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  • “Saudi Is About to Change the World in AI” -Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN.
    Jul 25 2025

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    Tareq Amin is the Chief Executive Officer of HUMAIN, Saudi Arabia’s pioneering artificial intelligence company established under the Public Investment Fund. Officially launched on May 12th, 2025 by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, HUMAIN serves as a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s national AI strategy aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in artificial intelligence innovation and infrastructure. With a proven track record in leading transformative technology ventures, Tareq brings visionary leadership and deep expertise in telecom, cloud, and AI ecosystems to HUMAIN.

    Under his stewardship, the company is focused on building sovereign AI capabilities, fostering innovation, and accelerating the Kingdom’s digital and economic transformation. Backed by the strategic power of PIF and driven by a strong commitment to ethical and applied AI, Saudi Arabia aims to become a global hub for AI development transforming industries and reshaping the future.

    0:00 Intro

    2:00 Humaine Origin

    6:00 Six-Month “Miracle” Launch

    10:00 Unified AI Stack Vision

    17:00 Connectivity as a Right

    22:00 Data Centers Chips

    31:00 Saudi Culture Heritage

    38:00 Integrating Five Entities

    41:00 The Next Step in AI

    49:00 Fund Partnerships

    51:00 Scaling with “Bite-Sized” Wins

    1:04:00 Core Values Culture

    1:10:00 Saudi as AI Hub

    1:17:00 Closing

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    Credits

    Tareq Amin | Guest

    Mo Islam | Host Founder

    Ryan Ismail | COO

    Faisal Nejaim | Show Manager

    Gregoris Kalai | Head of Strategy

    Tito | Creative Director

    Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager

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    The Mo Show Theme Song by Saud Al-Turki

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • "I’d Rather Make Mistakes On My Own Path Than Play it Safe" - Rakan Alireza, Olympic Cross-Country Skier and Rower
    Jul 15 2025

    A pioneering Saudi athlete who defied expectations by qualifying to represent Saudi Arabia in cross-country skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, becoming the first Saudi male skier to do so.

    Since his international skiing debut in 2021, he has competed in multiple FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, including Planica 2023 and Trondheim 2025. Despite training in a city with no snow, Rakan’s daily regimen built on running, swimming, cycling, and hill climbs, reflects a relentless commitment to excellence that has propelled him from the desert to the world stage.

    Away from the snow, Rakan is also a decorated rower, inspired by his cousin Hussein Alireza, who competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He is a multiple-time GCC indoor rowing champion and a national champion at the Saudi Games who has represented Saudi Arabia at the 2022 Asian Games in single sculls.

    0:00 Intro

    4:13 Start of The Journey

    7:24 Rowing

    9:07 Embracing Challenges

    12:08 What are the Saudi Games?

    15:23 Rowing to Skiing?

    18:04 Olympic Qualifications

    30:24 Skiing Without Snow

    33:05 Olympics Selection and Winter Sports

    36:29 Maintaining Mental Strength

    50:19 Olympic Ambitions and Self Advice

    54:35 Closing Thoughts

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    Credits

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    Gregoris Kalai | Head of Strategy

    Tito | Creative Director

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    52 mins
  • "The MICHELIN Guide is NOT about Luxury!" -Gwendal Poullennec 155, The International Director of The MICHELIN Guides
    Jul 6 2025

    "The MICHELIN Guide is NOT about Luxury!" -Gwendal Poullennec 155, The International Director of The MICHELIN Guides

    Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, has long been driven by a passion for gastronomy, travel, and hospitality. Since joining the Michelin Group in 2003, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the Guide globally—launching its first Asian edition in Tokyo in 2007 and overseeing the creation of 12 more international Guides.

    His deep involvement with inspectors and unwavering commitment to the Guide’s core values—expertise, integrity, and the celebration of culinary talent—have been central to its continued evolution, especially as he spearheaded its digital transformation.

    On this episode, Gwendal shares Michelin’s vision and goals for Saudi Arabia: to help drive economic growth and raise culinary standards by recognizing excellence in the Kingdom’s vibrant food scene. He discusses the Guide’s commitment to showcasing local talent and authentic Saudi food culture, while upholding the same rigorous inspection methodology used worldwide.

    We also explore how Michelin is leveraging media and strategic partnerships to create long-term cultural and economic impact in the region—ensuring that this isn’t just about stars on a plate, but a broader story of growth, recognition, and global connection.

    A big thanks to Bab Samhan hotel in Diriyah for allowing us to shoot this episode in their beautiful new property and another big thank you to Mayda Badr who leads the Culinary Arts Commission in Saudi Arabia for their trust in us to shoot with such a remarkable individual.

    0:00 Intro

    1:30 First Impressions of Saudi Arabia

    3:48 Economic Impact of Michelin

    8:07 Working at Michelin

    8:59 Tokyo’s Culinary Scene

    10:04 Origins of the Guide

    11:53 Inspector Criteria & Training

    15:21 Inspector Anonymity

    25:56 Supporting Local Restaurants

    31:01 Common Misconceptions and Myths

    36:06 Local Market Growth

    38:36 Impressions of Saudi Cuisine

    42:07 Advice for Saudi Chefs

    44:45 Closing

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    40 mins
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