The Jameel Cast

Welcome to The Jameel Cast, Season 2 Episode 3, where Alex takes a rest and new AI host, Nadine steps in to discuss the ongoing global challenge of water security and drought with Makoto.

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’, ‘probable...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast, Season 2 Episode 2, where your regular AI host, Alex, meets a new voice on the podcast, Nadine.

In this episode Alex and Nadine examine the question of why energy infrastructure remains so critical for an EV driven future as we move towards the concept of 'the electric city' in our journey toward sustainable mobility.

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’, ‘probable...

Welcome back to The Jameel Cast, and to the first episode of our new season, Season 2, after a summer break.

Today we're exploring a contradiction at the heart of global development: water investment in emerging markets. 

The social case seems undeniable, yet private capital remains hesitant. And with your regular AI host Alex, is a new face on The Jameel Cast, our latest AI Guest, Makoto. 

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’, ‘probable...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast, Episode 20 - the last episode in Season 1.

The International Energy Agency reports that investment in advanced geothermal technologies is growing sharply, totaling US$ 2.2 billion worldwide in 2025, up 80% year-on-year since 2018.  This investment in the energy sector’s ‘technologies of tomorrow’ is in addition to the US$ 5 billion sourced for conventional geothermal power projects in 2025, and a further US$ 11.5 billion secured for district geothermal heating plants worldwide.  

Could the answer to our enegry needs, be under our feet?

Your regular AI host, Alex, is joined by guest Sophie to explore the potential of this technology starting in a quiet corner of Cornwall, UK.

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’, ‘probable...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast Episode 19.  

While bold government initiatives often grab the climate change headlines, the actions of private sector players are critical in the fight against global warming.  

In this episode, your regular AI host, Alex, is joined by guests Jade and Sophie to take a look at how one company, FRV, part of Jameel Energy, is one of those businesses quietly showing the way . . .

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’, ‘probable...

Welcome to The Jameel Cast Episode 18!

Quantum sensing, like that other transformative technology, AI, generates a unique sort of excitement – the kind of feeling you get when you know the future is here.  It may operate in the realm of the tiny, but its impacts are destined to be outsized in every sense. 

In this Episode, Alex your regular AI host and Sophie our regular AI guest explore how this cutting edge science can potentially transform so many aspects of our daily lives.

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’, ‘probable...

Welcome back to The Jameel Cast and Episode 17!

A hike along the Colorado river, stretching some 2,000 km from the Rocky Mountains in the USA to the Gulf of California in Mexico, offers numerous rewards for those whose spirits are stirred by wilderness.  It is a journey through almost two billion years of the Earth’s history, boasting crystalline metamorphic rocks, volcanic basalt flows, precipitous canyons and patterned layers of sedimentary deposits – all visual reminders of our planet’s evolution.

Yet here, amid the scenic splendor, visitors can also observe something far less invigorating for the soul: the ominous hallmarks of climate change.

Today, Alex, your AI Host is joined by AI guest Sophie for a 'deep dive' into the urgent issue of North America's water security, highlighting examples like  the shrinking Colorado River, acute shortages in Mexico City, and challenges posed by aging infrastructure and rising demand from data centers. 

They then explore diverse solutions, from individual conservation to advanced desalination and wastewater treatment, underscoring the critical role of private sector innovation in securing a sustainable water future.

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’, ‘probable...

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Jameel Cast!

Alex, your AI Host is joined by AI co-host, Omar and guest Sophie, to delve into South Africa's progress towards the Electric Vehicle (EV) revolution, initially considering barriers like its vast geography, affordability, and inconsistent power supply.  But then revealing a positive turning point, driven by substantial sales growth, crucial infrastructure investments, and a shift in government policy  highlighting how new market entrants, particularly Chinese manufacturers, are fundamentally reshaping consumer expectations and the automotive landscape with innovative, value-driven offerings.

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’, ‘probable...

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Jameel Cast!

The Polish auto industry is enjoying a phase of lightning growth, cruising into the lead over its larger European rivals with record new vehicle sales. In 2025 battery electric vehicle sales across Europe have hit a 20.2% market share after 27% growth, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have passed 10% of the market following a 59% rise. Poland, encouragingly, is surpassing these trajectories with ease, its EV sales up a commanding 107.5% and PHEVs by 97% year-to-date

Today, Omar, your AI Host is joined by AI guest Jade, to explore what's driving this phenomenon. 

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’, ‘probable...

Welcome to Episode 14 of The Jameel Cast!

Artificial Intelligence, we're told, is the secret weapon that could save us from a climate timebomb. It could potentially enable cleaner ways of living, reduce needless carbon emissions, and devise new ways of restoring our atmosphere to its natural balance. AI itself has a significant carbon impact

AI is moving incredibly fast, and its influence is spreading across nearly every industry. But to really understand its role in sustainability, we need to look at both sides of the equation. So to help us get into this, Alex, your AI Host is joined by both Jade and Sophie, who bring their own insights into the environmental impact of AI.

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’, ‘probable...