Dubai's flying taxis are taking off. Georgia Tolley was there for the test flights.

But down on the ground? The traffic is worse than ever. A new survey shows 9 in 10 drivers face daily congestion.

Plus, Abu Dhabi’s population has doubled in a decade. We ask the experts what’s being done to cope.
Meanwhile, a new online scam is hitting sellers in the UAE involving fake Careem links and stolen card details.

And finally—would you holiday in North Korea?

Dubai's flying taxis are taking off. Georgia Tolley was there for the test flights.
But down on the ground? The traffic is worse than ever. A new survey shows 9 in 10 drivers face daily congestion.
Plus, Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s population has doubled in a decade. We ask the experts what&rsquo;s being done to cope. Meanwhile, a new online scam is hitting sellers in the UAE involving fake Careem links and stolen card details.
And finally&mdash;would you holiday in North Korea?

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 issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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 issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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Flying taxis and traffic jams

Flights are returning to UAE skies, but clearing the backlog of stranded passengers may take several days - but how many?

Plus with the spring holidays starting early - we're going to look at how families can best use the break.

During Ramadan, Dubai residents are continuing to show strong community spirit - with initiatives like the family-led Happy Happy UAE aiming to provide 1.2 million Iftar meals.

As the community pulls together in the face of crisis - a UAE entrepreneur shares how government support during COVID helped him survive six months without business.

 

Flights are returning to UAE skies, but clearing the backlog of stranded passengers may take several days - but how many?
Plus with the spring holidays starting early - we're going to look at how families can best use the break.
During Ramadan, Dubai residents are continuing to show strong community spirit - with initiatives like the family-led Happy Happy UAE aiming to provide 1.2 million Iftar meals.
As the community pulls together in the face of crisis - a UAE entrepreneur shares how government support during COVID helped him survive six months without business.
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UAE flights restart - but passengers face travel backlog

Flights are slowly restarting in the UAE as airlines prioritise stranded passengers after days of airspace disruption - Surina Kelly has all the details you need to know.

Meanwhile, the government's bringing forward the spring holidays as UAE parents juggle work and distance learning.

UAE authorities say national medicine stockpiles remain secure, with pharmaceutical supply chains operating normally.

Meanwhile, a UAE resident returning from the UK has discovered something special about Golden Visas - apparently they mean you can get a repatriation flight back to the Emirates.

If you were listening to the show we had an amazing story about a rugby team who landed in Bahrain on Saturday, and almost immediately came under fire. Today wegoing hear from one of the parents on that trip, and his young son, who's only 10.

Aster DM Healthcare is offering free online mental health consultations to support UAE residents during a period of heightened anxiety.

 

 

Flights are slowly restarting in the UAE as airlines prioritise stranded passengers after days of airspace disruption - Surina Kelly has all the details you need to know.
Meanwhile, the government's bringing forward the spring holidays as UAE parents juggle work and distance learning.
UAE authorities say national medicine stockpiles remain secure, with pharmaceutical supply chains operating normally.
Meanwhile, a UAE resident returning from the UK has discovered something special about Golden Visas - apparently they mean you can get a repatriation flight back to the Emirates.
If you were listening to the show we had an amazing story about a rugby team who landed in Bahrain on Saturday, and almost immediately came under fire. Today wegoing hear from one of the parents on that trip, and his young son, who's only 10.
Aster DM Healthcare is offering free online mental health consultations to support UAE residents during a period of heightened anxiety.
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Flights restarting in the UAE after airspace disruption

As the air space is mostly closed currently, people are struggling to get in and out - and into that breach stepped Etihad Rail and its repatriation trains.

RTA tells us how they're opening up roads to trucks, ensuring a regular supply of food stuffs and other freight.

We also get analysis on the likely transport priorities for a country during a crisis like this with Martin Tillman.

And we share the stories of people who travelled by land to return to the UAE, including a group of 60 children and adults from Bahrain.

As the air space is mostly closed currently, people are struggling to get in and out - and into that breach stepped Etihad Rail and its repatriation trains.
RTA tells us how they're opening up roads to trucks, ensuring a regular supply of food stuffs and other freight.
We also get analysis on the likely transport priorities for a country during a crisis like this with Martin Tillman.
And we share the stories of people who travelled by land to return to the UAE, including a group of 60 children and adults from Bahrain.

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