Hosted by Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi, the SOMA MATER Podcast brings together the people shaping the future of food, water, and energy security across the Middle East and North Africa.
From organic farmers to policymakers, sustainability leads to startup founders — this podcast goes beyond surface-level discussions to explore the real challenges and practical solutions facing the region’s most critical systems.
Whether you’re in government, business, or simply curious about where the region is headed, this show offers insight, access, and a front-row seat to the people building resilient systems from the ground up.
This podcast is a platform for solutions.
🗓️ New episodes dropping monthly.
🎧 Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube @wearesomamater
Hosted by Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi, the SOMA MATER Podcast brings together the people shaping the future of food, water, and energy security across the Middle East and North Africa.
From organic farmers to policymakers, sustainability leads to startup founders — this podcast goes beyond surface-level discussions to explore the real challenges and practical solutions facing the region’s most critical systems.
Whether you’re in government, business, or simply curious about where the region is headed, this show offers insight, access, and a front-row seat to the people building resilient systems from the ground up.
This podcast is a platform for solutions.
🗓️ New episodes dropping monthly.
🎧 Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube @wearesomamater
In this conversation, Osama Al-Muqbel, CTO of Seafood Souq, discusses the challenges and innovations in the seafood industry. He highlights the importance of digitization and traceability in improving the seafood supply chain, addressing issues like mislabeling and sustainability. The conversation covers the technological solutions offered by Seafood Souq, including their three main products: SFS Fisheries, SFS Trace, and SFS Audit. Osama emphasizes the need for transparency and regulatory improvements to support local fishermen and enhance food security.