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“I saw a massive gap in institutionalizing the real estate process. And I wanted to take a crack at it.“ Abdullah Alajaji on identifying market gaps in real estate and playing the long game	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	67:29
"People walk in as strangers and leave as family. That is what Bait Maryam is all about." Chef Salam Dakkak on honoring her mother’s legacy through every single dish.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	47:29
“The region is going through a renaissance within the creative industry that we very much want to be part of.” Sultan Al Darmaki on bridging silos in the creative ecosystem, and finding that right bal	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	46:36
“The Middle East is the best market for all luxury brands worldwide” Rami Al Ali on bridging cultural divides, redefining Arab luxury, and the evolution of modern identity through couture.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	60:28
Teaser: Rami Al-Ali	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	01:12
“Luxury isn’t just about products that are crazy expensive.” Samir Aghera on navigating heritage abroad, celebrating the spirit of nomadism, and redefining the essence of luxury experiences.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	51:42
“I have a vision of leaving a legacy with this brand” Faiza Bouguessa on her journey through the world of fashion, being true to her vision, and leaving a legacy for the Middle-East	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	51:44
Teaser: Faiza Bouguessa	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	01:03
“I’m very comfortable around people who are homesick but not sure where home is.” Avni Doshi on the impact of culture, motherhood and identity on her creative writing process, and the UAE’s nascent li	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	60:14
Teaser: Avni Doshi, coming August 8	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	00:58
Bonus: Fadi Kattan’s Molokhia Handroll	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	09:52
“If somebody calls hummus a dip again, I'm going to scream!” Fadi Kattan on why food is so central to his celebrating his Palestinian heritage and on the magical powers of oral history.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	51:58
“I’m an art pragmatist. You need a balance.” Hashem Montasser talks to Caroline Louca about growing up around art, themes in his current collection, and how The Lighthouse fits in with his mission to	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	57:29
“When I see a few characters in a painting, I create my own stories.” Elie Khouri on his multiple career pivots, the joy of collecting art & having fun on hit reality series ‘Shark Tank’	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	53:20
“When I see everybody walking in a certain direction, I like to choose the other path” Hamad Al Awar on juggling founding burger brand 'High Joint', being a police officer, visual animator and father	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	58:08
Teaser: Hamed Al Awar	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	00:36
"Dubai is like a millefeuille. There are layers and layers." Mohamed Maktabi on the rich history of his family’s business 'Iwan Maktabi' and his passion for storytelling through the intricate artistry	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	45:27
Teaser: Mohamed Maktabi	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	00:54
2023: (It Goes Like) Naaaaaah	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	51:16
Episode #79 Teaser: 2023 - (It Goes Like) Naaaaaah	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	00:43
2023 Throwback: Ayman Fakoussa on launching The Qode, balancing friendship with business, and why he can’t let go of Excel	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	48:03
“Not everybody is going to like me. I’ve accepted that.” Mariana Wehbe on her remarkable journey from a corporate job at DHL to becoming a PR powerhouse and founding WE Design Beirut	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	47:00
Bonus: Tom Arnel on pivoting their 20,000 sq.ft. concept, The Guild, during the pandemic	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	05:01
Episode #78 Teaser: Mariana Wehbe	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	00:32
“I try to remember often that this is the greatest experience of my life” Tom Arnel on the thrill of building purposeful spaces and managing stress in a high-level role	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	45:46
Episode #77 Teaser: Tom Arnel	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	00:28
“I learned what absolute zero feels like.” Hassan Sheheryar Yassin on starting from zero, conquering fear of failure and a serendipitous meeting with William & Kate.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	41:16
“My father eats, sleeps, and breathes design.” Nakkash on its 40th anniversary as a family-run business, the future of collectible design in the UAE, and passing the baton from one generation to the n	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	53:00
“The thrill of the chase has always been my thing.” The Lighthouse friend Ayman Fakoussa on launching The Qode, balancing friendship with business, and why he can’t let go of Microsoft Excel.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	50:13
Summer Throwback: HE Zaki Nusseibeh on the importance of storytelling in building identities	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	48:06
Summer Throwback: Ahmad Al Marri on launching Canvas Gelato against the odds and why community support was crucial to his success.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	51:51
Summer Throwback: Myrna Ayad on the evolution & perception of Middle East art (2019)	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	31:59
“As a Khaleeji guy, I had to prove myself over and over.” Meshary AlNassar on finding his footing as a designer, navigating interior design trends and the benefit of having a good eye.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	42:59
“There is nothing wrong with romanticizing Cairo.” Mai Eldib on her book ‘Cairo Eternal’ and what makes Cairo magical.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	48:43
2022 Throwback: Anoud Alzaben on the process of creating and immortalizing ephemeral tablescapes.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	44:46
“You can’t lead with arrogance.” Natasha Sideris on taming ambition, striving for balance as a restaurateur, and why there’s no way she’ll open in Greece.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	54:25
“Depriving me from Arabic was limiting” Publisher Yasmina Jraissati on unlocking the potential of the Arabic language and how she accidentally became a rebel with a cause.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	56:26
“A dish is like a door into an entire people.” Nouri restaurant’s Ivan Brehm on his passion for “crossroads” cooking and the best advice he ever received.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	48:20
Bonus: Ice baths and social media, with Shereen Al-Mulla	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	11:15
“It’s our responsibility to keep our heritage alive.” Shereen Al-Mulla on launching Hikma Rituals, motherhood and reclaiming her heritage.	The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser	43:54

“I saw a massive gap in institutionalizing the real estate process. And I wanted to take a crack at it.“ Abdullah Alajaji on identifying market gaps in real estate and playing the long game

The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser

67:29

"People walk in as strangers and leave as family. That is what Bait Maryam is all about." Chef Salam Dakkak on honoring her mother’s legacy through every single dish.

The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser

47:29

“The region is going through a renaissance within the creative industry that we very much want to be part of.” Sultan Al Darmaki on bridging silos in the creative ecosystem, and finding that right bal

The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser

46:36

“The Middle East is the best market for all luxury brands worldwide” Rami Al Ali on bridging cultural divides, redefining Arab luxury, and the evolution of modern identity through couture.

The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser

60:28