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
Feb 3
UAE Launches Confidential Security Reporting as ChatGPT Rewrites How Students Learn
In this episode, we break down the UAE’s new confidential security reporting service — how it works, why it matters, and what it means for public safety and trust. We also look at how ChatGPT is increasingly replacing Google search for students in the UAE, helping them learn fast ... Show More
17m 38s
Jan 2026
UAE Banking Goes OTP-Free as Apple Preps Its Next iPhone Update
In this episode, we break down a major shift in UAE banking as new regulations replace one-time passwords with in-app alerts — what it means for security, convenience, and how you approve transactions moving forward. We also look ahead to Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.3 update and when ... Show More
18m 4s
Nov 2023
S9E117 Jessica Gómez de la Rosa / Origeen Greener Cities - Exploring the Rise of Vertical Farming in Mexico
Prepare to embark on a transformative journey with Jessica Gomez de la Rosa, the innovative CEO of Origeen Greener Cities. From the vibrant buzz of Las Vegas to the concentrated energy of New York City, Jessica will guide us through her captivating discovery of Indoor AgTech and ... Show More
43m 47s
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
In this episode, I speak with Rick Vanzura, CEO of Freight Farms, who takes us on a captivating journey from his days in the retail trenches to becoming a trailblazer in the vertical farming industry. Rick’s transformation from working with household names like Borders Group and ... Show More
50m 53s