On the Riyada podcast, hosts Merissa Khurma and Rajae Sahouri speak with new and seasoned entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa region to share their successes, challenges, and lessons learned, as well as special appearances by investors, educators, and government officials. The Riyada podcast serves as a bridge between Washington D.C. policymakers and diaspora networks in the U.S. and entrepreneurs based in the region to enhance understanding of the entrepreneurship scene in MENA and encourage collaboration with American companies and innovators.
Riyada: Business, Tech, and Innovation in MENA
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On the Riyada podcast, hosts Merissa Khurma and Rajae Sahouri speak with new and seasoned entrepreneurs from the Middle East and North Africa region to share their successes, challenges, and lessons learned, as well as special appearances by investors, educators, and government officials. The Riyada podcast serves as a bridge between Washington D.C. policymakers and diaspora networks in the U.S. and entrepreneurs based in the region to enhance understanding of the entrepreneurship scene in MENA and encourage collaboration with American companies and innovators.
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Recent Episodes
December 10, 2024
Program Director Merissa Khurma Discusses Takeaways from Riyada Year One
Program Director Merissa Khurma reflects on the first year of the Riyada Podcast, sharing observations on challenges entrepreneurs face, including access to capital and the need for more women in leadership, in an interview with host Alex Farley.
March 20, 2023
Riyada Podcast Closes Out Season 1 at the U.S. Embassy in Jordan
Merissa Khurma interviews Rohit Nepal and Jim Jeffrey about bolstering entrepreneurship in Jordan and the MENA region through funding, trade, and knowledge sharing with the U.S. government.
October 24, 2022
Palestinian Film Maker and Poet Injects Authenticity and Empowerment into the Industry
Film director Hind Shoufani discusses how her Palestinian identity and diverse life experiences shape her values and career as Merissa Khurma and Imad Shawa interview her about authenticity in the film industry.
51 total episodes available
Recent guests on Riyada: Business, Tech, and Innovation in MENA
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Merissa Khurma
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Rohit Nepal
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Jim Jeffrey
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Hind Shoufani
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Sherry Carlin
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Ali Jaafar
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Widad Shafakoj
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Amin Matalqa
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Romouz Sadeq
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Giorgia Varisco
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Dalia Said
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Hamad Al Awari
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