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Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi on the nexus between soil health and food security
Welcome to the first episode of our new series, Climate Leaders – Rising up to COP28. We’ll share inspiring stories of sustainability leaders and climate champions, driving impact from our region to the world. Forward Talks: Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi 0:00 / 0:00 1× 🧡 This episode is brought...
Reaching for the Stars, with Michelin’s Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin
Co-host Devina Divecha caught up with Michelin Experiences’ Director of Communications, Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin, right after the announcement of the second edition of the Dubai Michelin Guide. Elisabeth shares more about the philosophy and process behind the Guide, and her advice to restaurants. Nourish by Spinneys: Michelin's Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin...
Love is a Business - From Educator to Matchmaker, with Christiana Maxion
Welcome to Season 7 of Savvy Talk, I am excited to bring you leading voices from those shaping Dubai's cultural scene. Today we are joined by Christiana Maxion, The Dubai Matchmaker. And as she likes to say, "I am a native New Yorker rewriting the blueprint of...
Salma El-Wardany
I’m joined this week by poet, author and radio host, Salma El-Wardany. Salma is the author of These Impossible Things, a best-selling novel that that breaks down barriers by looking at how a group of muslim girlfriends navigate love, friendship & sex. She also currently hosts The Breakfast Show...
“You can’t lead with arrogance.” Tasha Group’s Natasha Sideris on taming ambition, striving for balance as a restaurateur, and why there’s no way she’ll open in Greece
Hashem catches up with Natasha Sideris after a two-year scheduling ping-pong. He instantly bonds with the iconic restaurateur and founder of Tashas, Avli, and Flamingo Room, over their quest for work-life balance and sustaining a timeless brand with menu classics and sleek interior design. The Lighthouse Conversations: Natasha Sideris 0:...
Think Tank - Towards Responsible Tourism: Best Practices from the UAE
Our latest Think Tank, “Towards Responsible Tourism: Best Practices from the UAE” was held at the Arabian Market a few weeks ago. The Think Tank focused on gathering perspectives from different stakeholders driving impact across a variety of initiatives in sustainable & responsible tourism from the UAE, highlighting Dubai’s...