Interview with Ahmed Labban, AKA The Shadow, a vegan and a professional MMA fighter
Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing a professional MMA fighter who proves that a vegan diet can support athletic excellence and that strength can coexist with compassion for animals. Ahmed Labban, also known as "The Shadow," is a Lebanese MMA fighter with a professional record of of 13 wins and 3x World Kickboxing Champ.
Interview with Nuhad Sheikh, an Animal Rights Activist, Founder of Refq, & Creator of The Vegan Yogi
The Middle East Vegan Society had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Nuhad Sheikh, a vegan and animal rights activist whose motivations have changed because of her first rescued cat. In addition to being the creator of "Asante" bags—an artistic idea with opulent finishing that is created ethically and with love—Nuhad is also the founder of "RefQ," the first NGO in Northern Lebanon aimed at helping animals. Nuhad is also the creator of "The Vegan Yogi," plant-based foods for which her product, Vegan Yogi Labneh, recently got featured among Horecasho Innovations of the Year.
Interview With Patrick Aramouni, A Vegan Athlete, Coach, Self-Taught Cook, and Blogger
Utilizing his diverse skills as a self-taught cook, blogger, YouTuber, recipe maker, and advisor, Patrick shares his transformative journey across social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok, offering insights into his daily meals, delicious plant-based recipes, and effective workout routines.
Interview with Sharbel Balloutine, A vegan activist and fitness coach from Palestine
Sharbel Balloutine is a Palestinian vegan activist who created the word الخُضْرِيّ (al-khodri) which entered the Arabic lexicon at the intersection of health and ethics. This word was first introduced in his book, entitled “الخُضْريّة - تعامل أسمى للإنسان مع الأرض والحيوان” which translates to “Veganism - a supreme treatment of Man with Land and Animals." Additionally, he founded an organization called "Vegans for Humanity" that promotes veganism.
Interview with Sara Banna, an inspiring activist and accomplished chef in the vegan community.
Sara's primary goal is to promote happiness, veganism, and the well-being of vegan society in Jordan. She tirelessly advocates for animal care in Amman and emphasizes its correlation with human health. Notably, Sara is the visionary behind Bayt Sara, Jordan's first BeVeG Certified Vegan restaurant.
An Interview with Nada K: Empowering Animal Rights and Veganism in Palestine
Today, our interview is with Ms. Nada K, an animal rescuer affiliated with Baladi Palestine Animal Rescue. She is based in Jerusalem and is known for her passion for animal welfare and veganism.
Interviewing Dr. Faraz Harsini, Founder of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection
The Middle East Vegan Society had the chance to interview Dr. Faraz Harsini, the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), a nonprofit that supports, unites, educates, and empowers students to fight human and non-human oppression in universities in a systemic, sustainable, and effective manner.