Don’t you wish there was magical shelf that could come up with new books once children outgrew the old ones? While magic shelves don’t exist, one online platform can help us get pre- loved books at discounted prices. In this episode, Somia Anwar and Grace Karim join us to tell us more about their platform: Bookends, a website born and bred in Sharjah that al ... Show More
Feb 3
UAE Launches Confidential Security Reporting as ChatGPT Rewrites How Students Learn
In this episode, we break down the UAE’s new confidential security reporting service — how it works, why it matters, and what it means for public safety and trust. We also look at how ChatGPT is increasingly replacing Google search for students in the UAE, helping them learn fast ... Show More
17m 38s
Jan 29
UAE Banking Goes OTP-Free as Apple Preps Its Next iPhone Update
In this episode, we break down a major shift in UAE banking as new regulations replace one-time passwords with in-app alerts — what it means for security, convenience, and how you approve transactions moving forward. We also look ahead to Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.3 update and when ... Show More
18m 4s
Sep 2023
A Better Way to Buy Books
Bookshop.org is an online book retailer that donates more than 80% of its profits to independent bookstores. Launched in 2020, Bookshop.org has already raised more than $27,000,000. In this interview, Andy Hunter, founder and CEO discusses his journey to creating one of the most ... Show More
32m 44s
May 2019
The Page Turner with Manal Ataya (14.05.2019)
Sally is joined by special guest HE Manal Ataya, Director General of Sharjah Museums, as she shares her picks of her favourite reads. She talks harnessing the power of anxiety with Sarah Wilson’s 'First, We Make the Beast Beautiful', Mark Haddon’s brilliant breakout novel 'The Cu ... Show More
44m 43s
Dec 2023
Books books books! You asked, we answered
Today, we talk books. The FT’s books team recently published our annual books of the year special, and they join us to share their personal recommendations. They also answer listener questions: what books will get you out of ‘reader’s block’? What’s a good gift for a family membe ... Show More
18m 7s