The Mo Show

Hamza Hawsawi, a Saudi R&B and soul singer and producer, won X-Factor in 2015 with his incredible vocals. His music and upcoming album is inspired by combining modern R&B with Saudi music. He shares his experience on TV, being a solo artist, working with a record label, and his hopes for the music industry in the Middle East.

Khalid is the CEO and Co-Founder of Midwam, a Jeddah-based immersive experience design company that transforms spaces into pop ups, virtual, and permanent experiences related to sports, culture, heritage, arts, and tourism.

Sarah Chafei is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, mental health advocate, women’s football league player, and small custom art business owner based in Jeddah.

Ahmed Zaki is the founder AZKA Farms, an online farming platform, and AZKA Basket, an ethical online grocery store in Saudi Arabia. Ahmed is passionate about sustainable farming of seasonal, local, and organic produce and promoting self-sufficiency and healthy lifestyles.

Marriam Mossali is a fashion entrepreneur, business owner, author, women’s advocate, and former journalist. She founded Niche Arabia, an award-winning luxury communications and marketing agency, and also founded two non-profits, Under the Abaya and Saudi Style Counsel. In 2015, she spoke at MIT and attended the Gala of Design hosted by Michelle Obama. Through all her endeavors and mold- breaking career moves, Marriam tells the authentic narrative of Saudi.

Dr Tarek Arab is a Consultant Obstetrician-Gynecologist specializing in OBGYN ultrasound, minimally invasive surgery, and endometriosis and he is an expert on insulin resistance and the ketogenic diet. He candidly shares his opinion on the lockdown, health concerns in Saudi, women’s health issues, and cancer. He presses the importance of advocating and taking responsibility for your own health and finding a diet that works for you.

Daniah Ghandour is an Educational Psychologist in the field of special needs education and inclusion. She heads the Therapeutic Team at 'The Help Center', the first private philanthropic non-profit organization in Saudi Arabia founded by her mother back in 1985.

Jood Al Harthi is an Associate Peacebuilding Officer in the Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Department (DPPA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, USA. Raised in Saudi Arabia, she went on to work and study Law in the UK and California, before her career shift to work at the UN. At only 27, Jood has a deep understanding of crisis management, conflict analysis, humanitarian aid, development and how COVID set back every country. Mo and Jood discus their hopes and dreams for the future of Saudi, women empowerment, and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals to transform our world.

Arwa Al-Banawi is a Saudi fashion designer who creates beautiful looks for the suitable woman. She shares her experience of launching her brand in Dubai, attending Paris fashion week, and pivoting her focus during the pandemic. Arwa is excited by new Saudi fashion trends and how traditional and modern styles can blend.

Mo Al-Turki is a Saudi film producer who has produced eleven movies, one of which being Arbitrage directed by Nicholas Jarecki in 2012. Mo shares personal stories about his upbringing in Saudi Arabia, moving to Hollywood in 2010, being mentored by Richard Gere, and befriending Michelle Rodriguez. His latest film Crisis just premiered across Saudi Arabia and where he is in the process of writing and producing his next film about a Saudi girl. Mo has high hopes for the future of Saudi cinema and for the country as a whole.

Dr. Lama Al-Sulaiman, named one of the most powerful women in the Arab world, has been tirelessly fighting for equality and opportunities for women in the region for almost two decades on multiple councils, ministries and advisory boards. In 2005, she was elected as the first female Deputy Chairperson of the Saudi Chamber of Commerce.

Seen on Shark Week, Dickie Chivell is a South African nature conservationist specializing in marine wildlife and sharks. He’s working in Saudi Arabia now to preserve, restore, and conserve the beautiful Red Sea and coastline. Dickie reassures Mo that sharks attacks are unlikely accidents of mistaken identity and advises him what to do when faced by a shark. In fact, the biggest thing to fear in the oceans is humans and our environmental impact.

Sultana Alireza raised four children, three of which developed hearing impairments early in life. In 1991 she was inspired along her husband to establish the Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing (JISH), a non-profit organization to help people young and old with a variety of communication disorders achieve their maximum potential.

My guest today is the chairman of Al-Bilad Media and Publishing company, also the managing partner of Quartz Communication and the Director of Abeer Medical group. Khaled has been in the media industry for over 30 years, most notably at Arab News where he was the Editor-In-Chief

My guest today Tamam who is a super talented Saudi singer and songwriter.

Tom Oliver. Tom and I went to Stowe School together some 21 years ago. Just an absolute beast on the Rugby field. Since then, Tom has founded a premium vitamins, minerals and nutritional company that specializes in supplements.

Reema is Saudi Arabia's first female car racing driver who is also the first to compete in an international racing series on home soil.

Jake Bury moved to Saudi Arabia in 2004 from Long Beach, California. He is an avid traveller who works at Saudi ARAMCO. In a scuba accident on the Red Sea, Jake tragically lost his entire right leg. Jake shares what it’s like being an amputee, how he’s kept his positive outlook on life, and what he loves most about Saudi Arabia.

My guests today are Gail Sommer and Paris Verra. Kindergarten teacher Gail moved to Saudi Arabia from Chicago five years ago and immediately fell in love with the country and convinced her daughter Paris to come. Paris is a talented travel influencer and content creator. Together the duo has been road tripping, taking beautiful photos, meeting amazing people, and getting on amazing podcasts ;)

Dalma Malhas is a Saudi show-jumper who won bronze at the youth Olympic-Games in Singapore in 2010. Also a winner of the Shiekh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al-Maktoom sports awards, in addition to being the chairperson of the athletes advisory committee to the Saudi Olympic committee.

Bariq Siraj is the vice-president of group affairs for the Zahid Group.

Faisal Al-Dossary is a Saudi marathon runner, adventurer and chemical engineer at Saudi ARAMCO.

Nelly Attar is the founder of MOVE, Saudi Arabia’s first dance studio.

Rawan Al-Abdulhadi is the winner of the 2020 'IKTVA" Inspirational Career Story Award and is Schlumberger's first female Saudi maintenance and reliability engineer.

Othman Al-Mulla is Saudi Arabia's first professional golfer.

Abdulwahed Al-Qasem is a pro golfer from the United Arab Emirates.

Ammar Waganah is the founder and CEO of Dokkan Afkar, a leading online Saudi-application and website dedicated to offering you the latest in gizmos, gadgets and all things fun and cool.

Lana Nazer is the founder of Karama Yoga that was established in 2016 with studios located in Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Karama Yoga offers online and in-person services related to Yoga, health & wellness. Karama Yoga strives to unite, empower and inspire women all around the world.

My guest today is Assia Khashoggi who is the co-founder of ACT (Adult and Child Therapy) Center which, is the first stand-alone multidisciplinary holistic therapeutic center in Saudi Arabia that is licensed by the Ministry of Health.

Gareth Grundlingh is a personal trainer and a health consultant and founder of 'The Healthy Human'.

Dania Akeel is Saudi Arabia's first female super bike racer.

Raha Moharrak is Saudi Arabia's first female and youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest.

Raha Moharrak is Saudi Arabia's first female and youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest.

Mashhur is an old friend of 30 years, he races for Saudi Arabia for a team called 'Saudi Racing'.

Welcome to the pilot of The Mo Show! Hope you enjoy it.

Saudi Arabia's first bilingual (English/Arabic) podcast.