Hassan Al Damluji
Hassan Al Damluji is the Deputy Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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The Ghaf Tree
What’s a forest of ghaf trees called? Are ghaf leaves and pods edible? What do ghaf trees have to do with tree huggers? What might you find if you dig around ghaf trees? This episode is dedicated to the ghaf tree, the national tree of the UAE and a...
#176: Bathroom Renovation
I recently decided to renovate my bathroom. This was my first renovation project and it was not an easy process. I wanted to share my renovation experience so you can see what you need to be aware of when doing a renovation (mine was small so there may be much...
Four to Five Million
From mama to influencer, Sonia was a typical mother and wife living in Vancouver with her 4 children. During quarantine, like billions of us, Sonia turned to TikTok to watch silly videos and connect with others virtually during a worldwide pandemic. One day Sonia realized she could make some of...
“Barbeque is an analogue experience.” Hattem Mattar on the subtle science of live fire cuisine and why he finally made the jump to a full time gig
The Lighthouse Conversations: Hattem Mattar 0:00 / 0:00 1× Welcome back, listeners! In our first episode post-summer, host Hashem Montasser caught up with Hattem Mattar, founder of The Mattar Farm for specialty artisanal smoked meat, brisket and third culture barbecues. Hashem and Hattem chatted about the hybridity of his...
#175: Medicines
This week we discuss the all important medicines in our lives. Often I find they are located in various parts of the house resulting in multiple purchases and out of date medicine in hidden corners of cupboards. This podcast focuses on how to declutter, categorise and organise your medicines so...