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From playing at the highest levels of European football to becoming an Asian champion with Al-Ahli, Turkish international Merih Demiral joins The Mo Show for an honest conversation about his journey, sacrifices, setbacks, and life in Saudi Arabia. Demi opens up about his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo, overcoming injuries, losing his mother at a young age, and the winning mentality that helped Al-Ahli conquer Asia. We also discuss his special bond with Al-Ahli fans, the rise of Saudi football, his ambitions with Türkiye, and his dream of retiring at Al-Ahli. A personal conversation about football, loyalty, resilience, and what it truly means to represent Al-Ahli at club level and Türkiye on the international stage.  0:00 Intro 2:32 Saudi Arabia Feels Like Home 5:55 First Impressions of Al-Ahli 8:13 His Connection With Al-Ahli Fans 11:45 Overcoming Injury to Win the AFC Champions League 14:45 Winning Back-to-Back Asian Titles 17:09 Overcoming a Difficult First Season at Al-Ahli 21:09 The Pain of Losing the Intercontinental Cup 23:14 Matthias Jaissle’s Departure From Al-Ahli 25:18 Al-Ahli’s Team DNA 26:23 His Partnership With Roger Ibañez 28:13 The Development of Saudi Players 31:46 What Makes Al-Ahli Fans Different 35:25 Can the Saudi Pro League Become a Top Five League? 39:57 From Türkiye to European Football 40:44 Losing His Mother at 14 and Finding Motivation 43:10 Cristiano Ronaldo’s Advice About Saudi Arabia 46:30 His Dream of Representing Türkiye 49:32 Life Away From Football 51:14 His Dream of Retiring at Al-Ahli 52:10 Winning the Saudi Pro League and Future AmbitionsPowered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

We sit down with Yara Al Namlah, Saudi entrepreneur, beauty influencer, and founder of When Minds Meet, a lifestyle company spanning beauty, wellness, hospitality, and food and beverage.From starting as a beauty blogger at 15 to launching her own brands in Sephora and Selfridges London, Yara shares the journey behind her success, the challenges of building businesses, and the lessons learned along the way. We explore the reality behind social media fame, her personal struggles, the influence of family, and the importance of staying true to herself.Yara also reflects on Saudi Arabia's transformation, the rise of homegrown brands, and the opportunities shaping a new generation of entrepreneurs. A conversation about ambition, resilience, identity, and building a legacy beyond fame.0:00 Intro3:07 From Beauty Blogger to Entrepreneur4:31 Building a Community, Not Just Followers8:21 Why Supporting Small Businesses Matters13:07 The Curiosity Behind Her Success15:24 From Architecture to Beauty19:37 Family Support and Saudi Identity23:06 Sharing Only 1% of Her Life26:29 Inspiring the Next Saudi Generation29:29 Launching Moonlgaze in Sephora33:46 Influencer vs. Entrepreneur36:15 Building a Lifestyle Business Empire40:42 The Future of Saudi Beauty46:38 What Global Brands Misunderstand About Saudis53:38 Learning From Failure57:52 Seeing Her Success on Billboards1:00:11 Disconnecting From Social Media1:05:25 Burnout, Creativity and Taking Breaks1:08:15 Advice for Aspiring Saudi Entrepreneurs1:10:23 Lesson From Her Mother1:14:05 Her Proudest Moments1:18:37 Taking a Saudi Brand Global1:23:33 Dealing With Criticism and Public Opinion1:25:58 The Real Yara Behind Social Media1:30:33 How Social Media Affects Attention1:32:10 Faith, Timing and Trusting God's Plan1:37:29 Does She Regret Being Famous?1:41:06 Saudi Arabia's New Tourism Destinations1:46:51 Finding Purpose and Starting Something New1:50:06 Beauty, Failure and Life Lessons1:50:49 Changing the World's Perception of Saudi Arabia1:56:41 How MBS Inspired Her2:01:04 Saudi Women's Growing Opportunities2:03:44 ClosingYara AlnamlahInstagram https://bit.ly/4z421zBX https://bit.ly/4zLKGLASnapchat https://bit.ly/4sjho4xLinkedIn https://bit.ly/4iyXGhYTickTock https://bit.ly/4BjfZiqWebsite https://www.yaralnamlah.comPowered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Patrice Evra: Manchester United France Legend on Football, Fame and Life After RetirementPatrice Evra is a former French international and one of the most decorated left-backs of his generation.During nine years at Manchester United, he won five Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League, served as captain during the Sir Alex Ferguson era, and earned 81 caps for France.Since retiring, Patrice has built an entirely new chapter beyond football, developing his personal brand, pursuing business and investment opportunities, and expanding into entrepreneurship, media and content.He’s taken the lessons, relationships and global profile built through elite sport and applied them to life beyond the pitch.Over roughly 40 minutes, we spoke about the sacrifices, the relentless work, and the things people rarely see when the cameras are off. We covered football, life, business, setbacks, ambition and what comes next.0:00 Intro2:16 Does Patrice Evra Miss Football?3:30 Finding Success After Football5:44 Life After Retirement7:36 Becoming More Famous After Football8:15 Favorite Manchester United Moment12:04 Winning the Champions League13:18 Why Saudi Football Needs More Visibility13:52 Lessons from Sir Alex Ferguson16:55 “I Love This Game”18:40 How Football Opened Doors in Business21:39 The Funny Side of Patrice Evra23:20 Why He Hasn’t Returned to Football24:11 The Biggest Mistake Athletes Make in Business27:05 Learning, Listening and Life After Retirement28:14 Is Football Heading in the Right Direction?31:28 Living Without Regret33:24 The Only Red Card of His Career35:28 Clean Sheets, Assists and Becoming a Left Back37:12 ClosingPowered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Mohammed Albuty is the CEO of NHC, Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Company and the largest real estate developer in the region.Under his leadership, NHC has grown into one of the key forces behind the Kingdom’s urban transformation. By the end of 2025, the company had reached 300,000 housing units, with a target of 600,000 by 2030. Today, NHC operates across 16 Saudi cities and more than 25 major urban destinations, with projects launched exceeding SAR 250 billion in value and sales surpassing SAR 120 billion. Its ambitions extend well beyond housing.NHC expects the value of its residential and commercial portfolio to exceed SAR 500 billion by 2030, while its technology arm operates 13 digital platforms serving more than 35 million users.At the centre of that expansion Mohammed is helping shape how millions of people will live, work and experience Saudi cities as the Kingdom works toward its Vision 2030 housing and quality-of-life goals.0:00 Intro5:03 Building Communities, Not Just Homes8:43 What Is NHC and What Does It Do?12:32 How NHC Is Scaling Across Saudi Arabia14:42 Transforming Saudi Arabia’s Housing Market18:05 Building a New Housing Ecosystem23:49 Why Owning a Home Is Easier Today27:03 Achieving More in 10 Years Than5029:02 How NHC Became Financially Sustainable33:03 Scaling Fast Without Sacrificing Quality37:03 Protecting Buyers and Building Trust40:42 How NHC Is Disrupting Real Estate44:20 The Hardest Decisions as NHC CEO46:18 Misconceptions About NHC50:25 Saudi Real Estate for International Investors54:01 The Future of Saudi Cities57:40 Why Leadership Can Be Lonely1:00:14 What NHC Taught Him About Himself1:01:15 Career Advice for the Next Generation1:03:08 Ego, Leadership and Sharing Credit1:05:21 ClosingPowered by Podeo — Listen to this episode

Al-Hilal and Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly opens up about his remarkable football journey from Metz and Genk to becoming one of Serie A’s top defenders with Napoli, playing for Chelsea in the Premier League, and finding a new home in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal.  Kouli reflects on how Maurizio Sarri transformed his game, facing racism in European football, the mentality and leadership required at the highest level, and what it really takes to become an elite defender.  He also takes us inside Al Hilal’s historic Club World Cup run, including the unforgettable victory over Manchester City, while sharing his perspective on the growth of the Saudi Pro League, the future of Saudi football, and the next generation of Saudi players.  The conversation goes beyond club football as Koulibaly discusses captaining Senegal, AFCON, mental health, pressure, his relationship with Al Hilal fans, life in Saudi Arabia, his father’s influence, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind when his playing career comes to an end.  0:00 Intro4:53 The Sacrifices of Professional Football6:14 Rediscovering the Joy of Football9:44 Thriving Under Pressure at the Biggest Clubs12:20 Napoli: The Turning Point17:09 How Sarri Changed the Way He Sees Football19:14 Facing Racism in Football24:16 Why Become a Defender28:57 Communication, Leadership Defending as a Team33:45 Performing When You’re Not at 100%35:21 Playing in Saudi Arabia’s Extreme Heat38:45 The Penalty That Taught Koulibaly a New Rule41:03 Al Hilal: From an Unbeaten Season to No Trophies44:13 Representing Saudi Football at the Club World Cup46:20 The Historic Victory Against Manchester City51:34 Changing the Perception of Saudi Football53:37 Al Hilal’s Most Underrated Players59:07 Developing the Next Generation of Saudi Talent1:05:30 The Real Salem Al-Dawsari1:09:24 Mental Health, Motivation Enjoying Football1:12:47 Koulibaly’s Message to Al Hilal Supporters1:16:00 The Red Card in the 2024 King’s Cup Final1:19:34 Captaining Senegal Representing a Nation1:24:36 The AFCON Controversy1:28:26 Investing in Saudi Arabia Life Beyond Football1:30:28 How Football and Defending Has Changed1:33:22 Greatest Idol1:34:35 Closing Thoughts Presented by BSFInstagram https://bit.ly/47XvqjvX https://bit.ly/4vkYICNLinkedIn https://bit.ly/4c7CsooWebsite https://bit.ly/4tBULI0 Noon Instagram https://bit.ly/3XRScUYWebsite https://bit.ly/44lnA1S AlmosaferInstagram https://bit.ly/4xOCwkxX https://bit.ly/4xZo0ahWebsite https://bit.ly/3TcXZFoApp Download https://bit.ly/4Amy4vO Brew 92Instagram http://bit.ly/3VN6MeILinkedIn https://bit.ly/42kN65EWebsite https://bit.ly/4grbAjK IWC Instagram https://bit.ly/44dxbFWWebsite https://bit.ly/43K8JMk Lexus Instagram https://bit.ly/4tRXzS6X https://bit.ly/4cDZ4gIWebsite https://bit.ly/4kTlTz6 The Mo ShowYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZvApple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uyInstagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5vX https://bit.ly/3KanEnJTikTok https://bit.ly/43L92poLinkedIn https://bit.ly/3NkxZoeSnapchat https://bit.ly/3NM3LKQWebsite https://bit.ly/3H2DhMMEmail [email protected] by Podeo — Listen to this episode