Basel Meets

Today I have a conversation with Joe Akkawi – a Social Media personality with extensive experience in tech, social media and PR. Joe is the managing director of Paz Marketing as well as a regular contributor on Sky News Arabia.

Dia Hassan is the frontman of one of the most prominent bands in the Middle East; Juliana Down. We spoke about a handful of topics including the Dubai rock scene, surviving in tragedy and playing in front of 35,000 people

This week’s guest is the awesome Khalid Al Ameri, a social content creator that is set to change the world through his positive interaction. His story is one for the ages!

Fahad AL Butairi is one of the leading comedians in the Middle East.We talk about his passion in film, entertainment and of course, comedy.

Samer Hamadeh is a Dubai-based entrepreneur who is best known for premier Dubai night spot, Stereo Arcade. Samer talks to me about how we found the business and what other ventures he got into throughout the years. We also talk about video games.

Gaming Journalist Lynn Jisr gives us the lowdown on the gaming industry and how she approaches it as a female gamer. We also talk about a bunch of cool topics!

Hadi is a Dubai-based producer and musician. He’s a recording artist ad well as a frequent live performer at some of Dubai’s coolest music events.

This week I talk to ‘relationship architect’ Khaled Ghorab. Listen to us talk about successful relationships, how to find happiness and tinder!

Instagram star and Fashion Blogger Zahra Lyla is this weeks legendary guest! We talk about the industry of content creators, remaining relevant and how to conduct a business on digital platforms.

Adnan is the lead vocalist of Dubai-based Heavy Metal band, Svengali. We spoke about the state of heavy metal around the world, how it is to be an up and coming band today and how it feels to meet your heroes!

Jeff Staple is a world renowned designer that is widely known for his sneaker collaborations with some of the worlds largest sports brands. He owns and runs the designer brand ‘Staple Pigeon’. I had a sit down with him at one of the largest sneaker eve...

Andreas Kisser is the lead guitarist and song writer of one of the most important bands in rock history, Sepultura​! We caught up at the Hard Rock Cafe Dubai​ to talk about the history of Sepultura, the rebirth of the band in 1998,

The Axis of Evil Comedy tour that took over the Middle East by storm and how it ended, the stark difference between the LA and NYC comedy scenes and what it takes to make it in Hollywoord! Comic and actor Ahmed Ahmed lays it all out on the table for th...

The Recipe are a veteran hip-hop outfit based in Dubai. During this episode, we discuss the global hip hop scene, the difficulties of being in a hip hop band in this day and age, and the importance of the business-side of music.

My guest today is Serene Touma, a PR personality and a self-proclaimed feminist, throughout this podcast we delve into feminism and explore why its such a polarising topic to many people.

In this episode, I meet legendary Saudi Hip Hop MC, Big Hass. We discuss a little bit of hip hop, but a whole lot of life, inspiration, purpose, autism and talent. Insightful man and a great conversation.

DISCLAIMER: This Episode contains explicit language, listener discretion is advised. Today’s guest is Nemr Abu Nassar, arguably one of the most successful Arab American comedians on the planet. Throughout this podcast we discuss so many different topic...

My guest today is TEDx speaker & organizer Masarat Daud. Throughout this podcast we talk about TEDx and the trials and tribulations to bringing community change to a village in India.

Luz Salem Villamil is a prominent PR personality that dedicates her time to building the independent Cinema scene in the UAE. Throughout this podcast, she talks about her journey and her incredible personal story about her early upbringing in Colombia.

Today’s guests are Shamim Kassibawi and Maan Jalal, founders of ‘The Arab Edition’. We speak openly about being an Arab and a Muslim in this day and age, and what nationalism means to us

I had the absolute pleasure of having ArabNet founder & CEO, Omar Christidis, on Basel Meets. You may think you know Omar, but I bet you didnt know he had an acapella band.

Raw and unfiltered, this is my conversation with the passionate and energetic Elissa Freiha, the founder of WOMENA, a company dedicated to increasing female representation in the tech industry. We talk about Tech, making things happen,

Today I have a conversation with one of my favorite UAE-based Podcasting shows, Dukkan. I love the genuine approach they have to the content they cover. During this episode we talk about Cultural appropriation,

1 year edition! In this episode, my guest is the awesome Joe Akkawi, making his comeback to the podcast to mark the 1 year anniversary of Basel Meets. During this episode, Joe and I talk about what we always talk about: Technology,

Today we have a conversation with French author, Mathilde Loujayne, who recently launched her debut book; Big Little Steps. Throughout our conversation we talk about finding spirituality, women’s rights in Islam,

Joumana Saber is one of Dubai’s most notable Yoga instructors and an outspoken vegan advocate. Throughout this podcast we talk about her adopted lifestyle and how it’s helping her in raising her child. Joumana also owns & runs the fully-vegan restauran...

This week I talk to two musicians that I truly respect on both a musical and personal level. Shaun Warner is a DJ that’s been dominating global charts in the past weeks with his latest album release, Stay. P. Storm, 1/3rd of my favorite hip hop group,

If you have Dubai TV on during iftar in Ramadan, then you’ve definitely seen Ali doing his Doroub show. Or you may have been exposed to his work during his stint with Ask Ali. This week I sit with Ali to talk culture,

On the podcast this week are fellow podcasters and all-round awesome people Jamil Adas & Isra Abu Zayed, the hosts of Hamburger Generation. Throughout this podcast, we talk about identity, story telling & building communities.

This week we have the man behind the Lovin’ brand (Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi) and founder of Augustus Media, Richard Fitzgerald. During this podcast we talk about the state of New Media and how the consumption of content is constantly changing.

Have you ever met someone who tell’s stories for a living? Meet Hebah Fisher, the founder of the awesome Kerning Cultures Podcast! We talk about the podcasting scene, running a podcast network as her startup and her journey to podcasting greatness!

Miltiadis Kyvernitis is a man of many many talents, he’s producer, musician and a voice-over legend. He’s best known for his metal outfit, Private Government, who just dropped an epic record! Throughout the podcast we talk about rock n roll,

This episode is with the legendary guitarist Slash! Best known as the lead guitarist of Guns n’ Roses, in this episode we focus on the solo side of the man and the projects that he worked. Slash is by far one of the most legendary guitar players that e...

Alex Skolnick is a musician with an impressive track record. He’s best known for his work with heavy metal legends Testament. Alex Also played with the Trasn-Siberian orchestra and rebuilt himself as a premier Jazz musician and led his jazz band,

Rana Nawas is the host of one of the strongest original podcasts to come out of the Middle East region. In this conversation, she shares her journey of leaving the corporate world, becoming a mom, facing a serious diagnosis and being an outspoken women...

A returning guest to the show, the legendary Luz is back to share her cancer story, from diagnosis to fighting the good fight. This episode sheds light on what it means to be diagnosed with breast cancer and why it’s very important to get check-ups so ...

A returning guest to the show, the legendary Luz is back to share her cancer story, from diagnosis to fighting the good fight. This episode sheds light on what it means to be diagnosed with breast cancer and why it’s very important to get check-ups so ...

Today’s podcast is with health and diet expert, author of ‘The Real Grocery Food Guide’ and fellow podcaster of ‘Happier and Healthier’ – it’s Maria Marlowe. We have an in-depth conversation about all-things food – from Gluten Free to Free Range Chicken.

Today’s podcast is with health and diet expert, author of ‘The Real Grocery Food Guide’ and fellow podcaster of ‘Happier and Healthier’ – it’s Maria Marlowe. We have an in-depth conversation about all-things food – from Gluten Free to Free Range Chicken.

This weeks guests are the incredible women spear-heading the Wings Of Angelz initiative. We talk to Shibu about her history and her journey from being a vibrant young girl, to having to deal with being on a wheelchair in her teenage years,

This weeks guests are the incredible women spear-heading the Wings Of Angelz initiative. We talk to Shibu about her history and her journey from being a vibrant young girl, to having to deal with being on a wheelchair in her teenage years,

New day, New episode! This week with the man behind legendary gadget website, Jado Pado. Omar is one of the OG entrepreneurs who eventually sold his company to Emaar/Noon.com – Find out the details in this awesome conversation

New day, New episode! This week with the man behind legendary gadget website, Jado Pado. Omar is one of the OG entrepreneurs who eventually sold his company to Emaar/Noon.com – Find out the details in this awesome conversation

Malek is kind of a big deal in the gaming industry, he works for Ubisoft – one of the largest gaming publishers in the world – and has been at the forefront of growing their presence in the Middle East region.

Malek is kind of a big deal in the gaming industry, he works for Ubisoft – one of the largest gaming publishers in the world – and has been at the forefront of growing their presence in the Middle East region.

Elissa Freiha is the founder of the media company ‘Womena’. Throughout this company we talk about Michael Jackson, starting a business and making it in the media industry. Elissa is a great guest with so much positive energy,

Elissa Freiha is the founder of the media company ‘Womena’. Throughout this company we talk about Michael Jackson, starting a business and making it in the media industry. Elissa is a great guest with so much positive energy,

It’s my 50th conversation and I couldn’t be happier. This week, roles are revered. My first ever guest Joe Akkawi takes over host duties to interview me about Basel Meets. Hadi Sariedine joins us to add some perspective. Thank you for fifty episodes!

It’s my 50th conversation and I couldn’t be happier. This week, roles are revered. My first ever guest Joe Akkawi takes over host duties to interview me about Basel Meets. Hadi Sariedine joins us to add some perspective. Thank you for fifty episodes!

Ed Clowes is a Journalist who wrote for multiple publications – He’s got great insight into technology, music, pop culture and business. We speak about all these things and go deep into the nuances. NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the Game Of ...

Ed Clowes is a Journalist who wrote for multiple publications – He’s got great insight into technology, music, pop culture and business. We speak about all these things and go deep into the nuances. NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the Game Of ...

This week I have legendary podcasting duo Majid & Mshari, founders of Finyal Media. A podcasting startup that produces the ‘Yalla Startup’, ‘Millennial Mirrors’ and ‘1001 nights’. When a bunch of podcasters get in a room with each other,

This week I have legendary podcasting duo Majid & Mshari, founders of Finyal Media. A podcasting startup that produces the ‘Yalla Startup’, ‘Millennial Mirrors’ and ‘1001 nights’. When a bunch of podcasters get in a room with each other,

This week’s guest is William Mullaly, a writer and film critic. During this hour, we talk about the various forms of story telling, upcoming movies and the implications of movies on society.

This week’s guest is William Mullaly, a writer and film critic. During this hour, we talk about the various forms of story telling, upcoming movies and the implications of movies on society.

This week’s guest is the legendary motocross champion, Mohammed Balooshi. Mohammed talks about his beginnings and what drove him to continue in an unconventional path for over 25 years. Available now on all podcasting apps.

This week’s guest is the legendary motocross champion, Mohammed Balooshi. Mohammed talks about his beginnings and what drove him to continue in an unconventional path for over 25 years. Available now on all podcasting apps.

This week I had the awesome Loulou Khazen, the founder of Nabbesh, on the programme and we talked about alot about startups, starting a family and the ins-and-outs of maternity leave. I loved having her on the show. Hope you enjoy this.

This week I had the awesome Loulou Khazen, the founder of Nabbesh, on the programme and we talked about alot about startups, starting a family and the ins-and-outs of maternity leave. I loved having her on the show. Hope you enjoy this.

This podcast was taken from the Middle East Podcast Forum, September 2019. It’s a panel that I’ve hosted where we spoke about growing an audience for a podcast. My guests are the incredibly talented Rana Nawas,

This podcast was taken from the Middle East Podcast Forum, September 2019. It’s a panel that I’ve hosted where we spoke about growing an audience for a podcast. My guests are the incredibly talented Rana Nawas,

This week’s guest is the founder of Pas-port, Nada Zaher. Nada has had extensive experience as a college athlete competing in Tennis for Columbia University. She has now founded a business based on recruiting up-and-coming athletes into professional co...

This week’s guest is the founder of Pas-port, Nada Zaher. Nada has had extensive experience as a college athlete competing in Tennis for Columbia University. She has now founded a business based on recruiting up-and-coming athletes into professional co...

My guest seriously needs no introduction but what the hell, I’ll do it anyway. I speak to Aziz Maraka, a man who has taken the Arab music scene by storm. Aziz talks about his journey from dreaming to be famous to actually achieving his goal. Humble,

My guest seriously needs no introduction but what the hell, I’ll do it anyway. I speak to Aziz Maraka, a man who has taken the Arab music scene by storm. Aziz talks about his journey from dreaming to be famous to actually achieving his goal. Humble,

Hello guys! Long time .. umm what happened? We’re kicking off season 3 with a few episodes to dig deeper into understanding this global pandemic that we are going through. Dr Hassan Masri is a physician based in Saskatoon, Canada.

Hello guys! Long time .. umm what happened? We’re kicking off season 3 with a few episodes to dig deeper into understanding this global pandemic that we are going through. Dr Hassan Masri is a physician based in Saskatoon, Canada.

This week I am joined by the legendary Fatima Al Dhaheri to talk about Covid19 for the second episode on the cast. Fatima is a fellow at Harvard Med who gives us her perspective on the current global situation. It was an awesome conversation. Enjoy!

This week I am joined by the legendary Fatima Al Dhaheri to talk about Covid19 for the second episode on the cast. Fatima is a fellow at Harvard Med who gives us her perspective on the current global situation. It was an awesome conversation. Enjoy!

This week we talk to legendary Lebanese rocker Anthony from the band Adonis. Anthony and I talk about music, writing and becoming who you want to be.

This week we talk to legendary Lebanese rocker Anthony from the band Adonis. Anthony and I talk about music, writing and becoming who you want to be.

Hello everyone, it’s been a minute. this is an update on what I’ve been up to! Enjoy.

Hello everyone, it’s been a minute. this is an update on what I’ve been up to! Enjoy.

Amin Matalqa is a film maker best known for his work on Captain Abu Raed and Disney’s The United. Amin has an amazing story but also he’s been through alot in his personal life. During this episode, he opens up like he never has.

Amin Matalqa is a film maker best known for his work on Captain Abu Raed and Disney’s The United. Amin has an amazing story but also he’s been through alot in his personal life. During this episode, he opens up like he never has.

Luay Al Shurafa is an icon in the Middle Eastern auto industry. He is the first Arab man to head a General Motors office in the region after 20 years of being an absolute rock star at his job. Luay was there when the bankruptcy happened and helped the ...

Luay Al Shurafa is an icon in the Middle Eastern auto industry. He is the first Arab man to head a General Motors office in the region after 20 years of being an absolute rock star at his job. Luay was there when the bankruptcy happened and helped the ...

Basel and the crew have a conversation with Mais about her cancer diagnosis and the year she went broke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Basel and the crew have a conversation with Mais about her cancer diagnosis and the year she went broke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joelle Mardinian, a prominent figure in the beauty industry, shares her journey of balancing success and motherhood. She discusses the significance of meaningful conversations, her drive for achievement, and the challenges she has encountered along the way. Joelle reflects on the lessons learned from failure, her approach to parenting in the digital age, and her decision to adopt a child. Through her inspiring story, listeners gain insight into navigating professional aspirations while prioritizing personal fulfillment.

Joelle Mardinian, a prominent figure in the beauty industry, shares her journey of balancing success and motherhood. She discusses the significance of meaningful conversations, her drive for achievement, and the challenges she has encountered along the way. Joelle reflects on the lessons learned from failure, her approach to parenting in the digital age, and her decision to adopt a child. Through her inspiring story, listeners gain insight into navigating professional aspirations while prioritizing personal fulfillment.

Today's episode is with the legendary Ramzi Raad, founder of TBWA\Raad, one of the most iconic agencies in the region and of course, the world.

Today's episode is with the legendary Ramzi Raad, founder of TBWA\Raad, one of the most iconic agencies in the region and of course, the world.

Sara Abu Zahra is the woman behind the scenes to most successful content creators in the MENA region. She worked with the biggest creators from Huda Kattan to Khaled Al Ameri. In this episode, we talk about the world of influencers and how to build it

Sara Abu Zahra is the woman behind the scenes to most successful content creators in the MENA region. She worked with the biggest creators from Huda Kattan to Khaled Al Ameri. In this episode, we talk about the world of influencers and how to build it

Mirna Sabbagh is a dietitian and an entrepreneur who loves talking to moms about motherhood and children upbringing. She's also a legend

Mirna Sabbagh is a dietitian and an entrepreneur who loves talking to moms about motherhood and children upbringing. She's also a legend