As the mercury rises and calendars clear, is the UAE’s summer slowdown a sign the country grinds to a halt – or a golden window of untapped opportunity?

With temperatures already breaking records, should we start naming heatwaves like hurricanes?

Plus, more flights are being delayed or cancelled amid regional tensions – so what are your rights if you're grounded?

And as anti-tourism protests sweep southern Europe, travel expert Doug Lansky joins us to ask: where should we go this summer?

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A devastating Air India crash has left 241 dead and the world searching for answers. We speak to our India Correspondent Aparna Bose for the very latest — and hear from ex-pilot Alistair Rosenshein on what might have gone horribly wrong.

New rules mean 240 minutes of Arabic a week in private kindergartens. 

Plus, a murder mystery that’s stunned Australia — could a mushroom-laced beef Wellington be the key to a family tragedy?

And, inmates turned chess champions? Dubai Police explain how a prison team clinched fifth place in the Asian Inmate Chess Championship.

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Dubai Police have been named the strongest police brand in the world, scoring Triple A in a global index for ethics, innovation and public trust.

Also, two serious crashes on the E311 in one week. What’s going wrong on this key commuter route?

Plus, a new US travel ban could see fans from our region excluded from the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. Is sport getting caught in the crossfire of politics?

Ever caught a yawn from someone across the room? Scientists think they’ve finally figured out why.

And, treasure hunters say they’ve located the San José galleon — the richest shipwreck in history.

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Dubai just smashed another tourism record — 7 million visitors in just four months — but can the city keep its global edge? 

Cultural futurist Jasmine Bina tells us what’s next in tourism — from AI-powered journeys to travel that transforms your identity.

Plus, Global Village pulled in a staggering 10.5 million guests this winter — how is it levelling up for its 30th season?

Meanwhile, UAE doctors warn of a growing Prozac shortage — and why it matters for patient care.

And, ChatGPT crashed yesterday — sending shockwaves through its 100M+ weekly users. AI expert David Lewis says this is a serious wake-up call.

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We’ve got the latest on a multi-billion dirham metro line set to reshape how Dubai moves. New data points to a slowdown in home handovers across the city this year and next.

Meanwhile, a viral Adele concert scam is fooling fans — Live Nation Middle East tells us how they’re fighting back.

Dubai’s Public Transport Agency has plans to overhaul the school run and ease traffic pressure.

Plus, could Mozart help your houseplants thrive? A new study says classical music might boost growth. And news from Fahid Island — Aldar’s newest destination — where a top-tier school is playing a central role in attracting residents and investors.

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Are litter louts ruining the UAE’s public spaces — and is the government making it too easy for us to be lazy? We hear from conservation campaigners across the country.

Plus, Emirati architect Ahmad Bukhash is off to Japan to judge at Expo Osaka 2025.

And we get the inside scoop on Abu Dhabi’s newest island destination — Fahid Island — and its bold tourism vision.

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US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have spectacularly fallen out - and news watchers are getting the popcorn out for the drama. But are there serious global issues at play here? Georgia Tolley speaks with US political scientist Professor Adam Ramey.

There are also concerning news over the last couple of days for many people from the MENA region looking to travel to the United States after Trump signed a sweeping travel ban which bars entry to the US for citizens from several countries. So what impact is this likely to have on us here in the UAE, and on tourism into the US more widely? We get the take of Rikin Seth, Assistant Vice President of B2C Operations at Musafir.com 

Plus, European countries are making major moves to crack down on smoking and vaping - especially around children - is it time for the UAE to consider tougher rules of its own?

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Emirates' President says economy flyers deserve better — is change coming?

Plus, is your A/C making the planet hotter? We talk to experts rethinking how we stay cool in a warming world.
We also meet the Brazilian polyglot going viral for speaking 40+ languages.

and speak to the scientist reviving rhino cells in a bold bid to stop extinction.

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What counts as fashionable vs disrespectful in Dubai? We dive into a cultural clash after a viral post on Dubai Mall’s dress code.

Also—developers are teaming up with honey farmers to bring bees back to our cities. Why? It’s not just about the honey.

Plus: Could AI make you redundant? Anthropic’s CEO says yes—and soon. We’ll explore what that means for your job security.

And, scientists are now using AI to decode the language of dolphins. 

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We’re revisiting the growing concerns around e-scooters, as new figures show a sharp rise in accidents involving children. We speak to a community campaigner and ask a criminal lawyer—could parents be held legally responsible?

Plus, the UAE has launched the region’s first-ever ‘finfluencer’ license. We’ll ask independent money coaches what kind of rules should be in place. And with reports suggesting top influencers can earn up to 100,000 dirhams a month, we ask: is it easy money or a full-time hustle?

Finally, a major study shows that exercise may be more effective than drugs in stopping cancer from returning. 

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