Go beyond the headlines and uncover the real stories of life in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Hosted by a seasoned journalist and former Editor-in-Chief, this weekly podcast dives deep into the untold aspects of living, working, and thriving in the UAE. From urban development and culture to business, innovation, and sustainability, each episode features in-depth conversations with experts and insiders who shape the region. Whether you're a resident, an expat, or just curious about the UAE, Beyond the Skyline brings you engaging discussions that reveal what makes these cities truly unique.
Go beyond the headlines and uncover the real stories of life in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Hosted by a seasoned journalist and former Editor-in-Chief, this weekly podcast dives deep into the untold aspects of living, working, and thriving in the UAE. From urban development and culture to business, innovation, and sustainability, each episode features in-depth conversations with experts and insiders who shape the region. Whether you're a resident, an expat, or just curious about the UAE, Beyond the Skyline brings you engaging discussions that reveal what makes these cities truly unique.

When Langtry “Lala” White found out she was pregnant with monochorionic twins just months after moving to Dubai, life took an unexpected turn. The pregnancy was complicated by Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, a rare and high-risk condition that changed everything.What came next was a journey of isolation, resilience, and eventually purpose. The support she found during that time became the spark for everything she does today, from founding Small and Mighty Babies and Twins Plus Arabia to becoming one of Dubai’s most trusted doulas and birth educators.When Langtry “Lala” White found out she was pregnant with monochorionic twins just months after moving to Dubai, life took an unexpected turn. The pregnancy was complicated by Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, a rare and high-risk condition that changed everything.What came next was a journey of isolation, resilience, and eventually purpose. The support she found during that time became the spark for everything she does today, from founding Small and Mighty Babies and Twins Plus Arabia to becoming one of Dubai’s most trusted doulas and birth educators.When Langtry “Lala” White lost her twins to a rare pregnancy complication, her world changed forever. Out of that heartbreak came her mission to help others navigate pregnancy, birth, and the quiet grief that too often goes unspoken. This episode explores the hidden side of parenthood, what it means to lose a baby, how couples grieve in completely different ways, and the complicated emotions around what’s called a “rainbow baby.” Lala shares how she turned pain into purpose, supporting hundreds of families through their pregnancies and early parenthood journeys here in Dubai. It’s a conversation about the broken side of maternity care, the guilt and pressure so many women feel, and how birth has become more of a medical procedure than a deeply human experience. Whether you’re a parent or not, it’s about love, loss, and the courage to rebuild.