Taylor Swift concert scam

Scammers have been at it again, offering tickets for a fake Taylor Swift concert in Dubai, as cloned sites and OTP traps offering massive discounts continue to rise. 

Should real-work experience be a requirement for all UAE students?

Dubai billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor is urging schools and universities to prioritise practical experience alongside academic study. In the UAE, it's been two and a half years since teenagers aged 15 to 18 can legally apply for part-time jobs under what is known as a juvenile work permit.

Inside the UAE’s museums: From heritage to prehistoric giants

We take a look round one of the UAE’s most anticipated cultural landmarks - the Zayed National Museum, now open on Saadiyat Island.  Just down the road, the Natural History Museum is already making waves - we chat with the Director about dinosaurs, meteorites, and more. The Oxford Word of the Yea…

Know your rights as a tenant

Rents in Dubai have risen by over 23% on average in the last 12 months, with some areas seeing increases of up to 35%, according to property consultancy CBRE. So what are your rights if your landlord asks for a big jump in rent? Dr. Yousef Al Mansoori, Senior First Instance Judge at the Rental Disp…

Don’t fall for this WICKED scam

A fake advert offering “half-price tickets” to Wicked at Dubai Opera has been circulating on Instagram and Facebook and it leads to a replica website that looks almost identical to the real thing. One listener clicked the link, made the purchase… and only realised something was wrong when AED 24,00…

Technology for Bite-sized Learning

Research from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts has shown that the average focused screen-time for any one activity has dropped from about two and a half minutes twenty years ago to just 47 seconds today. That's having a huge impact on the type of tech that's being developed that we …

Should children under 16 be banned from social media?

That’s what Malaysia is planning from 2026 and it’s part of a global trend. Australia brings in its ban next month with France, Spain, all tightening restrictions. We explore whether bans actually work and who should be responsible for keeping kids safe online, with consultant in digital wellbeing,…

How affected are you by parking fees rise?

According to new figures, average parking fees have increased by 51% since Dubai introduced its variable tariff system. So with rising living costs and flat salaries, should employers be doing more to reduce everyday pressures on staff, like parking? Staying with how parking is becoming more expen…

Wolfi's back in business

After that devastating fire earlier this month, Wolfi’s Bike Shop is back — in a new temporary home. We're joined by Wolfi himself to hear how the team is rebuilding, and what customers can expect from the new pop-up. We also talk cycling safety — especially for children. Almir Mujic explains how …

Could we treat genetic diseases within the next 10 years?

There was a big claim at the Dubai Future Forum yesterday that says yes.  We speak with Mammoth Biosciences that is looking to make this a reality by using gene-editing technology.  We also discuss longevity and the role of AI in public health with Dubai Health. We get more details on Dubai’s fir…