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Great Business MindsEp. 24 – ‘It's our responsibility to ensure the environmental sustainability of AI’, with Natalya Makarochkina – Great Business MindsWelcome to another episode of the Great Business Minds podcast, the definitive show for the business of digital infrastructure.
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On this week’s episode, we’re joined by a global energy expert...2024-05-1635 min
PopculturellasKaum da, schon wieder weg!Pausengrüße & Updates
Hello from the other sii-hiii-hii-hiii-de!
Lange habt Ihr nichts mehr von uns gehört, mea culpa!
Aus der Winterpause wurde eine extended Osterpause.
Aber jetzt sind wir wieder zurück um einmal kurz Hallo zu sagen und Euch zu erzählen, was in der Zwischenzeit bei uns so passiert ist.
Und wir wären nicht die Popculturellas, wenn wir nicht auch ein kurzes Popkultur-Recap machen würden ;)
Was hat es mit dem Stefan Raab Comeback auf sich?
Wie geht es der Prinzessin of Wales?
Ist das iconic "Lady Marmelade" Musikvideo mit Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Mya und Lil' Ki...2024-04-0415 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTommy Leong On Marketing's Fundamentals And FutureIs there a business function which has been more affected by digitization than marketing? Even before the pandemic, marketing was already adapting. On this episode we spoke with Tommy Leong, SVP Global Marketing for International Operations at Schneider Electric, to ask him what has changed and what has stayed the same. Listen in to learn more about how Tommy defines great marketing, and what's in store for marketers.2021-11-3009 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastADIPEC, The Energy Transition And Net Zero With The National's Jennifer GnanaWe have the world's largest energy event next week happening in Abu Dhabi. There's more pressure than ever on the energy sector, given the push to reduce carbon emissions. And yet the world is seemingly facing an energy shortage right now. We speak with The National's Jennifer Gnana about these issues, and ask where we do go from here when it comes to the issue of energy?2021-11-1110 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastSchneider Electric's Mike Jamieson On Sustainability And Technology In The Food And Beverage SectorWith Gulfood Manufacturing next week, we turned to Schneider Electric's Segment President for Consumer Packaged Goods Mike Jamieson to talk us through how leading food and beverage brands are using technology to become more sustainable, more productive and more efficient. Hear what he has to say, and meet Mike at Gulfood Manufacturing next week at the Dubai World Trade Center.2021-11-0413 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTalking COP26, Gulf Net Zero Pledges And EVs In Egypt With The CEBC's Ahmed SamirFrom the first net zero pledges by hydrocarbon economies to an electric vehicle push in Egypt and the upcoming COP26 summit in the UK, everyone is talking about sustainability and climate change. We turned to Ahmed Samir Elbermbali, the Managing Director of the MENA Clean Energy Business Council, to spell out what all this means. Have a listen, and let us know what you're excited about when it comes to MENA's energy transition.2021-10-2916 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastMichel Arres On The Need For The IT Channel To Skill Up And Go DigitalThis week is all about Gitex, and we had Michel Arres, VP of IT Channel and Alliances at Schneider Electric, visiting the region. We asked him about what the pandemic has done to the data center market, and what this means for the technology channel in the Middle East. His answer is simple - technology companies must skill up, go digital, and focus on software and services. Listen to his interview today.2021-10-2005 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastIDO's Hamood Al Fanna On Technology Investing And Why Sustainability MattersIncreasingly investors are looking to technology companies that are looking to address sustainability issues. We spoke with Hamood Al Fanna of Oman's IDO Investments to explain what drives him on these issues and why they should matter to investors in the region. Have a listen to this week's podcast.2021-10-1409 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastSchneider Electric's Philippe Diez On Net Zero, The UAE, And COP26The UAE has come out with an ambitious target to get to net zero by 2050. We speak with Philippe Diez, Schneider Electric's VP EMEA for Energy and Sustainability Services, to ask what is net zero all about, what the UAE's pledge will lead to in terms of actions for both the government and business, and why climate change must be tackled by everyone. Have a listen in to the latest podcast.2021-10-0809 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastMEED's Mehak Srivastava On Expo 2020 And A Legacy Of SustainabilityThis week will be witness to the launch of the "greatest show on Earth", with the opening event for Expo 2020. The event is set to showcase how we can all live more sustainably. We spoke with one person who has lived Expo 2020 for the past couple of years, Middle East Economic Digest's Special Projects Editor Mehak Srivastava on what we can all learn from Expo 2020, and why its greatest legacy may be on how we can all reduce our ecological footprint.2021-09-2912 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTanzeed Alam On Razan Al Mubarak, IUCN And The Importance Of BiodiversityThe region made headlines earlier this month with the election of the UAE's Razan Al Mubarak as President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), one of the world’s largest and best-known conservation institutions. Biodiversity and its impact on humanity is increasingly being talked about, both by governments and businesses. We spoke to Tanzeed Alam of Earth Matters Consulting about biodiversity and why we should pay attention to an issue which impacts all of us much more that we realize. Have a listen to this week's podcast.2021-09-2314 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastMEP Middle East's Anup Oommen On The Big 5 And The Gulf's Construction SectorThe past week has been frenetic for the Gulf's Construction sector, partly thanks to the return of The Big 5 trade show. We asked Anup Oommen, MEP Middle East's editor, to come onto the podcast to talk about the show, about the growth of issues such as sustainability and technology, and how the industry is faring as we head into 2022.2021-09-1613 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastLinda Aiyer On How Employers Are Reacting To The PandemicThe employee-employer dynamic has changed drastically over the past two years, and human resources professionals have been asked tough questions on how their organizations can pivot to ideas like remote working whilst retaining a strong internal culture. We asked professional coach Linda Aiyer to talk over these issues and more in the latest podcast.2021-09-0915 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastRealizing Women's Rights In South Africa - The Live DebateAs part of the global movement towards achieving gender equality by 2030, South Africa celebrated this year’s Women’s Month under the theme: “Generation Equality – Realizing Women’s Rights for an Equal Future”. We held a live debate to discuss how we can all work towards gender equality in South Africa, and provide recommendations to young females on how to overcome the education and career challenges they face.Our speakers include: Schneider Electric's Global Diversity and Inclusion Director, Dina Yorke; Schneider Electric's South Africa VP for Buildings, Devan Pillay; Schneider Electric's Anglophone Africa HR VP, Siphumelele Nhlapo, and guest panelist, Executive Di...2021-09-031h 00
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastDr Mothapo George On South Africa's Push For STEM And Gender Equality In EducationAugust is Women's Month in South Africa, and to get a sense of what's happening in education when it comes to the issue of gender and STEM learning, we spoke with Dr Mothapo George, the Principal of Sedibeng TVET College. Listen as Dr Mothapo George speaks about these issues and why the private sector also matters when it comes to helping South African youth find enriching careers in areas such as engineering, sustainability and technology.2021-08-2614 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastMahmut Dede Ile Dijital Servisler Ve Sürdürülebilirlik HakkındaPandemi ile birlikte özellikle enerjinin kritik önem taşıdığı hastaneler, veri merkezleri ve gıda sektörlerine uzaktan bakım onarım ve 7/24 servis desteği çok önemli hale geldi. Schneider Electric Servislerden Sorumlu Genel Müdür Yardımcısı Mahmut Dede dijital servisler sayesinde müşterilere sundukları kazanımları ve bunun sürdürülebilirliğe olan katkısını anlatıyor.2021-08-2413 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastHow A Changing Workplace Is Impacting Employee Wellbeing With Linda AiyerOver the past two years the workplace has changed like never before. And we've had to change with it. But what do concepts such as Working From Home mean for employee wellbeing? And what should we as employees be mindful of to ensure that the change is a positive one? We speak with professional coach Linda Aiyer on these issues and more in the latest podcast.2021-08-1913 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTalking Smart Agriculture With Muhterem Çaylı (in Turkish)/Muhterem Çaylı ile akıllı tarım hakkındaAs part of our podcast series, we're delving into big transformational issues across the region. As part of our efforts to promote diversity, this podcast is in Turkish.Tarım dünya su tüketiminin yaklaşık %70'ini oluşturuyor. Küresel gıda talebi ile birlikte su kullanımının daha da artması bekleniyor. Akıllı tarım hakkında Schneider Electric Segment Lideri Muhterem Çaylı ile konuştuk ve bize dijital tarım çözümleriyle daha verimli su kullanımının yanısıra, sürdürülebilir bir çevre oluşturabilmenin nasıl mümkün olacağını anlattı. Diğer yandan fa...2021-08-1613 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green Podcast44.01's Talal Hasan On Clean Tech In The Gulf And His Plans For Carbon CaptureThis week the IPCC report spelled out what we have to do to fight climate change. One solution to reducing the level of carbon in our atmosphere is carbon capture. And Oman's very own Talal Hasan is leading the way with his own company 44.01, which recently raised US$5 million in seed funding. By accelerating the process of mineralizing CO2 and storing it as calcite, Talal is looking to contribute to the region's carbon capture efforts. We speak with Talal about his idea, how to encourage more clean tech in the Gulf, and why technology is fundamental to sustainable progress.2021-08-1208 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastKAUST Associate Professor Peiying Hong On The Importance Of WaterThere's nothing more important than water. It's the basis of all life. And yet more and more countries are struggling with water scarcity issues. We speak with KAUST Associate Professor Peiying Hong about how technology can provide answers to our water needs, the importance of valuing water more, and what water can tell us about our own health. If you care about water, then listen in!2021-08-0512 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastNatufia's Gregory Lu On His Kitchen Garden RevolutionCan you imagine growing your own salad in your kitchen? That's the idea behind Natufia. Co-founded in 2014 by Gregory Lu, Natufia goes beyond farm-to-fork, providing herbs and plants from kitchen-to-table. The company, which is supported by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, isn't just looking to transform where greens are grown, but also how; Natufia's focus is very much on sustainability. We speak to Gregory Lu about his idea and what it means for the farming industry.2021-07-2915 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTransforming Lives In Kenya With MicrogridsWe all talk about the importance of access to energy, but do we really understand the impact such ideas and projects can truly have? An example of this is the award-winning solar and storage microgrid at the Matongo Birthing Hospital in Kenya's Kisii county. This project, which was supported by the global nonprofit solar developer United Solar Initiative and Curamericas Global, ensures that the facility has access to a sustainable and reliable source of power 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anne Nyangweso, Community Coordinator for the KIKOP Project and Samantha Childress, Schneider Electric microgrid solution architect and board...2021-07-2210 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastMaking The Desert Bloom With Mark Tester, Red Sea Farms And KAUSTOver the past two years we've seen a host of technological breakthroughs in the agriculture space. One of the most exciting companies is Red Sea Farms, which could transform how produce is grown in harsh desert climates such as the Gulf through the use of salt water-based cooling technologies. We spoke with co-founder and CSO Mark Tester about how technology underpins his work, his partnership with the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and how sustainable farming will take root in Saudi Arabia.2021-07-1516 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastPlastic Free July With Goumbook's Tatiana AbellaWe're already in the second half of the year and this month is Plastics-Free July. To mark this occasion, we spoke to the founder of the leading environmental social enterprise Goumbook. We asked Tatiana Abella what is happening on the push to end single-use plastics and what we can all do to promote a circular economy. Listen to what she has to say and enjoy this week's episode.2021-07-1113 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTalking Smart And Sustainable Living With EVOTEQ's Jihad TayaraUAE-based EVOTEQ is blazing a trial when it comes to the areas of digital transformation and sustainability. We spoke with EVOTEQ's CEO Jihad Tayara to talk about how smart living and working is transforming our lives, the role that public-private partnerships will have in shaping the places we live in, and how he sees our lives changing in the coming months and years. Have a listen in.2021-07-0114 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTalking Mental Health With The Lighthouse Arabia's Dr Saliha AfridiThe past year and a half have transformed how we talk about mental health in the region. And no one knows this better than Dr. Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and the founder and managing director of The Lighthouse Arabia. We speak to Dr Saliha about the effects of the pandemic on our mental wellbeing, on how attitudes are changing to this issue, and what corporates can do to help.2021-06-2413 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTeaching Youth New Skills With TRACE Academia's Prejlin NaidooEducation is a topic that matters to everyone, especially Prejlin Naidoo. The South African native is the Co-MD of TRACE Academia, a free online vocational training platform built for young people looking to build their skills to find or create jobs. Given this week is host to South Africa's Youth Day and that we're working with Prejlin and his team on skilling up young people with electrical engineering skills, we spoke to Prejlin about the goal behind TRACE Academia and why we must all work to skill up youth through new concepts. Have a listen and we hope you enjoy...2021-06-1710 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastSustainability, Technology And The Pandemic With Karim ElgendyMuch has happened over the past 18 months in the region's sustainability space. We spoke with Karim Elgendy, one of MENA's foremost smart city strategists, Associate at Dar and Chatham House Associate Fellow, about the big takeaways from the past 18 months and what's in store for sustainability for the Middle East. Listen in and enjoy this week's episode.2021-06-1014 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastRestoring The Environment With Tanzeed AlamThis Saturday is World Environment Day, and we're marking it by speaking with Tanzeed Alam. Tanzeed talks about the need for more sustainable financing, the importance of businesses factoring in environmental impact, and why governmental policy is key to protecting and restoring our habitat. Listen in as you mark World Environment Day.2021-06-0313 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastEnergy Transitions With Frost & Sullivan's Abhay BhargavaThe region has seen a major shift in energy transitions over the past 18 months. We spoke with Abhay Bhargava, Senior Director - Industrial Practice - Middle East and South Asia at Frost & Sullivan, to get a sense of what's happening in the regional energy generation and distribution space. Abhay shares his views on energy transition investments, as well as where the region's decision makers need to focus moving forward, on issues such as smart grids and renewable integration.2021-05-3014 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastNXN's Ghazi Atallah On Sustainability And Smart Cities PodcastIf there's one person who knows about the region's smart cities, it's Ghazi Atallah. The founder and CEO of NXN, Ghazi has worked for over two decades in the technology space. Following the announcement of a partnership between NXN and Schneider Electric, we spoke to Ghazi about smart cities and why the concept matters if we're going to live more sustainable lives across the region.2021-05-2011 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastGoGreen's 2021 Winners And Their Advice For Youth Wanting To Make A DifferenceThe winners of the MEA round of the GoGreen competition have been announced, with Morocco's Mayssae Chimi and Kaoutar El Ghaich coming out on top for their idea to cut down on food waste. We spoke to them about this idea, named NoFoasty, as well as their love for technology and why they believe that concepts such as Artificial Intelligence can help us live greener, more sustainable lives. We wish Mayssae and Kaoutar all the best for the global GoGreen finals.2021-05-1214 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastUnilever's Mahmoud Abdel - Naby On Sustainable ManufacturingThe one company that is always called out as a sustainability leader is Unilever; the company has pioneered practices to reduce resource usage whilst improving output. We spoke with Unilever's Mahmoud Abdel-Naby, the Dubai Personal Care Plant Manager and MENA Digital Transformation Lead, about why Unilever is focused on sustainability in manufacturing, the importance of technology, and the environmental impact it has made for the company's operations. Have a listen and enjoy the episode.2021-05-0616 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastSustainable Farming With Emirates Bio Farm's Yazen AlKodmaniWhen talking about sustainable farming in the UAE, one name constantly comes up. The founder of the Emirates Bio Farm, Yazen AlKodmani has been a tireless advocate for new approaches to agriculture. He joins the podcast to talk about food security, technology, regulations, and why now is the time to push for more sustainable farming across the region.2021-04-2916 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastKeith Bradley And Promoting Sustainability With Living BusinessAcross the Middle East and Africa, a number of projects are looking to help organizations become more sustainable through helping match these firms with suppliers. One such programme is Living Business, which is run in association with HSBC. We spoke to the person behind this concept and asked Keith Bradley about how Living Business is looking to put sustainability on the business agenda one company at a time. If you're interested in the programme, you can sign up for free before the 30th April at https://www.livingbusiness.me/2021-04-2211 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastA View on Sustainability In Turkey With Bahar ÖzayIt's fair to say that Bahar Özay is one of the most respected sustainability professionals in Turkey today. She speaks with us about the opportunities and challenges surrounding the SDGs following the pandemic, why learning and education are essential to progress, and what we need to do to get back on track. Listen in to this week's podcast and sign up so you don't miss an episode.2021-04-1517 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastPotential.com's Shadi Banna On Supporting SMEsShadi Banna, the Founder and CEO of Potential.com, has worked for years to support small to medium sized enterprises. He takes us through his latest program, which is supported by several leading corporates including Schneider Electric, to explain how corporates and governments can support SMEs more, and what his latest initiative can do to support SMEs move their activities online.2021-04-0824 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastMariam Farag On Communicating SustainabilityWhen it comes to sustainability, Mariam Farag is one of the best known communicators in the region. She's worked with a host of governmental and private sector firms, including the MBC Group. As we approach the month of Ramadan, which is most closely associated with giving and charity, we ask Mariam how organizations can best communicate sustainability. Listen to what she has to say, especially on the importance of partnerships. And please do sign up, so you never miss an episode.2021-04-0119 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastGihan Hyde On The Importance Of Communicating Sustainability With EmployeesThere's no doubting that sustainability is the issue of our lifetime, and it's an issue that the majority of us care about. But are we taking sustainability important enough when it comes to our own employees? We are joined by Gihan Hyde, the founder and CEO of Communique, a Comms Social Enterprise focused on communicating ESGs, to talk about both why and how organizations should communicate with their employees about sustainability. If you're in HR and communications, you should definitely not miss this episode.2021-03-2522 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastDigitization & Sustainability and the Roadmap for our Water IndustriesWater is fundamental to all of us, but how many of us actually understand where the water from our taps comes from and the role that technology plays in our water systems? For our first long-format discussion, we've brought together a great panel to talk over this issue. Moderated by our very own Muhannad Nabulsi, a panel consisting of ACCIONA's Guillermo Hijós Gago, Earth Matter's Tanzeed Alam and Schneider Electric's Waseem Taqqali talk over the role that digitalization and sustainability will play in improving our water systems. Enjoy the discussion, and we'll see you here the same time next w...2021-03-181h 09
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastNigeria's Sofiat Ojurongbe And Her Journey On IWDIt's International Women's Day and we're bringing you stories of the inspirational women who work at Schneider Electric. Sofiat Ojurongbe is our first female inside sales representative in Nigeria. She shares her challenges, her love of what she does, and advice on how she overcomes gender bias in what is a male-dominated profession.2021-03-0808 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastOman's Sara Al-Mandhari And Her Journey On IWDIt's International Women's Day and we're bringing you stories of the inspirational women who work at Schneider Electric. Sara Al-Mandhari is our first female inside sales representative in Oman. She shares her challenges, her love of what she does, and advice on how she overcomes gender bias in what is a male-dominated profession.2021-03-0709 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastManufacturing Of The Future With Sherif GomaaIndustry 4.0, smart factories, manufacturing of the future... there are many ways to describe how we can transform how we make the objects around us. But what is really happening in the region's factories? We spoke with a manufacturing pioneer. Sherif Gomaa has worked for decades with global FMCG players, overseeing their operations in the region. We spoke to him on the podcast today about what we need to do to lead in the era of Industry 4.0.2021-03-0314 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe 3M Sustainability Podcast With Robert NicholsThere's few science-based companies that are better known than 3M - you'll find one of their products in every house, car, and office worldwide. But did you know what 3M has had a sustainability strategy for over four decades? This week we speak to 3M's Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, Robert Nichols, on why sustainability makes 3M innovate better, the importance of partnerships, and how every one of 3M's products must have sustainability at its core. Listen in to the podcast, and sign up so you don't miss an episode.2021-02-2409 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe T20 Podcast with Dr Noura MansouriYou may know that Saudi Arabia was the president of the 2020 G20, the leading forum for international economic cooperation. But did you also know that Saudi Arabia's Dr Noura Mansouri was the lead co-chair of the climate change and environment task force at the civic and social organization Think 20 Saudi Arabia (T20) which ran alongside the G20? Dr Noura spoke to us about the T20's work last year, the policy outcomes, and why sustainability is the biggest issue of our generation in this week's podcast.2021-02-1815 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe Majid Al Futtaim Interview With Ibrahim Al-Zu'biThere's few people who know the area of sustainable business better than Ibrahim Al-Zu'bi, the Chief Sustainability Officer for Majid Al Futtaim. Ibrahim speaks to the podcast on how he's helped make Majid Al Futtaim a sustainability pioneer, and why sustainability is fundamental to how businesses must operate. Listen in and enjoy this week's session.2021-02-1116 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastSaudi's sustainability vision with Aeon Strategy's Noura Al Saud and Mashael AlShalanWhen someone asks you about sustainability, which countries come to mind? Sweden? New Zealand? How about Saudi Arabia? The Kingdom has launched a slew of sustainability initiatives over the past couple of years, including the Circular Carbon Economy concept. We spoke to two of the Kingdom's leading sustainability experts and the founders of Aeon Strategy, Noura Al-Saud and Mashael AlShalan, to ask what is happening when it comes to Saudi Arabia and sustainability. Listen to the episode and sign up so you don't miss out!2021-01-2824 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe GoGreen Competition - Why Youth and Sustainability will lead us to a better futureWho doesn't like youth? And Schneider Electric doesn't just like youth; the company believes in the ability of young people to change the world. The company's GoGreen competition is a competition for students worldwide who are encouraged to put forward ideas that will help us all live more sustainably. In preparation for this year's competition, we spoke to the winners of the 2020 MEA competition, Habiba Abdelwahed and Abdallah Mohamed about their experiences and why more young people should get involved. Schneider's VP MEA for Human Resources Marc Pelletier also joined us to share more background about GoGreen. Listen in. And...2021-01-2111 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe Circular Economy With Sara JacksonYou may not have heard about the circular economy, but this concept is going to revolutionize how we live and how we use resources. We speak to Sara Jackson, managing director of Green Ethics and the key driver of the UAE's CIRCLE Coalition project, about what a circular economy will mean for us all. Listen in to what she has to say on this week's episode.2021-01-1824 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastDubai's Real Estate And Sustainability With Dr Mahmoud AlBuraiDubai is known the world over for its real estate sector. The Emirate is also known for its ability to adapt and pivot to the new. We speak to Dr Mahmoud AlBurai, a senior advisor at Dubai Government and a pioneer in both the real estate and sustainability sectors on how Dubai is looking to move towards creating communities that are built around a holistic concept of sustainability. Listen in and hear what Dr Mahmoud has to say.2021-01-0813 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastReem Al-Ghanim and her Passion for Gender Equality in the Energy SectorThere are few people who've done more for gender equality in the energy sector than Reem Al-Ghanim. Reem, who is a leader in human resources in an energy firm in Saudi Arabia, talks about her experiences in promoting the industry to women, the lessons to be learned from 2020, and what we all must do in 2021 to ensure that gender equality moves forward. Listen in and have a wonderful New Year.2020-12-3020 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastReimagining Sustainability With Dr Mari LuomiSustainability isn't simply about processes; sustainability and the world's energy transition is all about people. Increasingly, we're seeing indices and research take a holistic approach to sustainable development, as we realize environmental progress is linked to social issues. We asked Dr Mari Luomi to come on the podcast to talk through these issues, and asked her what governments in the region can do to understand and act on sustainable development in a more holistic manner.2020-12-2416 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastAn e-scooter revolution - how One Moto's electric two-wheelers can make our roads safer and greenerMuch has been said of electric cars, but how about electric two-wheelers? They're everywhere across the region, and they're heavy polluters. One company is looking to change hearts and minds, and get more companies to use electric motorbikes. We speak to One Moto's CEO Adam Ridgway about the possibilities and challenges of going electric when it comes to all the two-wheelers on our roads today.2020-12-1720 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe Energy Issue With Jessica ObeidWe had the chance this week to talk with the Middle East's foremost energy policy analyst and academy associate at Chatham House’s energy, environment and resources department. Jessica Obeid talks us through what the region's governments need to do to make the energy sector more competitive and more efficient, to benefit the region's economies, businesses and consumers. Listen to what she has to say on this week's episode!2020-12-1111 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastADIPEC Dialogues Chris DartnellNovember is ADIPEC season, where the world's largest energy companies come together to talk about the big issues of the day. Schneider Electric's Chris Dartnell, President for the Oil & Gas and Petrochemicals sector, joined with ADIPEC's Energy Dialogues host Eithne Treanor to speak about what is happening in the industry, the impact of this year, and why digital is the way forward.2020-12-0422 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTeaching Children Sustainability With The Arbor School's Brett GirvenIs there anything more important than our education? How about sustainability and our children? We wanted to find out how leading educators are introducing concepts around sustainability into the classroom, and outside too. This week we spoke to the Arbor School's Principal Brett Girven about how the school is basing its education around a unique ecological approach to learning. Hear what he has to say about how he and his team are working to make sustainability part of the lives of the children, their families and the wider community.2020-11-2511 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe Thought Leaders' Roundtable on Digital TransformationOne of the highlights of our recent Middle East and Africa Innovation Summit was our customer panel. We were delighted to host several technology and engineering experts - Tabreed's SVP for Operations Atef Al Breiki, Blue NAP Americas CEO Danilo Zabala, and Egypt's leading engineer in the hospitality space, Sherine Morsy. They shared with our MEA President Caspar Herzberg the lessons they've learned about the potential of digital technologies, the challenges they've had to overcome, and what they expect from 20212020-11-1734 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastWhy Digital Transformation Matters With DFF's Faisal Al HawiWe've just wrapped up our Innovation Summit MEA, and one of our guests was one of Dubai's leading lights on the issue of technology. Dubai Future Foundation's Head of Accelerators Faisal Al Hawi joined us at the event to talk all things digital as it relates to both government and business. Hear what he has to say, the importance on staying ahead of the curve, and why digital transformation is all about people.2020-11-0814 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastQatar Foundation's Georgios Sichanis On Technology And Sustainability At Education CityCan technology help us become more sustainable? In this week's podcast Qatar Foundation's Georgios Sichanis shares his experience on how Doha's Education City is pioneering a greener smart city concept through the use of a supervisory control and data acquisition solution. By connecting buildings and operations together, one person can control how energy is used in the region's largest educational campus and reduce carbon emissions. Have a listen to Georgios and how QF is transforming this space into a green campus.2020-10-2818 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastDigital Transformation With SANEDI's Barry BredenkampIt's 2020, and the focus is on digital. But digital transformation isn't new to the electricity sector. Having worked in the industry for several decades, South African National Energy Development Institute's energy efficiency GM Barry Bredenkamp is one of the most knowledgeable people in the region. We speak to him about what digital transformation means for governments, companies and individuals. Listen in to what he has to say and join us at the MEA Innovation Summit as we talk more about what digital transformation means for industry on October 28. Sign up here - https://www.se.com/za/en/about-us/events...2020-10-2213 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe CEO Interview With Forbes Middle EastWe have a special podcast this week, thanks to Forbes Middle East. Our CEO and Chairman Jean-Pascal Tricoire spoke exclusively with the publication about how digital transformation is changing business. He spoke about technologies such as the Internet-of-Things and big data, and explained how digitization is the path to sustainability. You can hear more from Jean-Pascal Tricoire at our Innovation Summit MEA, which is taking place on the 28th October. Sign up now here - https://events.se.com/innovation-summit-mea2020-10-1515 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastHow To Attract And Retain STEM Talent With AUS's Dr Nasser QaddoumiOn today's podcast we are talking about talent, specifically students who are studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-related subjects. We welcome to the show Dr Nasser Qaddoumi, Electrical Engineering Department Head at the American University of Sharjah, who talks with Schneider Electric's VP for HR in the Gulf Natalja Kissina about what companies need to do to attract, retain and keep young professionals hungry for learning and growth. Enjoy the listen, and sign up so you never miss out.2020-10-0824 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastDubai Carbon's CEO Ivano Iannelli On Sustainability TrendsOn this week's podcast we speak with one of the most insightful sustainability experts in the region. Dubai Carbon's Ivano Iannelli speaks to the MEA Goes Green podcast about green trends, the challenges posed by this year, and measurement trends. There's also breaking news when it comes to measurement tools! Have a listen and enjoy this week's podcast. And sign up so you don't miss an episode.2020-10-0113 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastMetito's Steve Nash On Water Sector Innovations And SustainabilityThink water is boring? Think again. Water has been at the top of the agenda this year. We spoke to one of the best water experts in the region, Metito's Projects Director Steve Nash, to talk about technology, innovation and sustainability in the global water industry. Sit back and enjoy the listen. You're going to be surprised how much technology powers the water flowing in our pipes.2020-09-2417 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastOTM And The Future Of Talent Management With Peter HoggThis year has shaken up the employee-employer relationship. Given the disruption, how do companies attract and retain talent? Peter Hogg, Schneider Electric's Talent Director for the Middle East and Africa, talks to us about what the company has done to make the most of the talent within the company through the use of new technologies as well as new ways of thinking. Hear what he has to say, and do reach out if you'd like to know more.2020-09-1713 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe SE Goes Green Podcast With The CEBC's Ahmed Samir On Industry CollaborationSustainability isn't just another topic; there's so many issues to address. And there's one industry association that's leading the way. The Clean Energy Business Council MENA is the largest and most active body when it comes to representing the private sector on all things clean energy-related. We spoke to the CEBC's Ahmed Samir Elbermbali on what the organization is looking to achieve, its goals for 2020, and why he believes that this year will be a pivotal moment for clean energy across the region. Have a listen, and check out the https://cebcmena.com/ if you'd like to know more.2020-09-0316 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe Podcast With Bee'ah's Firas Wahbeh And Hind Al Huwaidi On Sustainability Outreach And EducationSustainability is one of the most important topics of our lifetime, and yet few jobs are more difficult than public outreach and awareness of and about how to live more sustainably. One company that is making a major impact when it comes to educating the public is Sharjah-headquartered Bee'ah. We caught up with Bee'ah's Marketing and CSR Director Firas Wahbeh and Outreach Manager Hind Al Huwaidi to ask how they've succeeded in promoting sustainability with a host of stakeholder groups. Listen in and enjoy this week's episode.2020-08-2717 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastMonaem Ben Lellahom On How To Measure SustainabilityTomorrow, August 22, is Earth Overshoot Day, the milestone marking the day when we will have used all resources can renew in a year. We all know the saying, "You can't change what you don't measure." With this in mind, we invited Co-founder and Group CEO for green consultancy Sustainable Square Monaem Ben Lellahom on to the show to talk about how we can all measure our sustainable impact. Listen to what we has to say, and let's all #MoveTheDate for Earth Overshoot Day back for 2021. Take care and sign up for the podcasts so you don't miss out.2020-08-2115 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastDr Aisha AlSarihi on a Green Recovery in MENAMany countries are exploring how to best restart their economies. The concept of a green recovery is increasingly being talked about as the ideal model for a sustained, long-term driver of economic growth that will also benefit society and the environment. We're joined by Dr Aisha Al-Sarihi, one of the Gulf's leading scholars in the areas of environmental sustainability, energy policy, renewables, and climate policies. Dr Aisha explains what a green recovery means, what governments are putting these ideas into action and how the concept can benefit the region.2020-08-1311 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe SE MEA Goes Green Podcast On The Future Of Energy With Robin MillsSolar in Oman, hydrogen in Saudi, and nuclear power in the UAE; the region's energy mix is developing. We asked one of the best experts in the region - a man who knows more about hydrocarbons and renewables than anyone else - to talk us through what the future of energy in the MENA region looks like. Join us as we speak with Robin Mills, the CEO of Qamar Energy. And sign up to the podcasts, so you never miss an episode.2020-08-0616 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe SE MEA Goes Green Podcast On Wellbeing And MindfulnessThe past couple of months have been difficult for all of us. With many of us returning back to our offices, we wanted to share a sense of how our Gulf operations has fared and talk about the strategies that our HR team have used to help everyone cope. We're joined by Natalja Kissina, HR VP for the Gulf, and Lana Gigashvili, HR Business Partner and wellness leader for the region, who share their advice on what companies and HR teams can do to promote well-being among their employees through techniques such as mindfulness. Enjoy the podcast and sign up...2020-07-2914 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastMadar Farms, Technology And The Future Of FarmingA quiet revolution is taking place all around us, in the agriculture industry. On this week's podcast, we spoke to local pioneers in the space of farming about why technology will change how we grow our food for the better. Madar Farm's Haifa Alrasheed and Kyle Wagner join us to talk about how agtech will result in more food being grown in the UAE through methods that are much more sustainable. Enjoy the show, and sign up so you never miss an episode.2020-07-2311 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastCybersecurity in 2020 and how companies can keep themselves safeWe're talking about one of the biggest business issues of 2020, and that's cybersecurity. Threats are on the rise, for both employees and organizations. Nathalie Marcotte, president of Process Automation for Schneider Electric, talks with Jay Abdallah, Schneider Electric's Vice-President of Cybersecurity Services and Solutions, about cybersecurity challenges and concerns companies are facing while they're navigating in the new normal. Jay shares insights and examples of how different businesses are learning and adapting to this new environment, as well as what lessons and best practices they can apply to help overcome whatever will come next. Enjoy the episode, and sign up...2020-07-1825 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe State Of MENA's Oil And Gas Industry with Carla SertinOver the past couple of months, few industries have gone through more than oil and gas. Price fluctuations, the pandemic, and supply chain delays are just some of the many challenges that the sector has had to contend with. We spoke with the Editor of Oil and Gas Middle East, Carla Sertin, to understand what the industry is doing when it comes to adapting, how they're tackling issues through digitization and their views on sustainability. Have a listen, and sign up so you never miss an episode.2020-07-0915 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastTechnology and Sustainability Transformations In The Facilities Management SectorDemand for facilities management services across the Middle East is growing rapidly. What does this mean for our buildings, in particular when it comes to both green practices and technology adoption? On this week's edition of the podcast, Robert White, the head of Technology and Innovation at ENGIE Cofely, talks us through what we can expect as we talk all things tech and the future of the facilities management industry.2020-07-0214 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastWomen In Engineering With Saudi's Misaa AlKhayyatThe 23rd of June is International Women in Engineering Day, and we wanted to share the inspiring story of Misaa AlKhayyat. Misaa was determined to study engineering, and overcame every single challenge to achieve her dream. Do listen to her inspiring journey, and let's all support those young women across the region who want to become engineers. #ShapeTheWorld2020-06-2309 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastWomen In Engineering With The UAE's Tala SeifToday is the International Women in Engineering Day. And we wanted to bring you a personal story. Tala Seif is a brilliant young engineer. And she's from the Gulf, from the United Arab Emirates to be specific. We asked her to tell her story. She shares why engineering matters to her, and encourages other young women to take up engineering as a career. Listen to her words, and we hope they inspire you as much as they inspired us. #ShapeTheWorld2020-06-2309 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe SE MEA Goes Green Podcast On Changes In The Tech Sector With Ziad YoussefWe all know 2020 is the year of digital transformations. But what are enterprises across the Middle East and Africa focusing on when it comes to digital technologies? And how should those in the channel - distributors, resellers, and system integrators - adapt? On the eve of the first ever Digital Innovation Day we speak to SE's MEA VP for Secure Power Ziad Youssef to ask these questions and more.2020-06-0811 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastThe SE MEA Goes Green Podcast On The State Of IT In West Africa With Ayo AdegboyeFor this week's episode of the MEA Goes Green podcast, we talk with Ayo Adegboye, the CEO for West Africa at BCX. Ayo shares insights into what is happening in West Africa's tech landscape, and how both businesses and governments are looking to ramp up their digital infrastructure and services following the disruption caused by the global pandemic.2020-06-0512 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastWhat Is Edge Computing With Remi PouchucqThere's so much talk about Edge Computing in the tech industry, but what is Edge all about, and why should it matter to you? We sat down with Schneider Electric's Remi Pouchucq to better understand what the technology can do, how it's being put to use, and why it could be instrumental in the new digital economy.2020-05-2914 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastHealthcare in the time of a Pandemic with Chris RobertsThe coronavirus disease outbreak is making governments and healthcare providers rethink systems and facilities. We spoke to Chris Roberts, Global Solution Architect for the Healthcare Segment at Schneider Electric, to understand how authorities are pivoting and the role that technology will play in safeguarding our healthcare. You can read more about Chris and his work here - https://blog.se.com/healthcare/2020/03/03/six-steps-hospital-facilities-can-take-to-reduce-the-risk-of-spreading-infectious-disease/2020-05-1909 min
Schneider Electric MEA Goes Green PodcastWhat does the future of sustainability look like?For our first ever podcast in the region, we wanted to get a sense of what is happening to sustainability given the life changes we have all had to adapt to. We invited two leaders in the environmental space, Goumbook's founder Tatiana Abella and the managing director of Earth Matters Consulting Tanzeed Alam, to ask what is happening to sustainability? Are consumer habits changing? And how will businesses adapt? Enjoy the listen, and we'll be back soon with our second episode. Till then, stay well.2020-05-0618 min
Jews You Should KnowThe Kesher Yehudi Founder: A Conversation with Tzili SchneiderABOUT THIS EPISODE Few individuals have made the impact on Israeli society - and in particular on healing the divisions between the religious and secular populations - than has Tzili Schneider. Born into a Chassidic family in the ultra-Orthodox enclave of Mea She'arim, Tzili nevertheless grew up amidst incredible warmth and inclusiveness, in an open home that often found guests sleeping in her own bed! In time, Tzili established an organization that has paired thousands of people to study together, and most notably has developed programs within the elite pre-military academies with outstanding results. She...2018-11-061h 04
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