Would you ever pay for an opportunity or an award?

When does a professional opportunity become a red flag? Katie was recently approached about moderating an event, only to discover that payment was required to be involved. We also hear from experts who've been approached with paid “Top 50” entrepreneur features, awards and magazine opportunities. …

Why is Dubai monitoring delivery motorbikes?

Delivery motorbikes in Dubai are about to be fitted with cameras and sensors. We speak with the Roads and Transport Authority on why they're introducing a smart monitoring system now. We also ask, how do these kinds of monitoring system work? How many cars can you have registered in your name in …

Made in the UAE

A  hundred luxury SUVs made in the UAE are rolling off the production line in Abu Dhabi. They are made by ROX, which has set up a manufacturing centre, AI lab and design studio in KEZAD over the last six months. The project is backed by a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the Min…

Oil spill contained: is UAE drinking water safe?

Authorities say the oil spill off the UAE’s northern coast has now been contained, with no fresh leaks detected, and they say drinking water supplies are safe. But what impact could the spill have on our desalination plants? Meanwhile, petrol prices in the UAE are coming down this month, but they’…

UAE oil spill: A week on, how much progress has been made?

A week on from the UAE oil spill, more beaches have closed in Sharjah as clean-up operations continue in Ras Al Khaimah. Is the oil still spreading, and when could our coastline recover? Could we all do with less screen time at the dinner table? Restaurants in Sardinia are trialling a phone-free d…

Work under AI surveillance

Does watching employees more closely actually make them work better? It's the main question now with AI making it possible for employers to monitor their staff in detail. If you're working here in the UAE, can your boss legally monitor your emails, track your computer activity or use AI to assess …

Could an Emirati diplomat lead the United Nations?

Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh wants to be UN secretary General. So what would she change if she became the first woman to lead the UN? Meanwhile as beaches across the northern emirates remain closed to residents and tourists, due to an oil spill off the coastline, we'll investigate how the slick…

UAE oil spill: How far is it spreading, and what's the impact on marine life?

Beaches across the northern Emirates remain closed following an oil spill off the UAE coast. We’ll look at how the slick is spreading and what it could mean for marine life and the coastal environment. Dubai’s short-term rental market is showing signs of improvement, but is this an early sign of a…

UAE oil spill - all you need to know

Beaches across parts of the northern Emirates are closed following an oil spill off the UAE coast. We discuss the clean-up operation and what it means for wildlife, swimmers and our desalinated water supplies, plus how experts track the likely path of the spill.  The UAE is looking at plans to con…

The UAE takes on the global water challenge

A quarter of the world's population lives in countries facing extremely high water stress every year. That's according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. And with farming accounting for more than 70% of global freshwater use, the pressure on supplies is only growing. Now the UAE is look…