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
#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
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
“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
#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
Nada Debs
Nada is a Lebanese designer who has re-invented the Levantine tradition of wood-work making.
Peer Pressure, Judgement, and Sex - Oh my!
Heba brings aboard her husband, Hazem, again to interview Fara and Yehiaa, a married couple who have chosen not to have children. The four share their different lives and how
#174: Teacups and Mugs
Today we are talking about Teacups and Mugs! Why do we never call them Teamugs? We are talking specifically about decluttering these cups and mugs as well as how to
The UAE presents a sustainable alternative to concrete at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021
This week, digging into the National Pavilion of the UAE for the Biennale Architettura 2021 Wetland, which is curated by Wael Al Awar and Kenichi Teramoto. The prototype is created
#173: Tupperware
Exciting topic this week... Tupperware! aka containers with lids which we use to store mostly food. The lids are a pain, the containers if made of plastic are bad for
Max Rodenbeck
Max Rodenbeck is currently the South East Asia Bureau Chief for The Economist, based out of New Delhi, but began his career in Cairo.