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

We are cautiously celebrating the good news of the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran, a major pillar of the agreement is the opening of the Strait of Hormuz - so how soon could we see ships moving and goods flowing? 

Meanwhile, despite the on-going conflict and issues at home, Dubai continues to scale up its global humanitarian response - four massive shipments were sent on their way this month.

Amid the challenges of conflict, financial strain and home schooling, a new Kite Beach video installation is bringing the community together with a message of unity, diversity and hope.

A global survey is showing that workplace engagement has fallen again - although UAE numbers are better than the average with stronger morale and optimism - at least before the recent conflict.

And we'll have the latest from the Artemis II moon mission from HE Eng Salem Al Marri Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).

We are&nbsp;cautiously celebrating the good news of the ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran, a&nbsp;major pillar of the agreement is the opening of the Strait of Hormuz - so how soon could we see ships moving and goods flowing? Meanwhile, despite the on-going conflict and issues at home, Dubai continues to&nbsp;scale up its&nbsp;global humanitarian response - four massive shipments were sent on their way this month.
Amid the challenges of conflict, financial strain and home schooling, a new Kite Beach video installation is bringing the community together with a message of unity, diversity and hope.
A global survey is showing that workplace engagement has fallen again - although UAE numbers are better than the average with stronger morale and optimism - at least before the recent conflict.
And we'll have the latest from the Artemis II moon mission from&nbsp;HE Eng Salem Al Marri Director General of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC).

Ceasefire announced

Gulf airlines are still operating at just half capacity as disruption continues across the region

The UAE has extended its Nafis programme to 2040, with new support for Emirati families

Forty days into the conflict, major UAE employer Dulsco is facing evolving challenges in supporting its 25,000-strong workforce across multiple sectors.

Meanwhile, the UAE events calendar remains busy despite disruption, with comedy taking centre stage this April

Artemis II astronauts have broken a distance record set by Apollo 13, travelling farther from Earth than ever before during their Moon mission, and briefly losing all contact for 40 minutes.

 

Gulf airlines are still operating at just half capacity as disruption continues across the region
The UAE has extended its Nafis programme to 2040, with new support for Emirati families
Forty days into the conflict, major UAE employer Dulsco is facing evolving challenges in supporting its 25,000-strong workforce across multiple sectors.
Meanwhile, the UAE events calendar remains busy despite disruption, with comedy taking centre stage this April
Artemis II astronauts have broken a distance record set by Apollo 13, travelling farther from Earth than ever before during their Moon mission, and briefly losing all contact for 40 minutes.
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Airlines still at half capacity as regional disruption continues

A risky mission to rescue a US airman stranded in Iran over the weekend is reported to have cost more than 300 million dollars

Retired US Marine Corps Colonel Brendan Kearney will join us to explain why it’s being described as one of the most daring operations in recent US military history

The UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so. We’ll ask how, and why now

Plus, the UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so. 

NASA’s Artemis II is set to swing around the Moon later today, marking a major milestone in the first lunar mission programme in more than 50 years.

And, with fewer boat surveys, the UAE Dolphin Project is turning to the public to help track endangered dolphins from shore

A risky mission to rescue a US airman stranded in Iran over the weekend is reported to have cost more than 300 million dollars
Retired US Marine Corps Colonel Brendan Kearney will join us to explain why it&rsquo;s being described as one of the most daring operations in recent US military history
The UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so. We&rsquo;ll ask how, and why now
Plus, the UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so.&nbsp;
NASA&rsquo;s Artemis II is set to swing around the Moon later today, marking a major milestone in the first lunar mission programme in more than 50 years.
And, with fewer boat surveys, the UAE Dolphin Project is turning to the public to help track endangered dolphins from shore

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