8 episodes

Everything Middle East and then some. Made by two 2nd gen expats with opinions no one asked for.

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    • Society & Culture

Everything Middle East and then some. Made by two 2nd gen expats with opinions no one asked for.

    EP. 8 - Culture Pt II: Movie Industry in the UAE

    EP. 8 - Culture Pt II: Movie Industry in the UAE

    In this episode, we talk about the film industry and movies that were filmed in the region.

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    - Movie Industry in the UAE

    - Local Cinema 

    - Movies Shot in Dubai/Abu Dhabi

    - Our favorite movie

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    WCIP Pod: @wcippod

    Albert: @albertjhnn

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    • 42 min
    EP. 7 - Culture Pt I: Music Scene in the UAE

    EP. 7 - Culture Pt I: Music Scene in the UAE

    CULTURE SERIES: In this week, we dissect the music culture in the UAE and give our personal recommendations. 

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     1. Our Taste in Music 

    2. Music Genres 

    3. Dubai Music Artists 

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    Goldman Sachs boosts junior pay after burnout complaints 

    The 25 Most Absurd Job Titles In Tech 

    This new Tokyo café has robot waiters controlled remotely by disabled workers 

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    • 45 min
    EP. 6 - To Wear or Not To Wear

    EP. 6 - To Wear or Not To Wear

    This week, we become the fashion police and discuss the diverse fashion styles in the UAE. 
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    Personal Experience with Fashion
    UAE Fashion Scene Breakdown
    Understanding Traditional Arab Fashion

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    Right to repair 
    TikTok bans crypto promotions on their platform
    Man who paid 28 mn to travel to space with Bezos drops out due to busy schedule

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    Albert: @albertjhnn
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    • 59 min
    EP. 5 - The Many Cuisines of the UAE

    EP. 5 - The Many Cuisines of the UAE

    This week, we tackle the diverse cuisines you can find in the region. 

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    UAE issues new crypto - GovCoin

    Yakuza game series might end due to main character’s talent agency hatred of the PC platform

    Shorts Culture and Trends Manager Job Ad

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    Albert: @albertjhnn

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    • 51 min
    EP. 4 - Humans of the UAE

    EP. 4 - Humans of the UAE

    Our views on humanity. Magnified. 

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    UAE Population Statistics (2021)

    China beats Google to claim the world's most powerful quantum computer

    Norway Law Forces Influencers to Label Retouched Photos on Instagram

    Two South African brothers have vanished with $3.6 billion of bitcoin in what could be the biggest crypto heist in history

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    WCIP Pod: @wcippod

    Albert: @albertjhnn

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    • 42 min
    EP. 3 - The Woes of Driving in Dubai

    EP. 3 - The Woes of Driving in Dubai

    We break down how driving in Dubai REALLY is. 
    Spoiler alert: Maybe. Listen to find out.
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    RTA Vehicle Registration Data by Batir:
    https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/batirch/viz/RTACarRegistrationData/Dashboard1
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    • 44 min

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