In France, President Macron’s government is fighting back against the rise of ‘child-free zones’ - that is, adults-only restaurants, hotels, and public areas. The concern is that this trend reflects a growing intolerance towards children, and could even contribute to the country’s falling birth rate. You’ve spoken your piece together with Yulia Fedorishina of Ribambelle and Bernard O'Neill of Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi Corniche.

As we broadcast live from the World Green Economy Summit, we focus on the big question: how do we reach net zero? We’re joined by H.E. Abdulrahim Sultan, Director of the World Green Economy Organisation, Garrett Boudinot, Founder & CEO of Vycarb, while water and environmental expert Alicia Dauth guides us about water stewardship.

Just last week, Dubai approved a 100-year deep-tunnel drainage project to protect the city from future flooding, a clear sign that emergency preparedness is now part of the climate conversation. Sebastien Bedu, General Manager, Middle East at International SOS, to discuss.

And this week, a major report published warned that global cancer deaths could rise to 18 million a year by 2050 - driven by growing populations, ageing societies, and rising exposure to risk factors like pollution, poor diets and lack of early detection. Oncologist Dr. Shaheenah Dawood joins Katie to unpack what’s driving that increase, and what it means here in the UAE.

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