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Bayt Cast: Big Ideas, Bigger Opportunities!

Rabea Ataya - Bayt.com
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Artificial Intelligence
Dubai
Entrepreneurship
Higher Education
Arcadia
Electronics
Islamic Law
Palestine
Lebanon
American University Of Beirut
Nelly Attar
Al Shirawi Group
Islamic Finance Industry
Nikai Group
Columbia University
Georgetown University
Jordan
Gender Equality
Common Insurance

Welcome to Bayt Cast, where big ideas spark even bigger opportunities! Join Bayt.com CEO Rabea Ataya for candid conversations with top founders, visionaries, athletes, and cultural leaders from across the MENA region, uncovering the real career stories, unexpected strategies, and game-changing insights that shape successful careers.

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Recent Guests

Ammar Shams
Taxi driver experiment participant, former HSBC executive, PhD researcher in Islamic law and gender
Independent researcher / former corporate professional
Episode: Ammar Shams: I Quit Corporate to Drive a Taxi (with Rabea Ataya)
Safwan Masri
Jordanian-American academic administrator, former vice dean and current dean at Georgetown University in Qatar
Georgetown University in Qatar
Episode: Safwan Masri: Nothing in Life Is Linear — And That’s the Point (with Rabea Ataya)
Fadi Ghandour
Founder and investor, godfather of entrepreneurship in the region
Aramex; Wamda; investor in regional startups
Episode: Fadi Ghandour: When War Hits, Leaders Show Up (with Rabea Ataya)
Paras Shahdadpuri
Founder, Nikai Group (electronics brand)
Nikai Group
Episode: Paras Shahdadpuri: From Diplomat to Billion-dollar Brand (with Rabea Ataya)
Amer Zahr
Palestinian American comedian and lawyer
Stand-up comedian, author
Episode: Comedy as Protest: The Palestinian Voice (with Amer Zahr)
Tariq Bojassim
Guest interviewee, discusses education, religion, and career in Islamic finance
Episode: رحلة إيمان بدأت بحروف عربية (مع طارق بوجسيم)
Mohan Valrani
Founder/leader of Al Shirawi Group; diversified conglomerate
Al Shirawi Group
Episode: He Lost Everything Twice, and Still Won (with Mohan Valrani)
Nelly Attar
Extreme sports athlete, psychologist, and first Arab woman to summit multiple 8,000m peaks
Independent climber / Brand partnerships mentioned
Episode: Finding My "Why" on Top of the World (with Nelly Attar)
Alan Shihadeh
Dean of Engineering and Architecture at the American University of Beirut (AUB)
AUB
Episode: Will AI Replace Universities? (with Alan Shihadeh)

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Rabea Ataya
Host of the show and Bayt.com CEO; leads conversations with top founders, visionaries, athletes, and cultural leaders in the region.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Relevant and Topical

    Relevant topics that scratch beneath the surface to uncover what's really going on in the recruitment world in this day and age. The guests are a Who's Who of the UAE talent LANDSCAPE, and MENA in general.

    Apple Podcasts
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    TalhaAwais
    United Arab Emiratesa year ago

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Guest roster reads like a who's who of regional business and education leaders.
High-quality conversations with practical takeaways for listeners and sponsors.
Relevant and Topical insights into the UAE talent landscape and the broader MENA region.

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Safwan Masri: Nothing in Life Is Linear — And That’s the Point (with Rabea Ataya)
Q: How did your experiences in education and leadership influence your decision to help create institutions like King's Academy and Georgetown in Qatar?
He highlights the drive to build institutions with a local soul that combine American educational standards with regional values, mentorship from leaders, and strategic philanthropy to make high-quality education accessible.
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Q: What is the role of localization in recruitment in the Middle East?
Localization is increasingly important; there is a push to hire Emiratis and other locals where possible, while the market remains dynamic with expat talent moving through local talent ecosystems.
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Q: How is AI affecting recruitment today, and what is the near-term outlook?
AI is accelerating back-end processes and pre-screening, but the actual hiring decision and cultural assessment will remain human-led; AI will largely augment recruiters rather than replace them, especially in evaluating culture fit.
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Q: How should a candidate stand out in a crowded application process?
Aim for a compliant, keyword-optimized CV, target relevant roles, research the hiring manager, and consider direct outreach to the project lead or hiring manager to add visibility to your profile.
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Q: What is the current state of employment in the region and is it a good time to apply for jobs?
The market is vibrant with a correction in salaries; local talent is increasingly available, and there is growing emphasis on targeting the right opportunities and doing thorough market research to benchmark compensation.

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Bayt Cast features candid conversations with high-profile founders, educators, entrepreneurs, and regional leaders across the MENA region. Episodes consistently explore career reinvention, leadership during crisis, education reform, regional entrepreneurship, and the intersection of culture, technology, and society. Notable angles include personal journeys from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the role of education and philanthropy in scaling regional impact, and how resilience and adaptability drive lasting success. The show often blends practical business insights with broader social and cultural context, making it useful for listeners seeking actionable strategies and a deeper understanding of the regional landscape.

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2. Safwan Masri
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