She’s amassed millions of followers for her kitchen DJ sets. Now, 63-year-old Crazy Auntie Ann is in Dubai to show us how to live it up at any age – while the founders of Please Leave By 10 say you don’t even need to stay up late to have a dance.
Meanwhile, Helen delves into the British Embassy’s updated advice to new arrivals to the UAE, and as the UAE lowers its legal age of adulthood, we discuss the realities of growing up with Dr Thoriya.

She&rsquo;s amassed millions of followers for her kitchen DJ sets. Now, 63-year-old Crazy Auntie Ann is in Dubai to show us how to live it up at any age &ndash; while the founders of Please Leave By 10 say you don&rsquo;t even need to stay up late to have a dance. Meanwhile, Helen delves into the British Embassy&rsquo;s updated advice to new arrivals to the UAE, and as the UAE lowers its legal age of adulthood, we discuss the realities of growing up with Dr Thoriya.

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A UK GP has been suspended after faking appointments so she could leave work in time for the school run- leaving many parents asking the same question: why does it still feel risky to be honest about childcare at work? Helen asks campaigner Joeli Brearly, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, and workplace culture consultant Lorna King.

Plus, as new research suggests tracking our kids could make them less independent and more anxious, we talk tech and trust with psychologist Mark Samways, while digital educator Philippa Wraithmell is on hand with all the info you need to make your household’s devices work FOR them in 2026.

A UK GP has been suspended after faking appointments so she could leave work in time for the school run- leaving many parents asking the same question: why does it still feel risky to be honest about childcare at work? Helen asks campaigner Joeli Brearly, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, and workplace culture consultant Lorna King.
Plus, as new research suggests tracking our kids could make them less independent and more anxious, we talk tech and trust with psychologist Mark Samways, while digital educator Philippa Wraithmell is on hand with all the info you need to make your household&rsquo;s devices work FOR them in 2026.

Would you lie to make it to pick-up on time?

BNPL schemes boomed across the Middle East at the end of 2025 - but how many people are now waking up to the reality of putting off costs into the new year with fear? Financial coach Beth Clay talks us through how to get 2026 started out on the right financial foot.

Meanwhile, Ruth Dance and David MacKenzie talk recruitment and team spirit in January, David Harkin of 8 Billion Ideas joins us to discuss motivation and imagination for kids, and we ask Pulmonologist Dr Rachel Kaminski about a new drug bringing hope to asthma sufferers…

BNPL schemes boomed across the Middle East at the end of 2025 - but how many people are now waking up to the reality of putting off costs into the new year with fear? Financial coach Beth Clay talks us through how to get 2026 started out on the right financial foot.
Meanwhile, Ruth Dance and David MacKenzie talk recruitment and team spirit in January, David Harkin of 8 Billion Ideas joins us to discuss motivation and imagination for kids, and we ask Pulmonologist Dr Rachel Kaminski about a new drug bringing hope to asthma sufferers&hellip;

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From the world’s best hotels, cruises, to new flights launching this new year, we’ve got you covered. Connecting Travel's Sarah Hedley Hymers has all the details for you.

Courtney Brandt joins us to separate the fads from the future when it comes to the UAE’s booming dining landscape.

And what's the best phone when it comes to photography? Tech journalist Kevin Sebastian has the answer based on his personal experience, plus info on other gadgets that you might need this new year.

From the world&rsquo;s best hotels, cruises, to new flights launching this new year, we&rsquo;ve got you covered. Connecting Travel's Sarah Hedley Hymers has all the details for you.
Courtney Brandt joins us to separate the fads from the future when it comes to the UAE&rsquo;s booming dining landscape.
And what's the best phone when it comes to photography? Tech journalist Kevin Sebastian has the answer based on his personal experience, plus info on other gadgets that you might need this new year.

You’re never too old – or tired – to party

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