From the world’s best hotels, cruises, to new flights launching this new year, we’ve got you covered. Connecting Travel's Sarah Hedley Hymers has all the details for you.

Courtney Brandt joins us to separate the fads from the future when it comes to the UAE’s booming dining landscape.

And what's the best phone when it comes to photography? Tech journalist Kevin Sebastian has the answer based on his personal experience, plus info on other gadgets that you might need this new year.

From the world&rsquo;s best hotels, cruises, to new flights launching this new year, we&rsquo;ve got you covered. Connecting Travel's Sarah Hedley Hymers has all the details for you.
Courtney Brandt joins us to separate the fads from the future when it comes to the UAE&rsquo;s booming dining landscape.
And what's the best phone when it comes to photography? Tech journalist Kevin Sebastian has the answer based on his personal experience, plus info on other gadgets that you might need this new year.

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We get that from Dr Thoraiya Kanafani as we discuss celebrating pacing your peaks and trusting your own path.

Dubai Health's Dr Sara Kazim shares what's in place to ensure safety of crowds celebrating New Year's Eve in the city.

We also discuss how common heart diseases and cardiac arrest are among teens following the tragic death of a 17-year-old student in Sharjah.

Hollie Mayes guides us on how to declutter properly, especially when emotions are hindering you.

And are experiential gifts better presents for kids?

We get that from Dr Thoraiya Kanafani as we discuss celebrating pacing your peaks and trusting your own path.
Dubai Health's Dr Sara Kazim shares what's in place to ensure safety of crowds celebrating New Year's Eve in the city.
We also discuss how common heart diseases and cardiac arrest are among teens following the tragic death of a 17-year-old student in Sharjah.
Hollie Mayes guides us on how to declutter properly, especially when emotions are hindering you.
And are experiential gifts better presents for kids?

It's not late bloomer, it's just LATER bloomer

As we look ahead to 2026, a lot of parents are quietly asking the same question: is gentle parenting still working, or have we misunderstood it altogether? 

Our kids are growing up in one of the safest places in the world, but travel can quickly expose them to very different realities. Today we’re talking child safety beyond screens, from airports and hotels to public spaces and unfamiliar cultures.

ADHD diagnoses are rising worldwide, particularly among adults who are only now realising there may be a reason life has always felt harder than it should.

But with that rise comes confusion, misinformation, and sometimes backlash. We look at what ADHD really is, when a diagnosis helps, and where responsibility still matter.

As we look ahead to 2026, a lot of parents are quietly asking the same question: is gentle parenting still working, or have we misunderstood it altogether?&nbsp;
Our kids are growing up in one of the safest places in the world, but travel can quickly expose them to very different realities. Today we&rsquo;re talking child safety&nbsp;beyond screens, from airports and hotels to public spaces and unfamiliar cultures.
ADHD diagnoses are rising worldwide, particularly among adults who are only now realising there may be a reason life has always felt harder than it should.
But with that rise comes confusion, misinformation, and sometimes backlash. We look at what ADHD really is, when a diagnosis helps, and where responsibility still matter.

Goodbye gentle parenting?

Helen explores how our mouth health is connected with other parts of the body more than we think, with Dr David Roze.

​Can the current flu vaccine protect you from the new flu variant? Dr Howard Podolsky has the answers

And discussing men's mental health with Scott Armstrong of Mentl.

Helen explores how our mouth health is connected with other parts of the body more than we think, with Dr David Roze.
​Can the current flu vaccine protect you from the new flu variant? Dr Howard Podolsky has the answers
And discussing men's mental health with Scott Armstrong of Mentl.

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