Trending Echoes Podcast
Trending Echoes is a podcast series by Trends Research and Advisory that explores contemporary issues, emerging trends, and innovations shaping the world today. The podcast features expert guests from various fields—ranging from academia, policy, technology, and media—who provide in-depth insights on topics like global cooperation, artificial intelligence, and the future of content creation. Episodes often focus on how these trends affect societies, industries, and international relations, making it a platform for knowledge exchange and thoughtful discussions.
Episodes
In this episode of Trending Echoes, host Hamad Abdulla Alhosani, Senior Researcher at TRENDS Research & Advisory, sits down with Emad Bajalan, Iraqi Kurdish politician and political commentator, for a wide-ranging discussion on Iraq’s political and security landscape. The conversation explores the role of militias, regional security, Iraq’s relations with the Gulf states and Iran, the fight against ISIS, and the far...
Welcome to Trending Echoes, the podcast where leading voices unpack the ideas shaping our world.
Hosted by Abdulaziz Ahmed Alshehhi, this episode features renowned Emirati journalist, writer, and media expert Mohamed Al-Hammadi for an in-depth discussion on how modern conflicts are fought not only on the battlefield but also across television screens, digital platforms, and social media.
The conversation explores the evolving r...
In this episode of Trending Echoes Podcast, host Hamad Al Hosani sits down with Egyptian political writer and media figure Dr. Tawfik Okasha for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the Iran conflict, the collapse of political Islam, Gulf security, media narratives, and the ideological battle shaping the Middle East.
Dr. Okasha shares his perspective on Iran’s regional strategy, the role of militias across the Arab wo...
In this episode of Trending Echoes, host Elyazia Al Hosani speaks with Imam Mohammad Tawhidi, Governing Member of the Global Imams Council (Canada), for a candid discussion on the ideological foundations of the Iranian regime, religious authority, and the dynamics of extremism in the region.
The conversation explores the concept of political leadership in Iran, the role of the Supreme Leader, and how theological narratives inters...
In this Trending Echoes episode, Dr. Samir Al-Taqi discusses the “Age of Controlled Chaos” shaping the Middle East and global order. He examines regional instability after the collapse of major power arrangements, the impact of the Ukraine war and October 7, the rise of non-state and ideological actors, and the risks facing Syria’s future. The conversation also explores governance failures, political Islam, econom...
In this episode of Trending Echoes, Elyazia Al Hosani speaks with Dr. Jean-Marc Feghali, Director of Innovation at WeWalk, about inclusive technology, visual impairment, and how lived experience can shape meaningful innovation.
Dr Feghali shares his personal journey growing up in Abu Dhabi with congenital visual impairment and how it led him to pursue engineering, mobility research, and eventually co-founding WeWalk—a smart...
In this episode of Trending Echoes, host Elyazia Al Hosani sits down with Emily Austin, an American journalist and media personality, for an in-depth conversation on authenticity, journalism, social media algorithms, AI, and the growing responsibility of public voices in an increasingly polarised world.
Emily shares how she maintains authenticity in an industry driven by narratives, why sports can succeed where politics often fai...
In this episode of Trending Echoes, Abdulaziz Ahmed Al Shehhi, Researcher and Deputy Head of the Research Sector at TRENDS Research & Advisory, hosts a deep and candid conversation with Imam Mohammed Tawhidi, internationally known as the Imam of Peace and a governing member of the Global Imams Council.
The episode explores how extremist organizations operate under religious cover, examining their ideological narratives, polit...
In this special episode of Trending Echoes, we sit down with Alexis Bonnell, the Chief AI Adoption & Acceleration Officer and Lead for U.S. National Lab Partnerships at OpenAI. Together, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of government, public services, diplomacy, education, and everyday life.
Through a candid and insightful conversation, Alexis discusses:
• What “AI for Humanity” tru...
Trending Echoes Podcast S2 | The Future of Water | Daniel Iacoboni | Water Scarcity & Tech Solutions
Season 2 of Trending Echoes is here—bringing fresh voices, bold ideas, and conversations that matter.
We kick off with a special episode featuring Sir Liam Fox, former UK Secretary of State for Defence and Chair of the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group.
From medicine to politics, Sir Liam shares his extraordinary journey, offering rare insights into the world of diplomacy, global trade, and UK politics.
In this episode,...
Trending Echoes @ ADIBF 2025
TRENDS Research & Advisory, the Platinum Sponsor of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025, presents a special episode of the Trending Echoes Podcast: “Roots and Plans of Violence Among the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan” featuring Dr. Saleh Al Maaytah.
Recorded LIVE at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025
Jordan’s recent ban on the Muslim Brotherhood has sent shock...
In this episode, Nicholas Michelone, Managing Partner at Agonal Partners, discusses how companies navigate geopolitical and geoeconomic shifts, particularly in the context of the growing geopolitical divide—especially between the U.S. and China.
A central topic of the conversation is the U.S.–China trade war, specifically the recent tariff policy led by former President Donald Trump. Michelone unpacks the baseline 10%...
In this episode of Trending Echoes, we welcome two remarkable guests, Dr. Firas Habal, President of the Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies, and Dr. Fawaz Habal, Director General of the same centre. The twins are leading figures in scientific research, innovation, and excellence. The episode focuses on the importance of scientific research for youth, its impact on intellectual and professional growth, and how to inspir...
In this episode of Trending Echoes, we welcome Shannon Spann, a member of the Ronitz Aubal City Council. She shares insights on political and religious extremism, interfaith dialogue, and the importance of education in promoting tolerance.
Key Discussion Points:
The Rise of the Far Right in Europe – Spann discusses the growing influence of far-right parties in France, Germany, and Italy, warning against increasing xenopho...
Welcome to Trending Echoes, the official podcast of TRENDS Research & Advisory. We discuss global and regional issues in depth, tackling topics such as security, geopolitics, extremism, and technological advancements.
In this episode of Trending Echoes, we sit down with Mohammed Taqi to uncover the true face of the Muslim Brotherhood. This group has deeply infiltrated society beyond politics, extending into economic, social, ...
Welcome to the Trending Echoes Podcast! In this episode, we’re honored to host Your Eminence Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community, as he shares his powerful message on tolerance, coexistence, and cultural preservation.
Throughout the conversation, Sheikh Tarif delves into the rich heritage of the Druze community, discussing its roots within the broader Islamic tradition and how it upholds values...
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