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Omar El Akkad
I’m joined on the show by today by author and commentator Omar El Akkad. Omar’s first two books
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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.
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Encore, with media powerhouse Amy Mowafi
Today I’m re-connecting with Amy Mowafi as part of WIDN Encore, where I check-in with your favourite alumni guests.
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How I choose my guests
Another question I get asked often is “how do you select your guests?”
Join me for a look behind-the-scenes at
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Farrah El Dibany on her transformative journey playing Carmen
We’re continuing my conversation with the talented mezzo-soprano Farrah Al Dibany, exploring the world of opera.
Farrah tells me
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My conversation with mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany
I’m excited to welcome mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany to the show!
I had the opportunity to see Farrah perform
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2025 so far on ’What I Did Next’
We’re only halfway through the year and it’s already been an exciting one for What I Did Next
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How I started the ‘What I Did Next’ podcast
I’m often asked how I got started with the podcast. On a special solo episode this week, I’m
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Ayman Tamer
My guest today is Ayman Tamer, Chairman of the Tamer Group, a third-generation business with a 100-year history in Saudi
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History and Culture: Perceptions of Egypt (The Narrative Summit 2025)
A few weeks ago, What I Did Next partnered with the 2025 edition of The Narrative Summit which was held
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Encore: Ali Ali
Welcome again to What I Did Next Encore, where I check-in with some of your favourite alumni guests.
For this
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Bonus: Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani on navigating long-distance parenting
On this members’ bonus episode with Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani, we talk about our contrasting parenting styles and how she navigated
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“Reclaim our narrative,” Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani on her work to document modern Egyptian artists
On this week’s bonus episode, Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani tells me about her work in documenting, codifying, and cataloging her
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Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani
I’m joined on the show today by gallerist, author, and archivist, Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani. Fatenn has led a life
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Encore: Nadine Kanso
Welcome back to What I Did Next Encore, where I check-in with some of your favourite alumni guests.
On today’
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”Catch the (aqua) mango!” Omar Hilal on his award-winning ads and his upcoming movie
We’re continuing my conversation with award-winning ad director and filmmaker Omar Hilal. This week, he tells me about three
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Omar Hilal
I’m delighted to be joined by award-winning ad director & filmmaker Omar Hilal as this month’s guest. Omar
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The Narrative Summit 2025: My conversation with Rawya Mansour
This week, I’m joined by Rawya Mansour, Chairwoman of RAMSCO Egypt and Oasis Technologies Monaco, for a special episode
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Encore: Ahmed Alfi
Welcome back to What I Did Next Encore, our members’ segment where I check-in with some of your favourite alumni
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My guest appearance on ‘Gems of Arabia’ about Arab Representation in Media with Becky Anderson, Faisal Abbas & host Hatem AlAkeel
I’m excited to share a special episode from the podcast, Gems of Arabia about Arab Representation in Media. The
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Nouf Al Moneef on the evolution of Noor Riyadh as a festival of light and art
We’re continuing my conversation with interior architect Nouf Al Moneef, Director of the Noor Riyadh festival. On today’s