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Hassan Gali is a Sudanese-British comedian, writer, and host raised between the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. A former NHS urologist turned public policy advisor turned comedian, he brings a sharp global perspective shaped by medicine, philosophy, history, and current affairs.
A finalist in numerous comedy competitions, Hassan blends storytelling with cutting observations, using his unique lens to shed light on culture, identity, and the humor found in everyday life. He performs regularly between Riyadh and London and is building a reputation as a rising voice in the international comedy scene.
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This episode of The Impact Lab takes listeners inside the world of stand-up comedy through the eyes of Hassan Gali. Abdelaziz Musa and Hassan explore what it means to leave a serious career in medicine and public policy to pursue laughter full-time — and what lessons comedy can teach about business, leadership, and life.
Hassan shares how his first performance started with a joke about being Sudanese on the MI6 watchlist, how hospital humor helped him cope with medical stress, and why 90% of jokes never make it to stage. He also reflects on cultural differences in comedy between Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the UAE and why respect, rapport, and adaptability are crucial for any audience.
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