Just 32% of UAE workers feel their employer offers enough support for mental health. And only 1 in 5 say they’d be able to manage an unexpected expense, according to a new research. That kind of pressure doesn’t just follow people home, it affects focus, performance, and long-term mental health. So, is health insurance alone still enough? Or do UAE companies need to offer more meaningful, holistic support? We speak with MetLife Gulf's Ariadni Nerkizoglou and Stephen MacLaren of Seven Insurance Brokers.

While research suggests employers need to do much more to support their staff's mental health, there’s also a growing conversation about how they do that and whether today’s so-called perks are really fit for purpose. Nicki Wilson of Genie Recruitment joins Katie live in studio.

We are diving into the growing threat of cyber-attacks targeting the maritime industry with Clive Cully of Cyber Defence Centre.

Imagine waking up every morning to find your house partly under water. On Pugad Island in Bulacan, Philippines, that’s daily life for thousands of residents. We want to understand what’s happening, why it matters, and what can be done, so we speak with Dr. Mahar Lagmay, Executive Director at the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute and NOAH Centre.

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And this week, Coldplay announced even more dates on their already record-breaking Music of the Spheres world tour, with new shows now stretching into 2026. So what’s behind this massive appetite for live shows, even with rising ticket prices and a cost-of-living squeeze? MAC Global's Daniel Goldberg gives his take.

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