The Souk Stories

The Souk Stories is a podcast about culture, business, and the human experiences that shape Arabic life and Gulf business culture; hosted by Taqua Malik, a cultural intelligence advisor with over a decade of experience bridging Western and GCC worlds.Each episode explores topics that matter: Gulf business culture, Arabic business etiquette, professional life across borders, and how culture adapts to modernity.This podcast is for:- Professionals working across cultures (especially UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar), who are curious about Islamic culture and GCC markets. - Leaders, lawyers, and globally-minded individuals navigating multicultural spaces, seeking deeper understanding of the Arabic culture, traditions, and identity- Anyone who believes culture is a bridge, not a barrierWhat makes it different?It's storytelling with substance, not devotional, not surface-level. Just honest, culturally intelligent conversations that help you understand not just what people practice, but why it