The afikra Podcast Network
The smartest conversations about the histories and cultures of the Arab world past, present and future.
Podcast Series
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. 
A celebration and documentation of Palestinian history and culture. We interview experts from various disciplines to help us better understand the facts about Palestine – the land and the people.
Taking on some of the questions about the histories and cultures of the Arab world asked and explored in one of our community presentations, and broadens it into a podcast episode.
Hosting current Arab musicians from different geographies and genres. Discover some of the most interesting work across the region, and understand the music that these experts perform or study.
Diving into the performing arts from the Arab world’s best stages to the small and big screens, zooming in on the work of some of the most noteworthy artists and productions from the region.
This podcast series calls on anyone who is interested in literature from the Arab world to spend time reading along with the entire afikra community and discover some of the best books and writers that came out of the region. 
All about the appreciation of food and drink of the Arab world. Chefs, restaurateurs, food historians, critics and writers share their takes on the best of what the Arab kitchen has to offer – past and present. 
A process-focused conversation that looks at a guest's individual projects rather than their full bodies of work, sketching the journey from the very birth of the idea. Hosted by Sabine Boghossian and Omar Thawabeh.
From Beirut to Cairo and Dubai to Casablanca, hosts Deana Hassanein Soni and Danny Hajjar are diving into the hottest topics in music coming from the Middle East, North Africa, and its global diaspora communities. Shik Shak Shook Ones
A series where we explore the intersection of language, culture, and identity, inspired by the exhibition "The Limits of My Language Are the Limits of My World" at the Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar.
Each edition of the Tasmeem Doha biennial international conference is accompanied with a new season of this series, showcasing the best people, works and efforts around the chosen theme of the event. 
afikra and The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi join forces to bring you captivating interview, showcasing the rich tapestry of music, theater, drama and poetry, inviting you to step into the minds of these visionary creators.
Inclusive, informed discussion around climate action, aiming to build a forum for intergenerational collaboration and inspire thoughtful discussions between youth, experts, non-experts and key global decision-makers. 
Focusing on photography and photographers in and of the Arab world and invites two experts from the discipline to converse about their work and various topics around photography. 
Live recordings from Design Doha, a landmark biennale dedicated to creative innovation, here to foster the design culture of the MENA region and create a space of design excellence in Qatar. 
Featuring remarkable designers, illustrators and researchers from the Arab world, in engaging conversations about their practice, vision and aspirations.
This series, born out of the Moving Biography Summer School, features a sub-series titled “On Women By Women in Art” and another featuring an episode on “Curating an Artist’s (and Parent’s) Biography” and more.. 
This series is a collaboration between Alserkal Advisory and afikra, designed to discuss culturally meaningful spaces that inspire communities and increase their curiosities. 
An unprecedented look into the diverse, ever-evolving landscape of education in the region, contributing to a global dialogue that enriches broader conversation about learning practices, challenges, and aspirations worldwide.
Tijara is a podcast series focusing on the history, present and prospects of economics, business and trade in the Arab world, and how these three fields shaped and continue to positively impact culture and life in the region. 
This podcast series features long-form conversations with some of the leading and prominent figures from the Al Burda 2021 Festival – a festival dedicated to celebrating diverse facets of Islamic arts and culture. 
Mujalasa is a platform for exchanging ideas, debating academia and building intellectual curiosity for the purpose of enlightenment. It’s an Arabic podcast series, hosted by Charles Al Hayek from Heritage & Roots, and exploring the histories of the region.