A student at SoiLab at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park is currently working on project called HYAG which consists of a hydroponic vertical farm that could be used in indoor and outdoor spaces to grow one’s own edible plants. In this episode of Future Talk, Sheikha joins us to discuss the benefits of hydroponics and what the future of far ... Show More
Jan 21
UAE Banking Goes OTP-Free as Google’s Gemini Gets Smarter
In this episode, we break down a major change in UAE banking as new rules replace one-time passwords with in-app alerts — what it means for security and everyday transactions. We also look at Google’s Gemini app rolling out a new “Answer now” feature, designed to deliver faster, ... Show More
17m 55s
Jan 21
Siri Meets Gemini, Arabic AI Breakthroughs, and a Cheaper ChatGPT
In this episode, we unpack why Apple is turning to Google’s Gemini to supercharge Siri — and what that says about Apple’s broader AI strategy. We also spotlight a UAE-built Arabic AI model that’s outperforming systems twice its size, marking a major milestone for regional AI deve ... Show More
18m 20s
Jan 18
From AI First Aid to Hacked YouTube — The Future Is Already Here
In this episode, we look at how the UAE is positioning itself as a global leader in AI-driven innovation, from national strategy to real-world applications. We also spotlight Dubai Ambulance’s new AI-powered first aid kit, designed to guide people through medical emergencies when ... Show More
17m 5s
May 2023
Colin Hoag, "The Fluvial Imagination: On Lesotho’s Water-Export Economy" (U California Press, 2022)
Landlocked and surrounded by South Africa on all sides, the mountain kingdom of Lesotho became the world's first "water-exporting country" when it signed a 1986 treaty with its powerful neighbor. An elaborate network of dams and tunnels now carries water to Johannesburg, the subc ... Show More
59m 23s
Mar 2024
S10E127 Rick Vanzura / Freight Farms - Buliding a Resilient Food Future & Collaborative Partners
<p>In this episode, I speak with Rick Vanzura, CEO of <a href="https://igrownews.com/agtech-companies/freight-farms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Freight Farms</a>, who takes us on a captivating journey from his days in the retail trenches to becoming a trailblazer ... Show More
49m 41s