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Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
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Salem Al Marri. Director General of MBRSC, discusses the delay in the launch of the Rashid Rover
Salem Al Marri. Director General of MBRSC, discusses the delay in the launch of the Rashid Rover
Posted by Dubai Eye 103.8 News. Talk. Sport on Monday, October 31, 2022
Georgia has worked as a news reporter, radio presenter and producer for more than 20 years in both the UK and the Middle East.
Most recently, she spent a year at the National newspaper, reporting on Covid-19, the Projects of the 50th, Expo 2020 and other local stories.
Prior to moving to the UAE in 2014 with her husband and two young sons, Georgia worked for BBC Radio in London for ten years, and still regularly reports for the BBC World Service.
Her first job in Dubai was at ARN working as a producer for the Business Breakfast, alongside Brandy, Malcolm and Richard. Since then she’s also presented various shows on Dubai Eye, including a special programme on the UAE’s response to Covid-19.
Georgia loves to meet new people and believes everyone has an interesting story to tell; you just need to ask the right questions.
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Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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