Best Dubai Eye 103.8 Podcasts (2024)

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Star studded Farmer’s Kitchen 1:27:05

1h ago1:27:05

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Today’s show is such a treat for you foodie lovers as we’re joined by the stars in the culinary world: Award-winning French chef with 11 Michelin stars Anne-Sophie Pic Bhupender Nath and Chef Riwkik Sarkar from Passion F&B, the company behind Tresind Studio, Nonnverse and more Chef Hattem Mattar of The Mattar Farm Kitchen Chef Salam Dakkak of Bait …

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DLD fines real estate brokers. 32:29

6h ago32:29

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19 Jul 2024. We speak to the Dubai Land Department who has issued a stark warning to real estate brokers: the crackdown will continue on agents and brokers who break the rules through false advertising and cold-calling. Plus Amanat are to IPO their education business - we find out more Mohammed Ali Yasin - The Oracle Financial Consultancy and Inves…

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Should phones be banned in concerts? 1:24:03

7h ago1:24:03

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American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is continuing his ban on camera phones at his gigs. Our listeners are divided and we get the take of MAC Global’s Head of Talent Booking, Roberta Hickey We delve into the complexities of morale and how it can significantly enhance workplace well-being with Dr Ben Hardy A study published by the American Psycholog…

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We're living longer - what does it mean for the economy? 51:09

4h ago51:09

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18 Jul 2024. We're joined by one of our favourite economists – Andrew Scott of London Business School: his new book says we'll live to be 100 years old - and that will cause a radical economic shake-up. Plus, we look at the rise in demand for Chinese cars in Dubai with Al Habtoor Motors. And with investment scams on the rise, how can you spot a bog…

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Should you quit your job? 1:08:48

5h ago1:08:48

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We have a panel discussion with Aws Ismail - Director at Marc Ellis at WILD’s Emma Burdett to guide you well if you are pondering on quitting your job; we also talk about the viral ‘quit-tok’ and how it affects your employability We delve into what constitutes a ‘scams centre’ with LexisNexis Risk Solutions Dr. Imad Hakim from Moorfields Eye Hospit…

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Why did Bitcoin rally after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump? 31:35

2h ago31:35

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Bitcoin surged on Monday after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump, we find the reason behind it with crypto expert Saqr Ereiqat, Partner, TradeDog Group. Plus, we ask the Chief Investment Officer of Standard Chartered what another Trump Presidency - with his new anti-china pro-tarif running mate - might mean for investors. And, Tim Hortons ha…

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Do opposites really attract? 1:13:52

2d ago1:13:52

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We discuss compatibility in relationships in our Psychology Hour with Human Relations Institute and Clinic’s Dr Thoraiya Kanafani, including the black cat and golden retriever theory We’re inundated with questions about headaches and migraines as we’re joined live in the studio by Neurologist Dr Mohammad Aghil Ghatali from Mubadala Health Dubai Abo…

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Shorooq leads major climatech investment. 42:04

2h ago42:04

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16 Jul 2024. We speak to Shorooq Partners live in studio about their recent 37million-dollar Climatetech investment into a company using mineralisation technology to elimate CO2 safely, permanently and at scale. Plus, can gold sustain the rally that’s seen it climb 17% this year? Veteran gold expert Jeff Rhodes joins us with his outlook. And we spe…

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How did you find your tribe in Dubai? 1:11:25

4h ago1:11:25

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Is it from work, gym or any activities that you joined? You all share where you met and nurture your friendships and we’re joined live in the studio by Anna Cartwright, founder of How About, a meetup group in Dubai It’s Clementine Munro from Haus & Haus answering your property questions today Anthony Frances is on the hot seat for the first time fo…

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What’s the effect of Trump shooting on dollar? 32:41

12h ago32:41

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15 Jul 2024. We cross to both the Republican Convention in Milwakee and also to Seattle for live updates after the attempt to shoot Donald Trump - and what it means for the US election and economy. And as Dubai Mall breaks yet another visitor record, we ask retail expert David Macadam: are smaller malls being left behind? See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Meeting the Michelin’s Young Chef Awardee 1:09:12

1d ago1:09:12

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Chef Jesus Lobato Suarez of Smoked Room joins us live in the studio LOWE’s Zachary Roy and Chef Ali talks us through their Green Michelin Star We meet the man behind unique restaurant concepts including The Showhouse in Dubai Marina Michelin Select Punjab Grill’s Chef Sandeep Ail talks about fine Indian cooking Paediatrician Dr. Izza Aftab Khan hol…

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European tech workers flock to the Gulf to triple their salary. 40:28

1d ago40:28

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12 Jul 2024. We've got the latest on the exodus of European tech talent to the Gulf, with two recruitment experts: global giant Hays, and Dubai-based Cooper Fitch. Plus, coffee futures are at an 18 month high - we ask Matt Toogood of Raw Coffee what that means for our almond milk cortados. And, we get reading recommendations from our final batch of…

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Where can you safely put your cash? 1:23:25

2d ago1:23:25

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A number of people are falling victims to scams, so we ask, is there a way to really safeguard our dirhams? Independent finance coach Steve Cronin has the answer Lots of residents are struggling to get Schengen visa and/ or facing delays, so we get a list of countries and places to visit sans the visa woes with travel journalist Emily Baxter We get…

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Could Dubai be getting a new green superhighway? 39:40

3d ago39:40

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11 Jul 2024. Tom Harvey is about to launch a new season of Spinneys Got Talent - we'll find out more about their incubator. Plus, we speak to the man behind the plan for the Green Spine superhighway that has got everyone talking. And we also chat to the star of Dubai Hustle about the realities of being a real estate agent in a hot market. See omnys…

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What did social media influence you to buy? 1:32:30

3d ago1:32:30

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10 Jul 2024. 80% of consumers in MENAT are influenced to purchase after watching TikTok content, and more than half make unplanned purchases according to a recent report. How are we ‘encouraged’ by these posts? We’re joined by behavioural scientist Dr Darrren Coppin from Sydney and tech journalist Kevin Sebastian It’s World Youth Skills Day on the …

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What could Omani income tax mean for the rest of the Gulf? 36:05

4d ago36:05

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10 Jul 2024. We look at what a potential Omani income tax could mean for the rest of the Gulf - speaking to tax expert Thomas Vanhee, Founding Partner, Aurifer. And what can the corporate world learn from sports franchises when it comes to sustainability? 1.5 Degrees Sport CEO, Sean Morris, joins us live. Plus, our summer book club series continues…

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Empower your kids to stand up against bullying 1:28:05

4d ago1:28:05

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Fortes Education’s Chief Positive Psychologist Devika Mankani gives us advices, together with a bullying victim himself Sebastian Bates, the founder of Warrior Academy Just last week pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s therapy, donanemab, has received FDA approval, offering new hope for patients with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease…

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Number of homes available for sale in Dubai down by nearly a quarter 47:04

5d ago47:04

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09 Jul 2024. We speak to Knight Frank about the number of homes available for sale in Dubai falling by nearly a quarter over the last year, with the amount of prime homes listed falling by nearly half. And as funding levels plateau in all markets bar the MENA region - we speak to Philip Bahoshy, Founder and CEO, MAGNiTT. Plus, with the yen at a 34 …

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Protect yourself from scammers 1:23:15

5d ago1:23:15

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Another unfortunate incident just happened few days ago where scammers smartly copy how banks communicate with their customers – the victim was Emma who Helen knows. We speak with cybersecurity expert Amir Kolahzadeh on how we can avoid falling victims to scams We look at how therapy dogs help humans with the driving force behind @leoandfriendsther…

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Is the property market running out of stock? 31:02

6d ago31:02

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08 Jul 2024. We're looking at whether June's drop in real estate transactions is just summer kicking in, or the start of something more. That's with Haider Tuaimi. And which professions have the best and worst reputations in the UAE? Nigel Sillitoe, CEO, Insight Discovery reveals all. Plus, Glenn Harwood of Algodriven tells us about Dubai's plans t…

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Focus on the Michelin Guide 1:18:16

8d ago1:18:16

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The Michelin awards was held night and we speak with food industry insiders Courtney Brandt and Dan Fahy to get their take We also chat to Michelin Guide International Director Gwendal Poullennec live from France We’re honoured to have superstar chef Jason Atherton and the culinary genius behind Sagetsu at The Link Chef Tetsuya join us after receiv…

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What does the UK election mean for business between the UK and UAE? 42:52

12d ago42:52

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05 Jul 2024. We look at what the UK election means for UK businesses based here - and UAE companies doing business with the UK...that's with Joe Hepworth from the British Centres for Business. We also speak to Taleem CEO Alan Williamson about the education company's results - and its plans to bring Harrow to the Gulf. Plus we look at what the elect…

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Nutrition podcast that you should definitely save 1:22:15

9d ago1:22:15

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We’re looking at healthy lifestyles with renowned nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary We discuss the role of social media on the rise of mental health misdiagnosis with Thrive Wellbeing Centre’s Joslin Gracias Are kids’ birthday parties getting out of hand? Dirham Stretcher is here to guide us John Bell, Founding Principal of Bloom World Academy tells us …

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Dubai and Abu Dhabi set to get 20 new schools. 31:20

10d ago31:20

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04 Jul 2024. We speak to James Mullan of Which School Advisor about the 20 new schools opening in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and what it means for parents and fees. Plus on the 4th of July, we'll speak to AmCham Dubai, the American business council here, about trade and the election. And we speak to the co-founder of CoinDCX about their decision to buy Bi…

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Are ice baths for you? 1:23:34

10d ago1:23:34

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With recent reports of families claiming that their loved ones died after cold water therapy, we speak with Longevity Hub’s Dani Afiouni about the benefits of ice baths and the dangers too if not done properly Sustainability expert Dr. Stephen Wilkinson discusses the significance of Dubai's recent Dh30bn drainage plan Crimson Education’s Soraya Beh…

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Saudi Arabia's set to get a Trump tower, but could Dubai follow suit? 28:56

11d ago28:56

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03 Jul 2024. There's no shortage of buyers entering the property market with sales volumes continuing to rise. We speak to Haus & Haus Real Estate about where they're seeing demand. And Saudi Arabia is set to get a Trump tower in Jeddah, but could we get one here in Dubai? We speak to one of the developers behind it - Ziad El Chaar, CEO, Dar Global…

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Misplaced anger 1:17:51

17d ago1:17:51

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Are you directing your anger towards someone who is not really the reason behind what you’re feeling? Recent reports highlight that during the Euros, incidents of domestic violence rise significantly by up to 38 per cent when a favoured team loses. Dr Bisi Laniyan from Sage Clinics joins us to discuss. Dr. Neil Hopkin is in to talk about upskilling…

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Are you working too hard? 34:48

12d ago34:48

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02 Jul 2024. As summer holidays begin, Expedia says most workers feel ‘vacation deprived’. Compensation expert Martin McGuigan joins us live. Plus Greece is looking at a six-day work week, we speak to workplace expert Oliver Baxter. And we look at what Dubai's plans to double the number of Metro stations mean for the real estate industry. See omnys…

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Celebrating People of Determination. 1:19:25

12d ago1:19:25

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01 Jul 2024. We meet Gulshan, an advocate for people of determination and a mum of a lady with Dravet Syndrome; with her are Emirati artist Abdulla Lufti, a person with autism and computer engineer Zahra Khumri, who has a form of dwarfism As a follow up on the story about solo and single parenting, we’re joined by Katie Rees who decided to give bir…

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Fines kick in for small firms that miss Emiratisation targets. 32:39

15d ago32:39

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01 Jul 2024. We speak to energy expert Matt Stanley about what's behind our falling fuel price - and how long it could continue. And as fines kick in for small firms that miss Emiratisation targets we speak to Mohammad Zamani, Partner - Audit, Head of Emiratization, KPMG Lower Gulf about the drive and tips on hiring Emirati talent. Plus, summer-nom…

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump trade blows on economic policy. 31:11

16d ago31:11

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28 Jun 2024. We discuss reaction to the Joe Biden and Donald Trump presidential debate. We also get all our geeky CEPA questions answered with geopolitcal strategist Taufiq Rahim of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government. Plus, summernomics continues - we'll look at the growing demand for safety deposit boxes as we head into the holiday seaso…

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Child-free by choice 1:24:03

22d ago1:24:03

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Are you one of them? We speak to Finance Coach Jay Tolentino as more and more couples and individuals choose not to have kids for financial reasons. But with Jill, Sharday and the rest of you who joined the conversation, it was a different story. Aiming for healthcare model for longevity is the topic of conversation with Dr Helmut Schuehsler of TVM…

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Expats flocking to the UAE without job offers. 28:38

17d ago28:38

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27 Jun 2024. We speak to Gareth El Mettouri of recruitment firm Robert Half about what more job seeking expats means for wages. Plus we get John Lyons to open his books and give us an advance peek into what Q2 has really meant for property deals. And the UAE's Federal Tax Authority is urging all resident eligible commercial entities to register for…

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Your spending habits explained 1:10:34

23d ago1:10:34

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The lady behind The Broke Generation, Emma Edwards joins us from Australia as she’s on a mission to help people understand the psychology behind their financial behaviors and transform their relationship with money Lots of people are travelling and we ask how extreme temperatures affect travel plans and destinations this summer What are your pet pe…

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Saudi Arabia is set to become the world's largest construction market. 32:39

24d ago32:39

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26 Jun 2024. A new report by the World Economic forum warns that energy transition is slowing down, with the UAE ranking 52nd place globally - we hear from their head of Energy Transition Intelligence, Espen Mehlum. Plus, Saudi Arabia is set to become the world's largest construction market, according to new numbers from Knight Frank - worth more t…

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Early(ier) summer break? 1:03:50

24d ago1:03:50

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With summer break approaching, are you a parent who’s pulling kids out of school early or are you letting your children finish all the days of this term? We discuss this with you our beloved listeners and with Brighton College Dubai Head Master Simon Crane It’s International Women in Engineering Day on the 23rd and we meet Dr Rula Sharqi who’s behi…

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Tashas owner Natasha Sideris explains how they combat the summer slowdown. 30:25

25d ago30:25

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25 Jun 2024. Summernomics continues and we're talking the fine art of swimming pool cooling with the poolstore. We also have a culinary twist with the founder of Tashas restaurant chain Natasha Sideris joins us live. And we speak to Henley & Partners Middle East about their latest forecast that approximately 128,000 of the world’s millionaires are …

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Meet 84-year-old John who decides to stay in the UAE 1:07:23

19d ago1:07:23

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Author and retired lawyer John Felton shares why chose the UAE over another country in Europe to retire We also look at the health insurance costs for seniors like him as more and more people stay longer in the Emirates We meet the 16-year-old who founded a social enterprise to empower orphans in Congo Jess Sypen, star of UK TV show Dubai Hustle jo…

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UAE ranks Number 2 on a global list of foreign investment. 32:01

26d ago32:01

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24 Jun 2024. We discuss the UAE ranking Number 2 on a global list of foreign investment attracting 1,300 projects worth more than $30 billion last year - second only to the US. Plus summer is the traditional time for big international moves in and out of Dubai - we'll speak to the boss of E-Movers to find out if we're coming or going. We also speak…

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Spinneys opens in Saudi Arabia. 35:18

29d ago35:18

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21 Jun 2024. We get reaction to that rate decision from Henk Potts of Barclays – and where to invest YOUR savings right now, amid political upheaval in Europe. Plus, we hear from Spinneys commercial boss Tom Harvey as they're set to open in Saudi Arabia next week. And summer-nomics continues - we speak to the boss of the Coca Cola Arena to find out…

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How can you prepare to fly if you have an allergy? 1:22:46

29d ago1:22:46

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After UK Love Island star Jack Fowler suffered a severe allergic reaction onboard a flight to Dubai, we speak with two nut allergy sufferers and a former cabin crew to know how they handle these situations pre and in flight Rory McIlroy filed for divorce in May and just last week, he voluntarily dismissed the petition. Can you cancel a divorce? We …

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The UAE is the Number One ‘wealth magnet’ in the world 35:45

30d ago35:45

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That's according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report. The report says the UAE will see an inflow of 6,700 millionaires this year – almost double the second-placed country, the US. Khatija Haque of Emirates NBD shared her take on the long-term impact for the UAE on the influx of private and institutional money. Plus, Summer-nomics - higher…

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Cultural Stereotyping 1:15:26

1M ago1:15:26

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With over 200 nationalities present here in the UAE, do you make assumptions about people based on their nationality? What are the pros and cons of stereotyping? A recent UNICEF study finds nearly 400 million children under the age of five have experienced violent physical or psychological discipline at home. We’re joined by parenting coach Aysha M…

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Dubai jumps to 15th Mercer Cost of Living index for expat employees 31:41

1M ago31:41

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We speak to Ted Raffoul, Career and Workforce Products Business Leader - MENA, Mercer and find out the key findings for the Middle East market. Plus, we ask recruiter Greg Wright of Food People what the survey means for bringing talent in to the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Mouse jigglers 1:16:57

1M ago1:16:57

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We speak with tech journalist Kevin Sebastian in light of US bank Wells Fargo firing several remote workers caught “mouse jiggling" to give the impression that they were actively working from home In connection, we also shed light on quiet quitting It’s Drowning Prevention Week and over this Eid break, LOTS of us are at the beach and pools so it’s …

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Is ‘Doing Nothing’ good for you? 55:47

1M ago55:47

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The Eid holidays is a time to unwind and spend more time with family and friends. How about to do nothing, too? Olga Mecking, writer, translator and author of “Niksen: Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing″ joins us live from The Netherlands Celine Dion has opened up about living with stiff person syndrome (SPS), so what do we need to know about…

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How much would a last minute Eid getaway cost you? 30:11

1M ago30:11

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14 Jun 2024. It's last minute Eid-oh-nomics.... is there still time to grab a staycation or a last minute bargain flight? We speak to the chief business officer of Wego and David Allen of Radisson. And, we've got a big focus on the finance of football, with just hours until kick-off in Euros 2024. We’re joined by sports lawyer Andrew Mahoney, and t…

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Growing old in the UAE 1:21:14

1M ago1:21:14

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More expats are staying longer here in the UAE; parents of expats are regularly visiting the Emirates – How can people retire in the UAE? What support are in place for seniors here? Find out all the things you need to know here. It’s Men’s Mental Health Week and we’re joined by a life coach who had experienced to be really down in life A recent sur…

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The US Fed and UAE Central Bank keep rates on hold… 39:11

1M ago39:11

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13 Jun 2024. The US Fed and UAE Central Bank keep rates on hold but what that decision mean for us? Ed Bell of Emirates NBD and Danny Abraham, Espace Real Estate explains. We also have more reaction to today’s big stories from former CNN anchor John Defterios, who joins us live in-studio to peruse the news. And we speak to Raj Kotecha, CEO, Charter…

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Diagnosing ADHD 1:17:42

1M ago1:17:42

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Researchers in the UK have found that both teachers and parents may be confusing the immaturity of younger children in the same classrooms as a sign of ADHD. We speak with an educational psychologist, an occupational therapist and you our listeners to hear your personal experiences In light of Dr Michael Mosley’s death which is believed to be cause…

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