Podcast appearances and mentions of georgia tolley

06 May 2023. Kevin Chalhoub of EV Lab says EV batteries are lasting longer, potentially putting range anxiety - which stop people from owning EVs - a thing of the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAK TDA) CEO Raki Phillips joins us live to talk about its pledged to become a sustainable tourism leader by 2025. Plus, we talk about the launch of a Specialized Court for the Digital Economy with DIFC Courts Chief Registrar Amna Al Owais. And one of the keynote speakers at the Blockchain World Conference in Abu Dhabi this week is Jordan Belfort - the infamous trader who inspired the ‘Wolf of Wall Street' movie and book. Have a listen on how hackers recently robbed him of $250,000, plus his views on blockchain, bitcoin and NFT's in his interview with Georgia Tolley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The singer/songwriter Arash Labaf is a global superstar, having racked up billions of views for hits like “Boro Boro” and “She Makes Me Go”. He’s in demand as a collaborator with artists like Marshmello, Shaggy and Snoop Dogg, he’s a TV personality as well and he’s won numerous awards. Arash’s roots are Persian- he was born in Iran although his family left for Sweden when Arash was a boy and he stayed living there until recently. A few years ago he moved to Dubai, but he’s continually looking for ways to incorporate his heritage into his music. One way he does so is by singing in Farsi, his mother tongue, on most of his songs. Georgia Tolley follows Arash in Dubai as he works on his music. She meets Arash’s longtime collaborators, producer Robert Uhlmann and his brother Henrik who’s Arash’s manager, and hears how Arash creates songs and draws on his rich cultural background.

02 February 2021: Mark recalls his first ever piece of music and checks out Dubai's newest vinyl store. Plus, Georgia Tolley goes on a food trip with Frying Pan Adventures.  Guy in Dubai Paris Norriss talks camping and glamping.  Ross Crist flies over Dubai on a Seawings plane. And Doin' Dubai's Monica Kapila is back for Markdown Mondays.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07 January 2021: Mark finds out how you met your significant other. Plus: Where to ring in the New Year in Dubai, according to Dan Bolton. Traveling in the new normal with Stefanie Schachtschabel. Antonia Carver tells Mark about Jameel Arts Centre's role in the Emirates Literature Festival. And Dubai-based singer Ibby VK shares his silver lining to the pandemic.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 December 2020: Upcoming information about EAFOL 2021, with festival director Ahlam Bolooki, meeting author Saba Karim Khan, and chatting about books of the year with Flora Rees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 December 2020: A discussion with Phil Dunn, and resident of Sustainable City and his attempt to eat locally for a year. We also chat with Dan Wanies from Carnistore about the best grilling and barbeque options in the UAE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 December 2020: Discussion of local healthy food, vegan and vegetarian SMEs with Mustafa Koita, Roy Koyess, and Shadi Embashi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 December 2020: Advancements in local medical procedures helped Dr. Muaaz Tarabichi to help a young Emirati boy hear for the first time, and Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed talks about robotic surgery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05 November 2020: Emily Baxter, editor-in-chief of Destinations of the World, tells Mark about the most beautiful beaches she's visited. Doin' Dubai's Monica Kapila tells us where to get the best deals in town on Markdown Mondays.  Alex Augusti of Just Food DXB shares his list of the more affordable seafood restaurants in the city. And finally, roving reviewer Georgia Tolley and her kids try out the rides at Motiongate Dubai.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 October 2020: Paris Noriss aka Guy in Dubai tells Mark how to get started with flowboarding. Mark visits Mr. Miyagi's and its bar Cobra Kai.  Georgia Tolley goes thousands of feet up in the air on a hot air balloon ride. And singer-songwriter Ibby VK teases his brand new single.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 October 2020: Thinking of buying the new iPhone? Here's what tech editor Daanesh Kalyaniwalla thinks of it. Georgia visits the Atlantis The Palm to see the world's largest painting by renowned artist Sacha Jafri.  Pets and Vets: Dr. Sara Elliott of British Veterinary Hospital tells us whether it's worth giving your pets vitamins and supplements.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 October 2020: Dietitian Tina Chagoury told Georgia about her experience fighting breast cancer and gives us advice on what to eat to stay healthy and potentially prevent it.  Daniel Van Dooeren of Surf House Dubai teaches us the basics of surfing and other water sports And Dnata Travel's Emily Jenkins gives us the lowdown on inbound, outbound and domestic travel  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For President Trump to have had Covid-19 so close to the election presents political dilemmas. Play it down, and you offend the relatives of the dead. Play it up, you highlight the seriousness of the disease that killed so many on your watch. And then there are the pitfalls for the Democrats. Anthony Zurcher navigates the minefield in Washington. A state of emergency has been declared in the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan, and troops have been ordered onto the streets of the capital Bishkek to quell the unrest that erupted after a disputed parliamentary election last weekend. Protesters are angry at alleged vote buying and intimidation. They clashed violently with police and seized government buildings. A new revolution, asks Caroline Eden? Despite certain advances, Nigeria still has a way to go to true gender equality. Take renting a home for example. It’s much harder to convince a landlord of your merits as a tenant, if you’re a woman, especially if you’re single, as Olivia Ndubuisi has been finding out. Despite the hot climate, cycling has become popular in the United Arab Emirates, and Team UAE's Tadej Pogacar, a Slovenian, won this year's Tour de France. Young women, too, have taken up the sport enthusiastically, all while wearing modest clothing. Georgia Tolley reports from Dubai. Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield has had to take a driving test - his old Irish licence had run out, and couldn't be renewed in France. But unlike the first time, this time he had to get his head round a counterintuitive but crucial rule: to give priority to any car coming from the right. How did he get on? Presenter: Kate Adie Producer: Arlene Gregorius

It was a seminal moment when the UK foreign secretary, Dominic Raab first raised the prospect just over a month ago that 2.9 million Hong Kongers could be eligible for UK citizenship. The move was in response to proposed legislation which made it a criminal act in the territory to undermine Beijing’s authority; legislation which has now been passed. China reacted swiftly to undermine the UK’s offer and to challenge its credibility, even threatening countermeasures. But for many who were Hong Kong residents before the handover in 1997, it has offered them a way out in the face of an encroachment on their democratic freedoms. Grace Tsoi reports from Hong Kong where, she amongst others, may face a difficult choice. Borders have been reopening across Europe in recent weeks, and from tomorrow, Britain is offering quarantine free travel to 59 different countries – a move not reciprocated by all. But visitors to European cities will find it a somewhat changed experience. In Germany, tourist attractions may have re-opened but there are still restrictions. But as Grace Banks in Berlin found, those who rely on tourists for their living are desperate for them to return. Across the Middle East all eyes turned to the sky last month for the partial solar eclipse. But next week the citizens of the United Arab Emirates will turn their attention to another celestial body; the Red Planet, as the country launches its most challenging space project to date. It’ll be the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission and is due to reach the orbit of Mars in February next year. And as Georgia Tolley reports from Dubai, space has caught the imagination of the country. Tipping is an important American custom – but foreigners often find it awkward and confusing. Is it simply something you have to do or is it a case of rewarding good service when you think it was worth it? Helier Cheung tells us about her difficulties navigating tipping culture as a Briton in America – and how the pandemic helped her change her opinion of the practice. While Jordan appears to have weathered the coronavirus pandemic so far with a tiny number of reported deaths, it had a very strict lockdown which hit the economy and livelihoods hard. That was eased five weeks ago but Jordan had already suffered years of sluggish growth and high unemployment, even before the pandemic. And life is now harder than ever. But as Charlie Faulkner reports from Amman, the past few months have given more time to those who indulge in one of the country’s popular hobbies, owning and flying pigeons. Presenter Kate Adie Producer Caroline Bayley and Serena Tarling

23 June 2020: Dr Thoraiya Kanafani, Clinical Psychologist and co-owner of the Human Relations Institute and Clinics, joins us to discuss hoarding! What is hoarding disorder and what are the causes? Are some people more prone to it than others? Is it such a bad thing – how can it impact someone’s health and life? Plus, how can it be treated and what can we do if a loved one is a hoarder?

23 June 2020: Wearing a face mask can play havoc on some people's skin. Aesthetician Aysha Awwad from Medico Beauty discusses what we can do to avoid MACNE.

23 June 2020: A vision board is a visualisation tool that can be used to represent your goals and dreams, but is it something that we should all have and use? Christine Kritzas, Counselling Psychologist at The LightHouse Arabia, tells us all we need to know about them and how they can help you out.

23 June 2020: Chartered physiotherapist and fitness instructor Lilly Sabri, founder of Lean with Lilly, gives us her top tips on what workouts to do if you’ve been living a sedentary lifestyle over the last few months. Plus, how can we increase our flexibility and what exercises are best for functional movement?

04 May 2020: We discuss what etiquette might look like in the post-coronavirus world. Will we go back to shaking hands, or will that be frowned upon? What will the new-norm be? Dr Siama Qadar, CEO for Hybella.com joins us to discuss.

04 May 2020: Emily Shalaby, Owner of Pearlie Patterns, tells Georgia how after losing her job because of COVID-19 she has now become an entrepreneur making face masks for children.

04 May 2020: Ludmila Yamalova, Founder and Managing Partner of Yamalova & Plewka, joins us for the Legal Clinic, taking a special look at where we as consumers stand on refunds at the moment, whether it’s holidays, unwanted deliveries or after- school activities. 

04 May 2020: For many of us, the very sudden changes that have come about as a result of the global Covid-19 viral pandemic have sent shock waves through our homes and lives. Some people may be using this time to take stock and reassess where they are and what they're doing career-wise. Of course, a global depression is not necessarily a good time to look for a new job and yet maybe there’s a feeling of a fresh start... if so, what’s the best way to go about making that change? David Mackenzie of Mackenzie Jones joins us to discuss.

04 May 2020: Bridget Lau, co-founder of One Good Thing, joins us to explain how she changed her business to make masks in response to COVID-19, teaming up with another Dubai-based company who normally make swimwear and were about to furlough their staff.

04 May 2020: Rose Balston is an art historian, TV presenter, lecturer and guide. Based between London and Dubai, she is the founding director of cultural tour company Artscapes. Now that she can’t do gallery tours due to COVID-19, she tells Georgia how she has adapted her business during the pandemic.

23 Mar 2020: Jodh Dhesi, deputy chief education officer at GEMS Education, tells Georgia what students and teachers have been saying about distance learning across GEMS schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Tom Harvey, commercial manager at Spinneys, says it will be business as usual for supermarkets and supplies will continue to come in. He also appeals to shoppers to stop hoarding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Ben Pullen, CEO and Co-Founder of Generation E HQ, has been organising the Smart Mobility World Conference, which takes place in Dubai tomorrow.After months of preparation, fears over the spread of covid19 prompted authorities to cancel all events in Dubai. Instead of calling it off, Ben is holding the conference entirely online, with over 2,000 registered participants.Find out how he's pulling it off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Karl Feilder, CEO and Founder of Neutral Fuels, tells Georgia how much carbon we're not emitting by staying at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: University students and professors are being encouraged to design solutions that would help the world in the fight against covid 19. Joining Georgia on the line is Brendan McGetrick, Head of Curation of the Global Grad Show and Curative Director of The Museum of the Future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: Respected food reviewer Food Sheikh tells us about the new platform, which lets customers order directly from their favourite local eatery in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: Lisa Sherrington-Boyd, principal at Kangaroo Kids Nursery in Dubai, gives us practical advise on how to tackle distance learning with our children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: Wissam Amid, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Xische, says working remotely is going to be the future. He gives us some practical advise on how to ensure it goes smoothly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Tracy Moxley, Director of Education at Aldar Education, tells Georgia how they will implement distance learning for their 20,000 students across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Georgia chats to Dr. Wael Farouq Elamin, an infection control doctor at the King’s College Hospital in Dubai about proper testing for covid 19, and whether we are close to developing a vaccine for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Zach Holz a.k.a. The Happiest Teacher tells Georgia how parents and children can cope with distance learning, which takes effect on 22nd March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Georgia meets Alma, a mother of four and one of the millions of residents in Manila who are forced to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus. She remains optimistic and believes social distancing and isolation is the right thing to do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Georgia chats to Jenny Mollon, Senior Editor at WhichSchoolAdvisor about what this announcement means to UAE students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Georgia and Zeena discuss the new rules for eateries set by the Dubai Municipality. They also talk to Nicky Ramchandani, managing director of JLT food hall Streetery, about the measures they've put in place to ensure that the preparation and delivery of their food is safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Simone Noorali has recently flown back to Dubai after the University of Pennsylvania, where she's been studying as a freshman, closed over coronavirus concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Peter Davos, CEO of Hale Education, tells Georgia how applicants are dealing with preparing for university as amid closures across the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor at the Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University, tells Georgia about a free course they're offering to teachers and academic support staff to equip them with skills they need during the distance learning period in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Georgia puts this question to Jonathan Robinson, the Head of Physiotherapy at The Nightingale Clinic, and in the process performs a full body workout on air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: We've seen empty shelves and trolleys filled with mountains of supplies, especially toilet rolls! Georgia chats to Christine Kritzas, a psychologist at LightHouse Arabia, to make sense of this form of consumer behaviour in recent weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: Georgia chats to pulmonologist Dr. Faisal Asad, from the Saudi German Hospital, about what we need to understand about covid19 and why social distancing is crucial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: Joe Franklin tells Georgia all about an app that lets people earn rewards based on the number of steps they take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: If you're a tenant, have you ever gotten your security deposit back? Equally if you're a landlord, have you ever given your tenant their security deposit? Hossein Lankarani, the CEO of Inventally, tells us the importance of doing an inventory of every property before a tenant moves in to avoid disputes between the two parties. We also speak to Mario Volpi, Sales Manager at Engel and Volkers, who has a few tips on how to maintain a good relationship with your tenant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Absolutely, according to Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi, President & CEO of the Higher Colleges of Technology. HCT piloted their online programme recently, garnering positive feeedback from a majority of faculty and students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Amy Lobl is the Regional Development Manager for Online Master’s at King’s College London. She's seen a massive spike in interest in online MBAs, with subject likes public health catching the eye of potential students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Charlie Barlow is the Founder and CEO of Health at Hand, an app that lets you consult a doctor through its built-in VOIP service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Worried about kitchen hygiene? Bobby Krishna, Food Safety Specialist at the Dubai Municipality, tells Georgia how to keep food clean and safe to consume at all times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Mar 2020: Gaurav Sinha, founder of Insignia and author of Compassion Inc. tells Georgia what residents and businesses need to focus on as covid19 continues to impact lives and livelihoods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Mar 2020: About half of the world's population are dissatisfied with their sleep. Ozlem Fidanci, CEO of Phillips in the region, tells Georgia about the survey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Mar 2020: On this week's STARTING UP we let small businesses ask their cashflow questions to RAK Bank. We ask you which parts of the stimulus package will help your business, and we hear about the power of positive thinking.

07 Mar 2020: Neil and Georgia debate on where women stand in the UAE's business environment, and get the thoughts of our amazing guests. #BeYourOwnBoss

27 Feb 2020: The American chiropractor has lived in the UAE for more than 23 years and built a life here treating athletes and high-profile patients. Hear his story and be inspiredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Feb 2020: It all started when an 8-year-old boy in Ras Al Khaimah tweeted Betty Crocker, questioning the Arabic baking instructions on its box, which seemed to speak only to women. The company listened and change the wording on 20 million boxes! We welcome Betty Crocker's Ali Sheikh into the studio, with four outstanding boys who have a passion for baking. And they brought some treats for us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Feb 2020: Virgin Radio's Kris Fade and Big Rossi debate over whether it's okay for guys to wear mascara and powder. Rob Chilton, editor of Edgar Daily, weighs in on boths arguments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Feb 2020: Lynn Jafar, founder of High Hopes, talks to Georgia about the importance of providing specialised services for children of determination, and spreading awareness about rare diseases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Feb 2020: Trevor McKenzie, owner of the Mango Tree chain of restaurants, says there is too much negative publicity around the spread of the novel coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Feb 2020: Ananda Shakespeare is the founder of Dubai Vegan Days, a community of vegans who meet up and partner with restaurants to hold pop-up dinners and workshops on going plant-based. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Feb 2020: Georgia chats to H.E. Huda Al Hashmi about the UAE Innovation Month, which aims to encourage residents to come up with solutions to the country's social challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Feb 2020: There's a growing anti-tipping movement in the US. You've been sharing your thoughts tipping customs in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Feb 2020: Zena Hamdan created Fitlov, an app tha lets your find personal trainers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Feb 2020: Is it really better than smoking? Do you sell to minors? What about nicotine-free vape? The team from Vape House UAE answer all your questions about vaping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Feb 2020: Graham Tooby is left with injuries on his thigh after his lithium-powered vape exploded in his pocket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Feb 2020: Shane Phillips, CEO of The Phillips Group, weighs in on 360 degree feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Feb 2020: Dead Simple Saving's Steve Cronin's stories take a dark turn, forcing Georgia to face her greatest fears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Feb 2020: We look into the root causes of teacher burnout and what we can do about it.Georgia spoke to former school teacher Mary, and welcomed into the studio Tanya Dharamshi of the Priory Clinic and Brett Girven, principal at The Arbor School. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Feb 2020: Aysha Awwad from MedicoBeauty.com joined us to review the growing trend of Korean beauty. We asked her whether the number of beauty products has got totally out of hand. Korean beauty brands often recommend TEN step beauty regime. But is that needed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Feb 2020: Discussing social media as a school in the UAE has started up its own social media club. But should we be encouraging our children to spend on social media? We speak to Aimon Sabawi, teacher, Uptown International School along with Tala Daher, Rakan Alsarabi and Kristina Sahawneh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Feb 2020: Together with Expo 2020, Vince Reffet a.k.a. Jetman Dubai, accomplished another world first in their quest to achieve a 100 per cent autonomous human flight: a take-off from the ground, transitioning into a high-altitude flight. He tells Georgia all about his experience, and how he made it possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Feb 2020: Juan and Mairead shared their experience with adopting children in Ethopia.Resident legal expert Ludmila Yamalova tells us the legalities involved in adopting. Make sure you listen until the end - and bring those tissue out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Feb 2020: A new performing arts course in Dubai is being launched by Lisa Scott-Lee from the British pop band Steps. She is joined in studio by Brendan Fulton, executive principal at Dubai British Schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Feb 2020: James Matthews talks to us about all things Welsh!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Feb 2020: Researchers found that each child is the equivalent of 58.6 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year, and there's growing number of people deciding not to have children for this reason. Gerogia chats to Mariela, who decided to adopt instead of have biological children. She also welcomes into the studio Aimee, who decided with her husband not to have any children. Interestingly, she has eight siblings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Feb 2020: Jolene Nash founded Cherrypix, an app that lets you choose photos on your phone - whether they're from your Gallery or your social media accounts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27/04/2019: Have you ever made a mix-tape for a loved one? 40 years ago a team of scientists including the legendary Carl Sagan, did just that, for the cosmos. Georgia Tolley reviews The Vinyl Frontier - The Story of the Voyager Golden Record Jonathan Scott.

Can the United Arab Emirates grow its own food? The Desert kingdoms today import 90% of their own food, at great cost. And each year consumption increases by 12%. This raises issues of food security, price and environmental damage – flying in fruit from California is not environmentally sustainable. This is a region with little soil and few water resources. On average it rains just five days a year. So why is agriculture now considered one of the most exciting growth areas in the UAE? Farmers here depend on desalinated water from the Arabian Sea – costly to both the farmer and, once again, to the environment. But new agricultural technologies are being developed. Starting at a small scale, can such businesses really be built up? Or are they vanity projects reliant simply on oil wealth? Georgia Tolley examines if the Emiratis can make their desert bloom and ensure their business of food production grows. Presenter: Georgia Tolley Producer: John Murphy Picture Credit: BBC

Volodymyr Zelensky played a President in more than 50 episodes of TV comedy - but does that mean he can do the job in real life? Jonah Fisher reflects from Kiev on a surreal election campaign - and catches up with a box set. Kate Adie introduces this and other stories from correspondents and reporters around the world. India's election, the largest in the world - and thus the largest ever held - is also under way. While covering this extraordinary exercise of democracy, Rajini Vaidyanathan met one man in the Himalayas who has an enduring faith in the electoral process. He's 102 years old and has voted in every Indian election since independence. Jonathan Griffin loves the soul-shaking sound of South African choral music - and recently heard songs of freedom, defiance and rivalry during a political debate near Johannesburg, where the contingents competed with vocals as well as rhetoric. There's not much arable soil in the United Arab Emirates - but plenty of sand and sunshine - so the government's keen to bolster food security by growing more and importing less. Georgia Tolley tastes the fruits of high-tech agriculture, coaxed from a desert greenhouse. And Stephen McDonell reveals an unsuspected side of Beijing - beyond its vast official spaces and political power plays. The city is also home to a raucous, ramshackle, rebellious underground music scene. But in the face of rising rents and increasing red tape, how long can its live bands play on?