French was once the go-to language for British schoolchildren to learn. But as the centre of global power has further shifted towards Asia, the benefits of speaking more far-flung languages have grown. That's why some kids are opting to study Chinese or Arabic over French.

Digital streaming service Anghami has been dubbed the Spotify of the Middle East, boasting over 53 million users. But given that content piracy is rife in the region – costing its entertainment industry an estimated $500 million per year – how is the platform convincing people to pay for music?

Childhood obesity in the UAE projected to reach more than 14% for under-20s by 2020, and parents want easier ways to help their kids get active. Little Gladiators kid-specific fitness centre combines tech with activity to encourage more children to get the recommended amount of exercise.

Tuition in the UAE costs twice as much as the global average. So, to help improve their children's future prospects, many parents in the country are giving up ‘me time’, investing their life savings and even taking on extra jobs in order to pay for school and university.