About me

I love Arabic language, my Palestinian history and my culture which spreads from the ocean to the gulf. I love listening to stories and telling them. I love playing and getting to know others in a real way. Those were the elements to think about develop this game.

I have many card games similar to BeSaraha in English. It would have been easier to develop the game in English as the audience reach is wider, the printing is simpler and there are more publishers to ease the process. Besides many other “logical” reasons to have developed this game in English, especially for an Amsterdam resident like myself. However, the love to see a product in Arabic was stronger than logic :)

My name is Sobhi Khatib. My work is centered around public speaking, writing, storytelling and delivering trainings. I giving trainings on different topics, like communications, innovation and other subjects. I have been working with many organizations, including the United Nations, Netflix, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences among others. If you would like to know more about my work, you can visit my LinkedIn profile.

Throughout my work I used many methods to strengthen the connection within the groups during the trainings I gave. Mostly, I used games and theater exercises, as those have always proven the best. Moreover, usually the most beloved games where the ones where participants would share their stories.

I believe that the best way to get to know a person is by listening to their stories. Our stories tell a lot about us, not only by what we tell, but also on what we focus, what are we dropping, which tone do we use and so. I would be glad if BeSaraha is doing its job and got you to know another person better.