Three years after the UAE loosened labour laws for independent workers, freelancers are thriving—some commanding up to $1,000 (AED 3,600) per day! A new survey from Outsized reveals that day rates start at $300 (AED 1,100), proving that being your own boss can be seriously lucrative. Join us as we break down the numbers, explore which industries are booming, and ask: is freelancing the future of work in the UAE?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first digital detox program for children that aims to address screen addiction in kids has opened in Abu Dhabi. Dr Dinesh Banur, Consultant and Chair of Pediatrics at Yas Clinic Khalifa City managed by Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center tells Georgia the six-step programme to help children and their families regain control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In celebration of International Women's Day tomorrow we look the figures of women working in the music industry. The numbers are really surprising - the ratio of commercial music artists is 78% male and 22% female. We'll speak to one company looking to change that right here in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology launched the “Make it in the Emirates” Ramadan Market—a celebration of homegrown talent, craftsmanship, and innovation. But what does it really mean to support local businesses, and why does it matter?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Really shocking new figures on obesity suggest rates in the UAE are likely to hit 95% - the highest globally by 2050. We spoke to the author of that report and found out the reality in the UAE, plus the government's plans to manage the problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An increasing number of residents are coming out against e-bikes and there seems to be a grey area between e-bicycles and e-motorbikes. This is what lots of teenagers in the UAE are exploiting. Georgia speaks with Wolfgang Hohmann, Founder & Owner of Wolfis Bike Shop Dubai and Phil Clarke, Director of Road Safety & Enforcement at 4E on what can be done to lessen the dangers they bring on the roads.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you re-written your CV recently? There's a trend right now to get AI to re-rewrite it for you.... But be careful - because recruiters are now very savvy about what they call CV falsification - which they say is “ridiculously common”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre has announced a new high-tech sattelite will be launched next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Traffic accidents are up across the roads of the UAE, the ministry of interior has released road safety data for 2024 – with major accidents rising 8 percent from the previous year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over 150 companies in Dubai have been slapped with a AED 50,000 fine each for violating telemarketing regulations. The Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade regulations came into effect in August of last year with the aim to reduce unwanted marketing calls and protect consumer privacy. Mario Volpi, Head of Brokerage at Novvi Properties says cold calling is not illegal as long as it's kept within the allowed parameters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia finds out more about the newly opened anti-piracy lab in the UAE from H.E. Abdelrahman Almuaini, Assistant Undersecretary for IP Sector at Ministry of Economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We'll find out why even babies are going to be taught Arabic in all nurseries and childcare centres in Dubai - as of September this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scientists based in part here in the UAE say they're making significant progress in developing the world's first fully AI-generated drug.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jay Scher, an angel investor in F&B start-ups like Vosges Haut Chocolat, is bringing his venture to the UAE. But after losing his arms and legs to sepsis in 2019, he’s sharing his powerful story on not just surviving, but thriving—in life and entrepreneurship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Georgia speaks to augmented ethical hacker Len Noe who has 11 microchips installed in his body - asking him all the important questions - like why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A major UAE telecoms company has added cryptocurrency to its payment options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The UAE authorities say they're using AI to actually prevent crimes, with an innovative new Crime Map.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Dubai announces more and more futuristic transport projects, how are the existing ones working?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Elon Musk announced an underground transport project in Dubai, while appearing at the World's Government Summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Could you be due for a lower rental increase than you thought? After the DLD smart rental index came into affect at the start of the year - how is it affecting residents, and how can you use it to negotiate with your landlord? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.