12-05-2025
CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Leaving Syria, Abdulhadi Al Saadi found a recipe for a new life in Singapore
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As civil war was escalating in his native Syria, Abdulhadi Al Saadi's family decided to leave. Hadi was only in his mid-teens then, and would spend the next three years moving between three different countries to rebuild their lives. A chance encounter with a special customer brought him to Singapore, where he opened a Syrian shawarma eatery in 2023. Damascus Delights has since grown in popularity in its Tampines neighbourhood and beyond. Hadi, now in his late-twenties and married with a growing family, reflects on his journey and the deep lessons it's taught him about love and resilience.
CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Leaving Syria, Abdulhadi Al Saadi found a recipe for a new life in Singapore
As civil war was escalating in his native Syria, Abdulhadi Al Saadi's family decided to leave. Hadi was only in his mid-teens then, and would spend the next three years moving between three different countries to rebuild their lives. A chance encounter with a special customer brought him to Singapore, where he opened a Syrian shawarma eatery in 2023. Damascus Delights has since grown in popularity in its Tampines neighbourhood and beyond. Hadi, now in his late-twenties and married with a growing family, reflects on his journey and the deep lessons it's taught him about love and resilience.
35 mins
CNA938 Rewind - Will we ever see the US dollar and Singapore dollar reach parity?
The Singapore dollar could continue strengthening against the U.S dollar in the coming months. Could parity between the two currencies soon be possible? And… is gold gaining more ground as a safe haven here? Daniel Martin gets answers from Heng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB.
17 mins
CNA938 Rewind - How likely is a complete Cabinet reshuffle?
A major Cabinet reshuffle is expected, following the recent General Election results – with the roles of Finance Minister, Defence Minister and Deputy Prime Minister among the most closely-watched. Daniel Martin discusses more with Malminderjit Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Terra Corporate Affairs.
11 mins
