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Welcome to the AlUla FM Podcast, where you'll find captivating stories and intriguing facts delving into the depths of AlUla’s natural and cultural heritage, its fascinating history, and rich culture. Tune in as we take you on an immersive journey to discover hidden secrets and unravel ancient mysteries in AlUla, which have excited curious explorers of the past and present.

AlUla FM Podcast


    • Dec 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    The Year of the Camel: The camel—key to a sustainable future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 8:24


    In episode 11, Joshua discusses the significance of camels in a sustainable future. “They contribute to fighting hunger and poverty, empowering women in pastoralist communities, and promoting sustainable use of ecosystems

    The Year of the Camel: Salam Veterinary: the world's largest camel hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 8:50


    In episode 10, Joshua discusses the significance of camels in Arabian culture and the establishment of the world's largest camel hospital, the Salam Veterinary Hospital, in Saudi Arabia. The Salam Veterinary Camel Hospital represents a significant advancement in camel care, contributing to the preservation of this cultural icon and its ecological role.

    Artifact Podcast | Season 2 Episode 3: Aida Murad on beating the odds with art

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 37:14


    Joshua speaks to Aida Murad about the transformative experience of discovering her purpose through art, and her commitment to using her art as a means of connection and healing.

    Artifact Podcast | Season 2 Episode 2: EU Ambassador on his role and Vision 2030

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 34:59


    In Season 2, Episode 2 of Artifact Joshua speaks with the EU Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain: Christophe Farnaud – a seasoned diplomat and self-described Arabist, who shares insights into his role and the significance of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

    The Year of the Camel Episode 8: Camel racing 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 10:08


    Joshua explains the nuance and detail of camel racing in episode 8. From breaking and training camels to classifying males and females by age for the races.

    The Year of the Camel Episode 7: What makes a camel beautiful?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 12:49


    Joshua van Alstine tells us all about camel beauty pageants, why it's so significant, and what makes for a true camel beauty – right here on the Year of the Camel podcast.

    Artifact Podcast | Season 2 Episode 1: Art in Saudi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 34:38


    Welcome to Season 2 of Artifact! In the first episode, Joshua speaks to Dr Fahad Al Jebreen about the Saudi art Renaissance, being and becoming an artist in Saudi, and why simplicity is so important.

    The Year of the Camel Episode 6: The importance of preserving camel culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 11:42


    Joshua tells us more about camel culture, why it's so important to the region, and how we can preserve it. He pays a special homage to the beauty of camels and the crucial role they have played in our development as people.  

    Artifact Podcast | Episode 12: Public Art with Miguel Blanco

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 48:38


    In episode 12 of Artifact, Joshua speaks to Miguel Blanco about public art, its value to the people of a city, Saudi Arabia's vision for the future, as well as AR, VR and ai in the public art sphere.

    Year of the camel episode 5: Interview with The CEO of Sawani, Ahmed Jamal El-Din

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 32:05


    Joshua takes a deep dive into the camel milk industry with The CEO of Sawani, Ahmed Jamal El-Din from Noug. They discuss everything from the myths surrounding camel milk, to its amazing nutritional benefits, its popularity for gelato in Rome, and its impact on Saudi's economy.

    Artifact Podcast | Episode 11: Mideast art, relevance and identity with Suzy Sikorski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 46:25


    Joshua speaks to Suzy Sikorski about modern art in the Middle East: its value and meaning in the region, and the world – and how we as individuals and as a community can find ourselves in it. Suzy talks about the Arab art world through her lense as Specialist at Christie's, her calling as storyteller, interactions with artists, musicians, collections and collectives. Their conversation follows a path around the work of Abdulnasser Gharem, Hassan Sharif, Ahmed Mater and many other artists of the region. It's a tour de force of the Arab art world.

    Year of the Camel Podcast Episode 4: Relatives of the Arabian Camel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 11:43


    Joshua takes a deep dive into the relatives of the Arabian camel, why humans have such a close relationship with this animal, and what they mean to our prosperity. Find out why alpacas in Peru get married, and why llamas wear bright colours when they hang out in village squares.

    Artifact Podcast | Episode 10: Conversations on Creativity and Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 59:03


    On episode 10 of #Artifact, #AlUlaFM's Joshua engages in a captivating conversation with HRH Princess Nourah AlFaisal, a distinguished figure in the world of design. Tune in and delve into the intricacies of her groundbreaking work, explore the profound influence of Saudi women in shaping the creative landscape and gain valuable insights into the future trajectory of design within the Kingdom. #TheSoundOfArabia

    Year of the Camel Podcast Episode 3: The Arabian Camel Across Continents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 13:53


    On episode 3 of the 'Year of the Camel' podcast, saddle up for a journey tracing the global influence of the Arabian camel. From Rajasthan's festive celebrations to Australia's pioneering expeditions and America's unique uses, discover the rich tapestry of history woven by this iconic creature.

    Artifact Podcast | Episode 9: The Transformative Power of Yoga

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 32:28


    On Episode 9 of AlUla FM podcast Artifact, our host Joshua dives into a captivating conversation with Nouf Marwaai, President of the Saudi Yoga Committee. She lends valuable insights on the healing and transformative powers of yoga, illuminating the deep connection it fosters between mind, body and soul.

    Year of the Camel Podcast Episode 2: The Enduring Legacy of Camels in Arabia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 8:56


    Discover the profound connection between humans and camels in this captivating exploration of their enduring bond on episode 2 of 'Year of the Camel' podcast. From ancient times to modern Saudi Arabia, delve into the role camels have played in shaping culture, history and daily life across the expansive desert landscapes.

    Artifact | Episode 08: The Power of Language Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 48:16


    In Episode 8 of AlUla FM podcast 'Artifact', host Joshua engages in an inspiring conversation with language learning entrepreneur Joel Huffman. Together, they explore the profound impact languages have on culture, society, economy and even the physiological state of mind. Discover how language learning has reshaped perspectives and illuminated our world.

    The Year Of The Camel | Episode 01 : The ship of the desert

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 13:17


    Dive deep into the fascinating world of camels with AlUla FM's newest podcast, ‘Year of the Camel', hosted by Joshua van Alstine. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the sands of time and tune in for tales that will leave you captivated.

    Artifact | Episode 07: Ephemeral Earthworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 32:21


    In Episode 7 of Artifact, host Joshua engages in a captivating conversation with world-famous artist Mr. David Popa. They speak about his ephemeral earthworks, his passion for art, sources of inspiration, and his latest contribution to the I Care campaign at Hegra, among other topics. Don't miss the podcast, where you will gain insight into the creative process behind David's magnificent creations.

    Artifact | Episode 06: Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 36:41


    In this fascinating and wide-ranging interview with Safiye Kucukkaraca, Former Head of Think at The Future Investment Institute (FII), Safiye outlines what she actually does, and the kind of people she talks to, in order to ensure that her thinking is applied to workable solutions that benefit diverse areas of human activity. Amidst many gems of thought she also shines a light on the great value in failure.

    Artifact | Episode 05: The Roots of Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 41:04


    Listen to fascinating insights on innovation and development in Episode 5 of Artifact with Joshua and Mr. Ahmed Daoud, the Innovation Executive Director at the Royal Commission for AlUla. Follow their conversation as they tackle various topics, exploring the essence of purpose-driven innovation and the role of technology in enhancing tourism in AlUla.

    Artifact | Episode 04: Graffiti Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 29:51


    In Episode 4 of Artifact, join Joshua as he delves into a captivating discussion with Talal Al Zeid, a distinguished Saudi graffiti artist. Uncover the intriguing tale of how 90s Hip Hop in New York and Rome influenced Talal's work, and tune in as they draw a compelling parallel with the ancient inscriptions of AlUla, exploring the intersection of contemporary and historical art.

    Artifact | Episode 03: AlUla Unearthed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 25:44


    On Episode 3 of Artifact Joshua hosted Mr. Jan Freedman, Geologist of the Royal Commission for AlUla, to explore the geological formations and historical narratives behind the natural wonders that exist in AlUla today. Join their conversation as they share valuable information and mind-blowing facts about the geology of this ancient oasis and the fascinating connection between humans and land.

    Artifact | Episode 02: Buried Treasures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 33:51


    In Episode 2 of Artifact, your host, Joshua, and archaeologist Mr. Adam Ford from the Royal Commission for AlUla uncover the rich tapestry of natural and cultural wonders. Discover Adam's lifelong passion for archaeology, his thoughts on ongoing projects in #AlUla, and the importance of understanding and preserving the past. They discuss surprising finds like a Roman fort and Qurh, a thriving early Islamic city, shedding new light on history. Journey through AlUla's vibrant history, where the past and present meet at a crossroads.

    Artifact | Episode 01: Dr. Stephen Browne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 26:43


    In a captivating kickoff to our Artifact series, we had an engaging conversation about the world of wildlife with Dr. Stephen Browne, the Vice President of Wildlife and Natural Heritage Conservation at the Royal Commission for AlUla. From astonishing insights about nature to practical measures for reducing carbon footprint and advocating conservation, this episode is packed with a wealth of knowledge.

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