ASEAN Islamic Finance Crosses Historic $1 Trillion Mark

Microplastics, Imported Bottles: What Are We Actually Drinking

We consume it daily, but do we truly know what’s in our water? Tim Elliott sits down with BE WTR Founder Mike Hecker to unpack growing concerns over microplastics and the heavy environmental toll of imported bottles, exploring whether locally produced premium water is the sustainable path forward.

Summer Camps Cash In as Schools Close

As schools close for summer, demand for holiday camps is rising, transforming childcare into a fast-growing business. Charlotte D’Souza, Co-Founder of Blah Blah Blah, joins Tim Elliott to explore what is driving this demand, whether parents will spend more, and just how profitable the market has become.

Who's Training AI? Data Workers Speak Out

AI is transforming business and daily life, but questions are growing over how the people training these systems are treated. Joining Tim Elliott to discuss the push for fair pay, transparency, and better working conditions for this vital workforce is AI trainer and Turkopticon organizer Krista Pawlowski.

Why Every World Cup Team Wants a Hit Song

As the World Cup intensity peaks in the knockout stages, music has become as crucial to a team's campaign as their tactical formation. Julie Hanse, Director of Partnerships at MassiveMusic, joins Tim Elliott to unpack the lucrative business of sports anthems, exploring why global teams and major brands are obsessively investing in sonic strategies, stadium chants, and official tracks to fuel national pride and secure massive commercial wins.

A New Approach to Senior Care for Emiratis

As businesses adapt to a period of economic uncertainty shaped by regional geopolitical tensions, flexibility has become the new constant. Joining Tim Elliott in the studio, Sawsan Shalabi, founder of Rafeeq Connect, discusses navigating today's challenges and explains why shifting focus locally with "Izwetna"—a tailored companionship initiative for Emirati seniors—could be her smartest operational strategy yet.