Arabic Gum from Africa , the hidden ingredient in your favorite cola, gum, candies 🍭 & make up.
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00:00 Intro: Hajj Sail Story  
02:00 Meet the Crew  
05:24 Why They Chose Sailing  
07:15 Training and Early Struggles  
11:30 Boat Issues and Coast Guard  
15:00 Fuel, Food and Logistics  
21:00 Faith at Sea  
32:30 Wildlife Encounters  
42:00 Lessons in Patience  
47:00 Approaching Saudi  
49:00 Future of Sea Hajj  
51:00 Making It Accessible  
54:00 Vision for Group Hajj  
56:30 Most Memorable Moments  
59:00 Final Reflections  
01:02:00 Growth Through Patience  
01:04:00 Spiritual Reflection  
01:06:00 Brotherhood Onboard  
01:08:00 Lessons and Advice  
01:09:00 Message to Viewers  
01:10:00 Closing Thoughts  

 Bahrain’s top food vlogger and car enthusiast Nasser Kanoo opens up on his foodie journey AI expertise and exclusive insights into Bahrain’s changing restaurant & automotive scenes.

In this episode of the World’s Local Podcast Nasser Kanoo , Bahrain’s favorite food vlogger and member of a prominent business family shares how he transformed from a picky eater to one of the island’s most followed food content creators. He dives into his real thoughts on the local F&B scene the future of EVs in the region and how AI is revolutionizing modern businesses.
An unfiltered honest and mind opening conversation packed with real value.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in food vlogging restaurant marketing entrepreneurship AI tools and the GCC car industry.
If you’re curious about how to build credibility online use AI to scale your business or want tips on what makes a food review really trustworthy , this episode is a must watch!

📌 Key Topics & Timestamps: 

00:00 Bahrain’s food scene & struggles
01:15 Meet Nasser Kanoo
02:40 Instagram vs TikTok audiences
04:07 Losing 25kg through food strategy
06:50 First food review in London
07:20 Using AI & ChatGPT
10:42 Prompt engineering mistakes
13:55 Will AI replace jobs
17:40 Honest vs paid food reviews
22:52 Why restaurants ignore feedback
29:44 Bahrain vs Dubai F&B market
34:56 Restaurant egos & silence
37:18 Risks of being honest online
41:37 Contracts & influencer partnerships
44:18 Why strong brands shut down
45:43 Japanese vs Chinese car debate
50:56 EVs in Bahrain & Tesla
58:27 XPENG EV launch in Bahrain
1:02:59 Do EVs need less service
1:07:44 Private menus for feedback
1:10:03 Purple Cow food strategy
1:11:57 From food critic to consultant
1:16:05 🎉 Rapid Fire Food & fun
1:25:00 Final advice on burnout


🎧 Watch the full podcast now and get inspired by Nasser Kanoo’s incredible journey.
📌 Whether you’re an aspiring food influencer a startup founder or a business owner looking to stay relevant this episode gives you the tools mindset and real stories you need to grow.
🎧 Listen now and take notes.
📢 Don’t forget to LIKE COMMENT & SHARE this episode.

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in sales with purpose, emotional intelligence in business, and building a values-based company culture.
🎙️ @riyashr  

If you're curious about how to transform sales from manipulation to meaning, and how to sell through service, this episode is a must-watch!

Why Should You Watch This Podcast?
✅ Learn how to sell by serving – Discover why selling is no longer about numbers, but about meaning and service.
✅ From Selling to Serving – Riyaz reveals how spiritual and emotional intelligence changed his approach to business.
✅ Insights on how to build an emotionally intelligent sales team and create a people-first workplace.
✅ Learn from Riyaz’s real-life struggles, including 3 months with zero sales and his first breakthrough.
✅ Understand the importance of company culture, happiness indicators (KHIs), and how values drive performance.
✅ Bonus Tip: Why companies should stop trying to “motivate” their staff and instead activate purpose.

📌 Key Topics & Timestamps:
⏳ 00:00 - Introduction: The brutal truth of selling life insurance.
⏳ 01:50 - Meeting the mentor who believed in Namshid before anyone else.
⏳ 05:15 - How Riyaz left engineering to discover his calling in sales.
⏳ 07:37 - The emotional first sale that changed his life.
⏳ 10:57 - Why people-pleasing ruins genuine sales.
⏳ 14:20 - “Selling is lying” – the shocking advice that shaped his mindset.
⏳ 20:46 - How emotional connection made him a top salesman.
⏳ 27:28 - The dark side of insurance and witnessing a customer’s suicide.
⏳ 31:38 - Finding purpose through the Quran and redefining selling.
⏳ 33:33 - From making money to making meaning: the transition.
⏳ 41:08 - Creating the Center for Happiness & Positivity (CHAP).
⏳ 44:34 - Why the Quran talks more about sadness than happiness.
⏳ 45:55 - How emotional selling became a real business model.
⏳ 49:44 - Why motivation doesn’t work and activation does.
⏳ 52:07 - The power of gap studies in organizational transformation.
⏳ 57:38 - Why even changing one employee can change the entire culture.
⏳ 01:00:55 - The need for KHIs (Key Happiness Indicators) in the workplace.
⏳ 01:04:13 - Rejecting clients whose leadership lacks heart.
⏳ 01:07:37 - The E3 Model: Empower, Elevate, Excel.
⏳ 01:10:57 - Why work-life balance is a myth and integration is key.
⏳ 01:16:09 - The power of small gestures: the ice cream story.
⏳ 01:18:35 - Redefining business purpose and attracting the right people.
⏳ 01:21:27 - Strange request: Help me convince my brother to leave the company!
⏳ 01:23:45 - Final reflections and the importance of human connection.

Future Opportunities in Emotional & Purpose-Driven Sales:
🔹 Emotional Intelligence in Sales Training – Growing demand in corporate learning.
🔹 Human-Centered Business Culture – Companies focusing more on EQ than IQ.
🔹 Spiritual & Ethical Selling – New niche in the values-based entrepreneurship space.
🔹 Long-Term Team Engagement Models – From KPIs to KHIs (Key Happiness Indicators).
🔹 Leadership with Empathy – The rising need for emotionally intelligent leadership.
If you're passionate about sales, leadership, and building businesses with purpose, this episode is packed with valuable, soul-stirring insights!

🎧 Watch the full podcast now and get inspired by Riyas Bin Hakim’s powerful transformation journey!

📌 Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a sales professional, or someone looking to create a people-first company culture, this episode will give you real strategies and inspiration to build with integrity.

🎧 Listen now and get inspired!

📢 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE this episode!

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Ramadan is here 🕌✨ and what better time to reflect than with a powerful conversation with Shaykh Uthman Ibn Farooq? From Islamophobia, Riba, and Da’wah struggles to manifestation myths, parenting, and success, we dive into deep and unfiltered discussions that hit home.

🔹 Did Shaykh Uthman’s past shape who he is today?
🔹 Is Riba (interest) truly unavoidable?
🔹 Ramadan reset or lifelong change?
🔹 Manifestation vs. Tawakkul – where do we draw the line?
🔹 Why are parents so strict about marriage?
🔹 Is yoga & meditation necessary for stress relief?

This episode is packed with thought-provoking insights, real-life examples, and raw discussions—perfect for Ramadan reflections. Stay till the end for a powerful dua!