What I Did Next
Bonus, with Ali Shihabi
On this bonus episode, we have a bit more about Ali Shihabi's involvement with Arif Naqvi of Abraaj
Latest
What I Did Next
Ali Shihabi
Ali Shihabi is the founder of Rasmala Investment Bank, and author of two books, Arabian War Games & The Saudi Kingdom.
What I Did Next
Bonus: A little more from Hala Gorani
On this bonus episode with Hala Gorani, she shares the differences she sees between being an anchor and a reporter,
What I Did Next
Hala Gorani
Hala Gorani is a broadcaster, journalist, and now author. She formerly hosted Hala Gorani Tonight on CNN.
Actors
View all
What I Did Next
My conversation with Khalid Abdalla
I’m excited to welcome actor Khalid Abdalla to What I Did Next this week! Khalid first became known to
What I Did Next
Youssra
My final guest of this season is the one-and-only Youssra, who tells me about her life’s journey from key
What I Did Next
Ramy Youssef
I'm joined on this episode by comedian, actor and writer, Ramy Youssef. Ramy started out as a stand-up
What I Did Next
Hend Sabri
Hend is the queen of our cinematic hearts, and a leading light of both the silver and the small screens.
Designers
View all
What I Did Next
Sarah Beydoun
💡We recorded this conversation before the conflict began in Lebanon earlier this year.
Sarah Beydoun is the Founder and Creative
What I Did Next
Louis Barthélemy
I’m delighted to welcome multidisciplinary artist and design Louis Barthélemy to the show this week. Louis designs beautiful works
What I Did Next
HRH Nourah Al Faisal
I’m excited to kick off a new season of What I Did Next with Her Royal Highness Nourah Al
What I Did Next
Hatem Alakeel
Hatem Alakeel is an award-winning Saudi designer, fashion entrepreneur & podcast host.
Journalists
View all
What I Did Next
Hala Gorani
Hala Gorani is a broadcaster, journalist, and now author. She formerly hosted Hala Gorani Tonight on CNN.
What I Did Next
Ayman Mohyeldin
Ayman has been a field reporter with the CNN and Al Jazeera, and is currently the host of Ayman on MSNBC.
What I Did Next
Clarissa Ward
Clarissa is a multi-award winning journalist and Chief International Correspondent for the CNN. She is also the author of On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist.
What I Did Next
Kim Ghattas
Meet Kim Ghattas, journalist, writer and lecturer. Kim’s career has been extensive and multi-layered. Kim, who is half Lebanese
Entrepreneurs
View all
What I Did Next
Omar Samra
Omar Samra is the first Egyptian to reach the top of Everest, he’s climbed the 7 Summits and he
What I Did Next
Mohamed Al Fayed
Mohamed Al Fayed is former SVP at Al Tayer Group, and co-founder of food-tech startup, Grubtech.
What I Did Next
Dr. Mounir Neamatalla
Dr. Mounir Neamatalla is the founder of Environment Quality International (EQI).
What I Did Next
Hatem Alakeel
Hatem Alakeel is an award-winning Saudi designer, fashion entrepreneur & podcast host.
In the news
View all
In the news
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
In the news
EntrepreneurME: Tuning Into Success
Malak Fouad shares her entrepreneurship lessons from the frontlines of the podcasting scene in the Middle East:
Monetizing content in
In the news
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
In the news
‘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
Sign up for more
Like these stories? You will (probably) love our weekly newsletter.
Featured episodes
What I Did Next
Sir Magdi Yacoub
Sir Magdi Yacoub has almost single-handedly revolutionsed cardiology from his early days as a junior doctor in London in the
What I Did Next
Fadi Ghandour
Fadi Ghandour is the co-founder of Aramex, Wamda Capital and the non-profit, Ruwwad.
What I Did Next
Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi
Sultan’s story starts out as a proud son of Sharjah in the UAE before he came to the attention of a wide audience around the world for his activism during the 2011 revolutions in the Arab World.
What I Did Next
Fatma Said
Since starting out at the iconic La Scala theatre in Milan, Fatma Said tours the world as a soprano bringing beloved roles to life in productions spanning the traditional languages of opera; Italian, German, French and Russian.
What I Did Next
Omar Samra
Omar Samra is the first Egyptian to reach the top of Everest, he’s climbed the 7 Summits and he