Maxime Chaya was the first Lebanese to climb Mount Everest in 2006 and since then he's followed up with incredible feats, like rowing 6,500 km over 57 grueling days across the Indian Ocean and biking 1000 km across the unforgiving Rub' Al Khali desert. In this episode, he talks about the challenges of having to manually desalinate sea water and digging up supplies in shifting sand dunes. He also reveals his next adventure.

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The Dalai Lama, Bill Gates and HM Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan- Ricardo Karam has interviewed some of the world's biggest personalities. This pioneer of TV reporting in the Middle East has plenty of stories to tell as we discuss his current projects, including Al Khatef Moukabel Al Fidya (Kidnapping for A Ransom) on Abu Dhabi TV, an investigative series documenting the world of kidnappers.

The Dalai Lama, Bill Gates and HM Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan- Ricardo Karam has interviewed some of the world's biggest personalities. This pioneer of TV reporting in the Middle East has plenty of stories to tell as we discuss his current projects, including Al Khatef Moukabel Al Fidya (Kidnapping for A Ransom) on Abu Dhabi TV, an investigative series documenting the world of kidnappers.

Meet one of the influencers of regional politics. Dirk Kunze is the new head of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom MENA, a German think-tank devoted to the promotion of liberal principles and to political education. Find out how the organization is tactically contributing to shaping a new Middle East.

Meet one of the influencers of regional politics. Dirk Kunze is the new head of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom MENA, a German think-tank devoted to the promotion of liberal principles and to political education. Find out how the organization is tactically contributing to shaping a new Middle East.

Are men getting into plastic surgery? Jaw implants, chin injections and nose jobs are just a few of the procedures being sought out by men who want to look more attractive. In this episode, Dr. Paul Yazbek, a well known facial plastic surgeon and ENT doctor, shares his thoughts and anecdotes on this growing trend and discusses how men in the Middle Eastern compare with those in the West when it comes to their attitudes towards plastic surgery and their genetically determined physical traits.

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Are men getting into plastic surgery? Jaw implants, chin injections and nose jobs are just a few of the procedures being sought out by men who want to look more attractive. In this episode, Dr. Paul Yazbek, a well known facial plastic surgeon and ENT doctor, shares his thoughts and anecdotes on this growing trend and discusses how men in the Middle Eastern compare with those in the West when it comes to their attitudes towards plastic surgery and their genetically determined physical traits.

http://www.drpaulyazbek.com/

@drpaul.yazbek

Mario Haddad is the Head of Distribution at Empire Group, a family business established in 1919. He oversees all Empire Cinemas and film distribution across the Middle East. He is also a passionate foodie and busy restaurateur, overseeing several restaurants in Lebanon and Dubai.

Mario Haddad is the Head of Distribution at Empire Group, a family business established in 1919. He oversees all Empire Cinemas and film distribution across the Middle East. He is also a passionate foodie and busy restaurateur, overseeing several restaurants in Lebanon and Dubai.

Eli Khoury is the CEO of M&C Saatchi MENA and the founder and CEO of Quantum Group, a strategic communication firm that has rolled out campaigns in Iraq, Jordan and the US aimed at shaping public opinion. He is also a political activist who was heavily involved in Lebanon's Cedar Revolution and he is vocal about his desire to see regime change in that country.

http://www.quantum.com.lb/

http://www.mcsaatchi.me/