The Agenda
The Agenda
The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. 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. From Covid-19, to climate change and community …
Could the oil price surge hit UAE wallets?
Oil prices are surging amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and with UAE petrol costs already rising, what could this mean for your wallet next? Meanwhile, heavy smartphone use is now being linked to shorter attention spans, so how do you protect your children without cutting them off comple…
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UAE bans WhatsApp for banking and insurance services
Communication via WhatsApp is no longer allowed for financial services in the UAE, effective from today. That means no sharing customer data, no processing transactions, and not even sending one-time passwords through this platform as part of a wider push to tackle fraud and better protect customer…
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UAE leaves OPEC: What's the impact on consumers?
The UAE has announced that it's leaving OPEC and OPEC+ from the 1st of May. We break it down on what it means for the markets and, importantly, what it could mean for you at the petrol pump, with energy expert Robin Mills. We look at safety in schools, as Abu Dhabi carries out more than 480 inspec…
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Stricter monitoring of e-scooter, e-bike and bicycle use in Dubai
A new police unit will monitor e-scooters and e-bikes and regular bicycles, from May 1, as concerns grow around safety and misuse. Good news for families as children head back outdoors at schools and activities returning after weeks of disruption. We also look at the huge demand for a new weig…
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Aviation in the region bound for stronger comeback
Flights in the region climb back above 1,000 a day, with Tim Clark predicting a strong rebound for aviation. Etihad Rail has completed its first freight delivery of vehicles, with a shipment of cars transported by rail for the first time in the country. Abu Dhabi has approved the use of a new dai…
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Why tech unicorns are backing Dubai
Tech unicorn CEO's are coming out to bat for Dubai - saying it is fast becoming the global launchpad for the next generation of innovation. And with oil prices soaring, the cost of cooling your home is likely to rise, even here in the UAE. So is now the time to make the switch to solar? Meanwhil…
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The brand new Gold line
Forty two kilometres long, 40 metres underground. Eighteen stations. Fifteen key areas. And it's going to expand the Metro by more than a third. A new report shows the UAE leading global hiring in 2026, with strong job growth across the Gulf driven by tech, AI, healthcare and energy. Meanwhile, t…
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No school fee cuts for distance learning
That's the decision of the KHDA, for remote learning during the conflict. We discuss this with Audrey Hametner of The Bedrock Program. Dubai is looking to build an express rail line linking DXB with Al Maktoum International. We get the take of transport expert Martin Tillman. Abu Dhabi has reveal…
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University students back in the classrooms
With students going back to in-person learning this week, we go behind the scenes at the university where students are also back on campus. We meet the brilliant 17-year-old Anvith who has come up with a clever carpooling platform. The completed Hessa Street upgrade is making traffic in Dubai flo…
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Schools return
Confusion in the Strait of Hormuz raises questions over what’s really happening. UAE students return to classrooms, but the transition is far from normal. Dubai’s rental market is shifting, with short stays down and long stays rising. Dubai’s first flying taxi hub is now ready at DXB. A €100 ti…
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