Away from Dubai’s 5-star kitchens, what can food teach us about culture and community? Helen asks superstar chef, TV host and UN Food Security Advocate Andrew Zimmern.

Plus, we find out who’s eating at Neighbourhood Food Hall (hint, he’s got a beard and you’d better be nice), and we talk festive desserts with Bateel Bakery.

Away from Dubai&rsquo;s 5-star kitchens, what can food teach us about culture and community? Helen asks superstar chef, TV host and UN Food Security Advocate Andrew Zimmern.
Plus, we find out who&rsquo;s eating at Neighbourhood Food Hall (hint, he&rsquo;s got a beard and you&rsquo;d better be nice), and we talk festive desserts with Bateel Bakery.

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Helen uncovers the science of sleep and learns more about this new pill with Dr. Mohammad Nami, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology at the School of Health Sciences and Psychology.


Plus: A divorce registry? Olivia Howell, divorce lawyer says, 'why not?


The Swatch X AP craze has gone overboard, causing the launch of the watch led in Dubai. What's behind this frenzy? 


Legal Hour: Lawyer Ammar El Banna warns against signing on the dotted line before reading the fine print.

Helen uncovers the science of sleep and learns more about this new pill with Dr. Mohammad Nami, Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology at the School of Health Sciences and Psychology.
 Plus: A divorce registry? Olivia Howell, divorce lawyer says, 'why not?
 The Swatch X AP craze has gone overboard, causing the launch of the watch led in Dubai. What's behind this frenzy?&nbsp;
 Legal Hour: Lawyer Ammar El Banna warns against signing on the dotted line before reading the fine print.

A magic sleep pill that cures insomnia? 

Helen is live from one of Dubai’s most talked-about dining destinations - Akira Back at W Dubai – The Palm - and if you’ve ever wondered how chefs balance fine dining with making people actually feel comfortable and welcome, this is the conversation for you.
Joining her is Chef Giovanni Ledon, Chef de Cuisine at Akira Back. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Chef Gio worked under celebrity chef Bobby Flay before spending seven years refining his skills with Chef Akira Back at Yellowtail in the Bellagio, eventually bringing that modern Japanese cuisine with Korean influence here to Dubai.

Helen is live from one of Dubai&rsquo;s most talked-about dining destinations - Akira Back at W Dubai &ndash; The Palm - and if you&rsquo;ve ever wondered how chefs balance fine dining with making people actually feel comfortable and welcome, this is the conversation for you. Joining her is Chef Giovanni Ledon, Chef de Cuisine at Akira Back. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Chef Gio worked under celebrity chef Bobby Flay before spending seven years refining his skills with Chef Akira Back at Yellowtail in the Bellagio, eventually bringing that modern Japanese cuisine with Korean influence here to Dubai.

Akira Back's Chef Gio 

Career development specialist Shazia Bharuchi tells us why freelancing is a great set up for women.
Meanwhile, should we re think traditional exams? We hear from Dr. Ruba Tabari, Senior Educational Psychologist at The Developing Child Centre and inclusion expert Louise Dawson. 
Writer Sahira Dharamshi wrote YA novel Who Am I? to explore themes around teenage mental health concerns. 

Career development specialist Shazia Bharuchi tells us why freelancing is a great set up for women. Meanwhile, should we re think traditional exams? We hear from Dr. Ruba Tabari, Senior Educational Psychologist at The Developing Child Centre and inclusion expert Louise Dawson.&nbsp; Writer Sahira Dharamshi wrote YA novel Who Am I? to explore themes around teenage mental health concerns.&nbsp;

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