The UAE is cracking down on cold callers, with more than 3,300 people penalised already this year.

But if telemarketing is so unpopular, why do companies still rely on it?

Meanwhile, finding a gardener in Dubai is about to become much easier. But why are the Government and Careem getting involved?

And Abu Dhabi is to use drones to disperse 10 million native seeds in major desert restoration project

Plus, MI6 is officially Europe's top intelligence agency. But what actually makes a spy service the best?

The UAE is cracking down on cold callers, with more than 3,300 people penalised already this year.
But if telemarketing is so unpopular, why do companies still rely on it?
Meanwhile, finding a gardener in Dubai is about to become much easier. But why are the Government and Careem getting involved?
And Abu Dhabi is to use drones to disperse 10 million native seeds in major desert restoration project
Plus, MI6 is officially Europe's top intelligence agency. But what actually makes a spy service the best?

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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Crackdown on cold calling

A major oil spill has reached Oman’s coastline, contaminating up to 40 kilometres of shore. 

We look at the threat to marine life and ask how you actually clean up an oil spill.

Plus, the UAE cracks down on nuisance cold callers, a tiny heart implant could keep patients out of hospital, and new research suggests dogs really can read our emotions.

And on World Rollercoaster Day, we head to Yas Island to find out why we love being scared.

A major oil spill has reached Oman&rsquo;s coastline, contaminating up to 40 kilometres of shore.&nbsp;
We look at the threat to marine life and ask how you actually clean up an oil spill.
Plus, the UAE cracks down on nuisance cold callers, a tiny heart implant could keep patients out of hospital, and new research suggests dogs really can read our emotions.
And on World Rollercoaster Day, we head to Yas Island to find out why we love being scared.

The oil spill threatening Oman’s coast

It was time for our Consumer Hour, giving you the chance to put your consumer problems directly to the experts. Ahmad Ahli from the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade joins us to explain your rights, how to tackle unresolved complaints and when it’s time to take things further.

Plus, on World Organ Donation Day, we look at the UAE’s life-saving transplant programme and meet a remarkable two-time kidney transplant recipient who went on to become an entrepreneur and competitive sprinter.

We’ll also explore a breakthrough that could lead to vaccines that no longer need refrigeration - potentially transforming access in remote parts of the world.

 

It was time for our Consumer Hour, giving you the chance to put your consumer problems directly to the experts. Ahmad Ahli from the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade joins us to explain your rights, how to tackle unresolved complaints and when it&rsquo;s time to take things further.
Plus, on World Organ Donation Day, we look at the UAE&rsquo;s life-saving transplant programme and meet a remarkable two-time kidney transplant recipient who went on to become an entrepreneur and competitive sprinter.
We&rsquo;ll also explore a breakthrough that could lead to vaccines that no longer need refrigeration - potentially transforming access in remote parts of the world.
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Know your consumer rights

The UAE is strengthening the resilience of its electricity network with a new national control centre designed to monitor the grid in real time. We hear from H.E. Sharif Salim Al-Olama about what it means for the country’s energy future.

Plus, the UAE thwarts sophisticated cyberattacks targeting aviation, energy and education.

We also look at new rules requiring UAE businesses to pay to play copyrighted music, ask what young people need to compete with AI in the creative industries, and meet the diver who discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off Sicily.

The UAE is strengthening the resilience of its electricity network with a new national control centre designed to monitor the grid in real time. We hear from H.E. Sharif Salim Al-Olama about what it means for the country&rsquo;s energy future.
Plus, the UAE thwarts sophisticated cyberattacks targeting aviation, energy and education.
We also look at new rules requiring UAE businesses to pay to play copyrighted music, ask what young people need to compete with AI in the creative industries, and meet the diver who discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off Sicily.

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