Blueprint is your all-access audio pass to what’s next in how we live, work and thrive.
From AI and smart cities to wellness, culture and sustainability, each episode connects you to the ideas, people and tech redefining city life. Hosted by Sholto Douglas-Home, Chief Marcomms and Sales Officer at Expo City Dubai, this is where big ideas meet real-world change.
Episode 15 - The Dubai way is always “What’s next?”
Every version of the UAE is a foundation for what comes next.
In this episode of Blueprint, Her Excellency Dr Maria Hanif Al Qassim, Assistant Undersecretary of Economic Policies and Studies at the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, shares her perspective on the UAE’s approach to growth, its evolving economic landscape and the mindset of always asking: what comes next?
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16 Jul 2026
Episode 14 - How the UAE is shaping the future of space exploration
Space exploration is no longer a distant ambition, but a journey shaped by collaboration and bold ideas.
In this episode of Blueprint, Sholto Douglas-Home speaks with His Excellency Salem Humaid AlMarri, Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, about the UAE’s growing role in the global space sector, from satellite technology and astronaut programmes to lunar and Mars missions.
#ExpoCityDubai #Blueprint
28 Apr 2026
Episode 13 - Building resilience and unlocking potential through education
If you want to understand the future, start in the classroom.
In this episode of The Blueprint Podcast, Sholto Douglas-Home speaks with Tomas Duckling, Headmaster of Dubai College, on how Dubai’s education system is nurturing resilience, diversity and human potential.
Tune in - and see what tomorrow looks like, today.
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3 Feb 2026
Episode 12: The future of racing and how generative AI is transforming the fan experience
From the track to the tech. HE Ali Al Ali, CEO of Dubai Racing Club, joins Blueprint to discuss the future of racing — and how generative AI is changing the fan experience.
Watch the full episode via: https://expocitydubai.com/en/blog/blueprint/episode-12-the-future-of-racing-and-how-generative-ai-is-transforming-the/
6 Jan 2026
Episode 11 - What if stress wasn’t something we simply endure?
What if stress wasn’t something we simply endure, but something we could understand, manage - and even prevent?
In this episode of Blueprint, Alice Law, stress management consultant and wellness expert, explores rest, renewal and the rhythms that shape our minds, bodies and nervous systems.
From constant digital stimulation to the grounding power of nature - and the importance of choosing a city that truly fits - the conversation looks at how awareness leads to balance and better outcomes.
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11 Dec 2025
Episode 10 - From desert landscapes to a world-leading architectural hub
From desert landscapes to a world-leading architectural hub. This is a story of transformation, ambition and how architecture helped shape a nation’s future.#ExpoCityDubai (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/expocitydubai) #BlueprintPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blueprintpodcast)
5 Dec 2025
Episode 9 - How Dubai Shapes Leaders: Sima Ved on Retail’s Next Big Shift
In this episode of Blueprint, we speak with Sima Ved, one of the region’s leading business voices and the force behind Apparel Group’s global growth.
She reflects on how Dubai shaped her leadership, the power of public-private collaboration, and why inclusive, agile cities create room for every ambition.
Sima also shares her forward view on retail and the innovations that will define its future.
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28 Nov 2025
Episode 8 - Cities may face different challenges, but their solutions are shared
Cities may face different challenges, but their solutions are shared.In this new episode of Blueprint, recorded during the global cities summit at Expo City Dubai, we speak with Mayor Dr Alix Desulme, eco-innovator Shubhendu Sharma and Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna on resilience, climate action, AI, and why collaboration is essential to creating smarter, greener cities.Tune in and imagine what’s next.#ExpoCityDubai #BlueprintPodcast
22 Nov 2025
Episode 7 - Identity, Innovation & the Future of Urban Life
Recorded at the Asia Pacific Cities Summit, this Blueprint episode brings together Sumayya Vally, Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe and Dennis Wakabayashi for a fast, future-focused conversation on identity, co-creation and why trust is the new GDP.Bold ideas. Big voices. The cities of tomorrow.
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14 Nov 2025
Episode 6 - How cities are turning ambition into action
How cities are turning ambition into action
Cities are powerhouses, responsible for 80 percent of global GDP. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner joins Blueprint to discuss how urban leaders worldwide are moving beyond ideas to impact.
This conversation explores the critical collaboration required to tackle global challenges and demonstrates why major events and policy initiatives must create a lasting, measurable legacy for residents, setting the blueprint for the next generation of sustainable metropolises.
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6 Nov 2025
Episode 5 - How do we govern cities that welcome the world?
How do we govern cities that welcome the world?During the global cities summit, we were privileged to record an episode of Blueprint, Expo City Dubai’s podcast, with Camille Joseph Varlack, Deputy Mayor for Administration, Chief of Staff and Special Counsel to the Mayor of New York City.Deputy Mayor Varlack reflects on what it means to govern in a city that’s home to people from all parts of the world – to listen so every voice feels heard and to leverage the unique power of municipal leadership to create a sense of belonging. “We touch citizens closest… we see the impact.”Hosted by Nadia Verjee, Executive Director, Expo City Dubai Global Initiatives and Advisory, this episode explores how inclusive leadership can strengthen the social fabric of our cities.
3 Nov 2025
Episode 4 - What happens when artificial intelligence meets human values?
In this episode of Expo City Dubai's podcast Blueprint, Mo Gawdat author, entrepreneur and former Chief Business Officer at Google X and Co-founder of @EmmaDotLove, weighs in on how cities can embrace AI responsibly to enhance life, resilience and happiness.#ExpoCityDubai #BlueprintPodcast #APCS2025
22 Sept 2025
Episode 3 - Paul Griffiths on how Dubai is redefining global aviation
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports for 18 years, has helped shape Dubai into a global aviation and travel hub. Hear how he’s helping to redefine the future of travel on the latest Blueprint podcast.
12 Sept 2025
Episode 2 - Shaping the Future of Cities, Part 1
In Shaping the Future of Cities, Part 1, host Nadia Verjee, Executive Director of Expo City Dubai, speaks with Dr. Anas Bataw, a leading voice in smart city innovation, in a conversation that previews the themes and topics underpinning the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum. As Expo City Dubai prepares to convene mayors, city leaders, and urban visionaries from across the globe, Nadia and Dr. Anas get under the hood of urban transformation: what works, what doesn’t, and what the future of cities demand from leaders today. Tune in for insights on building cities that are sustainable, future-proof, and human-centric. 👉 Register now to attend 2025APCS: https://2025apcs.expocitydubai.com/registrations/register/
4 Aug 2025
Episode 1 - A media insider’s view on Expo, AI and the new centre of Dubai’s future
In Episode 1 of Blueprint, host Sholto Douglas-Home, Chief Marcomms and Sales Officer at Expo City Dubai, sits down with journalist and Dubai Eye presenter Georgia Tolley for a sharp-witted take on media, innovation and the future of cities. 🎙️With Expo Osaka in full swing, Georgia reflects on broadcasting live during Expo 2020 Dubai and shares how Expo City is shaping the next chapter in Dubai’s global story. Tune in for bold insights on AI, Dubai’s rise as a global hub and what truly makes a city feel like home.
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