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 …
EXPO CITY MASTER PLAN
The launch of a huge new master plan for Expo City - placing it at the centre of Dubai's future growth.
46:40
DESERT HEDGEHOGS
Who knew you could get them in your gardens?
48:26
THE SEARCH FOR CLEOPATRA
Archaeologists have uncovered new clues to the location of the Egyptian Queen's tomb.
39:23
IS DUBAI BECOMING CAR UNFRIENDLY?
There's been talk of increase parking fees and changed rules over paying ticket fees.
45:02
E-SCOOTERS BACK ON DUBAI METRO
New posters placed around stations by the Roads and Transport Authority clearly outline the rules and regulations around carrying the devices - including size and weight restrictions.
38:15
E-SCOOTER SAFETY
Dubai Police are clamping down on law-breaking e-scooter and bike riders in the Naif area confiscating nearly 4,000 bicycles, electric scooters and e-bikes since the start of the year.
51:15
PESTO THE 'FAT' PENGUIN
When you think of baby penguins, you think small, cute and fluffy. But not Pesto - he's a baby chick at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium who's breaking hearts (and scales) at the latest weigh in yesterday he was 23.5 kg.
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CONGESTION ON COMMUTES
Residents in Dubai and Sharjah say what should be a two minute drive in the morning to leave their community is taking 30 minutes.
47:52
DRONES AND PRIVACY
Dubai police is planning to increase their drone units from six to eight by the end of the year.
45:48
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DRIVE A DUBAI TAXI?
With a price tag starting from Dh70,000, a Dubai-based start-up company is offering to produce electric vehicles made from repurposed cars at prices 50 percent cheaper than newly-manufactured EVs.
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