31 May 2023: We find out about one lady who is transforming people through travel
Tanya Sibley explains why we have anxiety
GEMS Education have launched a campaign to help mental health issues
And Buddha the dog trainer is answering your questions.

31 May 2023: We find out about one lady who is transforming people through travel Tanya Sibley explains why we have anxiety GEMS Education have launched a campaign to help mental health issues And Buddha the dog trainer is answering your questions.

A laid back look at life in the UAE. Stay up to date with what's happening and where to go with free advice, expert opinion and storytelling which gives an inside scoop in to real life UAE. Calling foodies, culture vultures and people who want answers from our trusted team of engaging experts.

Afternoons with Helen Farmer

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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From travel to feeding the family, we've got all the expert advice you need for the upcoming holiday.

Plus, we explore the green changes afoot at the newest branch of Vietnamese foodies, meet the keen baker who turned her hobbie into one of Dubai's most successful dessert brands, and we learn how the UAE's supermarkets are navigating TikTok's ever-changing viral food trends. 

From travel to feeding the family, we've got all the expert advice you need for the upcoming holiday.
Plus, we explore the green changes afoot at the newest branch of Vietnamese foodies, meet the keen baker who turned her hobbie into one of Dubai's most successful dessert brands, and we learn how the UAE's supermarkets are navigating TikTok's ever-changing viral food trends.&nbsp;

Preparing for Eid al Adha

You’ve seen the hype — Labubu figures selling out in minutes, only to resurface online for eye-watering prices. But what does this frenzy reveal about us? In this episode, we dive into the psychology of ‘drop culture’ with Dr. Sarah Rasmi, exploring how scarcity and social media fuel obsession and anxiety. 

Then we turn to the world of youth sports with Dr. Shefali Verma to ask: are we raising kids to chase wins instead of wellbeing? 

From collectibles to competitions, we unpack the pressure to keep up, and what it’s doing to our minds and bodies.

You&rsquo;ve seen the hype &mdash; Labubu figures selling out in minutes, only to resurface online for eye-watering prices. But what does this frenzy reveal about us? In this episode, we dive into the psychology of &lsquo;drop culture&rsquo; with Dr. Sarah Rasmi, exploring how scarcity and social media fuel obsession and anxiety.&nbsp;
Then we turn to the world of youth sports with Dr. Shefali Verma to ask: are we raising kids to chase wins instead of wellbeing?&nbsp;
From collectibles to competitions, we unpack the pressure to keep up, and what it&rsquo;s doing to our minds and bodies.

Labubu, FOMO & the pressure to perform

Afternoons is live from the Arab Media Summit – and taking your questions on how to make the digital world work for your business this summer. Helen is joined by entrepreneur Ahmad Alzamel, the influencer behind the globally viral Lazy Cat cake, and Alex Carvlalho from House of Social.

Meanwhile, with four in five homes now boasting at least one smart device, tech journalist Nick Regos brings us up to speed on the rise of the robots. Dr Margaret Harris from the World Health Organisation talks antibiotic resistance, and Aalia Thobani, CEO at The Brain Accelerator, gives her tips for maintaining you attention span in a world of short, sharp dopamine hits.

Afternoons is live from the Arab Media Summit &ndash; and taking your questions on how to make the digital world work for your business this summer. Helen is joined by entrepreneur Ahmad Alzamel, the influencer behind the globally viral Lazy Cat cake, and Alex Carvlalho from House of Social.
Meanwhile, with four in five homes now boasting at least one smart device, tech journalist Nick Regos brings us up to speed on the rise of the robots. Dr Margaret Harris from the World Health Organisation talks antibiotic resistance, and Aalia Thobani, CEO at The Brain Accelerator, gives her tips for maintaining you attention span in a world of short, sharp dopamine hits.

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