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

A recent study by the Rockwool Foundation Berlin shows men successfully use outside job offers to get pay raises in their current roles while women see no such gains and usually just quit to get a raise. 

Authorities and doctors in the UAE have been warning that what looks like an ordinary vape could be hiding other prohibited substances.  

Meet Gen - sadly, another scam victim. Hear her story.

And did you know why there's a practice of destroying unsold items in the luxury industry?

A recent study by the Rockwool Foundation Berlin shows men successfully use outside job offers to get pay raises in their current roles while women see no such gains and usually just quit to get a raise.&nbsp;
Authorities and doctors in the UAE have been warning that what looks like an ordinary vape could be hiding other prohibited substances. &nbsp;
Meet Gen - sadly, another scam victim. Hear her story.
And did you know why there's a practice of destroying unsold items in the luxury industry?

Can you negotiate a pay rise?

The UAE is now providing five-year multiple-entry tourist visas for international visitors of all nationalities. What kind of difference will this longer-term tourist visa have for the hospitality industry here?

The Dubai Future Foundation has released the fifth edition of its "Global 50” report. It's a detailed and forward-looking report that looks at transformations across critical sectors. It also analyses 50 "opportunities" for the future that were featured in previous reports to consider how they might be implemented and could become a reality. 

Two students attending DESS College have created an initiative called DuneTales, they say they want to document and share the stories of migrant workers in the UAE: like construction workers to maintenance staff. 

The UK government has proposed a default overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17year-olds, blocking apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube from midnight to 6am, though users can opt out by changing their account settings. 

Apparently there's a social media trend that has gone viral, urging young people to put slime or squishy toys in the microwave as a "hack" to make it softer. Dubai Police have issued a warning not to heat any of these toys, as it can cause serious injury. 

And Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is out in cinemas this week! When is the last time a movie elicited this level of excitement? 

 

The UAE is now providing five-year multiple-entry tourist visas for international visitors of all nationalities. What kind of difference will this longer-term tourist visa have for the hospitality industry here?
The Dubai Future Foundation has released the fifth edition of its "Global 50&rdquo; report. It's a detailed and forward-looking report that looks at transformations across critical sectors. It also analyses 50 "opportunities" for the future that were featured in previous reports to consider how they might be implemented and could become a reality.&nbsp;
Two students attending DESS College have created an initiative called DuneTales, they say they want to document and share the stories of migrant workers in the UAE: like construction workers to maintenance staff.&nbsp;
The UK government has proposed a default overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17year-olds, blocking apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube from midnight to 6am, though users can opt out by changing their account settings.&nbsp;
Apparently there's a social media trend that has gone viral, urging young people to put slime or squishy toys in the microwave as a "hack" to make it softer. Dubai Police have issued a warning not to heat any of these toys, as it can cause serious injury.&nbsp;
And Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is out in cinemas this week! When is the last time a movie elicited this level of excitement?&nbsp;
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How the UAE's new tourist visa could transform hospitality

Has your car insurance gone up in recent years? It can be tempting to take the best deal out there, but sometimes when a price looks too good to be true, it often is. 

That's the warning from the UAE Ministry of Interior who have alerted the public to social media accounts impersonating real insurance companies to scam people out of their hard-earned cash. 

The Dubai Police solved a robbery case in Deira in just 10 minutes. Find out how technology played a major part here.

What's the impact of automation on the more experienced workforce here in the UAE?

UAE and international film makers will gather in Dubai this month of the Emirates Film Festival.

And $75 million is up for grabs for this year's Esports World Cup.

Has your car insurance gone up in recent years? It can be tempting to take the best deal out there, but sometimes when a price looks too good to be true, it often is.&nbsp;
That's the warning from the UAE Ministry of Interior who have alerted the public to social media accounts impersonating real insurance companies to scam people out of their hard-earned cash.&nbsp;
The Dubai Police solved a robbery case in Deira in just 10 minutes. Find out how technology played a major part here.
What's the impact of automation on the more experienced workforce here in the UAE?
UAE and international film makers will gather in Dubai this month of the Emirates Film Festival.
And $75 million is up for grabs for this year's Esports World Cup.

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