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WIDN with Malak Fouad

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Connecting the dots across the Middle East through storytelling. Join host Malak Fouad, as she brings you the most inspiring people and unpacks their life journeys — successes, failures and everything in between!

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Recent Guests

Dina Sherif
Executive director of the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship; founder of Ahead of the Curve
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship; Ahead of the Curve
Episode: Dina H. Sherif
Karim Moussa
Co-CEO of EFG Hermes Buy-Side; Head of private equity and Asset Management; CEO of Vortex Energy
EFG Hermes; Vortex Energy
Episode: Karim Moussa
Youssef Salem
CFO of ADNOC Drilling
ADNOC Drilling
Episode: Youssef Salem
Nabila Abdel Nabi
Senior Curator of International Art at Tate Modern; Lead of the Hyundai Tate Research Centre Transnational
Tate Modern
Episode: Nabila Abdel Nabi on the future of museums
Dalia Sultan
Guest, co-founder of Gourmet Egypt
Gourmet Egypt
Episode: Encore: Jalal Abu-Gazaleh & Dalia Sultan
Jalal Abu-Gazaleh
Guest, co-founder and former CEO of Gourmet Egypt
Gourmet Egypt
Episode: Encore: Jalal Abu-Gazaleh & Dalia Sultan
Tim Marshall
Award-winning journalist and best-selling writer
Author and journalist
Episode: Tim Marshall on the importance of geography
Thuraya Ismail
CEO of Mentor Arabia
Mentor Arabia
Episode: Thuraya Ismail
Louis Barthelemy
Designer and artist working in textile, illustration, and preservation of craftsmanship
Independent designer (Middle East focus)
Episode: Double-Take: Art & Heritage with Nada Debs, Louis Barthelemy, Omniya Abdel Barr & Sarah Beydoun

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Malak Fouad
Host of What I Did Next (and related series) with a focus on personal journeys, leadership, and regional storytelling.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Loved the interview with Tim Marshall

    I am new to this podcast. I looked for a podcast with Tim Marshall as I am currently really enjoying one of his books.

    The interview drew out Tim’s humour and was a really interesting conversation which really gave me a sense of the man, his personal journey into journalism and what he is interested in.

    Brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackieALawlor
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Thank you

    Came across this podcast coincidentally and was pleasantly surprised. Malak asks the right questions and brings on inspiring guests. Would love if the episode was longer but all in all, a great show! Thank you for surfacing motivational voices in the region doing incredible things!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShouYaShou
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Huge fan from Australia since discovering this podcast just a day ago. Have been binge listening since.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    es.84
    Australia4 years ago
  • Lots to learn from this podcast - definitely recommend it.

    What better way to learn and get inspired, than to take a peek into someone’s personal journey? What I Did Next gives us a seat at the table with people who have listened to their hearts and followed their passions, these are some good stories! Malak is a gracious interviewer, and each episode makes you feel like you just sat in on a really interesting conversation. You will walk away with a new book to read, maybe film to watch, and always something to think about. Highly recommend it! 🌟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ~Hana
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I don’t miss a single episode and always look forward to the next one. The guests are such interesting and inspiring people with fascinating stories, and Malak is such an engaging host! Highly recommend this podcast to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZBaqir
    United States4 years ago

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Audiences appreciate practical takeaways and the regionally grounded storytelling.
Listeners praise the host's engaging interviewing style and the personal, story-driven format.
Guests are described as fascinating and inspirational with diverse backgrounds.
The show is seen as a reliable source for insights into the Middle East's cultural and entrepreneurial landscape.

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Dina H. Sherif
Q: What initially drew you to the MIT center and to Egypt's growth markets?
Dina explains that her career has always been about the intersection of entrepreneurship, private sector development, and sustainable prosperity, with a focus on growth markets where innovation and bottom-up approaches can drive industrialization and human potential.
‘What’s Next?’: my panel from The Shift 2026 (from e& and The Narrative Summit)
Q: How should regions like Egypt Arabize and localize AI to protect culture while staying globally competitive?
Invest in credible Arab media institutions, digitize archives, empower Arab journalists, and build region-specific data sets to train localized models that reflect local language, culture, and needs.
‘What’s Next?’: my panel from The Shift 2026 (from e& and The Narrative Summit)
Q: What are the most important factors when delivering AI to customers through telecom networks?
5G-enabled connectivity, low latency, and device-level AI integration will drive widespread adoption, with AI translating into better customer experiences and new economic activity.
Youssef Salem on AI and the future of the region
Q: How do you view the region's potential to become a unified economic area?
Economic integration should be pursued independently of politics, focusing on free trade, labor mobility, and financial system integration to unlock regional growth and attract external investment.
Youssef Salem on AI and the future of the region
Q: What is the role of gas in the energy mix and in supporting AI infrastructure?
Gas remains the most reliable base-load energy source with relatively lower emissions, and it is currently where most of the investment dollars for energy capacity are flowing, including the power needs of AI data centers.

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The show spotlights a wide range of high-profile and emerging voices across business, culture, and personal journeys in the Middle East. Episodes commonly explore leadership, creativity, regional development, and how global forces intersect with local narratives—often through candid career pivots, innovative projects, and sociopolitical context. A notable strength is featuring figures who blend craft, entrepreneurship, and cultural impact, offering listeners practical takeaways for growth, strategy, and storytelling in the region. The format often pairs deep-dive conversations with regional insights, making it appealing for professionals, creatives, and investors looking for nuanced perspectives from the Middle East and North Africa.

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1. Dina Sherif
2. Karim Moussa
3. Youssef Salem
4. Nabila Abdel Nabi
5. Dalia Sultan
6. Jalal Abu-Gazaleh
7. Tim Marshall
8. Thuraya Ismail

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