Hatem Al Aqeel, dressed in embellished clothes with the most beautiful heart, is a Saudi podcaster who has a special partnership with Harrods, the world-famous luxury department store based in the UK.
According to Arab News, the purpose of his podcast called Gems of Arabia is to bring to light the rare gems of the Arab world. They recently started their third season with a big change.
Hatim Aqeel said Herod and James of Arabia are collaborating on a podcast series, with the theme 'Bridging Generations Through Culture'.
Soft-spoken host Hatim Aqeel has found UK-based Saudis and other Arab figures extremely interesting to interview.
Saudi podcasters are rooted in their heritage and mostly live in Dubai, but no matter where they are geographically they are always keen to promote the region wherever they are.
For the past four years, he has also been writing an online column where he highlights the change-makers in the region who are projecting the Saudi landscape in a positive light.
They know it's time to take the conversation to a different platform and amplify the voices of these individuals, which is why they've started a podcast.
Hatim Aqeel says that Harrods is an institution for me that I have been seeing since childhood and it is the axis of my old memories.
Hatim certainly spent a significant part of his life abroad, but his mother constantly reminded him not to stray too far from his heritage and to never compromise on his values.
The scent of his beloved mother remains in Hatim's life. They sleep every night with the scent of their favorite perfume on their pillow in memory of their mother.
He said that this fragrance between mother and son is associated with memories that are connected with a strong feeling.
He now wants to try to bring different generations together through podcasts. It is a platform that offers different members of the community to express themselves.
Hatim Aqeel said that I have been representing my country in boarding schools in Europe and hope to continue what they have done in the past years.
Londoners from Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries have shopped at Harrods for generations and it is a trusted place. I will also be podcasting this season here.
Aqeel has stated that their aim is to create a community of like-minded individuals and provide them with a global platform and a wide network of contacts.
He said that I will elevate Saudi culture and Arab culture with my vision. Herod's partnership with James of Arabia is the perfect alignment and a wonderful example of this work.
