We are shining the spotlight to musician Dawda who has just released an amazing titled Nama naa la torop. Dawda talked about the inspiration and recording of the song, his journey in music, as well as the big names he has worked with. 

We are shining the spotlight to musician Dawda who has just released an amazing titled Nama naa la torop. Dawda talked about the inspiration and recording of the song, his journey in music, as well as the big names he has worked with.

Musicians and music, entertainers and entertainment, interviews, industry gossip and songs selected by you. Mark Lloyd brings you an energetic evening of local and international show-biz and celebrity content and contests, with the chance to pick your favourite jukebox hits, every night from 8pm. 

Musicians and music, entertainers and entertainment, interviews, industry gossip and songs selected by you. Mark Lloyd brings you an energetic evening of local and international show-biz and celebrity content and contests, with the chance to pick your favourite jukebox hits, every night from 8pm.&nbsp;

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Artist Feature: Dawda

The Natural History Museum has opened as a living research hub – but how can it help shape how we understand our planet, our past and our future? Helen asks the museum’s Director of Science and Research, Professor Phillip Manning, Director of Science and Research, and Emirati curator Noora Albalooshi.

Meanwhile, on the food front, we celebrate Sharjah’s homegrown food scene with restaurateur Lourds Adalia-Evertse, delve into the food trends and openings to expect in 2026 with Laura Coughlin, and our resident culture expert William Mullally is on hand with all the recommendations you need for big and small screen enjoyment this January.

The Natural History Museum has opened as a living research hub &ndash; but how can it help shape how we understand our planet, our past and our future? Helen asks the museum&rsquo;s Director of Science and Research, Professor Phillip Manning, Director of Science and Research, and Emirati curator Noora Albalooshi.
Meanwhile, on the food front, we celebrate Sharjah&rsquo;s homegrown food scene with restaurateur Lourds Adalia-Evertse, delve into the food trends and openings to expect in 2026 with Laura Coughlin, and our resident culture expert William Mullally is on hand with all the recommendations you need for big and small screen enjoyment this January.

How to build a dinosaur

From Ivy League graduate to global fashion runways, from Hollywood sets to birth advocacy to Dubai’s Gladiator Summit, Yaya DaCosta joins Helen to discuss how her career has never followed a single lane.

Meanwhile, the precautionary recall of a specific infant formula by Nestlé has some parents worried – but should they be? We ask Aisling Oslizlok, Paediatric Dietitian at Genesis Healthcare Center.
And with some parents across the UAE discovering their child may be eligible to start school earlier than OT Adam Griffin and educational designer Hollie Mayes talk school readiness. 

From Ivy League graduate to global fashion runways, from Hollywood sets to birth advocacy to Dubai&rsquo;s Gladiator Summit, Yaya DaCosta joins Helen to discuss how her career has never followed a single lane.
Meanwhile, the precautionary recall of a specific infant formula by Nestl&eacute; has some parents worried &ndash; but should they be? We ask Aisling Oslizlok, Paediatric Dietitian at Genesis Healthcare Center. And with some parents across the UAE discovering their child may be eligible to start school earlier than OT Adam Griffin and educational designer Hollie Mayes talk school readiness.&nbsp;

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A UK GP has been suspended after faking appointments so she could leave work in time for the school run- leaving many parents asking the same question: why does it still feel risky to be honest about childcare at work? Helen asks campaigner Joeli Brearly, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, and workplace culture consultant Lorna King.

Plus, as new research suggests tracking our kids could make them less independent and more anxious, we talk tech and trust with psychologist Mark Samways, while digital educator Philippa Wraithmell is on hand with all the info you need to make your household’s devices work FOR them in 2026.

A UK GP has been suspended after faking appointments so she could leave work in time for the school run- leaving many parents asking the same question: why does it still feel risky to be honest about childcare at work? Helen asks campaigner Joeli Brearly, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, and workplace culture consultant Lorna King.
Plus, as new research suggests tracking our kids could make them less independent and more anxious, we talk tech and trust with psychologist Mark Samways, while digital educator Philippa Wraithmell is on hand with all the info you need to make your household&rsquo;s devices work FOR them in 2026.

Artist Feature: Dawda

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