Anas Bukhash's background and identity are deeply intertwined with his professional ventures, particularly his popular AB Talks series, and are characterized by a journey from traditional career paths to a passionate pursuit of authenticity, deep conversations, and positive influence

Early Life & Education (Pre-2000s):

• Childhood in Dubai & New York: Anas Bukhash spends his early years (first 4-5 years) in New York before moving back to Dubai for elementary and high school.
• Childhood Dream: He dreams of becoming a professional football (soccer) player, influenced by the anime Captain Majid.
• University in Boston: Anas attends Northeastern University in Boston, initially studying chemical engineering, then switching to mechanical engineering. He excels at football during college, playing varsity, semi-pro, and for the All-Star Massachusetts team under 23.
• Career Start (Early 2000s onwards): After graduating, Anas begins a traditional corporate career path, working in various sectors for 2.5 to 3-year cycles. This includes oil and gas (working in a desert oil field), property development (including projects like D3 in Dubai), and philanthropy (with Dubai Cares, working in countries like Yemen, Comoros, Mauritania, and Bangladesh). He also works as CEO of the UAE professional football league.

Entrepreneurial Ventures & ABtalks Conception (2010s):

• 2010: Anas leaves his job in Dubai.
• 2012/2013: Anas encourages Mo to get on Instagram, opening his account.
• 2014: Anas founds Bukhash Brothers, an influencer marketing agency, pioneering the concept in the UAE. He reads the book "Influence." He first conceives the idea for AB Talks, writing it down as "Sit Down with Anas," but production doesn't start for four years.
• Pre-2016: Anas co-founds Ahdaaf Sports Club, the first indoor artificial grass football fields in the UAE.
• 2016: AB Talks is conceptualized by Anas as a talk show where he would have the freedom to initiate and steer conversations that mattered, in contrast to his unsatisfying experiences in traditional TV. He also launches Buka, a high-end trendy streetwear label produced in Dubai.
• 2017: Mo moves to Dubai.
• 2018: Anas officially launches #ABtalks, a YouTube show aimed at "discovering the human behind the title." He starts with interviews of popular figures, including Emirati football player Omar Abdulrahman, with the intention of later featuring "untold stories" of non-famous individuals.

Growth and Expansion (2018 - Present):

• Post-2018: Anas launches Chalk, a unisex hair salon in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai.
• 2020 (December 2): Anas Bukhash is 39 years old. He discusses adapting his businesses during the "strange year" (likely referring to the COVID-19 pandemic), noting that ABtalks had a lot of pre-recorded content, allowing for uninterrupted weekly releases. He mentions plans to launch an F&B concept.
• 2021 (April 5): AB Talks reaches its 59th episode. Anas discusses tackling taboo subjects like masculinity, inclusivity, feminism, and mental health.
• 2021 (June 7): Anas Bukhash is interviewed by JDEED, describing himself as a "serial entrepreneur" and discussing AB Talks, Bukhash Brothers, and Chalk.
• 2022 (December 5): Anas Bukhash is featured as Esquire Middle East's December cover star. #ABtalks has 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and over 130 million views, with around 50 interviews exceeding 1 million views. He has interviewed over 130 guests. He mentions his other ventures: Ahdaaf, Buka, Not (So) Guilty, and Chalk Salon.
• 2023 (May): Linda Yaccarino is hired by Elon Musk to lead X (formerly Twitter).
• 2024: