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“I love to see the slight imperfections,” with food stylist Katelyn Allegra
If you’ve ever wondered how the food looks as amazing as it does in the Spinneys’ magazine, Nourish, today’s episode has the answer! Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with food stylist, recipe developer and food photographer Katelyn Allegra. Nourish by Spinneys: Katelyn Allegra 0:00 / 0:00 1×...
HRH Nourah Al Faisal
I’m excited to kick off a new season of What I Did Next with Her Royal Highness Nourah Al Faisal. She’s the founder of bespoke jewellery brand Nuun, and the founder of design and research consultancy Ahdlal for Design. She’s also the great-granddaughter of King Faisal of...
“I have a vision of leaving a legacy with this brand” Faiza Bouguessa on her journey through the world of fashion, being true to her vision, and leaving a legacy for the Middle-East
Hashem is joined this week by accomplished fashion designer Faiza Bouguessa. The two consider the trials and tribulations of founding a successful business, and the importance of finding an authentic design aesthetic for one’s brand. Influenced by vintage elegance, Faiza discusses how ‘Bouguessa’ is a display of her own...
“Not your Italian grandmother’s way of cooking,” with Chef Akmal Anuar
Co-host Devina Divecha catches up with chef Akmal Anuar, who became well known for his work with 3 Fils, and is now behind the menu of one-Michelin-star Woodfire and the award-winning Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori. Chef Akmal shares how his training in Italian cuisine inspired his latest restaurant, Funkcoolio, and...
Power System Operations and the Energy Transition
In this episode of The Current, host Sara Al Blooshi, Senior Communications Specialist at EWEC, speaks with Salwa Alshehhi, Senior Generation Planning Engineer, and Fatmah Al Salami, Network Studies Senior Engineer, about power system operations, enhancements to network planning to support the energy transition, the vital role of Emirati women...
“I’m very comfortable around people who are homesick but not sure where home is.” Avni Doshi on the impact of culture, motherhood and identity on her creative writing process, and the UAE’s nascent literary ecosystem
Hashem catches up with Avni Doshi, author of ‘Burnt Sugar’, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize. In her book, Avni explores the themes of identity, culture and motherhood. The heartfelt discussion captures the poignant moments of personal growth that permeate her narrative, now seen through the lens of...