The construction sector makes up to 12% of GDP across the Middle East, yet digital adoption remains relatively limited.

This episode focuses on how to close that gap. Amal Larlhid speaks with Le Tilahun and Ahmed Khafagy to explore the structural blockers, the role of external players and how Agentic AI changes the game.

Agentic AI is not another dashboard, it takes action, reduces rework and improves decision-making at every level. This conversation is for anyone who wants their projects to run better, faster and smarter.

Can tech grow without increasing its carbon footprint?

In this episode, Amal Larhlid speaks with Ahmed Ameen Ashour from Microsoft about the path to a greener tech sector. They cover Microsoft’s carbon negative goal, the role of sustainable data centres, and how AI is improving energy efficiency. The discussion also highlights the challenges of legacy systems and the value of partnerships in driving meaningful change.

What does effective ESG implementation look like in today’s business environment? In this episode, our host Patricia Keating is joined by Vijaypal Singh Bains, Chief Sustainability Officer and Group Head of ESG at Emirates NBD. Together, they explore how companies are aligning sustainability targets with long-term business planning, and the role finance, policy, and technology are playing in achieving the region’s climate goals.