Plus, we take a look at how the hospitality industry has survived and thrived five years after COVID.

We chat with Chef Hattem Matar about his signature dishes and what Ramadan means to him. We also speak with Chef Jason Atherton about how he navigated the challenges of the pandemic and his latest restaurant launches.

Lastly, we dive into how lawyer Gabriela Skaf pivoted from law to entrepreneurship, founding Dubai’s first puppet theater, Les Marionnettes.

Plus, we take a look at how the hospitality industry has survived and thrived five years after COVID.
We chat with Chef Hattem Matar about his signature dishes and what Ramadan means to him. We also speak with Chef Jason Atherton about how he navigated the challenges of the pandemic and his latest restaurant launches.
Lastly, we dive into how lawyer Gabriela Skaf pivoted from law to entrepreneurship, founding Dubai&rsquo;s first puppet theater, Les Marionnettes.

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How the Hallyu Wave is taking over the UAE

Researchers in the US say just a couple of years ago, your average American would have classed an annual salary of 200 hundred thousand dollars - roughly 60 thousand dirhams a month - as rich. But is that all there is to it? Or are our expectations changing? What does it mean to live a rich life in 2025? Beth Clay from Finance Her Well and Christian Kiefer, CEO & Founder of Spa Wellness Project Management join Jen Crichton to discuss.

Researchers in the US say just a couple of years ago, your average American would have classed an annual salary of 200 hundred thousand dollars - roughly 60 thousand dirhams a month - as rich. But is that all there is to it? Or are our expectations changing? What does it mean to live a rich life in 2025? Beth Clay from Finance Her Well and Christian Kiefer, CEO &amp; Founder of Spa Wellness Project Management join Jen Crichton to discuss.

What does it mean to be rich?

From planning a family holiday to finding new fun things to do Helen discusses the reality of parenting with founder of Familierge the first family concierge service in the UAE. 

And staying on the Covid theme 5 years on Helen unpicks the impact the pandemic had on education with education expert Dr. Dala Kakos.

And is ‘affluent neglect’ a term you are familiar with? In a world where parents are busy juggling it all do we really understand the impact of having little time for our children.

From planning a family holiday to finding new fun things to do Helen discusses the reality of parenting with founder of Familierge the first family concierge service in the UAE. 
And staying on the Covid theme 5 years on Helen unpicks the impact the pandemic had on education with education expert Dr. Dala Kakos.
And is &lsquo;affluent neglect&rsquo; a term you are familiar with? In a world where parents are busy juggling it all do we really understand the impact of having little time for our children.

Are our busy lives impacting our children?

Did you find love during the pandemic or did you fall out of love? Dating and relationship expert Hunt Ethridge explains what people struggled with most when it came love in lockdown.

Helen Farmer debated social media and whether we have become obsessed with our own personal brand or whether its what has to happen in 2025.

And have you been a victim of a scam recently? Lawyer Ammar ElBanna answered all your questions in keeping your money safe.

Did you find love during the pandemic or did you fall out of love? Dating and relationship expert Hunt Ethridge explains what people struggled with most when it came love in lockdown.
Helen Farmer debated social media and whether we have become obsessed with our own personal brand or whether its what has to happen in 2025.
And have you been a victim of a scam recently? Lawyer Ammar ElBanna answered all your questions in keeping your money safe.

How the Hallyu Wave is taking over the UAE

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