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Dukkan Show

by OT, Reem, Akkaoui

The term "Dukkan" literally means "shop" in Arabic. The Dukkan Show is a podcast that delivers a sonic experience, showcasing the great conversations friends have when they hang at their respective dukkan stoop.We are the voice of Neo-Bedouins and the home of the others, from the Middle East to the world.Dukkan Show is brought to you by the audiophiles at Dukkan Media.#WeCauseCulture

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Episodes

  1. Transplant to Triumph: OT’s Sprint to the World Transplant Games

    This week The Dukkan Show swaps the stoop for the starting blocks.OT opens up about the scars, the surgeries, and the stubborn drive that turned two kidney transplants into a ticket to the 2025 World Transplant Games in Dresden. From ICU beeps to stadium cheers, he breaks down the mental…

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  2. Failing In Public + Arab Women In Media

    And we're back! This week on The Dukkan Show, OT and Reem get real about two topics that hit close to home: failing in public and the future of Arab women in media.From viral flops to legendary comebacks, we unpack how stumbling on the world stage can actually be the key to building creative…

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  3. E240: Manifestation and Akkaoui's comedy

    The team is back together and start off with Reem's "Alleged" favourite topic aka manifestation. Here how the team members approach 'manifestation'. Can you manifest singular things or emotional things? What are the mechanics? What is the execution? (OT comes with the heat about Manifestation…

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  4. E239: Fitness is a Vibe!

    OT and Reem have the whole podcast to themselves and immediately the conversation turns to fitness. Reem says when fitness is a vibe when people show up. OT says regardless of if people are there - he is hitting the gym with a banging music playlist but he knows when people are around - he is...

  5. E238: Scrabble

    On this episode we have Producer Hussein who throws a couple of ideas and words at Reem and Akkaoui to see where the conversation takes them. Hear how sunscreen can be Reem-splained. What does it mean to be 'undefeated'? Work Ethic...is it an addiction? Manifesting feelings instead of objects....

  6. E237: Peacocking

    OT, Reem and Akkaoui come together and start immediately on the topic of influencer/athlete Akkaoui. The team talk about how good Reem is at recording championship moments and collating the moments of when they eat together as a team. The team then stumble on the term 'peacocking' and Reem gets…

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  7. E236: Nadir Nahdi, The Brown Bourdain

    Nadir Nahdi, the Brown Bourdain, joins the Dukkan team to discuss culture, identity and community. How he shapes the stories he tells through food but condenses so much rich info into such a short form of content. How food brings people together and how it made his content relatable to everyone....

  8. E235: Hakaoui with Tony Sului

    Today the team is joined by Tony Sului, a New Zealand born but Samoan raised who shares stories about his Polynesian culture. They talk about the pillars of Samoan culture, whether Dwayne Johnson is a decent representation of pacific islanders, the hakka, tattoos, loss and the creation of space…

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  9. E234: Dukkan Gets Fit and Amal Murad - Powered by Decathlon

    The Team sits down with fellow podcaster and friend Amal Murad to discuss a host of topics! They speak about the games they played growing up as kids and their first ever cringe-filled email addresses. But this podcast is about Amal and how she is a champion of the UAE Government Games! The Games...

  10. E233: Dukkan Gets Fit, Yoga with Victoria Debian & Decathlon

    Another episode brought to you by Decathlon! On this episode Reem speaks to Victoria Debian about the vibe abd flow of yoga and how it helps to build community and all the other great benefits that Yoga offersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. E232: Decathlon and Dukkan Gets Fit

    The team gets to speak to Remi Najjar from Decathlon - the best all round sports store in the WORLD! It is just one of those stories where you go inside and get to play with everything around! and speak about Dukkan Gets Fit. Ramadan is the time where the team focusses on partnering with the…

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  12. E231: The Butcher of Barsha - Hattem Mattar

    The Butcher of Barsha. The Wolf. More than just a farmer. Stories of birthday briskets. Bunkering down in Lockdown. How the smell of fire triggers different memories for every different person. This episode has it all. Share stories of food that gives people meaningful connections. Join the team…

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  13. E230: My Parents Are Divorced aka Shawn

    Shawn - one of the most hilarious people walking the streets of Dubai. You have probably seen his sketches with his various characters on a timeline near you. If you don’t My Parents Are Divorced then you need to work on your social media game. Listen to his adventures into stand up, how he has...

  14. E229: Sunny Chawla

    Sunny Chawla! THE absolute best in PR and an incredible 3rd culture kid. What makes PR? How do we use PR to make real connections with people. The team try to get out the juiciest PR disaster. He also talks about how he plans his holidays so well from outfits to restaurants. Sunny is full of…

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  15. E228: Like a Peacock with Ali Cha'aban

    Today the team speaks to the carpet plug Ali Cha'aban! Get into the mind and hear the insights of this outstanding artist. Hear the dialogue and the backlash that comes with being in the art world. The conversation continues into how they deal with vulnerability and their mental health and find a...

  16. E227: Long time no see with Simmi

    Fan, comedian and friend of the show, Simmi Areff, visits Dubai to catch up with the Dukkan Show team. Listen to stories from South Africa, why Akkaoui is in the top 5 funniest people category, Simmi's shows in Dubai and a very poignant question about what each team member regrets. Do not forget…

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  17. E226: Facing forty

    Reem talks about the fears and anxiety of facing 40. She shares what the social algorithms are promoting on her feeds, the dietary choices she makes at garage stations and what the teams' plans are for her 40th Birthday celeration. But the real question Reem wants to ask as she approaches…

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  18. E225: The Shattaf Report, ChatGPT and Toxic Positivity

    The Shattaf awards are launched and the the team discuss ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence. They also get into toxic positivity, gas lighting and ask ourselves - if it is ok to be sad online? Or are we only showing the good times online? The Shataf awardsChat GPT and AIAnd the team talk about...

  19. E223: Ending a year but starting Anew

    The team reminisces about their exciting moments of 2022, from visits to Thailand and learning to count in Thai, Living an Island life through different destinations, Shatafa start ups, Gym workouts. Feel the wholesomeness from all the bits of advice Reem keeps from Akkaoui and OT. The team sets...

  20. E222: Vigilante on a Goose-hunt

    Somewhere, out there, Reem's bank card had gone missing. With charges going off and needing a sense of closure, Reem sets out to find the person racking up charges on her bank card. Barber shops, grocery stores and cellphone shops - no stone was left unturned in the pursuit for justice! - and her...

  21. Cross over! The Dukkan Show x Freedom Of Peach

    Freedom Of Peach is back with season 2. If you have not listened to it then start with this episode and then subscribe to it on your favourite podcast app!. The wonderful and charasmatic Reem returns with Hysum and discusses what happened after the end of the last season of Freedom of Peach.…

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  22. E220: Who You Gonna Call?

    OT and Reem have guest co-host and rapper Tac with them on this episode to discuss different questions that they have found on reddit. They also happen to solve Dubai`s ghost problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. E219: Welcome back Akkaoui!

    It has been a long time since the full crew has done a podcast together! The conversation flows from messages in music, missing Akkaoui, creating social media, famous Ugandan Tik Tokkers, OT's gym videos, Ice baths. This is a really wholesome episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  24. E218: Hoochie Shorts

    What up tribe! The Dukkan show always as their finger on the pulse of current affairs - so much so that we have noticed the Hoochie short trend. It is taking over! OT and Reem talk about it, dissect it, reflect on it and then share their thoughts on shorts that are short short short.See...

  25. E216: The Return

    The Dukkan Show is Back! OT and Reem sit down and get back to basics - talking to each other about their lives and what they have been up to. what changes they have made. the places rhey have explored. Take a lovely audio journey into Reem's recent visit to the Philippines and enjoy the return of...

  26. E215: Discipline and Determination (with Amna Banihashem)

    Amna Banihashem - An international show jumper/shooter with a bachelors in mechanical engineering and a masters in moral economy - which is an economic system understanding the moral aspect of humans sits down with OT and Reem to talk about her achievements and tribulations as a self-sponsored...

  27. E214: Breaking Moulds. (With Dina Marto)

    An Arab American Anomaly. A Palestinian-Jordanian who moved to America at a young age. She built her way into the entertainment industry. We could spend days listing who she has worked with but they range from LA Reid to Jay Z to T.I and now she has forged a way to mentor women leaders. OT and…

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  28. E213: The SOULution Collab. (With Sheem One)

    OT speaks to Sheem One the MC, author of 10 Most Effective Ways To Reignite Self-Love and host of the SOULutions podcast, Sheem One discusses a plethora of topics under the sun. From kidney transplants, to procrastination, vision boards and most importantly the moments that have shaped their...

  29. E212: You Won't Believe How Lovin Dubai Works. (With Richard Fitzgerald)

    The man behind Lovin Dubai! Viral articles. A strict mission statement. A digital savvy idea. OT sits down with Richard Fitzgerald to find out more about the business that dominates activities in Dubai and other countries across different industries. Listen to the story behind how Richard…

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  30. E211: Bars Are For Everybody. (With Tac)

    Tac - Rapper and producer extraordinaire joins up with Reem and OT to speak about hip hop and notoriety in the music industry - but in relation to women. How has the patriarchy affected the industry? What do female rappers have to do to gain success? Are they selling themselves short? Are people...

  31. E210: The Misadventures Of Hysum. (With Hysum Ismail)

    Hysum - a creative presence - joins Reem and OT to talk about his new podcast on the Dukkan Network. Hear how a 33 year old can give you the secret to coasting through life while gathering great stories and creating his new podcast Freedom of Peach - where he gets interviewed by his own guests....

  32. E209: Tharb: More Than Leather. (With Eisa Alsubousi)

    With no business background, Eisa Al Sabousi, started his product design passion by just drawing. But he always had an affinity towards leather. From his creativity and passion he started Tharb - a multi-disciplinary product design studio. But his business grew from his line of leather products....

  33. E208: Showpiece City. (With Todd Reisz)

    Todd Reisz, architect and author of the book Showpiece City chats to Reem and OT about the blueprint of Dubai. Tod expresses his over a decade long journey of researching the history of Dubai, getting to know its complexities and then compiling it into a book.Todd also opens up about his…

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  34. E207: She Was The Internet. (With Jack Garrity & Pio Abad)

    Pacita Abad was a prolific Filipina-American artist who is known for her signature ‘trapunto’ works, depicting everyday realities of immigrants and Filipinos around the world. We were honored to have the chance to speak with her husband Jack Garrity and her nephew Pio Abad. You can know more…

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  35. E206: Who Is Your Guru?

    From award winning life coaches, scammy motivational speakers, to financial gurus online - we’ve been there, done that. Everyone's vulnerable, and this episode OT & Reem discuss their experiences researching and finding the right self-help resources. #WeCauseCultureShow Notes: Life Coach, Jay...

  36. E205: Experienced & Empowered. (With Sally Moussa)

    We speak with the wonderful Sally Moussa, keynote and TEDx speaker, radio and TV presenter. On this heartfelt episode, Sally shares her journey with her identity as a Muslim Arab woman in Australia. As we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this episode reminds us of how far we’ve come and how...

  37. E204: Lalela. (With Simmi Areff)

    All the way from sunny South Africa, we sit down with the hilarious Simmi Areff and hear all the ideas he’s got for us, especially for Tac. Simmi is a comedian, award winning African podcaster, founder of POC Podcasts and generally a lovely dude. #WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui…

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  38. E203: Superhuman. (With Mo Rahma)

    Mo Rahma was not created to have a normal life. He professionally played 42 sports in 10 years, living with Crohn’s Disease, fighting depression, healing from injuries, and working in a full time job - this is only the start of his life journey on his way to the Olympics. Tune in to our chat with...

  39. E202: Smile You Are In Sharjah. (With Nawar Al Qassimi)

    Today we speak with Nawar Al Qassimi, book lover and art advocate from Sharjah Art Foundation. We reminiscence back to stories of growing up in Sharjah, celebrating its contemporary art and culture scene, and exploring new places. #WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, the Dukkan Show is...

  40. E201: Bentley’s Tea Is My ______

    If you look up Third Culture Kid, you'll see a picture of Bentley Brown. Bentley takes us through his journey of growing up in Chad, dis-identification, giving yourself grace, and his famous tea. #WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, the Dukkan Show is brought to you by the audiophiles…

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  41. E200: Two Hundred Times More (with H.E. Noura Al Kaabi)

    We made it to 200, Fam!It’s our honor to welcome H.E. Noura Al Kaabi (Minister of Culture & Youth) to our space. We talk sneakers and spectacles, the future of the Creative Economy and more.From the UAE to the world, thank you.We are grateful.We love you 200 times more.مرحبا بكم في الحلقة...

  42. E199: Cloudy Canvas And Silver Linings (with Myneandyours)

    This week, Marwan aka @myneandyours comes through and shares the deeper meaning behind his "cloud". We talk about what we sacrifice in the name of art, working with @obeygiant and showing up - for ourselves, for our families, for our art and for the culture. #WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and...

  43. Until Freedom

    There is a Palestine in all of us. Yearning to be free.Every little bit counts, so please support where you can.#WeCauseCultureOrganizations & Businesses: Palestine Child Relief Fund (PCRF). You can contribute here. Medical Aid for Palestinians. You can donate here. Anera. You can donate here....

  44. E198: Say Cheeze: NFT's explained. Finally. (With Simon Hudson)

    Simon Hudson, CEO of Cheeze, chills out on the stoop this week and drops NFT gems. We've finally figured out what an NFT is, what minting is and why it should matter to you. This one is for the future.#WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, the Dukkan Show is brought to you by the...

  45. E197: #DukkanGetsFit Episode 4

    After an incredibly busy past year, OT, Reem, Akkaoui kick back with Tac and relax to catch up on another Ramadan with the pandemic. We kick off the fourth season of #DukkanGetsFit. This year, we’re focusing on mobility, functionality, and meditation. DM us at [email protected] if you’re...

  46. E196: Future Mosaic (With Shepard Fairey)

    Shepard Fairey, the giant behind Obey Giant talks to us about creating conspicuously consumptive content, manufacturing dissent and of course, how he became the artist that he is. This one’s for the culture.#WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, the Dukkan Show is brought to you by the...

  47. E195: Puppy Love (With Tac)

    Today we talk to @tac.plg aka tac-itto aka tactastic aka Dukkan's one and only Sound Engineer. We talk about love and dating in a pandemic. Side note: Tac's type is Trouble.#WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, the Dukkan Show is brought to you by the audiophiles at Dukkan Media.See...

  48. E194: The Family We Didn't Choose

    Siblings: the family we didn’t choose. In this episode, we talk about the people who know us inside out.#WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, the Dukkan Show is brought to you by the audiophiles at Dukkan Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  49. E193: Let's Talk About Women. For Real. With Amal Murad. (Part 2)

    We discuss the stuff everyone’s thinking about, but not always talking about with Amal Murad. She's the first Emirati Parkour instructor, a Nike Ambassador, a mom and an advocate for woman's health & fitness. We talk about the female body from aging, health, women's training, fitness...

  50. E192: Let's Talk About Women. For Real. With Amal Murad. (Part 1)

    We discuss the stuff everyone’s thinking about, but not always talking about with Amal Murad. She's the first Emirati Parkour instructor, a Nike Ambassador, a mom and a advocate for woman's health & fitness. We talk about the female body from pregnancy, menstrual cycles, pain, social stigmas,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The term "Dukkan" literally means "shop" in Arabic. The Dukkan Show is a podcast that delivers a sonic experience, showcasing the great conversations friends have when they hang at their respective dukkan stoop.We are the voice of Neo-Bedouins and the home of the others, from the Middle East to the world.Dukkan Show is brought to you by the audiophiles at Dukkan Media.#WeCauseCulture

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OT, Reem, Akkaoui

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