Future Talk

In this episode, we unpack the global password breach that’s triggered fresh cybersecurity warnings for UAE companies, and how Google’s AI tools have added a massive $5.9 billion to the UAE economy in 2024 alone.

Plus — Europe’s big move against kids on social media, Huawei’s game-changing 5-minute charging battery that can take you 3,000km, and what’s really going on with the delayed launch of Apple’s AirPods Pro 3.

 Meta just dropped a heads-up:
 Conversations with their AI chatbot could be made public.
 If you're chatting with Meta AI through Instagram, Messenger, or WhatsApp — assume it’s not fully private unless you turn off sharing settings. 

We’re live in studio with Dr. Fareed Mahmoud Alameeri, Chief Strategy Officer at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), fresh off their recent win at Seamless Middle East 2025 — where SRTIP was honored as a leading research center in the region.

In this conversation, Dr. Alameeri shares what the award means to the team, how SRTIP is shaping the future of innovation across the UAE and the Arab world, and gives us a glimpse into the groundbreaking technologies and research being developed at the Park.

A powerful discussion on strategy, vision, and the future of tech-driven transformation.

In this episode, we chat with Minahil Alvi and Vlatko Gigov, the founders of TutorWith.ai, an ed-tech platform that’s transforming education in the Middle East using AI. We explore how their innovative tools are enhancing tutoring services, creating adaptive lesson plans, and ensuring data safety for users. Plus, we discuss their journey, key features like automated assessments, and their exciting plans for future collaborations. Tune in to discover how TutorWith.ai is reshaping the future of learning

In today's episode, we discuss the implications of the recent CrowdStrike crash and whether UAE residents should be cautious about automatic IT updates. Discover the convenience of saving various UAE cards and passes in your phone wallets, from Emirates ID to movie tickets. WhatsApp is set to introduce an AirDrop-like offline file sharing capability. Plus, iPhones will soon be able to stream live video on 911 calls. Tune in for these insights and more!

In today's episode, we explore the UAE's groundbreaking Smart Travel project at its airports, developed in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICP). Google Play Store raises its app standards, ensuring apps work as intended. Discover the latest iOS 18 update allowing iPhone users to open apps without unlocking their devices. Plus, X is developing a tool to block links in replies to reduce spam. Join us for these updates and more!

In today's episode, we discuss CrowdStrike's recent global outage that impacted flights, banks, and Microsoft, and the company's subsequent apology. A UAE company completes trials for the nation's first driverless trucks. Instagram introduces expiring and semiprivate comments, while X develops a tool to block links in replies to combat spam. Additionally, discover a new app in the UAE that helps fishing enthusiasts find the best spots and net a great catch. Tune in for these stories and more!

In today’s episode, e& and Samsung collaborate to launch a groundbreaking smart schools initiative in the UAE. Virgin Mobile UAE apologizes for a significant network outage and compensates customers with 5GB of free data. During Prime Week, Careem aims to enhance customer experience by targeting Amazon UAE with the launch of Quik Electronics. Plus, exciting details about the Google Pixel 9 series, including design, battery, and charging features, have surfaced online. Don't miss out on these top stories and more!

In today’s episode, we explore the UAE's first-ever AI challenge with a $150,000 prize up for grabs. Discover WhatsApp's upcoming feature that will allow in-app chat message translations. Learn how Olympic esports is set to level the playing field, according to industry leaders, and get practical tips on how to recall an email in Outlook. Tune in for these exciting updates and more!

In today’s episode, we delve into Samsung's latest AI-driven foldable devices and the exciting expansion of their wearables with the Galaxy Ring. Learn why the iPhone 16 is generating buzz and everything you need to know about Apple's forthcoming device. Get the latest on Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain implant, despite initial patient issues, and discover how WhatsApp’s new context card aims to enhance group safety. Tune in for all the cutting-edge tech updates!