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 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.

February 11, 2026 | Dubai, UAE

11 mins

The future of work: can the tech revolution reboot the employment market?

Peering into the future is a notoriously opaque business.  However, the state of the employment market in 2025, together with insights into the cultural and technological changes in progress, seems to offer some clues as to the evolving nature of work in the coming decades.