# Mayman Show | S8 E9 | Joshua Van Alstine | Co-founder of the Saudi Arabian Botanical Society

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Podcast: [Arab News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/arab-news-3753613)
Published: 2026-09-17T14:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://arabnews.podbean.com/e/mayman-show-s8-e9-joshua-van-alstine-co-founder-of-the-saudi-arabian-botanical-society/
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Duration seconds: 2529

## Resource

An American who has called Saudi Arabia home for more than a decade, Joshua Van Alstine has dedicated his career to exploring and sharing the Kingdom's history, culture, and natural heritage. Better known as "American Abu Mutib," he has become a familiar voice in telling Saudi stories through an authentic and respectful lens.

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