We’re thrilled to share another podcast from Kerning Cultures Network with you: al empire.al empire returns for Season 3 with more stories of exceptional Arabs from around the world and their journey to the top, from comedians and entrepreneurs

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Jan 13th, 2023 40s

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A Conversation with Something Bigger

Dec 5th, 2022 30m 19s

“You're this tiny thing in this huge body of water, whatever is happening is just gonna happen to you.”In the middle of an angry ocean, Team O2 grapples to find a balance between doing their absolute best and accepting that the outcome is beyon

Daring Together

Nov 28th, 2022 25m 54s

“Look, I'm suffering. I can't talk right now.”Up until Omar Samra and Omar Nour decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean, they were acquaintances. But after nearly dying together in the middle of the ocean, their relationship took a quick turn.

Quick Nap in a Wet Sock

Nov 21st, 2022 29m 5s

“The only time that’s enjoyable is when you’re unconscious.”The only break Omar Samra and Omar Nour get after their two-hour rowing shifts is a 40-minute nap in a two-meter wide cabin, using a wet sheet and a crumpled wet t-shirt for a pillow.

12-Hour Rowing Shifts

Nov 14th, 2022 30m 17s

"If I don't close my eyes for literally two, three, five minutes, I'm done for.”Omar Samra had to cope with an extreme bout of seasickness. Omar Nour had to pick up extra shifts. On top of all that, a huge wave turns their boat upside down and

A Liferaft to Safety

Nov 7th, 2022 26m 35s

“I’m going to let go.”About nine days into the journey, Omar Samra and Omar Nour’s boat capsizes in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. How do you nurture the resilience to continue when you’re faced with an impossible situation? And what happens

Nothing but the Atlantic

Oct 31st, 2022 32m 42s

“I just don’t want to be rocked anymore. Stop rocking me.”Omar Samra and Omar Nour embark on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a seven-meter boat with only each other and the very real possibility of not making it. How would such an experi

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Introducing: State of Mind

Oct 24th, 2022 3m 10s

What happens inside your mind when your body is pushed to its limits?State of Mind is produced by Kerning Cultures Network.State of Mind is hosted by Lobna Monieb. It’s also produced by Lobna, alongside Ahmed Ashour and Ban Barkawi. The show is

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