26 Mar 2020: Talking food deliveries with Samantha Wood, AKA Foodiva, and the UAE Restaurants Unite campaign they have created.

26 Mar 2020: Talking food deliveries with Samantha Wood, AKA Foodiva, and the UAE Restaurants Unite campaign they have created.

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UAE Restaurants.. Unite!

Amid a global furore over its use, Grok’s ability to remove the clothes from women and children has been put behind a paywall, but creator Elon Musk says he won’t row back on the tech’s abilities. So, how worried should we be? Helen speaks to global cybercop Susan McLean and Dubai-based media lawyer Martin Hayward.
Plus, as the KHDA and DHA warn parents about risky behaviour, we get some lessons in communication with our teens from Kristin MacDermott, founder of the MacDermott Method, and after yesterday’s clinic on divorce law, we shift our focus to the emotions of a break-up with family systems specialist Karen Sutherland.

Amid a global furore over its use, Grok&rsquo;s ability to remove the clothes from women and children has been put behind a paywall, but creator Elon Musk says he won&rsquo;t row back on the tech&rsquo;s abilities. So, how worried should we be? Helen speaks to global cybercop Susan McLean and Dubai-based media lawyer Martin Hayward. Plus, as the KHDA and DHA warn parents about risky behaviour, we get some lessons in communication with our teens from Kristin MacDermott, founder of the MacDermott Method, and after yesterday&rsquo;s clinic on divorce law, we shift our focus to the emotions of a break-up with family systems specialist Karen Sutherland.

Deepfakes, GROK, and UAE law

It’s what’s commonly known as Divorce Month, with lawyer’s offices across the world packed out every January. But what are your next steps here if you believe your marriage is in trouble? Lawyer Madeleine Mendy answers your questions. 
Plus, as Dubai launches an AED10million fund to help families in rent arrears, Steve Cronin joins Helen to discuss budgeting in the real world, and education and inclusion consultant Louise Dawson has the latest on the KHDA’s updated inclusion and SEND assessment rules too.

It&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s commonly known as Divorce Month, with lawyer&rsquo;s offices across the world packed out every January. But what are your next steps here if you believe your marriage is in trouble? Lawyer Madeleine Mendy answers your questions.&nbsp; Plus, as Dubai launches an AED10million fund to help families in rent arrears, Steve Cronin joins Helen to discuss budgeting in the real world, and education and inclusion consultant Louise Dawson has the latest on the KHDA&rsquo;s updated inclusion and SEND assessment rules too.

Your ‘Divorce Month’ Q&A

The Natural History Museum has opened as a living research hub – but how can it help shape how we understand our planet, our past and our future? Helen asks the museum’s Director of Science and Research, Professor Phillip Manning, Director of Science and Research, and Emirati curator Noora Albalooshi.

Meanwhile, on the food front, we celebrate Sharjah’s homegrown food scene with restaurateur Lourds Adalia-Evertse, delve into the food trends and openings to expect in 2026 with Laura Coughlin, and our resident culture expert William Mullally is on hand with all the recommendations you need for big and small screen enjoyment this January.

The Natural History Museum has opened as a living research hub &ndash; but how can it help shape how we understand our planet, our past and our future? Helen asks the museum&rsquo;s Director of Science and Research, Professor Phillip Manning, Director of Science and Research, and Emirati curator Noora Albalooshi.
Meanwhile, on the food front, we celebrate Sharjah&rsquo;s homegrown food scene with restaurateur Lourds Adalia-Evertse, delve into the food trends and openings to expect in 2026 with Laura Coughlin, and our resident culture expert William Mullally is on hand with all the recommendations you need for big and small screen enjoyment this January.

UAE Restaurants.. Unite!

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