Episodes about people, businesses and the happenings in the United Arab Emirates.
This week we sit with Stasha Toncev, founder of Dubai’s award-winning Balkan bistro, 21 Grams. Hailed in the media, Stasha’s restaurant was praised as “charming” and “brain melting” by The Financial Times supplement, How To Spend It, and Bill Addison, the Los Angeles Times’ celebrated food critic.
Sultan is a man who has worn many hats over the decades—businessman, art collector, activist, academic.
Kito spent nearly 30 years at McKinsey, and his exposure to the world of management consultancy as well as international political institutions has given him unique insights into what makes the world go ‘round.
Dhanusha Gokulan spoke to our Chirag Desai, Courtney Brandt (CSR of One) and Tatiana Antonelli (Forward Talks) about the upcoming PodFest in Dubai.
In today’s episode, Hashem caught up with Feras Jalbout, founder of fintech app Baraka. A UAE-based platform, Baraka’s motto is empowering the investor and encouraging broader financial literacy among millennials and Gen Z’s in the Middle East. Hashem and Feras also discussed his pivot from private wealth...
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...
