Welcome to The Jameel Cast, episode 10.

Financial exclusion isn’t confined to the world’s poorest people. It is widespread. It is overlooked. And it is a notoriously difficult trap from which to escape. 

Altogether, around a quarter of the world’s adult population – an estimated 1.4 billion people – do not have access to a bank account or appropriate alternative such as a building society or credit union. 

A further half of adults qualify as ‘underbanked’, relying solely on cash and lacking any avenues of credit. 

Forward-thinking governments are taking a more proactive approach to increasing financial inclusion. More than 60 countries have launched national financial inclusion strategies with input from multiple stakeholders spanning telecoms, the environment, education and financial regulation.

In this episode, your AI host, Alex and regular contributor, Jade, explore how technology can be part of the solution.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

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This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...

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After years of planning, investment and innovation, the next decade should see urban aerial mobility launching from the drawing board to city skies, flexing its wings on the world stage and truly defying economic gravity. 

The world’s leading electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft companies are drawing ever-closer to commercialization. Many already flying full-scale prototypes, with several surpassing key milestones in national certification programs. 

In our ninth episode, your regular AI host Alex is joined by Sophie and Jade to discuss the impending transformation from science fiction to science fact!

Thank you for joining us, keep looking up—and until next time, stay curious.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

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The term “Abdul Latif Jameel” refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel. Abdul Latif Jameel is not a corporate group as defined in section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006.

This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast. 

Did you know that you probably used embedded finance three times today without even thinking about it?  Perhaps you ordered something online, or split a bill with a friend, or even just paid for a ride home?

When did finance stop being something you went to and start becoming something that just lives inside everything you do? 

To make sense of that shift, in this our eighth episode, AI host Alex is joined by regular AI guest Jade  to dig through the data and see how this trend is unfolding around the world.

Thank you for joining us—and until next time, stay curious.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

© 2025-2026 Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited. The Abdul Latif Jameel name and the Abdul Latif Jameel logotype and pentagon-shaped graphics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited.

The term “Abdul Latif Jameel” refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel. Abdul Latif Jameel is not a corporate group as defined in section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006.

This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast. 

In this our seventh episode, our regular AI host Alex is joined by AI guest Sophie to explore the challenges and exciting changes in India's mobility market - especially the transformational transition in electric vehciles on four, but more widely two and three wheels.

Thank you for joining us—and until next time, stay curious.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

© 2025-2026 Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited. The Abdul Latif Jameel name and the Abdul Latif Jameel logotype and pentagon-shaped graphics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited.

The term “Abdul Latif Jameel” refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel. Abdul Latif Jameel is not a corporate group as defined in section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006.

This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast. 

In this our sixth episode, our regular AI host Omar is are joined by guests Sophie and Jade to discuss changing workplace dynamics with Gen Z.  Often dubbed the first ‘digital native’ generation, their world has always been dominated by technology – both at home and work - growing up with the internet as an integral part of their way of life.

But what do Gen Z employees want from the workplace?  And how are employers reacting and adapting to attract them?

Thank you for joining us—and until next time, stay curious.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

© 2025-2026 Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited. The Abdul Latif Jameel name and the Abdul Latif Jameel logotype and pentagon-shaped graphics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited.

The term “Abdul Latif Jameel” refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel. Abdul Latif Jameel is not a corporate group as defined in section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006.

This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast. 

In this fourth episode, our regular AI host Alex is are joined by guests Sophie and Jade to discuss the issue of growing global issue electronic waste and how we can deal with it more effectively.

Thank you for joining us—and until next time, stay curious.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

© 2025-2026 Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited. The Abdul Latif Jameel name and the Abdul Latif Jameel logotype and pentagon-shaped graphics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited.

The term “Abdul Latif Jameel” refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel. Abdul Latif Jameel is not a corporate group as defined in section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006.

This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast. 

In this fourth episode, our regular AI hosts Alex and Omar are joined by Jade to discuss the role of small and medium business as the very back bone of economies across the region and a powerful engine for continued growth in the future.

Thank you for joining us—and until next time, stay curious.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

© 2025-2026 Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited. The Abdul Latif Jameel name and the Abdul Latif Jameel logotype and pentagon-shaped graphics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited.

The term “Abdul Latif Jameel” refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel. Abdul Latif Jameel is not a corporate group as defined in section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006.

This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast, the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel. 

In this third episode, our regular AI hosts Alex is joined by Sophie to discuss the rise of electric vehicles (EV) and examine their accelerating success in the Middle East in this global context.

Thank you for joining us—and until next time, stay curious.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

© 2025-2026 Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited. The Abdul Latif Jameel name and the Abdul Latif Jameel logotype and pentagon-shaped graphics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited.

The term “Abdul Latif Jameel” refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel. Abdul Latif Jameel is not a corporate group as defined in section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006.

This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast, the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel. 

In this second episode, our regular AI hosts Alex and Omar explore the progress of utility-scale battery energy storage systems in Europe - the quiet heroes of the renewable  energy revolution.

For more insights and conversations shaping our world,  follow us wherever you get your podcasts, or visit alj.com to read our Abdul Latif Jameel Perspectives articles. 

Thank you for joining us—and until next time, stay curious.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

© 2025-2026 Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited. The Abdul Latif Jameel name and the Abdul Latif Jameel logotype and pentagon-shaped graphics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited.

The term “Abdul Latif Jameel” refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel. Abdul Latif Jameel is not a corporate group as defined in section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006.

This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast, the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel. 

In this episode, our regular AI hosts Alex and Omar explore the ever-strengthing relationship between the Middle- and Far East regions and how this is shaping the future of global trade.

For more insights and conversations shaping our world,  follow us wherever you get your podcasts, or visit alj.com to read our Abdul Latif Jameel Perspectives articles. 

Thank you for joining us—and until next time, stay curious.

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Abdul Latif Jameel, available where you get your podcasts. You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

The Jameel Cast . . . Stay Curious!

© 2025-2026 Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited. The Abdul Latif Jameel name and the Abdul Latif Jameel logotype and pentagon-shaped graphics are trademarks or registered trademarks of Abdul Latif Jameel IPR Company Limited.

The term “Abdul Latif Jameel” refers broadly to several distinct, separate and independent legal entities. Abdul Latif Jameel is not itself a corporate entity, association or conglomerate run by an overarching parent company but merely refers to a group of distinct and wholly separate legal entities that are collectively referred to as Abdul Latif Jameel. Abdul Latif Jameel is not a corporate group as defined in section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006.

This Podcast may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements regarding matters other than historical fact, such as future results, events, activities, developments or circumstances or the beliefs, plans or expectations of Abdul Latif Jameel entities or their respective managements. Forward-looking statements often can be identified by the use of words such as ‘expect’, ‘project’, ‘anticipate’, ‘plan’, ‘estimate’, ‘believe’, ‘predict’, ‘intend’, ‘potential’, ‘possible’, ‘probabl...