Postgrad Hangouts Adham & Andrea

This week we hangout with Rita Soueidan: An accomplished & creative Head Chef with 10 years of diverse culinary experience & insights in the Middle East region. She has demonstrated success in delivering culinary excellence, operational efficiency & guest satisfaction. Before excelling in the world of the culinary arts; Rita studied psychology and graduated from the University of Dallas after which she worked in the corporate world for almost 9 years before pursuing her interest a...

Adham and Andrea get to hangout this week with Dr. Yusuf Akbar, getting up close and personal.Yusaf Akbar is a Professor at the Department of Economics and Business. A strategic Thinker, Educator and Mentor to Executives and Start-ups.Yusaf has taught at universities and business schools all over the world, including University of Michigan, Stockholm School of Economics, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Queen’s University, Canada, University of Warsaw and University of Montenegro.Alongwith the e...

"Skyward Bound: From Blueprint to Blue Skies - A Civil Engineer's Soaring Journey to the Cockpit!"Prepare for take-off and buckle up for an exhilarating episode of Postgrad Hangouts as Adham and Andrea we sit down with Fady Helmy, the trailblazing engineer who traded in blueprints for the boundless blue skies! Join us in this exclusive interview as Fady Helmy shares the inspiring story of their incredible career pivot. From mastering the complexities of civil engineering to soaring through th...

Adham & Andy hang out this week with Ahmed Abou El Ela who has been on the fore-front for more than a decade of the insurance industry in Cairo, Egypt. Having embarked on his postgrad journey, he has made the geographic shift to the UAE where is starts a new chapter in his professional storyline. Change management and time management have been a key skill that he has instilled when maneuvering the ups and downs of not only frequent travels for study and work, but also for the penultimate ...

Adham & Andy hung out this week with Kareem Gad, who currently leads the Planning and Governance function under the Chief Digital Officer, Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC). He talks to us about how it all started whilst highlighting career (and education) highlights and milestones that have helped shape the success and achievements he as currently attained.Check out more on Instagram @PostgradHangouts Intro & Outro Music: Transit Ride by GuruCopyright owners UMG On...

Adham & Andy hang out with Louise Collins who is the head of project and development services for JLL in the UAE. Being in the UAE for the past 20 years, Louise has worked in both local and global companies. She is an engineer by background, advocate for both women in construction and sustainability in the region.Her ambition to become more well rounded was the catalyst for starting an MBA.Check out more on Instagram @PostgradHangouts Intro & Outro Music: Transit Ride...