10 Feb 2020: Steve Cronin, founder of Dead Simple Saving, joins Helen and explains why it’s time to stop trusting others with your money and take back control, plus they discuss breaking the link between spending money and happiness.

10 Feb 2020: Steve Cronin, founder of Dead Simple Saving, joins Helen and explains why it&rsquo;s time to stop trusting others with your money and take back control, plus they discuss breaking the link between spending money and happiness.

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Dubai Eye 103.8 is the Middle East’s only dedicated English language talk station and the Business Breakfast is the ICC International Radio Show of the Year.

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How much should we spend on Valentine’s Day?

We find out all about the upcoming Al Quoz Arts Fest, and go behind the scenes at the Golden Globes with judge, William Mullally.
Plus, Helen faces House of Habanero’s hot sauce challenge, meets the chef behind the original Dubai Chocolate and discuss the launch of Tresind Studio’s first cookbook.

We find out all about the upcoming Al Quoz Arts Fest, and go behind the scenes at the Golden Globes with judge, William Mullally. Plus, Helen faces House of Habanero&rsquo;s hot sauce challenge, meets the chef behind the original Dubai Chocolate and discuss the launch of Tresind Studio&rsquo;s first cookbook.

Your weekend, sorted

From workplace bullying and employers withdrawing benefits to research showing the detrimental impact of a work-heavy work/life balance, early headlines this year have workers worried. So, what can we do to improve our own professional lives? Rohini Gill has the answers you need.

Plus, we meet the man making life easier for left-handed learners…

From workplace bullying and employers withdrawing benefits to research showing the detrimental impact of a work-heavy work/life balance, early headlines this year have workers worried. So, what can we do to improve our own professional lives? Rohini Gill has the answers you need.
Plus, we meet the man making life easier for left-handed learners&hellip;

Your 2026 workplace clinic

Single person and childless households are on the rise. A Chinese app called Are You Dead has gone viral. And 56% of UAE-based workers say they experience loneliness. So what’s behind the trend, and how do we counter it? Helen asks Scott Armstrong, founder of Mentl, and Wifag Adnan, Associate Professor of Economics at NYU Abu Dhabi.

We also discuss a new study suggesting a link between screen use in early years and language development problems, and take your questions on the financial and legal implications on new laws for influencers in the UAE.

Single person and childless households are on the rise. A Chinese app called Are You Dead has gone viral. And 56% of UAE-based workers say they experience loneliness. So what&rsquo;s behind the trend, and how do we counter it? Helen asks Scott Armstrong, founder of Mentl, and Wifag Adnan, Associate Professor of Economics at NYU Abu Dhabi.
We also discuss a new study suggesting a link between screen use in early years and language development problems, and take your questions on the financial and legal implications on new laws for influencers in the UAE.

How much should we spend on Valentine’s Day?

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