Community in Arabic is a podcast show by Arabic Media Company that highlights stories of highly achieving Arab immigrants in North America.
Current season
Season 3
A new season with an array of new inspiring guests from all around the United States.
Issam
Khawaga
Episode 1
A deep dive into the psychology of Arab Immigrants.
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Ronnie
Malley
Episode 2
A conversation about music, culture and representation.
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Sara
Sabry
Episode 3
A conversation with the first Arab woman in space.
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Diana
Abouali
Episode 4
A conversation about the heritage and culture of Arab Americans.
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Hanadie
Youssef
Episode 5
Co-founder of Juvena Therapeutics talks about science & entrepreneurship.
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Sherif
Nessim
Episode 6
A conversation about venture capital, emerging markets and perseverance.
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Omar
Offendum
Episode 7
A live interview and performance.
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Leila
Muhaizen
Episode 8
A conversation with the founder of Baklava, the first dating app targeted at the Arab diaspora.
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Lena
ElKhatib
Episode 9
A conversation about relationships and sex therapy
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Season 2
The second season, sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label, aims to inspire the next generation of immigrants and leave a positive footprint in the Arab community in North America. Episodes revolve around conversations that will empower, inspire and motivate.
Rama
Chakaki
Episode 1
Season 2
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Donna
Khalife
Episode 2
Season 2
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Don
Khoury
Episode 3
Season 2
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Maya
Berry
Episode 4
Season 2
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Bassem
Youssef
Episode 5
Season 2
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Season 1
The first season, sponsored by Lipton Yellow Label, highlighted the stories of nine inspiring guests of Arab origin who left a positive impact on their community through their professional and/or volunteer work. Guest-speakers featured in this season include academics, doctors, architects, entrepreneurs and more.
AMAL
ANDRAOS
Episode 1
Season 1
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SALMA
GHANEM
Episode 2
Season 1
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Rania
Succar
Episode 3
Season 1
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ALEX
DABAGH
Episode 4
Season 1
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Canadian Arabic
orchestra
Episode 5
Season 1
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NABIL
KARABETIAN
Episode 6
Season 1
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ALEXANDER
HARIK
Episode 7
Season 1
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FADY
CHAMOUN
Episode 8
Season 1
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DR. HASSAN
NEMEH
Episode 9
Season 1
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About Us
Team
Anwar Jebran; Co-host
Born and raised in Damascus, Syria, Anwar immigrated to Chicago after graduating from Damascus University Medical school. He completed his residency in Chicago in 2020 and pursued a career as a Doctor of Internal Medicine.
Malek Abdulsamad; Co-host
Born and raised in Damascus, Syria, Malek immigrated to New York after graduating from Damascus University Architecture school. In 2012, Malek moved to Chicago to earn his Masters’ Degree in Urban Planning and Public Policy at UIC and he has been working in Commercial Real Estate since graduating in 2013.
Malek and Anwar met in middle school in Damascus and reunited in Chicago. In 2016, they founded Arabic Media Company with a mission to bring Chicago news into focus in Arabic. Since then, they expanded to cover New York, LA, Montreal and other major cities.
Arabic Media
Company
Founded in 2016 in Chicago, Arabic Media Company was established with the mission of bringing city news into focus in Arabic for Arabic residents and visitors.
