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Gulf Business: The SME Story
Gulf Business spoke to Malak Fouad as part of their SME series about companies making a lasting impact on communities: I’ve been very fortunate to speak to leaders across industries—from the worlds of art, culture, business, finance, sustainability, media, entertainment and more. These are people who are eager
Communicate: The Power of Audio in Driving Commerce
Communicate spoke to Malak Fouad on podcast commerce & how brands can better leverage audio advertising: Audio is a very cost-effective way of reaching your audience, you can start small with a few episodes across multiple shows, and go big with collaborations and season or annual buys. It’s important
EntrepreneurME: Tuning Into Success
Malak Fouad shares her entrepreneurship lessons from the frontlines of the podcasting scene in the Middle East: Monetizing content in a market still warming up to the digital revolution presents its challenges. My own journey, carving a niche in this evolving landscape, sheds light on some of these issues. I
Finance World: Diverse stories shaping the Middle East
Finance World spoke to Malak Fouad on navigating identity, failure, and impact through What I Did Next: ‘What I Did Next’ is a platform to bring positive narratives from our region to a global audience […] By celebrating diverse voices and highlighting the achievements of extraordinary role models, we aim to
‘What I Did Next’: The Leading English-Language Podcast in the Middle East Is Back for Another Deep Dive into the Pivotal Moments of the Region’s Most Visionary Leaders
Join storyteller Malak Fouad for the much-awaited Season 7 of ‘What I Did Next’, starting March 5th Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 February 2024 – A&T Media, founded by one of the Middle East's most trusted voices, Malak Fouad, is thrilled to announce the launch of Season
FastCompanyME: The Middle East wants to tell interesting stories. And podcasts seem to be the perfect platform
Fast Company ME spoke to Malak Fouad on podcast developments in the region: Sharing her observations as host of What I Did Next, named one of Apple Podcasts’ Best Shows of 2021 and 2022, Fouad reports a 1.5x audience growth year-on-year, most of which is driven by Saudi Arabia,
What I Did Next is one of Apple Podcasts Best of 2022
I'm excited to share that What I Did Next was included as one of the Apple Podcasts’ Best of 2022 in the ‘Shows that made us think’ category. Once again, a thank you to each one of you who have subscribed, downloaded and listened to the show.
Startup Scene interviews What I Did Next creators Malak Fouad & Chirag Desai
Startup Scene interviewed me about What I Did Next and the podcast industry: What in your opinion makes a great podcast interview? MF: It's a two-ingredient recipe: It's one part a great interviewee who knows how to express themselves, is authentic and listens to the question,
What I Did Next on Apple Podcasts Best of 2021
I'm thrilled to announce that What I Did Next is one of the Apple Podcasts Best Shows of 2021. A big thanks to all of you, the listeners, who have subscribed, downloaded and listened to the show.
Listen to What I Did Next on the radio in Dubai
You can now listen to What I Did Next on the radio in Dubai. As part of our partnership with Amaeya Media, What I Did Next will air on Talk 100.3, the newest addition to the Fun Asia Network. Tune in on weekdays at 11 a.m. to catch
Startup Scene: Malak Fouad looks at life’s pivotal moments
Startup Scene’s Yahia Dabbous speaks to Malak Fouad for a feature on What I Did Next, a podcast about life's pivot points: For Fouad, a career storyteller whether it be in journalism or as a company strategist, podcasting has therefore become a natural progression. The beauty of