Chef Alvin Leung on Engineering the Extreme
What surprises most people is that he did not enter the kitchen through the traditional route. There was no culinary school, no years climbing the brigade. He was an engineer by profession most of life.
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Here from the Zenith Voices: Explore in-depth interviews with leading thinkers, innovators, and changemakers. Gain insights, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories from the voices shaping today’s world and tomorrow’s possibilities.
Book Review: The Self-Respect Playbook by Dr Katherine Iscoe
At its core, The Self-Respect Playbook asks a simple but uncomfortable question: are you living in a way that reflects who you actually are, or who you’ve learned to be? Dr Katherine Iscoe builds her answer through personal anecdotes and reflective questions that encourage readers to look more closely at their own patterns.
Jan Gerber on Wealth, Loneliness and the Myth of Having It All
From the isolating effects of remote work to the addictive design of social media and the often misunderstood psychology of success, Jan Gerber unpacks the pressures shaping modern mental health today.
The Essence of Pure Skincare, In Conversation with the Founders of SAAF Skin
The concept of beauty in the Middle East has always been deeply intertwined with the landscape, defined by ancient rituals that utilize the potent essence of the desert. SAAF, which translates to "pure" in Arabic, is a botanical skincare brand founded by Katral-Nada Hassan and Nabaa Alatrakchi to bring these heritage-led traditions to a global audience through a modern, minimalist lens.
Rethinking Clutter with Shelina Jokhiya
A clutter-free environment is the silent architect of a composed mind, yet the transition from chaos to order feels increasingly elusive in an era of digital and physical excess. Shelina Jokhiya has built a career on navigating this tension, moving beyond the simple act of tidying to address the deeper organisation systems that govern our daily lives.
In Conversation with Parisa Seif – Managing Partner of Kleindienst Group
From early morning meditation to overseeing one of Dubai’s most ambitious island developments, Parisa Seif leads with equal parts discipline and vision. As Managing Partner of Kleindienst Group, she shares how The Heart of Europe took shape on the World Islands, what immersive living means in practice, and why building a destination is as much about emotion as it is about infrastructure.
A Riveting Conversation with Marisa Peer on Self-Worth
An in depth conversation with Marisa Peer on self worth, the workings on our mind and her upcoming book.
Tiara Wehbe is Redefining Arab Pop for a New Generation
Lebanese-born artist, Tiara Wehbe, talks sonic evolution, the power of feminine energy, and why turning traditional expressions into sass anthems is exactly what modern Middle Eastern music needs
Talking Murder Mysteries, Fantasy Worlds and Writing with Alwyn Hamilton
Canadian author, Alwyn Hamilton speaks candidly about fantasy worlds, her writing process and the unexpected turn her latest book took into the murder mystery territory.
Staying Active During Ramadan: A Q&A with Anthony Lee, Founder of Activ8 Lifestyle & Fitness
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, many Muslims begin adjusting their routines around fasting from dawn until sunset. For some, this raises questions around maintaining fitness. According to Anthony Lee, founder of Activ8 Lifestyle & Fitness, Ramadan does not…