Spotlight by Fady Jameel

In this thought leader series, 'Spotlight', Fady Jameel, Deputy President and Vice Chairman, Abdul Latif Jameel, takes an in-depth look at some of the world's most pressing issues.

In these articles Fady considers the challenges we face and examines the policies, technologies, approaches being utilized.  He'll also talk to the people involved in formulating the solutions and making a difference -  both from within Abdul Latif Jameel, Community Jameel and from industry, science and academia. 

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April 29, 2026 | Dubai, UAE

9 mins

Rise of the robots: how will AI transform manufacturing?

What does AI – at heart a digital tool we usually access while sat at our desks – mean for more tangible industrial and manufacturing tasks?  The kinds of tasks that generally take place on factory floors, engineering workshops or production facilities?

April 15, 2026 | Dubai, UAE

11 mins

The heat is on: are we doing enough to prepare for climate change?

We need to prepare for climate change to safeguard humanity – and the natural world – not only in the short-term, but also by finding solutions for dealing with longer-term climate-related issues.  While there may be a lack of consensus on its scale, it is heartening to see that action is underway to tackle it.