The future of sustainable cities | Future Now Podcast EP 1
Welcome to the first episode of the Future Now podcast, a platform dedicated to open conversations with industry leaders and innovators who are shaping our future through technology, sustainability, and transformation in partnership with Gulf News. In this episode, host Ihsan Anabtawi sits down with Nada Taryam, Managing Director of Civil and Architectural Projects at BEEAH, one of the UAE’s leading environmental management organizations, and Co-Founder of Architecture and Other Things. Nada shares how BEEAH is redefining the future of sustainable development through smart buildings, AI-powered workplace experiences, and cutting-edge digital technologies. She discusses the vision behind BEEAH’s award-winning headquarters, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, and explains how technologies such as AI, Digital Twins, IoT, and renewable energy systems are helping organizations drive sustainability while enhancing employee experience. Together, they explore the intersection of technology and environmental responsibility, the importance of transparency in sustainability initiatives, and how both individuals and organizations can take meaningful steps toward a greener future. Tune in to discover how innovation, smart infrastructure, and collective action can help build more sustainable communities for generations to come. Special thanks to @poddster for filming and editing our episodes. #FutureNow #Podcast #IhsanAnabtawi #NadaTaryam #BEEAH #Sustainability #SmartBuildings #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DigitalTwin #IoT #GreenBuildings #ClimateAction #Innovation #Technology #FutureCities #SustainableDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #Architecture #UAE #GulfNews Gulf News social accounts: https://www.instagram.com/gulfnews/ https://x.com/gulf_news https://www.linkedin.com/company/gulf-news/ The Host, Ihsan Anabtawi social accounts: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ihsan-anabtawi https://x.com/IhsanAnabtawi The Guest, Nada Taryam social accounts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nada-Taryam/ Poddster social accounts: https://ae.linkedin.com/company/poddster
