Afternoons with Helen Farmer

From the rise of AI impersonators to new age restrictions on Roblox, we talk online safety for kids and grown-ups alike.
We also examine the state of the UAE's hotel and restaurant industry, and we ask whether your bucket list could actually be holding you back...
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With job cuts, pay pressure and uncertainty affecting many professionals across the UAE, one AI trainer says this could be the exact moment to future-proof your career - not in years, but starting this weekend.
Reese Witherspoon has urged women to learn A, but not everyone is on board. Is this a wake-up call or a line in the sand?
Family lawyer Madeleine Mendy answers your legal questions from custody to divorce disputes.
With classrooms open again from this week, what are your school transport options for the kids?
And the optometrist is in to discuss the impact of screen time on eyes.
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Shining a spotlight on culinary talent across the region, Spinneys has introduced The Chef’s Counter - a platform designed to bring audiences closer to the stories, inspiration, and flavours behind some of the UAE’s most beloved chefs.
Women’s health extends beyond just food and movement. Nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary walks us through everything from lowering cortisol levels to balancing blood sugar, and much more.
The Neighbourhood Food Hall has added a new layer of flavour to our mornings. Founder and restaurateur Nicky Ramchandani shares how the space goes beyond dining, championing local musicians and creating a vibrant community hub.
Meet the country's first honesty-based, unmanned bakery: The Noble Sourdough. Drop by, pick up your freshly baked loaf of choice, and pay seamlessly via QR code. We are ready for it.
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There are growing concerns that the science behind many allergy tests just doesn’t stack up — and they could be sending people down the wrong path.
We get expert advise from Dr. Shireen Marzouk, Consultant Paediatrician & Allergist at Circle Care Clinic in Dubai.
Plus, we learn about art therapy for children, and an app that motivates children to do chores around the house - in exchange for rewards.
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It's the recruiter that never needs a coffee break - but what do candidates need to know about the rise of the chatbot interview? Helen asks two experts...
Plus, we talk movement for home-schooling kids, and ask the question everyone is asking - when will they return to the classroom?
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