Singer-songwriter Allen Ling joined me in the studio ahead of his performance at Courtyard by Marriott this week. He is in Dubai as part of his Asian tour, and we talked all about his passion for music. 

Singer-songwriter Allen Ling joined me in the studio ahead of his performance at Courtyard by Marriott this week. He is in Dubai as part of his Asian tour, and we talked all about his passion for music.

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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Closer with Allen Ling

How much of what feels like forgetfulness is actually an overloaded brain, and can learning new skills help build resilience as we age? Plus, new pathways for Emirati orchestral musicians, and how playing in a band can build confidence in children.

How much of what feels like forgetfulness is actually an overloaded brain, and can learning new skills help build resilience as we age? Plus, new pathways for Emirati orchestral musicians, and how playing in a band can build confidence in children.

Is Your Brain Forgetful — or Just Overloaded?

It's not just screen time affecting children's eyesight, with more children developing short-sightedness at a younger age. Plus, the new rules of digital etiquette, how social sport is helping adults make new friends, the rise of women's football in the UAE and a mid-year personal finance check-up, with practical advice on managing and paying off debt.

It's not just screen time affecting children's eyesight, with more children developing short-sightedness at a younger age. Plus, the new rules of digital etiquette, how social sport is helping adults make new friends, the rise of women's football in the UAE and a mid-year personal finance check-up, with practical advice on managing and paying off debt.

Are Our Everyday Habits Harming Our Children's Eyes?

Could your years of experience open the door to a new way of working? The show explores the rise of fractional leadership and why it could offer a fresh career path for experienced professionals. Plus, tips on dressing for the job you want, the latest Instagram features aimed at Gen Z and an update on Meta's smart glasses. And in the Legal Hour, freelancing after leaving a job, debt, missed mortgage payments and why you really should read the fine print before signing a contract.

Could your years of experience open the door to a new way of working? The show explores the rise of fractional leadership and why it could offer a fresh career path for experienced professionals. Plus, tips on dressing for the job you want, the latest Instagram features aimed at Gen Z and an update on Meta's smart glasses. And in the Legal Hour, freelancing after leaving a job, debt, missed mortgage payments and why you really should read the fine print before signing a contract.

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