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Security & Extremism

Inside Iran, Beyond Extremism

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…

22 Mar 2026
AI Episode

Geopolitics & International Relations

The Age of Controlled Chaos

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…

07 Feb 2026
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AI, Technology, Innovation & Cybersecurity

When Vision Becomes Technology

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…

18 Jan 2026
AI Episode

AI, Technology, Innovation & Cybersecurity

Telling the truth vs. being truthful

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…

04 Jan 2026
AI Episode

Security & Extremism

The cancer of extremism: a warning to the world

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…

13 Dec 2025
AI Episode

AI, Technology, Innovation & Cybersecurity

Beyond ESG: From Compliance to Impact in the Age of AI

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,…

01 Dec 2025
AI Episode

Science, Research & Health

The Future of Water: Water Scarcity & Tech Solutions

In this episode of Trending Echoes, host Elyazia Al Hosani sits down with Daniel Yacoboni, Co-Founder and Chief R&D Officer of Aneco Middle East. Together, they explore the global water…

15 Nov 2025
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Other Topics & Special Features

From Navigating Change to Driving It

In the season premiere of Trending Echoes, host Elyazia Al Hosani sits down with Dr. Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and one of India’s most influential…

31 Oct 2025
AI Episode

Media, Communication & Public Policy

Breaking Barriers

In this thought-provoking episode, host Elyazia Al Hosani sits down with Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National, for a compelling conversation on leadership, identity, and the evolving role of journalism…

18 Oct 2025
AI Episode

Security & Extremism

Leadership, Challenges & Paths to Peace

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,…

03 Oct 2025
AI Episode

Security & Extremism

Roots and Plans of Violence Among the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan

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…

04 May 2025
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Geopolitics & International Relations

Rethinking Global Tariffs in the Age of US-China Tensions

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.…

13 Apr 2025
AI Episode

Science, Research & Health

The Importance & Impact of Scientific Research on the Youth

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…

23 Mar 2025
AI Episode

Security & Extremism

Tolerance vs. Extremism: Insights and Solutions

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…

16 Mar 2025
AI Episode

Security & Extremism

Coexistence & Peace : A Weapon Against Terrorism and Extremism

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.…

09 Mar 2025