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 …
Environmental focus on The Agenda at the World Future Energy Summit
Just today, a major new report was released by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts and the headline is hard to ignore: 2025 was officially the third warmest year on record. So what does this mean for governments, for businesses, and for all of us as individuals? A powerful new …
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Just how safe are our airlines?
Etihad Airways has been named the world’s safest airline for 2026, and we ask AirlineRatings what set it apart. As the UK moves to clamp down on AI deepfakes, British TV personality Narinder Kaur speaks out after being targeted using Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok. OpenAI is rolling out AI-powered heal…
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Imagine if you have had 10 million followers?
How easy is it to find fame and fortune on social media - and do influencers have a responsibility to do good once they reach the top? We are Inside the 1 Billion Followers Summit, hearing from from Logan Moffitt, the Cucumber Guy, and Filipino food star Abi Marquez, aka the Lumpia Queen. How a sor…
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Impact of Etihad Rail stations
Etihad Rail has finally unveiled seven new passenger stations bringing the total so far to 11. But how transformative could this really be both for residents and the wider economy? How will this impact the property market? New AI-powered surveillance cameras are being tested to detect and report l…
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Early Friday finishes in Dubai schools
Tomorrow marks the first Friday under Dubai’s new early finish rule for schools. The change was announced in December, after prayer times were officially moved earlier by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs. We speak with school heads and parents have inundated our text line with comments. Th…
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When fire alarms don't sound
That's what exactly happened to one Dubai community not once, but twice, and the recent one is on New Year's Eve. We hear the story from resident Ruth Dance. We also speak with Ateis Middle East's Phil Witts to learn about alarm units connections and obligations. From this week, the country's ban…
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RIP of the OTP
UAE banks start phasing out OTPs - what’s replacing them, and is it safer? Meanwhile, insurance claims jump 20% after December rains - are companies paying out? How to get more from your health insurance in 2026 Plus a Q&A on your consumer rights with Ahmad Ahli from Dubai Consumer Protection Y…
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Meta Glasses - creepy or cool?
Smart glasses under scrutiny - Are they cool tech or a privacy threat? We speak to a legal expert warning of their misuse for harassment and stalking. What does UAE law say? - Tech lawyer Dino Wilkinson, a smart glasses owner himself, explains the local legal landscape. 20 years of leadership - W…
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What does the future hold?
A New Year means new Emiratisation targets of 8 per cent and in an added twist announced over the last few days - a 6,000 dirhams a month minimum wage for Emiratis. We'll find out what that means for the recruitment sector with expert John Fitzpatrick. Plus what does 2026 hold for us? We'll do ou…
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New Year New Career?
On The Agenda today - your go-to guide to budget-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations in the UAE - we’re talking about everything from fireworks to food trucks - plus we advice on road closures with Surina Kelly. And with 2026 fast approaching, do you want a new job this year? We discover the simp…
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