Around The Emirates with Sara Mousa

THY SKIN is a Dubai-born boutique skincare brand developed with a science-led, climate-aware approach to skin health. The brand emerged after founder Athina experienced eczema and chronic dryness following her move from London to Dubai - and everything changed.

The aim of THY SKIN is to restore comfort, balance, and glow with freshly made microbiome-friendly formulas.

Listen to Athina’s journey exclusively on your favorite show!

Alex George has spent more than two decades shaping the timber and pallet industry

across the GCC. Today, as Managing Director of Al Ostad Pallet Factory, he leads one of the

region’s most trusted names in pallet manufacturing, operating from an 8,000 sqm

state-of-the-art facility in Dubai Industrial City.

By day, Alex is a remarkable businessman. But by night - Alex’s creative side comes alive through music! A gifted guitarist and pianist, he has collaborated with Grammy award-winning artists, written music for performers across various genres, and seen his work featured on platforms such as Apple Music and Spotify.

Listen to his amazing interview - out now!

Introducing Charral Izhiman, senior marketing leader and author of The Marketing Movement, a powerful voice on how marketing is evolving into a people-powered leadership discipline!

Charral’s new book, published by Quartz Press, challenges the outdated view of marketing as a tactical function and reframes it as a strategic driver of business growth, introducing an exciting framework called SHAPE: Strategy, Heart, Activation, Purpose and Execution. Charral also touched on the Movement Readiness Index (MRI), a practical diagnostic for leaders.

Want to know more? You know what to do! The exclusive interview is out now on Spotify and YouTube.

Have you ever considered where major rewards programs come from when making your purchases?

Three words: Global Rewards Marketplace. What do these words have to do with Loylogic?

Loylogic, a leader in global loyalty rewards management, is way ahead of the curve when it comes to brands navigating rapidly changing loyalty expectations.

Listen to CEO Gabi Kool share insights on how the sector is moving, his vision for the company, and more!

Sarah is an athlete unlike any other you’ve ever seen.

Not only has she participated in the Olympics - she has been part of multiple international events with an amazing sense of discipline, bravery, and being a team player.

With the Winter Olympics underway - this is the perfect episode to tune into.

Listen to this incredible interview exclusively on the show!

Y’all gotta meet this incredible Emirati pioneer real quick!

Asma Hilal Lootah is the founder of The Hundred Wellness Centre - Dubai's longest standing Pilates studio and the only one founded and run by an Emirati. How amazing is that? Asma is one of the coolest entrepreneurs I’ve ever interviewed, and you’re about to find out why. Listen to the full segment!

ChatGPShe is a bold initiative by Marisa Kamall, an advocate for female entrepreneurship and advancement. As the Founder of GAIA, her first major platform for women empowerment, ChatGPShe is an extension of Marisa’s vision for women in leadership, designed to ensure women’s voices actively shape the future of artificial intelligence. ChatGPShe equips women to prompt smarter, better, and more confidently, transforming them from passive AI consumers into active creators, influencers, and leaders.

Listen to this tech - focused interview exclusively on your favorite podcast!

Heather Mills is a globally recognised pioneer of plant-based innovation and one of the most influential disruptors in the modern food industry. With a career spanning more than three decades, she has consistently been at the forefront of groundbreaking, science-based food innovation, creating products that have transformed the way the world eats.

In line with Veganuary, I had the honour of speaking with Heather about her successes, including creating the world’s first vegan meat-free burger, the first plant-based Domino’s cheese, and event the first vegan McDonald’s burger!

Her latest venture, No Bloat, is the result of years studying gut health and testing thousands of foods for a tasty result.

Listen to her full interview - out now on Spotify and YouTube!

I hope you brought your appetite to this episode!

Chef Kriti Shetty is a dynamic culinary voice known for her modern approach to Indian and Asian cuisine. She’s trained at APCA Malaysia and Lavonne Academy, and has worked on recipe development and menu innovation for brands like EL&N London, Dlish Café, NutriCook, and Foodhall.

She’s now working on her own fine dining restaurant in Downtown Dubai, set to open this year!

Hear all about her amazing journey on your favorite show!

The Pop Up Story is an experiential, multi-brand shopping pop up born from a shared passion for fashion and art between two friends, Simran Shetty and Rashi Khetwani.

This story is wild - we’re talking 30+ unique brands across diverse categories! And they’re all displayed under one roof in locations across India and the UAE.

With two successful two editions in Dubai, TPUS is now gearing up for its next Dubai edition this January 2026- find out more by watching the interview!