In this episode, we speak with the Chairman of Qatar Tourism about how Qatar is shaping the future of global travel through AI, sustainability, and world-class events. Following the FIFA World Cup and as host of Web Summit Qatar, the country is positioning itself as a hub for tourism, technology, and entrepreneurship.

We explore Qatar’s family-friendly tourism strategy, digital transformation in travel, the Visit Qatar app, and how sustainability is built into destinations like Msheireb Downtown Doha and Khor Al Adaid (the Inland Sea). The conversation also covers major events, creators, and talent attraction, and what truly differentiates Qatar in the global tourism landscape.

In this episode, we speak with the Chairman of Qatar Tourism about how Qatar is shaping the future of global travel through AI, sustainability, and world-class events. Following the FIFA World Cup and as host of Web Summit Qatar, the country is positioning itself as a hub for tourism, technology, and entrepreneurship.
We explore Qatar&rsquo;s family-friendly tourism strategy, digital transformation in travel, the Visit Qatar app, and how sustainability is built into destinations like Msheireb Downtown Doha and Khor Al Adaid (the Inland Sea). The conversation also covers major events, creators, and talent attraction, and what truly differentiates Qatar in the global tourism landscape.

A curated podcast of the boldest ideas and sharpest insights from Web Summit Qatar. Dive into the key conversations shaping the future of tech, innovation, and business.

A curated podcast of the boldest ideas and sharpest insights from Web Summit Qatar. Dive into the key conversations shaping the future of tech, innovation, and business.

Sounds of Innovation

In this episode, we speak with the Chairman of Qatar Tourism about how Qatar is shaping the future of global travel through AI, sustainability, and world-class events. Following the FIFA World Cup and as host of Web Summit Qatar, the country is positioning itself as a hub for tourism, technology, and entrepreneurship.  We explore Qatar’s family-friendly tourism strategy, digital transformation in travel, the Visit Qatar app, and how sustainability is built into destinations like Msheireb Downtown Doha and Khor Al Adaid (the Inland Sea). The conversation also covers major events, creators, and talent attraction, and what truly differentiates Qatar in the global tourism landscape.

Qatar’s Tourism Vision: AI, Sustainability & Family Travel with the Chairman of Qatar Tourism, His Excellency Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji

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This episode was recorded in January 2026 at the World Economic Forum. Live from Davos, Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group, moderates a dynamic conversation with Lenovo CFO Winston Cheng and Alex Rodriguez, Chairman and CEO of A-ROD CORP, Co-Chairman of the MN Timberwolves and Lynx, and Major League Baseball icon. Together, they explore what it takes to perform at the highest level—whether on the field or in the boardroom. From daily pressure and long-term strategy to the rise of AI, data, and talent, this episode unpacks how leaders adapt, compete, and build winning teams in a rapidly changing world.

This episode was recorded in January 2026 at the World Economic Forum. Live from Davos, Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia&rsquo;s Digital Audio Group, moderates a dynamic conversation with Lenovo CFO Winston Cheng and Alex Rodriguez, Chairman and CEO of A-ROD CORP, Co-Chairman of the MN Timberwolves and Lynx, and Major League Baseball icon. Together, they explore what it takes to perform at the highest level&mdash;whether on the field or in the boardroom. From daily pressure and long-term strategy to the rise of AI, data, and talent, this episode unpacks how leaders adapt, compete, and build winning teams in a rapidly changing world.

The Talent Game in an AI World with Alex Rodriguez, Conal Byrne, and Winston Cheng

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This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. This special return episode of Inside the Studio finds Jordan Runtagh exploring the intersection of cutting-edge technology and timeless human expression: music. His guest is Dana Al Meer, widely hailed as Qatar’s first homegrown pop superstar — a cultural pioneer who performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and later represented her country at the Innervision Song Contest. Beyond the global stage, Al Meer serves as director of Music Lab Qatar, mentoring the next generation of artists — and in this conversation, she reflects on creativity, identity, and what it means to find your voice in a rapidly changing world.

This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. This special return episode of Inside the Studio finds Jordan Runtagh exploring the intersection of cutting-edge technology and timeless human expression: music. His guest is Dana Al Meer, widely hailed as Qatar&rsquo;s first homegrown pop superstar &mdash; a cultural pioneer who performed at the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and later represented her country at the Innervision Song Contest. Beyond the global stage, Al Meer serves as director of Music Lab Qatar, mentoring the next generation of artists &mdash; and in this conversation, she reflects on creativity, identity, and what it means to find your voice in a rapidly changing world.

Inside the Studio: Dana Al-Meer

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This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. In this episode, Matt Frederick speaks with veteran war correspondent Hoda Abdel-Hamid, whose decades reporting from conflict zones, including Iraq and Gaza, offer a rare, firsthand perspective on the realities of war. Together, they explore what it means to tell human stories from the front lines, the responsibility of bearing witness, and the lasting emotional impact of documenting trauma. The conversation also examines how modern media shapes our understanding of conflict—and why, beyond politics and headlines, the most important stories are always about people.

This episode was recorded live at Web Summit Qatar in February 2026. In this episode, Matt Frederick speaks with veteran war correspondent Hoda Abdel-Hamid, whose decades reporting from conflict zones, including Iraq and Gaza, offer a rare, firsthand perspective on the realities of war. Together, they explore what it means to tell human stories from the front lines, the responsibility of bearing witness, and the lasting emotional impact of documenting trauma. The conversation also examines how modern media shapes our understanding of conflict&mdash;and why, beyond politics and headlines, the most important stories are always about people.

Live at Web Summit Qatar: Matthew Frederick in Conversation with Hoda Abdel-Hamid

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Qatar’s Tourism Vision: AI, Sustainability & Family Travel with the Chairman of Qatar Tourism, His Excellency Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji

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