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 …
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DUBAI METRO BLUE LINE
The Dubai Metro Blue Line will be operational from September 9, 2029 according to the big announcement by the Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The 30-kilometre project will strategically link key areas in the emirate through 14 stations. Abdul Muhsen Ibrahim Kalbat, CEO of the Rail Age…
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DRONES DELIVERY
There's now an official drone delivery service in Dubai and we speak with the company that’s already using it. Dr Mohaymen Abdelghany is the CEO of Fakeeh University Hospital.
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MEET AMNESTY SEEKER MIKE
It's now less than two weeks to go until the end of the UAE amnesty program on the 31st of December. We hear from Mike, who has availed it and is now having a fresh start, after illegally staying in the country for eight years.
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SECOND-HAND PRESENTS
Is it socially acceptable to buy pre-loved gifts for families and friends? We speak with Jennifer Sault, Founder and CEO of Thrift For Good - a second-hand brand based here in Dubai and Ziying Zhou, Founder and Director of Berkeley Etiquette.
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CAN A 4-DAY WORK WEEK ENCOURAGE BIRTH RATE INCREASE?
Tokyo is planning a radical experiment to increase the birth rate through a four-day work week.
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PIRACY & DODGY BOXES
Here in the UAE - there's been a recent crackdown on piracy - when Dubai police raided an IPTV piracy ring and seized boxes containing 12,000 pirated premium channels and content.
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QUITTING THE LONG COMMUTE
How long is your commute? In the UAE there are literally hundreds of people who are doing 60 minutes plus every day. And the impact on health and well-being and family life is huge.
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RECYCLING FAKE GOODS
Landmark Group launches a textile recycling plant, and shreds tonnes of fake designed gear confiscated by Dubai Customs.
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TOP MARKS FOR DUBAI PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Pupils in Dubai are ranking in the top 5 globally for science and top 10 for maths according to the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study. Georgia speaks with Fatma Belrehif from the KHDA.
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ABU DHABI FLYING TAXIS
We find out from Archer Aviation how soon we will see these flying cars in the skies.
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