The Blueprint Podcast

Every version of the UAE is a foundation for what comes next.


In this episode of Blueprint, Her Excellency Dr Maria Hanif Al Qassim, Assistant Undersecretary of Economic Policies and Studies at the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, shares her perspective on the UAE’s approach to growth, its evolving economic landscape and the mindset of always asking: what comes next?

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Space exploration is no longer a distant ambition, but a journey shaped by collaboration and bold ideas.

In this episode of Blueprint, Sholto Douglas-Home speaks with His Excellency Salem Humaid AlMarri, Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, about the UAE’s growing role in the global space sector, from satellite technology and astronaut programmes to lunar and Mars missions.

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If you want to understand the future, start in the classroom.

In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, Sholto Douglas-Home speaks with Tomas Duckling, Headmaster of Dubai College, on how Dubai’s education system is nurturing resilience, diversity and human potential.

Tune in - and see what tomorrow looks like, today.

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From the track to the tech. HE Ali Al Ali, CEO of Dubai Racing Club, joins Blueprint to discuss the future of racing — and how generative AI is changing the fan experience.

Watch the full episode via: https://expocitydubai.com/en/blog/blueprint/episode-12-the-future-of-racing-and-how-generative-ai-is-transforming-the/

What if stress wasn’t something we simply endure, but something we could understand, manage - and even prevent?

In this episode of Blueprint, Alice Law, stress management consultant and wellness expert, explores rest, renewal and the rhythms that shape our minds, bodies and nervous systems.

From constant digital stimulation to the grounding power of nature - and the importance of choosing a city that truly fits - the conversation looks at how awareness leads to balance and better outcomes.

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From desert landscapes to a world-leading architectural hub. This is a story of transformation, ambition and how architecture helped shape a nation’s future.#ExpoCityDubai #BlueprintPodcast

In this episode of Blueprint, we speak with Sima Ved, one of the region’s leading business voices and the force behind Apparel Group’s global growth.

She reflects on how Dubai shaped her leadership, the power of public-private collaboration, and why inclusive, agile cities create room for every ambition.

Sima also shares her forward view on retail and the innovations that will define its future.

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Cities may face different challenges, but their solutions are shared.In this new episode of Blueprint, recorded during the global cities summit at Expo City Dubai, we speak with Mayor Dr Alix Desulme, eco-innovator Shubhendu Sharma and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna on resilience, climate action, AI, and why collaboration is essential to creating smarter, greener cities.Tune in and imagine what’s next.#ExpoCityDubai #BlueprintPodcast

Recorded at the Asia Pacific Cities Summit, this Blueprint episode brings together Sumayya Vally, Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe and Dennis Wakabayashi for a fast, future-focused conversation on identity, co-creation and why trust is the new GDP.Bold ideas. Big voices. The cities of tomorrow.

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How cities are turning ambition into action

Cities are powerhouses, responsible for 80 percent of global GDP. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner joins Blueprint to discuss how urban leaders worldwide are moving beyond ideas to impact.

This conversation explores the critical collaboration required to tackle global challenges and demonstrates why major events and policy initiatives must create a lasting, measurable legacy for residents, setting the blueprint for the next generation of sustainable metropolises.

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