My Arab Dad

Just a quick update from me. I know I haven't released an episode in a while, but I'm working hard to get you more stories from around the global Arab community. In the meantime, here's a compilation of anecdotes that didn't quite make the full episodes, but still illustrate the tapestry of Arab experiences. Happy New Year! See you in 2026. Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Kom...

This week on My Arab Dad, Bahaa opens up about his complicated dynamic with his father. He reflects on how a car accident triggered an internal struggle about whether to mend their relationship, while still maintaining deep empathy for a man carrying his own pain. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out!  Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Kompl...

In this episode, my guest Loubna shares her experiences growing up with a dad who simply couldn’t relate to her childhood because he never had one himself, the pride and admiration she feels for this self-made man, and the nuances of growing up as a Palestinian-Guatemalan.  Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by I...

In this episode, John shares his experience growing up with a military dad who expressed his love, never through words, but always through actions; his bravery in confronting his dad as a teenager, and how he has come to deeply appreciate him over time. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out!  Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent...

In this week's episode, Ayah reflects on her dad who felt the constant push-and-pull between being a caring but assertive father, how his survivor’s guilt shaped his parenting, and the lengths he goes to show his children just how much he loves them. My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel . Intro and outro music by Karim El Zanfally Transiti...

In the next instalment of My Arab Dad, Ibrahim meets Mohamad who shares the growing pains his family experienced when his dad moved back from working abroad, his dad’s outbursts that seemingly came out of nowhere, and the meaningful self-reflection his dad has undertaken in recent years. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out!  Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad...

In this week's episode, Ibrahim chats to Tamara who shares how her dad – despite not being present – truly believed he was, how their relationship transformed during adulthood and – at the end of the episode – what advice she would give to Arab dads today. My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s hosted, produced and edited by Ibrahim Kamel. Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episo...

In the first episode of this brand new podcast, Ibrahim sits down with Mark to talk about his larger-than-life dad, the challenges of growing up Lebanese in the UK and how a shift in perspective has improved their relationship.  Hit follow or subscribe now to hear more episodes when they come out!  Follow us on Instagram @my.arab.dad! My Arab Dad is a Komplete Kontent Production. It’s ho...

Introducing My Arab Dad! A brand new podcast where Arabs - those raised in the region, those raised in the diaspora or those raised in between - get together to explore the layered, complex and profound relationships we have with their dads. Hosted by Ibrahim Kamel, a young dad himself, these light-hearted and reflective conversations will shed light on the unique space Arab dads hold in our colle...