UAE's Under-15 Social Media Ban: Could It Change Consumer Behaviour?

UAE's Under-15 Social Media Ban: Could It Change Consumer Behaviour?

The UAE has announced a ban on social media access for children under 15, a move that could reshape the way brands market, advertise and connect with young consumers. Could it change consumer behaviour, influence family spending habits, and force marketers to rethink their strategies? Joining Tim Elliott are Sourjo Mukherjee, Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Wollongong Dubai, Lourds Adalia-Evertse, Founder of Drippy, and tech journalist Kevin Sebastian.

Emiratisation Deadline: Are UAE Firms Ready?

As the 30 June Emiratisation deadline fast approaches, businesses across the UAE are scrambling to meet strict targets. Dawlati founder Zakaria Doleh joins Tim Elliott to discuss how their AI-powered platform moves local hiring beyond mere box-ticking compliance, transforming regional recruitment strategies into a major competitive advantage for private sector growth.

Luxury Watches Become a New Source of Cash in the UAE

As luxury timepieces increasingly transition from status symbols to genuine financial assets in the UAE, a pioneering buyback model is transforming the regional market. George Flo, Founder of The Heritage Club, joins Tim Elliott to discuss unlocking immediate liquidity from high-end timepieces while preserving the option for sentimental repossession.

Can Peace Deliver a Boost for UAE's F&B Sector?

UAE food and beverage operators are looking ahead with renewed confidence following months of regional uncertainty. Speaking to Tim Elliott, Roster co-founder Paul Clifford and Cafe Isan owner Lisa Knight analyse the transition from local resident footfall to an expected autumn tourist boom, whilst addressing critical operational challenges and industry longevity.

Gold Market Shaken by Fed Signals and Middle East Peace Shifts

As Middle East peace developments and oil prices reshape the region, gold markets face a fresh wave of volatility. Monetary Metals' Jeff Rhodes joins Tim Elliott to analyse how a surprise hawkish stance from the US Federal Open Market Committee is rattling investor sentiment globally.