Nancy W Gleason, Director, Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning, Associate Professor of Practice, Political Science, NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Campus NEWS ANGLE: The artificial intelligence research lab OpenAI has released GPT-4, the latest version of the groundbreaking AI system that powers ChatGPT, which it says is more creative, less likely to make up facts and less biased than its predecessor.

The UAE created more than 248,000 jobs in crucial sectors in 2020, bucking the global trend.

We ask Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing. He explained what they've had to change this year as they aim to get the city moving for 30 minutes every day for the next 30 days. 

We look at the darker side of technology fund raising in Dubai, with veteran investor PK Gulati. For every success like Careem there’s a crash and burn like awok.com – the online retailer that shut down, just a year after raising $30 million.

With an increasing number of restaurant delivery platforms as well as restaurants looking to do it for themselves, we look at the true cost of getting a pizza to your door. That's with Ian Ohan of Krush Brands. 

Etihad Airways has started its test flights for Boeing's ecoDemonstrator programme, a scheme which aims to create a more sustainable way of flying. Rami Awadalla, the Director of Fleet Engineering at Etihad airways explains how they're getting more sustainable.

Overseas investors are snapping up Covid property bargains in Dubai - and doing so virtually. Paul Kelly, Operations Director at Allsopp and Allsopp explains.

What would you do next after selling your Dubai company for $100 million? That’s the first world problem that Donna Benton – founder of The Entertainer – lives with every day. She joined us to reveal the answer. (Hint: swimwear.)

Are Air miles still relevant and useful? We ask Kim Hardaker, Head of Etihad Guest at Etihad Airways about miles and how members can now convert them to use in malls in the UAE.  

Huda Khatan - aka Huda Beauty - is investing in premium pre-loved clothing company The Luxury Closet. Kunal Kapoor is the CEO and Founder of The Luxury Closet.

A Dubai-based businessman has launched a bid to bring Lionel Messi to the UAE. Dennis McGettigan, the CEO of McGettigan’s explains his plan.

Fetchr has raised more than AED 55 million and intends to secure another $10m before the end of the year. Hussein Wehbe, the CEO of fetchr explains what they're doing with the funding and what's in the pipeline.

Schools will go back to distance learning if COVID-19 cases are found among students  - that's according to Dr. Taher Al Ameri, Official Spokesperson, NCEMA (National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority).

A Dubai billionaire reveals why now is the right time to build a Dhs 50 million steel factory. We hear from the founder of Conares Steel, Bharat Bhatia.

We’re on cricket countdown: with just 3 weeks until the IPL hits the Emirates, the former media boss of Delhi Daredevils joins us with the inside story. Chandresh Narayanan is the former chief cricket writer of The Times of India and The Indian Express.

More companies in the UAE are setting up the homes of their senior management with functioning home offices, including desks, chairs, IT and conference systems. We hear from Nadeem Ahmed, the owner and Managing Director of Janat Office Fit Out about the latest trends to make WFH easier.

Our discussion about employers asking people to take leave yesterday led to a barrage of questions and opinions - so we're seeking legal advice. We find out what your company can and can't do when it comes to your holidays from Gordon Barr, Partner - Employment & Incentives at Al Tamimi & Company. 

We've focused a lot on the physical side of the new norms in education but what about the emotional and mental? We spoke to Zahra Poonawala, a therapist and licensed Mental Health Professional at the American Wellness Center to get some pointers on how to spot the red flags to avoid anxiety and displacement.

Would you share a desk with a stranger? Real estate experts at JLL say that far from killing the co-working space, demand will increase post-pandemic. JLL’s Head of research, Dana Salbak has more.  

We were doing the Wall Street Shuffle in the studio, after the Dow Jones stock index got all shook up overnight. Monte Saffedeine of trading platform IG tells us who’s in – and who’s out.  

A bank in the UAE has released a new app which makes it easier for parents to pay school fees in these challenging times. Frederic de Melker, Managing Director, Personal Banking at RAKBANK joined us to explain about the Skiply app.

We speak to a school principal after an eventful first day back at school. Brendon Fulton is the Executive Principal of Dubai British School.

How much of an impact has online learning had on school fees and the demand for traditional schools? We ask Shaun Robison, CEO of BBD Education.

We hear from the head of the University of Manchester about what COVID-19 has meant for the appetite for MBAs. Randa Bessiso is the University's Director for the Middle East  

The oldest and the largest specialty coffee shop in Lebanon has just opened its first international location in Dubai. We spoke to Faysal Younes, Managing Partner of Café Younes and Black Coffee by Café Younes about expanding in the times of COVID.

Is distance and online learning normal for parents now? We ask Cody Claver of iCademy Middle East about the response from parents because of the pandemic.

We have a special focus on going back to school this week. We look at how schools are preparing for the challenges with James Mullan of WhichSchoolAdvisor.com.

The biggest challenge facing schools to keep children safe as they reopen is to maintain physical distancing between them, while still providing a nurturing and socially healthy environment. Dr. Rania Ayat Hawayek, Medical Director at Circle Care Clinic LLC explains how guidelines will help students stay safe.

The first winners of Spinney's incubator programme have been picked. We spoke to commercial manager Tom Harvey about the local food heros that have made the cut.

Grocery delivery company InstaShop has been acquired by Delivery Hero for 360 million dollars. We heard from Ioanna Angelidaki, Co-Founder & CMO of InstaShop about the acquisition.

With schools across Dubai finally reopening, we speak exclusively with the head of the KHDA. Dr. Abdulla Al Karam is the Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)

Dubai based Safe Hands and Impact Workplace Services have joined forces to offer solutions that will help nursery owners and operators with the re-opening process. Sean Heckford is the General Manager & Lead Consultant of Impact Workplace Services.

With daily coronavirus numbers still at 399 – we hear from one Dubai family where the mum, dad and daughter all contracted Covid. Alice Haine is also a journalist at The National and she told us what it was like.

Does superstar player power negate club contracts? We ask Steve Bainbridge, Partner, Head of Sports & Events Management at Al Tamimi & Company about the value of contracts as Lionel Messi has asked to be released from Barcelona.

The last few days have seen a series of new developments for airlines around the world.including more gloom for American Airlines and some good news for Virgin Atlantic. We hear from Ajay Awataney, Founder and editor of LiveFromALounge.com  - an aviation website based in India about the stories making headlines this week.

Young people aged between 18 and 34 are the most confident in their skills to realise opportunities in a post-COVID world that's according to a new Standard Chartered report. Sonny Zulu, Head of Retail Banking at Standard Chartered UAE joined us to discuss the results of their survey.

How can the UAE manage tourist experience in a post-COVID-19 world and how do you restore confidence in international travel? We ask Kristine Pitts, the Director of ExperienceLab Middle East.

Two tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico are forecast to wreck havoc - and raise oil prices. We speak to energy analysts about what that means for us. Matt Stanley is the Senior Broker at Starfuels.

The world’s largest Work-from-Home (WFH) experiment has encouraged homeowners and occupiers to re-imagine their dream home, with a greater focus on health and comfort. We speak to Gabriella de la Torre of the firm CBRE who carried out the survey.

As more law firms in the UAE are turning to technology to face the post COVID-19 landscape, we get a perspective on the changing face of the law with Hussain Hadi, the Head of Middle East Publishing at LexisNexis.

Back to school might be just around the corner but it will be a very different experience this year. We hear from Emily Konstantas, CEO of The Safeguarding Alliance about how do you make school safe and how do you ensure they stay open.  

President Trump has been officially named as the Republican's party's election candidate. We talk conventions with Solomon Yue, Vice Chairman & CEO of Republicans Overseas.

Over half of UAE consumers chose to spend money on improving their home space rather than saving this year, according to IKEA. Vinod Jayan, Managing Director of IKEA UAE, Oman and Egypt told us about the results of their survey.

We spoke exclusively to the acting CEO and COO of troubled NMC Healthcare, Michael Davis, about the company's turnaround plan.

We have an eclectic interview with veteran Dubai businessman Ziad Makhzoumi, who’s working on a COVID-19 mouthwash test.

We speak stock splits with Monte Saffiedine Market Analyst at IG. Apple's done it, Tesla's done it - but what does it mean for shareholders?

A Dubai-resident is running 200km in the desert this weekend to raise awareness for a special cause. Akber Naqvi joined us to explain why he's taken on this mammoth task.

TikTok's parent company has confirmed it will sue the Trump administration over plans to block the app in the US. We get a legal perspective from Dino Wilkinson, Partner - TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications) at Clyde & Co.

We look at how the UAE's cinemas are coping with the 'new normal' and how the pandemic is 'actually' shaping their industry. The CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, Cameron Mitchell, joined us for a blockbuster discussion.

The head of Sharjah’s digital transformation reveals what it means for links with Dubai. Richard Dean sat down with His Highness Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman, Sharjah Higher Committee of digital transformation + Executive Chairman, Department of Government Relations, Government of Sharjah.