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Oct 26
Ottoman Environmental History, Sultan Selim's Ambition, & NYC's First "Muslim" | Prof. Alan Mikhail
We know about Islam in America, but what about America in Islam? Yale historian Alan Mikhail unpacks Sultan Selim I, the thuggish sultan who wrote bad poetry yet conquered the Arab world in 1516–17 and, Mikhail argues, changed the course of world history. From the water buffalo t ... Show More
52m 35s
Oct 19
Architecture & Identity in the Gulf | Sumaya Dabbagh, Award Winning Architect
Shaping space goes far beyond physical structures, it deeply impacts people's lives and connects to the human spirit. Renowned, award-winning Saudi architect Sumaya Dabbagh shares her journey navigating the evolving architectural landscape of the Gulf, shifting away from commerci ... Show More
48m 31s
Oct 12
Marie al-Khazen: Pioneer Lebanese Photographer, 1899 to 1983 | Art Historian, Dr. Yasmine Nachabe Taan
A collection of black-and-white photographs from 1920s mandate Lebanon completely flips traditional regional history on its head. Dr. Yasmine Nachabe Taan takes us on a fascinating journey behind her PhD research into the life and legacy of Marie al-Khazen, a pioneer Lebanese pho ... Show More
1 h
May 2025
The Rise of the AI Educators: Redefining Knowledge with Digital Wisdom | Eng. Hessa Lootah at Dubai AI Festival
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Sep 2023
Ed-Tech & Arabic Literacy with Rama Kayyali
Entrepreneur Rama Kayyali takes center stage in the third episode, unveiling the transformative potential of education technology. The episode demonstrates how technology can elevate the learning experience, fostering engagement and innovation within educational settings.Global T ... Show More
44m 41s
Mar 2022
Abeer Shinnawi, M.Ed. (@shinram1) - Change The Game
<p><a href="https://www.altairedconsulting.com/">Abeer Shinnawi, M.Ed.</a> is a Palestinian American educator of 18+ years. She has held a variety of leadership positions both in the U.S. in various school and district settings. Abeer is a veteran middle school social studies tea ... Show More
1h 29m
Feb 2024
Futures of Learning with Raya Bidshahri
In this episode, Abril sits down with Raya Bidshahri, the Founder and CEO of the School of Humanity, a breakthrough online high school reinventing what education looks like. Raya works with education providers, governments, investors, and EdTech companies to pave exciting, forwar ... Show More
14m 7s
May 2025
Beyond the Algorithm: Nurturing Minds in the Age of AI | Max Dinser at Dubai AI Festival
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May 2025
Human First: Designing Student-Centered AI for the Future of Education | Dr. Dala Kakos with Will Snow at Dubai AI Festival
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Sep 2024
Venture Capitalism, AI, HealthTech & The Education System | Noor Sweid 123
Noor Sweid is an influential figure in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She is the founder and Managing Partner of Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm that invests in high-growth startup ... Show More
1h 35m
May 2025
Education for an AI Generation | Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar with Naveen Bharadwaj at Dubai AI Festival
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Jul 2023
Katie Sparkes on Diversity and Creativity
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Aug 2020
Arjita Sethi (@arjita_sethi) - What's The Haps On The Apps?
<p>Arjita Sethi is the founder and CEO of Equally, a public benefit corporation with a mission to bring healthy learning g experiences to all kids. The first product of Equally is called <a href="https://davinciclubar.com/at_home_learning_labs/">Da Vinci Club</a>. It is an immers ... Show More
30m 49s
In this afikra podcast episode we chat with Ayah Bdeir, a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of LittleBits, an award-winning New York-based technology company aimed at democratizing hardware innovation. As a TED Fellow and an alum of the MIT Media Lab, Ayah shares her unique journey from an engineer to a global innovator, her commitment to addressing gen ... Show More
<p> </p><p>🎙️ Topics:</p><ul><li>How AI is reshaping education in healthcare and beyond</li><li>Building a culturally relevant AI model (Dr. Layla)</li><li>Preserving traditional medicine with data and technology</li><li>Empowering students with AI, not replacing educators</li>< ... Show More
<p><strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li>How AI can democratize personalized education</li><li>“Daisy”: An AI tutor designed to support—not replace—teachers</li><li>Using voice tech to reach learners without devices or literacy</li><li>What real-world deployment looks l ... Show More
<p><strong>Key Topics Covered:</strong></p><ul><li>How AI can help teachers do more with less—and have fun doing it</li><li>The role of prompt engineering in student learning</li><li>Redefining 21st-century skills: emotional resilience, creativity, and critical thinking</li><li>W ... Show More
<p>🎧 Topics include:</p><ul><li>How AI is reshaping education-to-employment pipelines</li><li>The launch of MAAN RAI and skills-based job matching</li><li>Why youth need more than just degrees—they need direction</li><li>Digital inclusion, emotional intelligence & building futur ... Show More
The CEO of the <a href="https://www.lightyearfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lightyear Foundation</a> and <a href="https://flamingochicks.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Chicks</a> talks disability and STEM, the power of diversi ... Show More
