Starting this Monday, students in all UAE public schools that follow the Ministry of Education curriculum will begin learning about artificial intelligence as part of their core curriculum. Now, this move is happening in the public sector but some private schools have already taken the initiative and started introducing AI in the classroom voluntarily, even though it’s not yet mandated by the KHDA. We speak to Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej to know what made them take that step before it was required.

Why do students, even in primary school, need to start learning about artificial intelligence and future-ready skills right now? Nesma Farahat, Head of Programs for Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation joins Katie to discuss

Are you fond of foldable phones? Well, early reports suggest the iPhone 17 could bring a major redesign and perhaps more intriguingly, we’re seeing serious movement around Apple’s first foldable iPhone, launching early September. Daanesh Kalyaniwalla, tech expert behind Daantalks, gives us some insider info.

Now imagine this: you’re lying on an operating table, your skull is open, your brain exposed… and you’re wide awake. That’s exactly what happened to a Dubai man who recently underwent one of the most complex and high-stakes procedures in modern medicine — awake brain surgery. The specialist neurosurgeon who performed that operation joins Katie live in studio

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Starting this Monday, students in all UAE public schools that follow the Ministry of Education curriculum will begin learning about artificial intelligence as part of their core curriculum. Now, this move is happening in the public sector but some private schools have already taken the initiative and started introducing AI in the classroom voluntarily, even though it&rsquo;s not yet mandated by the KHDA. We speak to Dubai Schools Al Khawaneej to know what made them take that step before it was required.
Why do students, even in primary school, need to start learning about artificial intelligence and future-ready skills right now? Nesma Farahat, Head of Programs for Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation joins Katie to discuss
Are you fond of foldable phones? Well, early reports suggest the iPhone 17 could bring a major redesign and perhaps more intriguingly, we&rsquo;re seeing serious movement around Apple&rsquo;s first foldable iPhone, launching early September. Daanesh Kalyaniwalla, tech expert behind Daantalks, gives us some insider info.
Now imagine this: you&rsquo;re lying on an operating table, your skull is open, your brain exposed&hellip; and you&rsquo;re wide awake. That&rsquo;s exactly what happened to a Dubai man who recently underwent one of the most complex and high-stakes procedures in modern medicine &mdash; awake brain surgery. The specialist neurosurgeon who performed that operation joins Katie live in studio
And Taylor Swift on cassette? Yes. Get the details here.

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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.