The Mo Show

A Futurist on Science, Soul & the Power of Service | Dr. Maliha Hashmi

Dr. Maliha is a global healthcare visionary, innovator, and biohacker, named among the Most Iconic Women in Business 2025. As CEO of MNH-KSA, she pioneers transformative models of healthcare delivery and leadership. A polymath humanist working at the convergence of medicine, technology, and human potential, she is actively shaping the future of health, longevity, and high-performance living on a global scale.

An Unscripted Conversation with Nada Baeshen & Ahd Kamel

In this raw conversation, Mo, Ahd, and Nada talk about the drastic evolution of their live from the restrictions of the past to the booming creative industries of today. They get into the transition from corporate banking to the red carpet, the challenges of modern parenting in a digital age, and the toxic allure of social media. The friends also share vulnerable reflections on entering their 40s, finding peace through prayer and gratitude, and why shedding the need for external validation has been their ultimate liberation in life! 0:00 Intro  5:40 Women & Empowerment  6:26 Red Sea Film Festival  9:02 Career Pivots 15:21 Validation  28:05 Faith & Peace  31:07 Motherhood & Burnout  41:05 Life on Set  46:05 Wisdom of the 40s 56:15 Arabic Language & Content  1:03:58 New Ventures 1:12:29 Online Criticism  1:19:34 AI, Social Media & Kids  1:20:53 Advice to Our Younger Selves Nada BaeshenInstagram https://bit.ly/49CeY82TikTok https://bit.ly/4pB9zo1LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3YIcTTd Ahd KamelInstagram https://bit.ly/4qYN4dQWikipedia https://bit.ly/49xdQmk Saudia Website https://bit.ly/495n6fBInstagram https://bit.ly/3UgTTdAX https://bit.ly/4beIQY8 Noon Instagram https://bit.ly/3XRScUYWebsite https://bit.ly/44lnA1S Brew 92Instagram http://bit.ly/3VN6MeILinkedIn https://bit.ly/42kN65EWebsite https://bit.ly/4grbAjK IWC Instagram https://bit.ly/44dxbFWWebsite https://bit.ly/43K8JMk 

HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan: Chairman of Saudi Esports Federation

HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan 170 | Chairman, Saudi Esports FederationOn this episode, we were honored to welcome HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation.We explore the remarkable evolution of Saudi Arabia’s gaming and esports sector from the federation’s establishment in 2018 to its central role in positioning the Kingdom as a leading global esports destination. The conversation traces Saudi Arabia’s hosting of Gamers8, the Kingdom’s flagship international esports event, for two consecutive years, followed by the launch of the Esports World Cup, hosted in Saudi Arabia and delivered by the Esports World Cup Foundation. Over the past two years, the tournament has rapidly emerged as a global phenomenon, welcoming more than 3 million visitors.Prince Faisal shares insights into the groundbreaking Gamers Without Borders charity initiative, the growing participation of women in Saudi gaming, and the infrastructure being built to nurture local talent into world-class professionals. The discussion also addresses global criticism, the physical and mental demands of professional esports, and the ambitious vision to establish Saudi Arabia as the world’s natural hub for esports by 2030.0:00 Intro1:33 From GSA Cup to Gamers84:56 Gaming for Charity8:13 Esports World Cup: Growth and Statistics12:15 Becoming Chairman20:18 Esports Career Pathways in Saudi Arabia25:29 Women in Gaming30:25 Is Esports a Real Sport?35:46 Visa Programs Infrastructure39:07 Mega Events vs. Grassroots41:50 Global Game Publishers45:51 The Future of Esports in the Olympics48:15 Personal Motivation53:40 Telling Saudi Stories56:02 Prince Faisal’s All-Time Favorite Games59:04 Vision for 20301:02:37 Changing Perceptions Conclusion

Inside the 5th International Red Sea Film Festival: CEO & Directors Roundtable | A Mo Show Special

The 5th International Red Sea Film Festival offered an exclusive look into the evolving global film landscape through its CEO Directors Roundtable, a high-level discussion that brought together influential voices from across the industry. Set against the backdrop of Jeddah’s growing cultural scene, the roundtable explored the festival’s role in championing diverse storytelling, supporting emerging filmmakers, and strengthening connections between regional cinema and the international market. Industry leaders shared insights on strategic collaboration, sustainable growth, and the creative responsibilities of festivals in shaping the future of film, highlighting the Red Sea Film Festival’s rising significance as a dynamic hub for dialogue, innovation, and cross-cultural exchange.

President & Chief Investment Officer of Google | Ruth Porat 169

In this rare and deeply personal conversation, I was fortunate to sit down with Ruth as she opened up about the defining moments of her life, from learning the power of smart risk to helping stabilize the global economy in 2008.Her and I dive deep into Google’s AI strategy, how competition from ChatGPT ultimately makes the company stronger, the Nobel Prize–winning breakthroughs behind AlphaFold and Ruth’s candid view on how close we really are to finding a cure for cancer.Ruth also shares her “battle scars”, hiring philosophy, her vision for the future of teleportation technology, and the advice she would give to anyone looking to pivot their career successfully.A big thanks to the Google team in Riyadh for facilitating this shoot at their beautiful offices.0:00 Intro3:39 Leading Through the 2008 Financial Crisis5:37 Flexibility vs. Rigidity in Career Paths8:41 Thriving in Google’s Culture of Innovation11:12 Google’s Approach to AI Competition13:35 Unlocking Creativity with Gemini17:14 Making Bold Bets at Google19:20 Data Privacy and Security at Google21:34 Google’s Investment in Saudi Arabia Vision 203027:58 Future Tech: Teleportation AI in Healthcare32:10 Curing Cancer Personal Battle35:40 Life Lessons: Risk, Learning, and Mentorship40:02 Reflecting on Regrets and Closing