As thousands of Muslims across the UAE prepare for the sacred journey of Hajj, Dubai Airports is stepping up in a big way. 

A detailed operational plan has been launched at DXB to support over 3,000 pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia this year - all the while managing the pressures of the expected summer travel surge and Eid Al Adha.

Georgia found out more from Essa Al Shamsi, SVP of Terminal Operations at Dubai Airports.

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We dive into the UAE’s hottest May on record, with temperatures hitting a blistering 51.6°C. 

We also explore the rise of hidden cameras around the world and the growing calls for stronger privacy laws. 

What are the rules here in the UAE — and how can you stay protected? 

Plus, the science gets sweet: some plants can hear bees coming and adjust their nectar accordingly. 

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Big names. Bold questions. We’re live from the Arab Media Summit.

Could AI replace your favourite news anchor? We ask Adam Mosen — launching the world’s first AI-led news channel this year.

The UAE’s heading to the far side of the Moon. His Excellency Salem AlMarri tells us what Rashid Rover 2 hopes to find.

And this summer, locals in Mallorca are protesting mass tourism.

Should we still visit if we’re not welcome?

We ask UN Tourism candidate Gloria Guevara. And we want your thoughts too.

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We’re live from the Arab Media Summit 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre and TV adventurer Paris Norriss and travel star Raha Moharrak join us to talk trends, content, and what viewers really want.

Georgia also sat down with French footballer–turned–TikTok star  Séan Garnier
to talk about transforming freestyle football into a global social media phenomenon.

Plus — are kids getting too much screen time at school? Two experts break it down.

And: Abu Dhabi’s building the region’s first net zero mosque. But how?

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We’re talking top short-haul getaways with Emily Jenkins from DW Travel.

What does Eid Al Adha really mean? We’ll explore that too, ahead of the moon sighting.

Plus, the Enhanced Games are coming to Las Vegas. Athletes will be allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs. 

We speak to the organiser — and two UAE-based pros react

Also, why do some siblings soar while others struggle? Susan Dominus joins us to discuss her new book on sibling success and identity.

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We take a look at what the law says dodgy travel experiences with Dubai’s Consumer Rights Director Ahmed Mosa - he take your questions.

Plus, would you let a robot deliver your lunch? Expo City Dubai is trialling autonomous food bots — and they’re already on the move.

And with the UAE heat turning up, experts are flagging new risks for e-scooter users — we’ll explain why your battery might not survive the summer.

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Minimum balance rules in the UAE could hit both businesses and individuals. 

Could a Dh120 million Al Ain farming project make the UAE more food secure?

Plus, a billion-dirham fund promises free treatment for low-income residents with chronic disease

We also meet the neuroscientist behind the genes that let some people thrive on just four hours of sleep

And, we find out why most ginger cats are male — and the surprising science behind it.

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20 May 2025. Is AI-generated music putting your favourite artists at risk? A top musicologist weighs in. Plus, Ozempic isn’t just changing bodies — it could reshape the economy too. What’s up with the UAE’s obsession with a bug-eyed toy called Labubu? We unpack the craze. And scientists may have found a way to cool your mouth after spicy food. 

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The UAE’s AI data centre boom is leaning on nuclear energy. We explore the risks and rewards. 

We also look at why generalists could shape the future of work.

Also, what buyers need to know about Dubai’s off-plan property market in 2025.

And how electronic tattoos might turn your skin into a smart device.

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Elon Musk is bringing his brain interface company Neuralink to Abu Dhabi.
Georgia asks neurosurgeon Dr. Tommaso Tufo about the magnitude of the announcement. Plus, we look at all the deals agreed between the the UAE and the US during President Trump's visit.

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