As the mercury rises and calendars clear, is the UAE’s summer slowdown a sign the country grinds to a halt – or a golden window of untapped opportunity?

With temperatures already breaking records, should we start naming heatwaves like hurricanes?

Plus, more flights are being delayed or cancelled amid regional tensions – so what are your rights if you're grounded?

And as anti-tourism protests sweep southern Europe, travel expert Doug Lansky joins us to ask: where should we go this summer?

As the mercury rises and calendars clear, is the UAE&rsquo;s summer slowdown a sign the country grinds to a halt &ndash; or a golden window of untapped opportunity?
With temperatures already breaking records, should we start naming heatwaves like hurricanes?
Plus, more flights are being delayed or cancelled amid regional tensions &ndash; so what are your rights if you're grounded?
And as anti-tourism protests sweep southern Europe, travel expert Doug Lansky joins us to ask: where should we go this summer?

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.