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The Voice of a Changing Region. Established in 1975, Arab News is the Middle East’s leading English language daily. www.arabnews.com
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Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Hussein Fakhri is the Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Producer at Katara Studios, the Doha-based production powerhouse behind regionally iconic projects like The Lost Chapter of Kelileh & Demneh and the ceremonies for the FIFA Arab Cup. But before that, Hussein started out in Dublin, pioneering digital advertising in a market far from his cultural roots.
Today, he’s leading Katara’s mission to produce bold, meaningful, and globally resonant stories — all from an unapologetically Arab perspective
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
DJ Viva is a trailblazing performer and cultural catalyst redefining the creative scene in Saudi Arabia and beyond. She has lit up major stages across the Kingdom and internationally, opening for global icons such as David Guetta. With Saudi and Canadian roots, her genre-fluid sets blend global energy and leave lasting impact.
As one of the few women leading the region’s artistic evolution, DJ Viva is more than a performer—she’s a visionary shaping the future of culture in the Middle East.
Tune in The Mayman Show for more on this special season.
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Bill Connor is a seasoned media trainer and former White House correspondent with over 20 years of experience coaching senior executives, public officials, and leaders on how to communicate effectively in high-stakes environments. As the founder and CEO of Three Media Consultancy, he’s trained individuals across the globe—from the U.S. to the Middle East—helping them master the art of presentations, speeches, and media interviews.
Tune in The Mayman Show for more on this special season.
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Arab News 50th anniversary podcast: Recounting the moments that changed the Middle East. Powered by Google's NotebookLM AI tool.
Episode V: 2016–2025
King Salman reigns, Vision 2030 unveiled, Abraham Accords signed, Saudi-Iran ties restored
Read more here: https://www.arabnews.com/arabnews50
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Arab News 50th anniversary podcast: Recounting the moments that changed the Middle East. Powered by Google's NotebookLM AI tool.
Episode IV: 2005–2015
Rafik Hariri assassinated, Arab Spring uprisings erupt, Saudi women win driving rights
Read more here: https://www.arabnews.com/arabnews50
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Arab News 50th anniversary podcast: Recounting the moments that changed the Middle East. Powered by Google's NotebookLM AI tool.
Episode III: 1995–2004
Taliban take Kabul, Khobar Towers bombed, Second Intifada erupts, 9/11 hits, US occupies Iraq
Read more here: https://www.arabnews.com/arabnews50
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Arab News 50th anniversary podcast: Recounting the moments that changed the Middle East. Powered by Google's NotebookLM AI tool.
Episode II: 1985-1994
Saudi prince in space, First Intifada starts, Lebanon war ends, Kuwait invaded, Oslo Accords signed
Read more here: https://www.arabnews.com/arabnews50
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Arab News 50th anniversary podcast: Recounting the moments that changed the Middle East.
Powered by Google's NotebookLM AI tool.
Episode I: 1975–1984 Lebanon civil war begins, Iranian revolution erupts, GCC formed, Sabra and Shatila massacre.
Read more here: https://www.arabnews.com/arabnews50
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
John Bin London, a British influencer and content creator with a deep passion for Saudi Arabia and its rich cultural heritage. Raised in the UAE, John’s love for the Arab world shines through his viral TikTok videos where he immerses himself in Saudi traditions, from coffee rituals to exploring historic landmarks like Diriyah.
Tune in The Mayman Show for more on this special season.
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
Sunday Apr 20, 2025
As Gaza plunges deeper into catastrophe, Israel’s blockade has stopped aid for over a month, 60,000 children face malnutrition, hospitals lie in ruins, and the United Nations has called it a “killing field.”
On this episode, we’re joined by Palestinian Authority State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Varsen Aghabekian. We ask why the peace talks collapsed. Will Israel be held accountable for strikes on hospitals and the deaths of aid workers? And is the Palestinian Authority truly prepared to govern both Gaza and the West Bank after such devastation?