Spotlight by Fady Jameel

In this thought leader series, 'Spotlight', Fady Jameel, Deputy President and Vice Chairman, Abdul Latif Jameel, takes an in-depth look at some of the world's most pressing issues.

In these articles Fady considers the challenges we face and examines the policies, technologies, approaches being utilized.  He'll also talk to the people involved in formulating the solutions and making a difference -  both from within Abdul Latif Jameel, Community Jameel and from industry, science and academia. 

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February 11, 2026 | Dubai, UAE

11 mins

The future of work: can the tech revolution reboot the employment market?

Peering into the future is a notoriously opaque business.  However, the state of the employment market in 2025, together with insights into the cultural and technological changes in progress, seems to offer some clues as to the evolving nature of work in the coming decades.

January 27, 2026 | Dubai, UAE

9 mins

How can we bridge the digital divide?

Ours is an increasingly digital world.  If we need a financial loan, we use the web to research the best deals.  If we want to check some medical symptoms, the internet is usually the first place we turn to.  Need some food in a hurry?  A couple of clicks and it will be on your doorstep in 30 minutes.  Or if we want to stretch the family budget a bit further, online shopping is often the cheapest solution.