The Third Syndicate | النقابة الثالثة

Lana Al Beik is a Palestinian-Syrian model based in Dubai. Lana has made great leaps in the fashion industry in a short space of time, with her authentic and enchanting style she has grabbed the attention of many of the world’s most iconic brands and is one of the most inspiring figures for aspiring models in the region.

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عارضة أزياء  لانا البيك. عارضة أزياء فلسطينية سورية مقيمة في دبي. حققت لانا قفزات كبيرة في عالم الأزياء و الموضة في فترة زمنية قصيرة، مع أسلوبها الأصيل والساحر الذي جذب انتباه العديد من المجلات الازياء و العلامات التجارية الأكثر شهرة في العالم، وهي واحدة من أكثر الشخصيات إلهاما للعارضات الطموحات في المنطقة

The Third Syndicate is back! This time, we speak to Abdulla Elmaz - Content Creator, Photographer and Art Director. Born in Australia and living in Dubai, Abdulla brings a perfect balance between the East and the West, and between contemporary and traditional art.

Abdulla has brought his unique perspectives across many projects, with brands such as Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga and more.

He's also worked with publications such as Savoir Flair, Elle Arabia, Esquire, Bloomingdales, i-D Australia and New Zealand to name a few.

Whether its the 1 AM shoots, or brainstorming ideas to create content, Abdulla's drive to success has not waivered, and that's what he discussed with us. All that, and more!

The future is in the ideas of young and diverse creatives in the region. PRCA MENA NextGen is here to explore and nurture the appetite of media enthusiasts in the region, and providing insight to this is Bianca and Suzanne.

There's no place better than education institutes to brainstorm and hone your creative and professional skills. Stephen King discussed the role of universities and the environment he builds for his students in his classes.

We also discuss the importance of internships, tackling mental health in a work environment, automation and artificial intelligence in the PR industry, and more!

Ramadan Kareem to all the listeners! 

This week, we continue to explore and support creative talents across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. One such special talent is Bayou. This Egyptian future star is well known for hit track 'Moonlight". On this show, he shares with us his artistic journey, what inspires him to make music and a lot more! Be sure to follow @haprojects for more updates, and @bayousworld to follow his musical experience. 

On this episode, hosts Abu and Hamdan are joined by Nagi and Jay and we kick off 2021 with a chatter about Mental Health, abuse in relationships, narcissism, rapper Octavian's relationship abuse and more. Do follow our instagram handle @haprojects and spread the word!

A message from the team: We greatly appreciate your love and support throughout 2020. As H&A, we thank you and promise you some great content to look forward to in 2021! Get ready to indulge. 

On this episode, special guest Nimesh Patel talks us through his journey as a stand-up comedian, his experiences as a writer for (the first Indian-American writer) Saturday Night Live, his nomination for the Emmy awards, writing for Hasan Minhaj's White House Correspondent's dinner and more! 

If you're wondering what happens when animals are forced to go into lockdown, Nimesh might have some answers on his new cartoon series Zooidiots! 

Make sure you follow his instagram handle @findingnimesh, and do share this episode! 

This week, Hamdan (H) and Abu (A) break down the Grammy's outrage, Young Thug shading Andre 3000 on the T.I Podcast, and of course, The first-ever Nike sneaker from the Middle East. That's right, Dubai’s FRAME offers its take on the Nike SB Dunk. 

Do share the episode, and follow us on our social media page @haprojects on Instagram and Twitter.

On this episode, we discuss Gucci Mane initially declining verzuz battle, Hamdan shares his thoughts on how to work for a Birkin and much more!

Do follow us on our social media page @haprojects on instagram, and let us know your thoughts on this episode. 

In this episode, we discussed the 'YBN clique' and YBN Cordae dropping YBN from his artist name. Throughout the show we also talk about Young Money, QC, and the music label businesses on a corporate and artist level. 

In this episode, Hamdan chats with Ricky Mendez, who is the Operations Manager of Entertainment & Nightlife at Edition Hotels in Abu Dhabi. They discuss the effect of the pandemic on the hospitality industry, the growth of nightclubs, and how ANNEX Abu Dhabi continues to evolve in attracting their audience and performers alike. All that, and much more!

Take #5: This week, Hamdan and Abu sit with our guest Daniel Amini and discuss the J. Cole and Noname controversy, where Hamdan rips into J Cole's music and  Kendrick Lamar. The boys also discuss a possible Tekashi 6ix9ine performance in Abu Dhabi Yas Salam concert and much more!

Catch up on Daniel Amini's podcast 'Poor Intelligence' for more content.

Take #4: Abu, Hamdan and Pranav discuss the link between creatives and brands, both in the local (UAE) and the global scene, PUMA's pioneering support to creatives and street culture in the UAE and much more!

We discuss Joe Rogan’s new Spotify deal, importance of investing in young talent in radio, Charlamagne Tha God staying on top of his game and much more! This week's focus is on the importance of investing in talent.

Pranav: “Has the United Arab Emirates radio stations helped talents in the country?” 

Abu: “Institutional VOID!!”

The Third Syndicate #2: I stopped watching Arsenal play!

On the second episode we discuss Pogba and Vidal as football personalities equivalent to Michael Jordan, legacy of Sir Alex Ferguson and the return of the Premier League. Plus we hear why Arsenal have made one of their fans lose interest.

The Third Syndicate: Take #1 

Major sporting events are returning soon to our screens. Meanwhile, here’s a few takes on coping with sports withdrawal symptoms, a review of The Last Dance, and decoding the elite winning mentality of Michael Jordan & his character. 

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