Summary
The afikra Podcast is our flagship series featuring experts from academia, art, media, urban planning and beyond, who are helping document and shape the histories and cultures of the Arab world through their work. Our hope is that by having the guest share their expertise and story, the community walks away with a newfound curiosity, and recommendations about new nerdy rabbit holes to dive into head first.
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Deep History of the Fertile Crescent to the Tigris & Euphrates Under the Ottomans | Faisal Husain
Feb 23, 2026 ∙ 1h0min
Graphic Design & the Arab Creative Inflection Point | Ruba Abu-Nimah
Feb 16, 2026 ∙ 58min
The Science of Teaching: Addressing the Global Education Crisis | Dr Asyia Kazmi
Feb 9, 2026 ∙ 48min
Innovation Rooted in Culture: On Deep Tech, Brain Drain & Impact | Rama Chakaki
Feb 4, 2026 ∙ 57min
Founder of Mille World Sofia Guellaty | Fashion, Soft Power & the New Arab Identity
Jan 19, 2026 ∙ 1h5min