272 - Connecting People Through Play: Mark Azzam on the UAE’s Growing Tabletop Scene | 18.10.25

This episode dives into the world of tabletop gaming with Mark Azzam, founder of Back to Games and Boardgame Space, and the creative mind behind tabletop.me, the UAE’s first convention dedicated to board and card gaming.After 18 years as an airline pilot, Mark traded the skies for the tabletop, helping shape an entirely new gaming culture in the UAE. We talk about how this community grew from a single store into a regional movement, why tabletop gaming is seeing a resurgence alongside digital games, and how it’s inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection across generationsThe Evening Buzz is an entertainment talk-show that focuses on local & international pop culture; movie and video game reviews, new weekly releases (on Netflix, Apple TV, and more). It keeps you updated with the latest in entertainment and gaming news. It's all you need to know in the internet culture trends.Presented by Mikail Atiyeh Friday till Monday from 8 - 9 PM GST in the UAE on 95.00 FM, online on our website: www.pulse95radio.com and www.sba.net.ae/en or via our App: Maraya App.