Afternoons with Helen Farmer

That's one experience of pilot-turned-actor Khalid Saeed as he was in a scene alongside John Krasinski in the new Jack Ryan: Ghost War film shot right here in Dubai. We get to know his journey and challenges moving from the cockpit to film sets.
We also discuss how teenage girls can build self-respect while navigating social media, shifting expectations and everyday challenges of adolescence with Dr Katherine Iscoe.
Fertility struggles and IVF were also covered on the show today, hearing from clinical embryologist Maria Banti and IVF mum Dana.
Plus, relief and grief - we look at the two sides of what people feel following their mental health diagnosis.


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Why are kids so into skincare? Dr Ankita Tuknayat, Specialist Dermatology at Aster Clinic unpacks the dangers posed by skincare products to young children.
Plus - Byron James, partner at Expatriate Law, takes us behind the scenes of a case of child abandonment.
What is the interstitium? Dr. Nas Al Jafari. Co-Founder Of DNA Health, explains.
And finally. Dubai residents are getting busy preparing for the Eid holidays, according to Aida Al Busaidy, Associate Vice President of Consumer Advocacy at Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
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Chef Nathan Dors is Head Chef at City Social and Chef Daniel Birk from Row on 45 tell Helen how they startd in the kitchen, and what it's like working under Jason Atherton.
Plus: Getting to know new food outlets Zoey's Cafe, Bobi Bowl and Dear Dumpling.
Japanese cafe Bocasu has a YouTube miniseries - we get to know the team behind it.
Emirati founder Mohammed Kazim tells us sandal brand Tamashee is more than a sandal brand and more of a cultural statement.
What does it take to become an award-winning chef? World Vegetarian Champion Chef Surabhi Suri tells us.
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What do children really want to be when they grow up? We explore why more young people are looking at careers in IT and cybersecurity, with insights from a cybersecurity lecturer at De Montfort University Dubai.

Career counsellor Maria V explains why parents need to help children understand the world of work without pushing them into paths they don’t want.

And Tyler Edmonds from the School of Popular Music shares how guitar, singing and performance can build confidence, creativity and self-expression in kids.
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This spring, take a deep breath—literally! Explore proper breathing techniques and pulmonary care;
Celebrate World HR Day by prioritizing workplace well-being;
Navigate the challenges of UAE work insurance and rising healthcare costs;
And refresh your life with a spring wardrobe declutter.
Plus, taking you to Terra at Expo City Dubai to literally “Know Your Roots”.
Health, work, finances, and style—time to reset it all.
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