



Your weekend, sorted
From food to hospitality to the arts, today's episode of Afternoons with Helen Farmer is all about shining a spotlight on the local leaders putting their hearts and souls into helping their industries thrive through adversity...

Sing for your... health?
As research suggests singing could improve lung health, we meet three experts who're feeling the benefits of music. Plus, we talk financial planning for uncertain times, how families and teaching assistants are helping each other through homeschool challenges, and we find out about a new, exam-free…

Why is everyone NeeDooh hunting?
Some view it as a toy, some as a tool, but what's inarguable is that it's become a sensory sensation. Adam the OT joins Helen to explain the furore. Plus, we discuss repatriation - and why home often doesn't feel the same for returning expats.

Is your off-plan investment safe?
Your home is often your biggest commitment, so when circumstances change, it can feel overwhelming. From rent renewals to off-plan investments, we put your questions to property lawyer Scott Hutton. Plus, Heather Harries joins us with advice for families facing exam cancellations, and we discuss c…

Community over competition
From food to hospitality to the arts, today's episode of Afternoons with Helen Farmer is all about shining a spotlight on the local leaders putting their hearts and souls into helping their industries thrive through adversity..

Are you screentiming yourself into stress?
Between work, homeschool and doomscrolling, many of us are moving less and worrying more right now. Dr Shef joins us to explain why that's a concern - and what we can do about it. We also talk small business support - and shout out to some of the UAE's SMEs. And we mark World Autism Day with a teac…

Thriving in uncertainty
From nursery numbers to exam cancellations, the systems families rely on are struggling. Helen asks the experts how the community can help…

Job safety in the UAE
From pay and recruitement freezes to retainment in uncertain times, we get the lowdown on the job market from recruiter David MacKenzie and HR consultant Rohini Gill. Global masculinity expert and sociologist Steve Roberts joined us to discuss the dangers of the manosphere, we talked Meta and tee…

Is now the time to move house?
From questions around pricing to hesitation from buyers and sellers, many are wondering what these uncertain times mean for the UAE real estate market. Helen is joined by industry experts Jo Phillips and Rick Waind to get the lowdown. Plus, we talk hospitality industry job security, ask if a litt…

Raising hope for Dubai's restaurants
It’s no secret that many restaurants are feeling the pressure right now - from shifting consumer habits to rising costs and uncertainty across the market. But a host of guests from across the industry tell Helen, there's still reason to be cheerful!