We hear from a UAE job seeker who fell victim to a sophisticated AI-powered recruitment scam, and get expert tips from a local headhunter on how to stay safe.

The UAE is clamping down on Roblox with, we hear from a gaming enthusiast and a cyber security expert.

Dubai Airport unveils new security tech that speeds up checks — and allows you to carry liquids through.

Plus, Harvard researcher explains why skipping or delaying breakfast could be cutting years off your life.

And Meteorologist Brandon Miller joins us with what to expect from this weekend’s total lunar eclipse.

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House swapping is booming, with nearly half a million swaps last year – and housesitting is on the rise too.

Personal branding is back in the spotlight as PayPal hires a Head of CEO Content to manage LinkedIn posts.

A new three-minute brainwave test could spot Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis.

Presidents Xi and Putin are caught on hot mic discussing organ transplants and whether humans could live to 150.

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The UAE is phasing out OTPs by March - fintech expert Arun Leslie John explains what it means for your account security.

Financial coach Jay Adrian Tolentino weighs in on whether the new rules will help stop scammers.

Skyscanner reveals a 165% spike in UAE staycation searches - are more residents choosing to holiday at home?

With another long weekend coming up, we ask Skyscanner’s Head of Destinations for travel inspiration.

Plus, a camel just sold for half a million dirhams in Abu Dhabi - we find out what makes them worth the price.

And, Guinness World Records turns 70 and unveils 70 brand new titles - from burrito wrapping to sack racing, they’re all up for grabs.

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Etihad Rail’s new passenger service is set to transform tourism and boost the economy on the UAE’s East Coast, and we’ll hear from experts and locals on what it means for the region.

As cycling booms in the UAE, we ask if riders are safe - and speak to a crash survivor and a government advisor about regulation and etiquette on the tracks.

UAE stargazers can look forward to a total lunar eclipse this weekend, and the Dubai Astronomy Group tells us how to join the watch party.

Plus, a tiny Caribbean island is reaping the rewards of the AI boom, thanks to a lucky internet domain name it secured decades ago.

And, Dubai is home to a new restaurant where every dish is created by an AI chef — but is this really the future of dining?

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We mark nine months of the Year of the Community by exploring how semi-skilled and unskilled workers in the UAE are being supported to turn crochet and jewellery-making into extra income.

We speak to the founder of Kapes about their latest initiative donating school uniforms to girls in Togo, in partnership with UAE schools.

Meanwhile, researchers unveil an AI-powered stethoscope that can detect heart failure, valve disease, and dangerous heart rhythms in seconds.

And as wasp populations surge across Europe, experts explain why we need to rethink our relationship with these misunderstood insects.

Plus, it’s the 1st of September -the start of the Ber months - and like our sister station Tag 91.1, we’re getting into the Christmas spirit early!

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Dubai’s population has hit 4 million – two years early. What does that mean for residents? We ask the experts.

Back-to-school costs are biting, with some parents relying on savings, credit cards, and even loans.

Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce sparks a new question: will her songs change now she’s found her “happy ever after”?

And Abu Dhabi confirms Dune: Part Three will return to the Liwa Desert – Oscar-winning sound designer Mark Mangini tells us why it’s key to the film’s magic.

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We’re looking at the growing problem of hidden cameras in holiday homes.

One man joins us with his horrifying story - he found one in the bathroom of his Airbnb.

Meanwhile, several UAE residents have lost everything after a moving company vanished with their possessions.

Plus, we go behind the scenes with two of the UAE’s biggest school bus providers.

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KHDA Director General Her Excellency Aisha Abdulla Miran on Dubai’s booming education sector - and what it means for parents under pressure.

School lunches on the rise

One UAE caterer has doubled the number of children he’s feeding this term – what’s driving the demand?

Recycling that pays back, Sparklo World’s smart machines swap cans and bottles for rewards. 

A new study links daily sodas to male-pattern hair loss. Dr Shivani Gauba Wadhwa breaks down the findings.

Plus, an extra public holiday falls on September 5th – ideas on how to spend your long weekend.

 

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The back-to-school traffic crunch - Dubai’s RTA speak to us about easing jams.

Dario Menichetty who's worked with the RTA on Dubai's 2040 masterplan on how smarter tech could unclog Dubai’s roads.

Six months of universal health insurance , and hospitals report a 25% surge in patients.

Plus, new research is linking paracetamol in pregnancy to ADHD.

And, the underwater jetpack that's being tested in Dubai that lets you swim like a dolphin.

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Children are (mostly) back at school – but why are some brand-new Dubai schools still closed?

We speak to the principal of one delayed school, and hear how Dubai Police kept the roads moving on day one of term.

Plus – a UAE transplant hero wins gold at the World Transplant Games, and we explore the latest travel trend: cruises to the ends of the Earth

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