The studio was filled with Sakshi Verkot's school mates as the first edition of the Sakshi Verkot Memorial Theatre Festival was a success. We talked about the success of the festival as well as its future. 

The studio was filled with Sakshi Verkot's school mates as the first edition of the Sakshi Verkot Memorial Theatre Festival was a success. We talked about the success of the festival as well as its future.

Musicians and music, entertainers and entertainment, interviews, industry gossip and songs selected by you. Mark Lloyd brings you an energetic evening of local and international show-biz and celebrity content and contests, with the chance to pick your favourite jukebox hits, every night from 8pm. 

Musicians and music, entertainers and entertainment, interviews, industry gossip and songs selected by you. Mark Lloyd brings you an energetic evening of local and international show-biz and celebrity content and contests, with the chance to pick your favourite jukebox hits, every night from 8pm.&nbsp;

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The Sakshi Verkot Memorial Theatre Festival

Away from Dubai’s 5-star kitchens, what can food teach us about culture and community? Helen asks superstar chef, TV host and UN Food Security Advocate Andrew Zimmern.

Plus, we find out who’s eating at Neighbourhood Food Hall (hint, he’s got a beard and you’d better be nice), and we talk festive desserts with Bateel Bakery.

Away from Dubai&rsquo;s 5-star kitchens, what can food teach us about culture and community? Helen asks superstar chef, TV host and UN Food Security Advocate Andrew Zimmern.
Plus, we find out who&rsquo;s eating at Neighbourhood Food Hall (hint, he&rsquo;s got a beard and you&rsquo;d better be nice), and we talk festive desserts with Bateel Bakery.

Food and philanthropy

New research from McKinsey and Lean In has found women “want promotions less”, meanwhile, Zoe Ball is making headlines for leaning out to spend time with her family. Do we need to reframe how we view female ambition? Helen asks Anushka Kalyanpur DeLuca of Nannies & More and leadership expert Constanze Munz.

Meanwhile, as new data from Betterhomes shows nearly 60 percent of UAE residents now plan to stay for over a decade, KCA’s Alex Elander-Phoenix explains how to foster a sense of belonging for our kids, their schools and our communities. Plus, Principal Lisa is on hand for an early-years parenting clinic…

New research from McKinsey and Lean In has found women &ldquo;want promotions less&rdquo;, meanwhile, Zoe Ball is making headlines for leaning out to spend time with her family. Do we need to reframe how we view female ambition? Helen asks Anushka Kalyanpur DeLuca of Nannies &amp; More and leadership expert Constanze Munz.
Meanwhile, as new data from Betterhomes shows nearly 60 percent of UAE residents now plan to stay for over a decade, KCA&rsquo;s Alex Elander-Phoenix explains how to foster a sense of belonging for our kids, their schools and our communities. Plus, Principal Lisa is on hand for an early-years parenting clinic&hellip;

Saying "not now" to the big job

From working on leave and carrying over holidays, to the impact of AI and job security into 2026, HR consultant Rohini Bhalla-Gill joins Helen for an end of year HR temperature check…
Plus, kids are off school, excitement levels are high – but disagreements can ruin the festive vibes. So, how do you keep all your kids happy and off each other’s backs during the winter break? Leilani Rooks, Wildflower Family Coaching, joins Helen with some expert advice.

From working on leave and carrying over holidays, to the impact of AI and job security into 2026, HR consultant Rohini Bhalla-Gill joins Helen for an end of year HR temperature check&hellip; Plus, kids are off school, excitement levels are high &ndash; but disagreements can ruin the festive vibes. So, how do you keep all your kids happy and off each other&rsquo;s backs during the winter break? Leilani Rooks, Wildflower Family Coaching, joins Helen with some expert advice.

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