Abdul Latif Jameel

19/10/2026

The Jameel Cast: Water Security & Drought a Global Problem

In our latest episode of The Jameel Cast, your AI host Alex takes a step back and new AI host, Nadine steps in to discuss the ongoing global challenge of water security and drought with guest Makoto.

Download wherever you listen to podcasts, or watch on YouTube here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=vh33nxm06S4

The Jameel Cast is the official generative AI podcast of Latif Jameel.

You can read more of our 'Perspectives' thought leadership articles at alj.com.

12/10/2026

اللهم احفظ وطننا وشعبه وقيادته، وأدم علينا نعمة الأمن والأمان. 🇸🇦💚

23/09/2026

Celebrating Saudi National Day

23/09/2026

24/08/2026

The Jameel Cast Season 2, Episode 1: Is risk the real barrier to water investment?

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.

Our regular AI host Alex is joined by 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!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/tCUJctvbADo

05/08/2026

Burning ambition: can waste help solve the energy conundrum?

As a society, we face dual dilemmas as we spread our footprint across the Earth: a surplus of garbage from our homes and industries, and a lack of clean energy to power our daily lives.

Increasingly, it appears these two problems might have a single solution through: reprocessing and reuse - waste-to-energy.

In our new Abdul Latif Jameel Perspectives, we look to answer the question – can waste-to-energy help ease the competing pressures of mounting waste and rising energy demand?

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As a society, we face dual dilemmas as we spread our footprint across the Earth: a surplus of garbage from our homes and industries, and a lack of clean energy to power our daily lives. Increasingly, it appears these two problems might have a single solution through: reprocessing and reuse - waste-t...

23/07/2026

Why does drought keep escalating despite the strong case for prevention?

Drought has traditionally been treated as a localized, seasonal problem: an agricultural setback to be endured in a difficult year and recovered the next.

That framing no longer reflects reality.

Carlos Cosin, CEO, Almar Water Solutionsmar Water Solutions argues in his latest Q&A for Abdul Latif Jameeldul Latif Jameel that the central failing is the outdated approach taken to water risk.

Water systems are still managed reactively, responding to drought once it arrives, rather than proactively building resilience long before reservoirs run low.

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Drought has traditionally been treated as a localized, seasonal problem: an agricultural setback to be endured in a difficult year and recovered from in the next. That framing no longer reflects reality.

19/06/2026

Abdul Latif Jameel ranked #1 in Forbes Middle East Top 100

Forbes Middle Eastt has released its Top 100 Arab Family Businesses for 2026, and Abdul Latif Jameel was ranked number one.

Today, a network of businesses across 35+ markets, over 6 continents with more than 11,000 Associates from 85+ nationalities, this accolade says so much more than business performance alone.

It represents a legacy nurtured over three generations of the Jameel family, true to the principles of our late founder, deep relationships with stakeholders in our 80-year journey, including business partners, governments, our own Associates and of course our communities.

Treating our clients and customers as our guests.

A strong and unwavering commitment to our people carrying on the principles of our late founder, including attracting, developing, and retaining top talent across our international network of businesses.

The foresight to diversify into the sectors driving the future of our global economy and broad enough to secure resilience to hold steady through uncertainty.

A focus on innovation fueling a healthy pipeline of opportunities, investments, and new initiatives.

The strength to keep growing, investing in our collective futures and most importantly, this ranking reflects how ready Abdul Latif Jameel is for what’s ahead… as we continue to work together towards a more beautiful tomorrow.

Read the full article here: https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lists/top-100-arab-family-businesses-2026/abdul-latif-jameel/

Photo caption: Portrait of the late Sheikh Abdul Latif Jameel (1912-1993), founder of the Abdul Latif Jameel network of businesses.

15/06/2026

On the occasion of the Hijri New Year, Abdul Latif Jameel extends warmest wishes to our Associates, partners, and extended family.

26/05/2026

Eid Al Adha Mubarak

Abdul Latif Jameell wishes our Associates and their families, our partners, guests, and community a peaceful Eid Al Adha. May the spirit of this occasion offer wellbeing, happiness, health, and prosperity to you.

تتقدم عبد اللطيف جميل بأطيب التهاني إلى زملائنا وعائلاتهم، وشركائنا وضيوفنا، بمناسبة حلول عيد الأضحى المبارك.
نتمنى لكم عيدًا سعيدًا مليئًا بالطمأنينة والرفاه والسعادة والصحة والازدهار.