What I Did Next is a show that explores lives’ pivotal moments. Host Malak Fouad welcomes guests from our region and across a variety of industries to bring you conversations of success, failure, and everything in-between. New episodes every second Tuesday.
Becky Anderson is Managing Editor, CNN Abu Dhabi.
We’re continuing my conversation from last week with pioneering environmentalist Dr. Mounir Neamatalla. On our bonus episode, Dr. Mounir tells me about EQI’s micro-finance program and how the ground-breaking eco-lodge and restoration work in Siwa led to their involvement in a sustainable development project in AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Mounir Neamatalla is the founder of Environment Quality International (EQI).
We’re continuing my conversation from last week with Malak El Baba, Country manager for VISA in Egypt. On this bonus episode, Malak tells me more about the digital payments industry, and Visa’s own evolution since it was established by Dee Hock in 1958.
Malak El Baba is the Egypt Country Manager for Visa.
We’re continuing my conversation with award-winning design & entrepreneur Hatem Alakeel. On this bonus episode, Hatem tells me how he began supporting the creative community in Saudi Arabia, and his cultural life.
Hatem Alakeel is an award-winning Saudi designer, fashion entrepreneur & podcast host.
We’re continuing my conversation from last week with bespoke artist Janan Shihadeh. On this bonus episode, Janan talks art techniques, how she had to adapt to living and honing her craft in Cairo, and we unpack her cultural life. Links * Maison825 by Tala Shalaby and Sara Kalo * Samo Shalaby’
Janan Shihadeh is a Palestinian-American bespoke artist and customiser.
We’re continuing my conversation with His Excellency Amr Moussa, the former Foreign Minister of Egypt. On this bonus episode, he tells me more about his early life and attending law school.
Amr Moussa is the former Foreign Minister of Egypt and former Secretary-General of the League of Arab States.
I’m excited to be bringing you a fresh look, and a brand new season of What I Did Next! Starting next Tuesday, I’ll be welcoming a new guest every other week, and we’ll take a deep-dive into their lives’ pivotal moments. We’ll cross-cross the region and