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 …
Are more tourists heading to Europe this time?
According to industry leaders in the country, Spain is seeing a surge in demand as some tourists choose destinations such as the Costa Blanca instead of holidays in the Middle East and North Africa. We get the latest from the Philippines after the deadly earthquake struck Mindanao. The World Cup…
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Dengue is spreading across more parts of the world
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says around four billion people now live in areas with a risk of dengue, across regions including the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Islands. How worried should we be about mosquito-borne diseases? If you are travelling to Eur…
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Just 24 hours' notice for school inspections in Dubai
From September 2026, the new academic year, KHDA inspections will resume after a two-year pause, but with schools given no more than 24 hours’ notice before a team arrives. We are almost 14 weeks on from the start of the conflict on February 28th, but only now are we beginning to get a clearer pic…
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After more than 3 months stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, how are our seafarers now?
We often talk about the Strait of Hormuz in terms of oil, gas, shipping routes and global trade. But on board the vessels caught up in this crisis are more than 20,000 seafarers, unable to leave, and waiting for clarity on when it will be safe to move. AI may feel invisible, but behind every prom…
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What's really happening in the Strait of Hormuz?
Dozens of vessels have reportedly made the crossing in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks despite threats ranging from sea mines to missile attacks. How exposed is global shipping, and what risks remain? The UN is warning the world to prepare for what could become one of the strongest El Niño ev…
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Have you been paid?
If you work in the private sector, you should have received your salary latest by today, 1st of June. That's under the updated wage protection rules from Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It's removed a 15-day grace period, a buffer you might say for employers. For employees, that offe…
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UAE Climate Law takes effect tomorrow
The deadline for the UAE climate law is fast-approaching. By the end of the month, businesses will be required to measure, report and work to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. But are they ready? As we face record-breaking temperatures here in the UAE, and Europe also sees summer highs striki…
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Hottest May in the UAE?
The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, with temperatures forecast to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in parts of the country during the Eid Al Adha break. Students and parents here in the UAE are raising concerns about a new CBSE re-evaluation process, after some pupils said thei…
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Stranded ships and barnacles
Hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf due to the conflict are now battling barnacles, algae and rising maintenance problems as crews remain stuck at sea for weeks in warm waters. So when they finally can get moving - will they be able to? We'll find out. And former Paypal CEO Peter Thiel is inve…
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Global food price warning
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation is warning that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food price crisis within a year. With Eid and half term creating a full week off for many families across the UAE, we’re looking at how to make the most of the break - from…
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