Most UAE firms have paused hiring, citing rising operational costs. What does it mean for small businesses, their staff, and those looking for work? Helen speaks to Tish Tash MD Polly Williams,  recruiter David McKenzie and HR consultant Rohini Gill.

Most UAE firms have paused hiring, citing rising operational costs. What does it mean for small businesses, their staff, and those looking for work? Helen speaks to Tish Tash MD Polly Williams, &nbsp;recruiter David McKenzie and HR consultant Rohini Gill.

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Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, according to a new study. But why? And what’s it like to get caught out online? Helen is joined by Dr  digital education expert Alison Burrows and Heather Harries, the mother of a teen extortion victim.

Meanwhile, in today’s world of artificial intelligence, big data and analytics, it may seem that intuition has no place in decision-making. Psychologist Joslin Gracias explains why that's absolutely not the case. And as new research reveals men are twice as likely to die of ‘broken heart syndrome’, we ask life coach Chris Harrison and education consultant Claire Stancliffe how we can help our men, and boys, become more emotionally aware. 

 

Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, according to a new study. But why? And what&rsquo;s it like to get caught out online? Helen is joined by Dr &nbsp;digital education expert Alison Burrows and Heather Harries, the mother of a teen extortion victim.
Meanwhile, in today&rsquo;s world of artificial intelligence, big data and analytics, it may seem that intuition has no place in decision-making. Psychologist Joslin Gracias explains why that's absolutely not the case. And as new research reveals men are twice as likely to die of &lsquo;broken heart syndrome&rsquo;, we ask life coach Chris Harrison and education consultant Claire Stancliffe how we can help our men, and boys, become more emotionally aware.&nbsp;
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The young people who hate the internet

20 May 2025. Dubai just made headlines by announcing it will accept crypto payments for government services. But what does that actually mean for you and me? Today, we're answering all the crypto questions you were to shy to ask, with Samir Safar-Aly, the Co-Chair of Policy & Regulations at the MENA FinTech Association, & Carol Glynn of Conscious Finance Coaching.

Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s stage five cancer diagnosis has caused shock – but is it unusual? And what is the prognosis for patients like him in 2025? Patient Steve Ashby and oncologist Dr Deborah Mukherjee are on call. And as research suggests many long-term couples to struggle to stay engaged with each other's chat, Dr Thoriya sheds some light on what's healthy... and when communication issues signal a bigger issue.

20 May 2025. Dubai just made headlines by announcing it will accept crypto payments for government services. But what does that actually mean for you and me? Today, we're answering all the crypto questions you were to shy to ask, with Samir Safar-Aly, the Co-Chair of Policy &amp; Regulations at the MENA FinTech Association, &amp; Carol Glynn of Conscious Finance Coaching.
Meanwhile, Joe Biden&rsquo;s stage five cancer diagnosis has caused shock &ndash; but is it unusual? And what is the prognosis for patients like him in 2025? Patient Steve Ashby and oncologist Dr Deborah Mukherjee are on call. And as research suggests many long-term couples to struggle to stay engaged with each other's chat, Dr Thoriya sheds some light on what's healthy... and when communication issues signal a bigger issue.

What on earth is a meme coin?

More than 70% of drivers in the UAE admit to experiencing road rage, whether it’s tailgating, swerving, or shouting through the window. But what’s driving it? Helen asks traffic consultant Dr Mostafa Aldah and psychologist Mark Samways.

Meanwhile, Haus & Haus are on hand to answer your property questions. Plus, we ask, would you forgive a cheat? What is being done to tackle financial exclusion in the Middle East?

 

More than 70% of drivers in the UAE admit to experiencing road rage, whether it&rsquo;s tailgating, swerving, or shouting through the window. But what&rsquo;s driving it? Helen asks traffic consultant Dr Mostafa Aldah and psychologist Mark Samways.
Meanwhile, Haus &amp; Haus are on hand to answer your property questions. Plus, we ask, would you forgive a cheat? What is being done to tackle financial exclusion in the Middle East?
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