In this episode of the Atlas Network Podcast, Faisal Saeed Al Mutar is interviewed by host Michael Carnuccio to discuss countering simplistic narratives about the Middle East by expanding access through projects like House of Wisdom 2.0, Middle East Uncovered, and his Smart Bets-winning “Kurdistan Is Open for Business,” which helped move business registration in Iraqi Kurdistan from months to days, enabling over 7,000 registrations.
From surviving brutal authoritarian regimes to pioneering massive economic reforms, Al Mutar shares a powerful vision of a region defined by liberty, intellectual curiosity, and entrepreneurial energy.
Together, they explore how expanding access for free markets, scientific inquiry, and open debate can transform the region from the inside out.
