project. It will be home to 100,000 residents and aims to attract 50 million visits a year. Jerry is also Vice Chairman of Forbes Travel Guide who grew up in humble circumstances in Brooklyn and first visited Saudi Arabia in 1981. With over five decades in the hospitality and tourism industry, he has garnered global recognition as a visionary in the field, as well as a champion for Saudi Arabia and its people. In a conversation with Mo, they delve into the development and vision of Diriyah, emphasizing the significance of preserving Saudi Arabia’s rich history with the support of UNESCO. Jerry reflects on his appointment by His Royal Highness The Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and shares his excitement for the future of Saudi Arabia. He highlights the ongoing enhancements to the quality of life in the country and the rapid evolution of tourism and prosperity. 0:00 Introductions 2:46 Giga-projects 4:57 60-Minutes Interview 8:26 Media coverage of Vision 2030 9:34 Ministry of Tourism 12:48 Decision to live in Saudi Arabia 15:44 HRH The Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman 19:41 Growing up in Brooklyn 24:45 Civilization, humility, leadership 27:59 Is Saudi a “sleeping giant” 32:35 Childhood and college years 35:27 Hobbies 39:50 UNESCO and Diriyah50:00 Happiness, aging, finding peace 55:20 Rapid questions and future of Saudi 1:07:00 Worst and best advice 1:10:30 Ted Talk and closing words
Nat Basma is a Kuwait-based nutritionist, entrepreneur, social butterfly, devoted wife, and loving mother. With a large following and loyal clientele, Nat has empowered countless women and men to find balance and shed excess weight. She’s helped Mo lose six kilos so far! Despite having pancreatic insufficiency, Nat overcame obesity and has been every size of clothing. From her education in Miami to her return to Kuwait, Nat's story is one of resilience and triumph. She shares her candid thoughts on motherhood, lessons from her father, her opinions on Mounjaro and plastic surgery, and maintaining a strong relationship with her husband, who works in Congo. With health, family, and financial stability as her priorities, Nat embodies a life lived with purpose and balance.0:00 Introductions4:05 Home in Kuwait9:37 Nat’s clients and career16:45 Miami and body image19:18 Health turning point26:21 Father and motherhood33:07 Pancreatic insufficiency and impact of stress43:30 COVID and financial lessons1:01:30 Independence, victim mentality1:04:45 Biggest hurdle to losing weight1:06:0 Mo’s personal weight journey1:13:30 Nat’s healthy routine and habits1:26:58 Happiness, husband, priorities, social media1:35:26 Schooling system, cultural differences, mission1:43:48 Nat’s attitude towards business and success1:46:51 Processed food, medial care, pregnancy, influencing1:56:26 Opinion of Mounjaro and plastic surgery2:00:17 Loss, lessons, and love2:13:44 Family, spirituality, instincts, intentions2:18:10 Closing words
Founder of ‘ASTERI’, Sara brings “desert-proof” make up to the beauty world. Born and raised in Riyadh, she is the youngest of six siblings who started her creative journey by studying interior design and engineering. When lockdowns hit and work projects paused, everything fell into place and Asteri Beauty was born!
Cameron Porter, a visionary bringing cutting-edge industrial technologies to Saudi Arabia through Steel Atlas. Formerly leading RD and investing at AlleyCorp, a firm that has built companies generating over $30B in shareholder value. Cameron's diverse background, combining professional soccer in MLS and a Princeton computer science education, shapes his unique perspective on work and life, adding depth to his innovative approach.
Sami Khoreibi is an entrepreneur and an investor in sustainable technology, recognized by ‘MIT Technology Review’ as a “Top 5 (Arab) innovator under 35”. Sami is the Founder of Wisewell, a sustainable technology company disrupting how we drink and deliver water by transforming tap water into pure, mineralized water. Sami also serves as the CEO of Incubayt Investments, a platform focused on investing in and supporting early-stage businesses focused on sustainability and technology.Sami Khoreibi LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samikhoreibi/ Wisewell www.wisewell.com
An American lawyer and one of the founding partners at a law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP. In 2011, John was listed as one of America’s “Most Influential Lawyers” by the National Law Journal and in 2016 a poll by Bloomberg Big Law Business, voted Quinn as the “Most Famous Practicing Lawyer” at a top U.S. firm. On this episode, John opens up about what the the industry is all about, the allegations against Donald Trump, Elon Musk and setting up his law practice in Saudi Arabia.
Capt. Ismael AlKoshy is the CEO Saudia Academy and Former CEO of Saudia Royal Fleet, with 33 years and over 10,000 hours of flying experience under his belt. On this episode, Capt. Ismael goes into great detail on topics such as the investments made during covid, explanation of turbulence, worst fears, favorite aircrafts to fly and future plans for the exciting the aviation industry in Saudi Arabia.
Candace, also know as “The Blonde Muslim”, opens up about her journey reverting to Islam, which started 6-years ago in Reno, NV, USA. In this deep episode, Candace reflects on her first experience entering the Grand Mosque in Makkah, her fundraising initiatives, dealing with abuse on social media and with certain family members who have disowned her.
Yasmine Idriss is the first Arab and Saudi women to circle the grueling 1,500km ring road that wraps around Iceland. In quite a raw episode, Yasmine opens about the mental and physical demands and struggles she endured on her adventure, that lead her to gain a new perspective on life‘s challenges.The Mo ShowYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZvApple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xNAnghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uyInstagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5vTwitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJTikTok bit.ly/43L92poWebsite https://bit.ly/3H2DhMMEmail info@themopodcast.comCreditsMo Islam | Host & FounderRyan Ismail | Show ManagerAhmed Hussein | Marketing & Brand ManagerTito | EditorYoussef Hamieh | Production ManagerKatie Janner | Show notes and Sound EditorEdgar Ydel & Christian Rufo | Sound EngineersChaima Boudchar | Translator
Henry Winter is an English sports journalist and currently the Chief Football Writer for The Times. His sister is an artist, and his older brother, Abdal Hakim Murad, an English academic, theologian, and Islamic scholar, was featured on episode 84 of The Mo Show. Having traveled to 88 countries to cover sports events, Henry has witnessed the power of football to unite different cultures and promote tolerance and understanding. In a lively debate with Mo, they discuss various topics, including the preferred hosting locations for FIFA World Cups, Western media, football traditions, free press, and more.0:00 Introductions10:10 Brother and sister17:35 Tolerance, free press, respect19:53 FIFA World Cup Qatar 202223:38 Varying levels of tolerance26:18 Russia 30:29 Western media33:10 Politics in England41:58 Qatar50:40 Games on Sunday56:48 Draft system1:01:45 Simon Jordan1:08:10 Hosting events and tourism in Saudi1:20:59 Rivalries, racism, tolerence1:43:25 Henry’s career trajectory, meditation1:49:11 Closing wordsHenry WinterTwitter https://bit.ly/3H8xozHInstagram https://bit.ly/48m4EiKThe Mo ShowYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZvApple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xNAnghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uyInstagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5vTwitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJTikTok bit.ly/43L92poWebsite https://bit.ly/3H2DhMMEmail info@themopodcast.comCreditsMo Islam | Host & FounderRyan Ismail | Show ManagerAhmed Hussein | Marketing & Brand ManagerTito | EditorYoussef Hamieh | Production ManagerKatie Janner | Show notes and Sound EditorEdgar Ydel & Christian Rufo | Sound EngineersChaima Boudchar | Translator
Capt. Fahd Cynndy, the CEO of Saudia Technic and a luminary in aerospace leadership. Capt. Fahd’s career journey, from Saudi Aramco to commanding the skies as a pilot, imbued him with a healthy obsession with decision-making analysis and a passion for system-driven evolutions. At the helm of Saudia Technic, he’s not just steering an aerospace giant but also pioneering industry transformation. His leadership philosophy inspires innovation and encourages his team to transcend their comfort zones. This episode delves into his thoughts on sustainability, job creation, Vision 2030 and cutting-edge advancements in aerospace. Join us to explore the visionary world of Capt. Fahd, a leader reshaping the aerospace industry’s horizon.Capt. Fahd Cynndy Twitter https://bit.ly/3TFLdgm LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3tuBsqM Saudi Technic Website https://bit.ly/3RViUJH Twitter https://bit.ly/3TyfygU LinkedIn https://bit.ly/47eavoU Books Mentioned Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande The Mo Show Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v Twitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ TikTok bit.ly/43L92po Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Email info@themopodcast.com Powered by:Pizza Hut Jeddah Instagram https://bit.ly/3T87mjt Website http://bit.ly/3UtnkWq Tim Hortons Instagram https://bit.ly/3UQDk6u Twitter http://bit.ly/3AgbAPi Website http://bit.ly/3LgUres Credits Mo Islam | Host & Founder Ahmed Hussein | Marketing & Brand Manager Tito | Editor Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager Ryan Ismail | Show Manager Katie Janner | Show notes and Sound EditorEdgar Ydel & Christian Rufo | Sound Engineers Chaima Boudchar | Translator
EPISODE 100!!!Hassan Jameel is a prominent Saudi businessman. He is the Deputy President and Vice Chairman at Abdul Latif Jameel, an internationally diversified business founded by his grandfather in 1945. A substantial part of his life has been immersed in Japan, where he grew up, and worked with Toyota. Proficient in Japanese, he has a deep affinity for the culture and feels entirely at home there. He has embraced the Japanese principle of “kaizen,” meaning continuous improvement, in both his business ventures and personal well-being. He is an aficionado of automobiles.Hassan Jameel Linkedin https://bit.ly/3GDRp0Q Twitter https://bit.ly/3RA20A7 Wikipedia https://bit.ly/3Tq0Jgt Website https://bit.ly/48eBYaT Abdul Latif Jameel https://bit.ly/41hGq6y The Mo Show Youtube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZv Apple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4 Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2 Google Podcast https://bit.ly/3ebB7xN Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uy Instagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5v Twitter https://bit.ly/3KanEnJ TikTok bit.ly/43L92po Website https://bit.ly/3H2DhMM Email info@themopodcast.com Powered by: Pizza Hut Jeddah Instagram https://bit.ly/3T87mjt Website http://bit.ly/3UtnkWq Tim Hortons Instagram https://bit.ly/3UQDk6u Twitter http://bit.ly/3AgbAPi Website http://bit.ly/3LgUres Credits Mo Islam | Host & Founder Ryan Ismail | Show Manager Ahmed Hussein | Marketing & Brand Manager Tito | Editor Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager Katie Janner | Show notes and Sound Editor Edgar Ydel & Christian Rufo | Sound Engineers Chaima Boudchar | Translator
Originally from Chicago, Paris Verra has called Saudi Arabia home for the past six years. She is a social media travel influencer and a photographer, with an impressive Instagram account where she shares unbelievably stunning photos from her journeys of 60+ countries. Two years ago, she captivated The Mo Show audience when she appeared with her mother on episode 16. As one of the few American influencers to establish roots in the Middle East, she’s become an unofficial ambassador for the region. In today's episode with Mo, they discuss personal boundaries, inner growth, and life lessons and for the first time, Mo opens up in detail on about the profound impact that his fathers passing had on his career trajectory.
Enjy Kiwan, an Egyptian actress and MC, crossed paths with Mo while studying together at the American University in Dubai. She seamlessly transitioned from investment banking to presenting and hosting, and then to acting. Balancing motherhood with the highs and lows of an acting career is a delicate juggling act for her. Enjy dispels the misconception that life as an actor is all glitz and glamour. Utilizing her influence and social media presence for good, she actively engages in philanthropy and advocates against bullying. Enjy shares her perspectives on life, happiness, and the importance of kindness.
Widad Taleb Yacoub is a Lebanese journalist and a political activist. Today, she lives in Dubai with her husband and works as a Senior Reporter for CNN Business Arabic. She became interested in journalism while living in Lebanon and documenting political turmoil on Instagram. She witnessed gruesome horror on August ,4 2020, during the Beirut explosion, prompting her to start over in Saudi. Before that, her family tried to gain German citizenship. Tricked by a family friend into asylum, they lost everything and endured six months in a refugee camp with limited funds and no means to return home. This, coupled with the Beirut blast, led to her developing PTSD. Widad loves her family and advocates for social awareness, particularly for children, in politically unstable regions.
Rawan Bajsair is a Saudi board-certified art therapist and psychotherapist, a visual artist, and an author. For over a decade, she's helped children and adults tackle trauma, anxiety, and depression through art, play and talk therapy. She holds a BS in Art Therapy from Lesley University and an MA in Art Therapy from NYU. Today with Mo, she delves into the profound effects of unprocessed trauma, common parenting mistakes, and the overdiagnosis of ADHD. COVID and social media have exacerbated feelings of loneliness and increased the demand for therapy. Fortunately, science-backed art therapy, with a success rate of 80%, has emerged as a valuable therapeutic approach.
Mayada Badr is a renowned Saudi chef and entrepreneur who studied at Parsons School of Design and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. For the last 4 years, she’s been the CEO of the Culinary Arts Commission under the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia. Prior to joining the Commission, she worked as the Creative Executive Chef for Black Cardamom restaurant and opened multiple locations of Pink Camel, where she flexes pastry skills she learned in France. She’s on a mission to share the flavors of Saudi with the world. In this heartfelt episode, she shares her ingredients to a happy, well-balanced life.
Faisal Sultan is the Vice President and Managing Director of Lucid Middle East, where he oversees strategies for expansion and operations, sets comprehensive goals, and promotes the company culture and vision in the Middle East. Lucid is an American manufacturer of electric luxury sports cars and grand tourers headquartered in California, so he travels back and forth. With previous experience working at GM, Ford, and the Ministry of Energy, there’s no one better to talk to about the future of cars. With almost unbelievable charging, speed, and distance capabilities, Lucid defines luxury in the EV space.
Dr Raf Fatani, Amazon General Regional Manager, Alexa, MENA. He grew up and studied in the UK and later moved to the UAE, when Amazon acquired souq.com in 2017. Amazon utilized 18,000 beta testers in Saudi to teach Alexa to understand and speak Arabic from different regions and with different accents. Tech-savvy Saudis are the most engaged Alexa users in the word, with the average customer having 11 connected devices. This technology is truly life-changing, especially for elderly and disabled populations. Raf keeps his mother in mind while improving Alexa, ensuring ease of use and safety. In this episode, he addresses Mo’s fears about Amazon, Alexa, and voice recognition and shares his personal outlook on happiness, marriage, boundaries, and the future of Saudi Arabia.
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