A major new survey has found GCC workers are positive about their employers - but burnout, AI-related job fears and staff turnover are all on the rise. With September hiring season approaching, we ask whether summer is the perfect time for a CV glow-up.

Plus, Dubai International is preparing for one of its busiest travel periods of the year, with around three million passengers expected in the first half of July - and passengers are being reminded why power banks and vapes must stay out of hold luggage.

We also look at whether UNESCO World Heritage status is fuelling overtourism in some of the world’s most famous destinations.

And, a one-tonne elephant seal called Neil is becoming an unlikely celebrity in Tasmania after moving into town and causing chaos.

A 25-year-old researcher is leading efforts to reduce dementia in footballers by developing safer heading techniques and improving understanding of the long-term impact of repeated head injuries.

A one-tonne elephant seal called Neil is becoming an unlikely celebrity in Tasmania, moving into town and causing chaos.

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After hearing the remarkable story of five-year-old Kian, who was pulled from the water by quick-thinking bystander Michael, we continue the conversation by asking what every parent should know about drowning prevention. 

A lifesaving expert shares the simple steps that could save a child's life, while a legal expert explains the UAE's Good Samaritan law and whether helping in an emergency could ever leave you legally exposed.

Plus, where should we travel responsibly? As over-tourism continues to put pressure on some of the world's most famous destinations, we speak to a Maasai leader who believes his community should lose its UNESCO World Heritage status, and a cultural tourism expert explains how travellers can make better holiday choices.

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Etihad Rail's first passenger train has made history - with the first service travelling from Fujairah and Abu Dhabi. 

The train arrived 3 minutes early into Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi. Our reporter Andrew Hosie is there talking to passengers - and we'll also look into the potential popularity of the service.

Meanwhile a new Emiratisation deadline is imminent - and businesses that miss it could face penalties of Dh120,000 a year, for every Emirati hire they miss. 

We'll hear from three Emiratis who've made the move into the private sector, and why they reckons other nationals should too! 

Plus the Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled an ambitious new season of exhibitions - we'll hear what we've got to look forward to.

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An incredible story - of a five-year-old boy - saved from drowning in a Dubai pool thanks to the quick thinking of a stranger.

We'll speak to the father of the child, and hero Michael Collings, who used his first aid skills to give CPR.

And, as the UAE steps up its battle against drug smuggling, Dubai Customs is launching a new high-tech fleet for its K9 Unit. 

We'll hear how it'll help boost security at the emirate's borders.

Meanwhile, Europe’s summer heatwave is turning deadly. Records have been broken across the continent, and the WHO says Europe is now warming at twice the global average. Where can you go for a cooler alternative

And while governments around the world focus on keeping teenagers off social media, new research suggests we may be overlooking a much younger age group.

 

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If you work for the government - it's good news, because Dubai is bringing back its flexible summer strategy for the third year.

That means reduced working hours, with shorter weeks and remote working options aimed at improving wellbeing during the hottest months.

Plus, Abu Dhabi has unveiled Dar al Funoon, a landmark performing arts centre designed by starchitect Frank Gehry. 

Opening in 2030, it's set to become the UAE's permanent home for opera, ballet and theatre, but what impact will it have on grassroots art? 

Meanwhile - with the UAE introducing a social media ban for under-15's - what do teenagers think about the proposals? 

And in Dubai's quest to become the world's most civilised city - it is preparing to introduce new official guidelines on public behaviour and celebrations.

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As the Strait of Hormuz slowly reopens, what does it mean for people relocating to the UAE this summer?

We’ll hear from an international moving company, and from a teacher who’s decided not to ship her belongings at all because of the uncertainty.

Then, Dubai is launching a new initiative to make renting more flexible. We’ll speak to one of the agents who has signed up.

Also, inspections are ordered on some Emirates A380s after cracks are found in part of the wing structure.

And AI in the workplace: employers overwhelmed by AI-generated job applications, and a coffee shop in Sweden where the manager is an AI agent.

Plus, a Dubai jeweller brings a Dh300,000 diamond-encrusted Lego-style World Cup trophy into the studio.

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We’ll take a look at whether tourism to the UAE is ready to bounce back, after the UK lifted its travel warning - reopening a key market for Dubai, which welcomes more than 1.5 million British visitors every year.

Plus, with more details emerging about the UAE’s social media ban for under-15s, we’ll ask how schools are responding - and whether it could force brands, creators and platforms to rethink the way they reach younger audiences.

And, we go behind the scenes at the world’s largest camel dairy farm, as Camelicious opens its doors to the public for the first time.

Then, from camel milk to cockpits - Katie Chambers speaks to Austin Meyer, founder of Laminar Research, about Google’s new AI-powered flight simulator, and why looking realistic is not the same as flying realistically.

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The UAE is the first Arab country to introduce restrictions on children under 15 - and we want to hear from you on this one.

The ban aims to protect young people online - as a growing body of evidence suggests social media is bad for their mental health - and opens them up to inappropriate content and contact.

Meanwhile - seafarers are the unseen front-line in this crisis - thousands are still stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. But this afternoon we're going to hear from several sailors - who've sent in messages from their ships

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With hopes of de-escalation after the US-Iran ceasefire, we ask whether passengers are ready to book again, how quickly routes can normalise, and whether jet fuel and insurance costs could keep fares higher for longer.

US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday, but what do vessels, crews and maritime authorities need before traffic can move safely again?

Even if the Strait reopens, the crisis has raised a bigger question for the UAE: how much should the country rely on one maritime chokepoint?

Do you have a will in the UAE?

And why do humans seem to always turn left?

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US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday, but for the shipping industry, restarting normal operations is not as simple as turning the engines back on. We find out what inspections, maintenance and safety checks vessels need after weeks of disruption.

We also look at the human side of the crisis. Are seafarers still willing to work near the Strait? Are tanker owners finding it harder to recruit crew? And could safety fears make a global seafarer shortage even worse?

Would the UAE ever move towards a UK-style under-16 social media ban?

Roblox has officially launched its new Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts globally. How does this make the platform safer?

And how did a tree many people pass every summer become a city-wide story? 

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