Dana Darwish Podcast

Beyond the Biometrics: Inside IrisGuard with CEO Imad Malhas

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:56:14 +0000

How is Jordan securing global identities with cutting-edge iris recognition? 🇯🇴In this episode, we talk to Imad Malhas, CEO of IrisGuard, about:

🌍 How IrisGuard is deploying iris recognition technology to provide safe and transparent aid distribution globally

💡 Innovative applications of iris biometrics — from financial inclusion to refugee assistance

🚀 Scaling a Jordanian tech company to worldwide impact in identity management

🔋 The future of digital identity, biometrics, and secure solutions in the MENA region and beyond

Follow the journey: 🌐 irisguard.com

Beyond the Horizon: Inside Sager Drones with Founder Yousef Amora

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

🚁 Beyond the Horizon: Inside Sager Drones with Founder Yousef Amora

How is Jordan transforming the skies with drone innovation? 🇯🇴
In this episode, we talk to Yousef Amora, Founder & CEO of Sager Drones, about:

🌍 How Sager is redefining drone technology in the region
💡 Innovative drone applications — from agriculture to emergency response
🚀 Scaling a Jordanian tech startup to regional impact
🔋 The future of drone technology and smart solutions in MENA

Follow the journey:
🌐 sagerdrones.com | 📱 @sagerdrones

Games Without Borders: Inside Tamatem with Founder Hussam Hammo

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Games Without Borders: Inside Tamatem with Founder Hussam Hammo
How is Jordan shaping the future of mobile gaming? In this episode, we talk to Hussam Hammo, founder and CEO of Tamatem, about:

🎮 Building the Arab world’s leading mobile games publisher
🌍 How Tamatem localizes global games for Arabic-speaking audiences
🚀 Scaling a Jordanian startup to international success
💡 The future of gaming and digital entertainment in the MENA region

Follow the journey:
tamatem.co | @tamatemgames |

Robots Redefined: Inside Quill Robots with Founder Ala’a Al Khalileh

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Robots Redefined: Inside Quill Robots with Founder Ala’a Al Khalileh

How is Jordan joining the robotics revolution? In this episode, we talk to Ala’a Al Khalili, founder of Quill Robots, about:

Building a robotics company in Jordan

How AI-powered robots are transforming industries like healthcare & logistics

The challenges of launching deep-tech startups in the region

What’s next for robotics in the Arab world

🤖 Follow the journey:

quill.world | @quillworldofficial | LinkedIn

Fashion Meets Biotech: The Vision of Batoul Al‑Rashdan Meet Batoul Al‑Rashdan, the Jordanian innovator turning food waste into futuristic fashion.

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:42:29 +0000

Meet Batoul Al‑Rashdan, the Jordanian innovator turning food waste into futuristic fashion. In this episode, we explore:

How citrus peels become couture

Studio B.O.R’s use of 3D printing, robotics & bio-design

Her global recognition and award-winning projects

How culture, science, and sustainability shape her work

The challenges of building a sustainable fashion brand in Jordan

🍋👗 Follow her journey:

@bio.bor | @batoul.alrashdan

Gaming from Amman to the World: A Talk with Abdelrahman, Co‑Founder of GamerG

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:42:11 +0000

Gaming from Amman to the World: A Talk with Abdelrahman, Co‑Founder of GamerG

How did GamerG become the first Arab platform turning casual play into real wins?

• From Jordan to TechCrunch Disrupt SF

• Daily tournaments & skill-based matchmaking

• Seamless payments + 2 Visa Innovation Awards

• Future plans: expansion & new features

🔗 Follow GamerG:

IG: @gamerg.gg | 🌐 gamerg.gg | Linkedin.com/company/gamerg/

Speed & Precision: Meet Gaith Abu Taa — Jordan’s Rising Racing Star

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:41:01 +0000

Speed & Precision: Meet Gaith Abu Taa — Jordan’s Rising Racing Star

From racing simulators to real-life circuits, Gaith Abu Taa is putting Jordan on the motorsport map. In this episode, we dive into:

How sim racing launched his career

His intense training and racing mindset

The motorsport scene in Jordan

His journey from passion to professional racing

🎮🏁 Follow Gaith on Instagram: @gaithabuta