Forward_Moves
Forward_Moves is a podcast hosted by Lina Nahhas and Raja Haddad, that shares lived experiences and stories of successful personalities in the Middle East from the creative world of art, design, entertainment, hospitality, business, and other disciplines.
Forward_Moves
Supper Clubs, Slow Living & Stories from the Kitchen Table
Can a single dish carry the weight of heritage, memory, and identity?
In this episode of Forward_Moves, host Raja Haddad sits down with Chef Ahmad Halawa, the Palestinian culinary artist bringing people together—one plate at a time.
From childhood memories in his family kitchen to launching a supper club in Dubai, Ahmad shares how food became his way of preserving culture, connecting communities, and telling stories that words sometimes can’t.
Plus, a special scoop: Ahmad announces his upcoming restaurant in Dubai.
📌 This is more than a conversation about food—it’s about home, legacy, and why a good dish sometimes just needs to hug you.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 The Role of Music in Life
00:59 Meet Chef Ahmad Halawa
02:46 Early Culinary Influences
08:44 Cooking Journey Begins in Cairo
15:19 Starting a Supper Club
18:49 Meeting Interesting People
19:27 Memorable Dishes and Their Meanings
22:18 Impact of Fast-Paced Life on Food
24:05 Preserving Culinary Heritage
25:58 This or That: Fun Food Preferences
30:14 Connecting Through Food
34:51 Future of Palestinian Cuisine
35:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections