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How Qatar Is Embracing AI

In this episode, Hend Zainal sits down with Malak & Reima to share a story about how artificial intelligence is quietly weaving itself into the everyday rhythm of higher education, research, and even personal life in Qatar. It's now more than just about algorithms or machines—it’s about people, values, and the choices we make as technology becomes part of our culture. Hend Zainal takes us inside the university halls where AI is no longer a distant concept but a living part of academic programs and research projects. She reflects on how adoption has felt natural, almost inevitable, yet always guided by ethics and human values. Along the way, she opens up about the tools she personally leans on for learning and productivity, and why she believes local, Arabic‑language content is the missing piece to truly make AI systems relevant for her community. In this episode, we explore: * How AI is becoming a cornerstone of higher education and research in Qatar * The natural way adoption is unfolding, without force or hype * Why human values, cultural preservation, and critical thinking must remain at the center * The real‑world challenges AI is already helping to solve * The urgent need for more Arabic and culturally grounded content * The ways AI can act as a powerful research assistant—but only if we keep verification in the mix * What balance looks like in a future shaped by both technology and tradition And much more—told through the lens of someone living it. If you haven’t already, subscribe to the channel here: https://youtube.com/@yallanowai [https://youtube.com/@yallanowai] Connect with Hend Zainal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hend-zainal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hend-zainal/] Read Hend's articles here: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hend-Zainal [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hend-Zainal] 🌐 YallaNow AI: https://yallanowai.com [https://yallanowai.com] Follow us: Instagram: @yallanowai | TikTok: @yallanowai | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/ #AIInnovation #Qatar #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #YallaNowAI

My Business Grew with AI… and Made $300K/Month

Summary How one business used AI agents to replace 11 employees, cut $100K in payroll, and scale to massive profitability. This isn’t about ChatGPT—it’s about real AI systems running sales, support, and operations 24/7. Discover how Yalla Now AI is helping businesses automate, scale, and increase revenue with smarter systems.     Takeaways * AI-driven business automation * Cost savings and operational efficiency * Enhancing customer experience with AI   If you haven’t already, subscribe to the channel here: https://youtube.com/@yallanowai [https://youtube.com/@yallanowai] Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcoffy/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcoffy/] Read Matt Coffy’s articles: https://mattcoffy.substack.com/ [https://mattcoffy.substack.com/] https://mattcoffy.substack.com/p/how-a-mile-and-a-half-to-a-bar-stool [https://mattcoffy.substack.com/p/how-a-mile-and-a-half-to-a-bar-stool] Profit Engines website: profitengines.com 🌐 YallaNow AI: https://yallanowai.com [https://yallanowai.com] Follow us: Instagram: @yallanowai | TikTok: @yallanowai | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/ #AIForBusiness #Automation #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessGrowth #StartupScaling #AIAgents #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation #YallaNowAI

AI, Your Job, and Who Owns Your Brain at Work | Matthew Call

This week, Texas A&M professor and Wall Street Journal contributor Matthew Call joins Malak & Reima to unpack the AI conversation no one is having at work: when you use your company's enterprise AI tool, your strategies, your instincts, your most valuable thinking, it all gets captured. And it belongs to them. In this episode, we get into: The "AI Matthew Effect": why AI widens the gap between star performers and everyone else (not closes it) How enterprise LLMs are quietly building a "firm-level brain" from YOUR intellectual property Whether you can actually negotiate IP ownership with an employer (and what to say) What to tell your anxious kid about what to study (from a dad of SEVEN) AI-free zones: the organic food movement of the digital age And so much more… If you haven’t already, subscribe to the channel here: https://youtube.com/@yallanowai Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-call-53445b113/ Read Matt's WSJ articles: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/ai-knowledge-capture-employees-a69a0e1c?st=W7MEdw&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/ai-workplace-tensions-what-to-do-c45f6b51?mod=e2li Matt's website: https://www.mattlcall.com 🌐 YallaNow AI: https://yallanowai.com Follow us: Instagram: @yallanowai | TikTok: @yallanowai | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/ #YallaNowAI #AIAtWork #FutureOfWork #HumanCapital #WomenInTech #TechForGood

A Conversation with ‘Dr. GPT’: How One Doctor Is Reshaping Health Care with AI

Introducing Dr. Harvey Castro, AKA Dr. GPT. Our esteemed guest has over two decades of experience as a physician, entrepreneur, and CEO of 8 free-standing ERs, a medical billing and physician staffing company. He has become a driving force for change. He currently serves as a strategic advisor for ChatGPT in health care. In addition to his medical accomplishments, Dr. Castro plays a crucial role in orchestrating AI adoption plans, bridging the gap between technology and health care, and fostering collaboration with physicians. Now, he’s working on the second part of his book on ChatGPT in health care, has co-written a book with his mom called A Success Reinvention, and continues to inspire action toward realizing AI's potential in healthcare. During our conversation, we touched on a wide range of topics. Here’s what you’ll discover: The free GPT he built that helps prep you for doctor appointments What keeps him up at night, and what makes him hopeful Why AI won't replace doctors but WILL replace what slows them down Balancing the privacy required in health care and the rapid growth of technology The coming elderly care crisis and why AI robots might be the answer Why being "comfortable" at the top of your game is actually dangerous Bonus: Learn more about Mama Castro and her journey into AI Dr. Castro's rule: AI should inform doctors, but humans must decide. Know the biases. Keep the right expert in the loop. Don't let AI replace what makes medicine sacred. Connect with Dr. Harvey Castro: All socials: @HarveyCastroMD Website: harveycastromd.com Watch his 5 TEDx talks: Search "Harvey Castro MD TEDx" on YouTube 🔗 Connect with our hosts: Malak Atut: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/ Reima Shakeir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638/ Follow Yalla Now AI (https://yallanowai.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallanowai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yallanowai Liked this video? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications. We're breaking down AI into practical, no-nonsense solutions for everyday life. #AIHealthcare #ChatGPT #DrGPT#AIEthics #HealthTech #YallaNowAI #HarveycastroMD #AITools #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfMedicine

Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker on AI: Why Human Stories Can't Be Automated | Sam French Interview

Sam French is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker and multi-hyphenate creative. Sam spent five years in Afghanistan, where he directed the Oscar-nominated narrative film “Buzkashi Boys.” His most recent documentary, With This Breath I Fly, is executive-produced by Angelina Jolie and has won over a dozen awards at major film festivals. Fast forward to today, and like most of us, Sam is adjusting to AI and how we can integrate it into our lives and work. In this episode, Sam shares how he uses AI to brainstorm and help him research faster so he can spend MORE time with actual people. Learn why AI can collate knowledge but can't create "sacred space," how Midjourney helps visualise imagination without replacing cinematography, and why documentary ethics matter more than ever. Bonus: Sam openly shares his concerns about how the convenience of AI may impact learning and encourages people to explore different experiences and gain a depth of knowledge on the subjects we’re most interested in. This conversation made us think differently about how we’re using AI tools and why. Other highlights: Why his company is named after a sector of the Freeside orbital space station in Neuromancer The go-bag he doesn't pack anymore (but used to in Afghanistan) Why he switched from ice cream to yogurt and granola The protein bars situation (ADHD + hangry is real) If you've been wondering how to use AI tools without losing the essence of your craft, or you're curious what an actual filmmaker with 25 years of experience thinks about all this... this one's for you. Connect with Sam French: Website: samfrench.com Studio: straylightstudios.com 🔗 Connect with our hosts: Malak Atut: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/malak-atut/] Reima Shakeir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/reima-shakeir-9205b638/] Follow Yalla Now AI (https://yallanowai.com/) [https://yallanowai.com/)] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yallanowai/ [https://www.instagram.com/yallanowai/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/yalla-now-ai/] TikTok: Liked this video? Hit subscribe and turn on notifications. We're breaking down AI into practical, no-nonsense solutions for everyday life. #AIForCreatives #ChatGPT #ClaudeAI #Midjourney #FilmmakingTools #AIWorkflow #CreativeAI #DocumentaryFilmmaking #YallaNowAI #Storytelling #TheBuzkashipBoys