The Mo Show

Tech entrepreneur Abdallah Abu-Sheikh discusses China's rise as a superpower, the evolution of tech platforms, drone delivery, family business transitions, power dynamics, rethinking education, saying no, and the impact of wealth and trust.

Dr. Sara Althari, Advisor and Managing Director at the Ministry of Investment, talks about Saudi Vision 2030, investment in future industries, finding purpose and joy, self-awareness, perseverance, changing perceptions of Saudi Arabia, lessons learned from the pandemic, the potential impact of AI, Catalyse Saudi platform, reflections on time at Oxford, managing stress, the importance of self-awareness, and the power of books in personal growth.

Basma Bouzo is one of the founders and managing directors of &bouqu, Saudi Design Week, Saudi Design Festival, and Oasis Magazine. With over a decade of experience in project management, publishing, and retail, Basma has cultivated a distinct passion for championing cultural narratives. In these projects, she has worked with and managed teams of over 100 individuals and dozens of teams, ensuring a seamless outcome for the projects she works on.

Daneh Buahmad is a Dubai-based Saudi fashion designer who launched her label, DANEH, in 2011. She grew up in the Eastern Province in Dhahran, the Saudi Aramco headquarters. Before designing luxury clothes, her career began in IT and interactive media. Her brand creates effortless, luxurious, and comfortable attire that’s all about making women feel confident , elevated and just simply good. Her story and immaculate style has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, and Vogue. And she has dressed the likes of Queen Rania, Mellissa McCarthy and other amazing women.

Guest Mishaal Tamer, a 23-year-old pop star from Saudi Arabia, opens up about mental health, body image issues, imposter syndrome, family, and music aspirations. They discuss the transformative power of music, overcoming personal struggles, challenging stereotypes, escaping a mental prison, and embracing talents. They also touch on the music industry in Saudi Arabia and South Korea, the importance of sleep and embracing mortality, and the addictive nature of comfort.

In this episode, Mo sits with Joseph Bradley, Beverly Rider, and Anand Mecheri at this year's GITEX event in Dubai, UAE.TONOMUS is the first subsidiary of NEOM, a region in Saudi Arabia building a future fueled by the power of cognitive technology. A cognitive world is built on trust, using more than 90% of consented data rather than the 1% used by today’s smart cities. Hyper-connected cognitive cities will use that data to seamlessly interact with community members, interpreting and mapping future needs and adding unprecedented value to humanity.TONOMUSTwitter http://bit.ly/3X3LnNOLinkedIn http://bit.ly/3E5fvzWWebsite http://bit.ly/3Xe0W5VInvicara http://bit.ly/3UD3XL5

HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al Saud, Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, discusses women's empowerment, financial security, and Saudi-U.S relations. She shares insights on leadership, Vision 2030, and the importance of gender equality and financial literacy. Princess Reema also talks about her journey, conservation efforts, and the initiative of financial self-sufficiency with Al Freyr.

Marloes Knippenberg is the CEO of Kerten Hospitality, a Global hospitality operating group that manages mixed-use lifestyle ESG developments in more than 12 different countries including Saudi Arabia. Originally from Holland, Marloes has lived and travelled all over the world, and feels home and connected to the Middle Eastern culture, people and the cuisine. Mo and Marloes discuss SaudiVision 2030, the changing idea of luxury, the rise of digital nomads, and how the hospitality industry has evolved from hotels to many other asset classes. One of Kerten Hospitality’s flagship projects, The House Hotel in Jeddah, recently celebrated its one year anniversary.

International professional boxer Ziyad Al Maayouf, 22, represents the Arab world with pride. At Rage at the Red Sea in August, "Zizo" finally made his winning professional debut. The win was especially sweet coming after several debuts and an Olympic opportunity that didn’t pan out. Professional boxing is not for the faint of heart. Zizo recounts his sacrifices, which include years spent away from his family training and sparring in LA, drastic weight loss and dieting, physical injuries, and grueling boxing camps. He thanks God, his family, his coaches, and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Sports for supporting him through this journey. Amped up for more, Zizo is just getting started in his pro boxing career.

29-year-old neuroscience researcher turned tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Emon Shakoor, recently moved to Riyadh. She is the CEO and Founder of Blossom Accelerator, the country's first female-focused and tech-inclusive startup accelerator. She also works as a Venture Partner at Oryx Fund and hosts a podcast that highlights the inclusive stories of powerful female founders and leaders in partnership with Anghami. Throughout life, Emon has battled epilepsy and is passionate about equity, inclusivity, and diversity. Topics discussed include her experience researching cognitive neuroscience in California, viewing her disability as a superpower, speaking for TedX, working with Neom, and attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.