With the ongoing situation in the region, we look first at the status of the housing market in Dubai with Louis Harding from Betterhomes.

We also discuss what’s happening behind the scenes, with some mortgage applications now on hold, while others move quickly to secure deals. Jo Phillips from Phillips & Walls Mortgage Brokers joins us on that.

A fragile ceasefire may be holding but overnight, tensions have escalated again, with US President Donald Trump announcing a military blockade from 2pm GMT — that’s 6pm here in the UAE. We hear from the International Chamber of Shipping on what that means for global trade and stranded seafarers.

We also ask: what's happening beneath the surface, how is marine life impacted by the situation at the Strait of Hormuz?

And we get more details about the newly-approved oral weight-loss medication in the UAE.

With the ongoing situation in the region, we look first at the status of the housing market in Dubai with Louis Harding from Betterhomes.
We also discuss what&rsquo;s happening behind the scenes, with some mortgage applications now on hold, while others move quickly to secure deals. Jo Phillips from Phillips &amp; Walls Mortgage Brokers joins us on that.
A fragile ceasefire may be holding but overnight, tensions have escalated again, with US President Donald Trump announcing a military blockade from 2pm GMT &mdash; that&rsquo;s 6pm here in the UAE. We hear from the International Chamber of Shipping on what that means for global trade and stranded seafarers.
We also ask: what's happening beneath the surface, how is marine life impacted by the situation at the Strait of Hormuz?
And we get more details about the newly-approved oral weight-loss medication in the UAE.

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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Are Dubai property prices beginning to soften?

We’ve got the interview a lot of parents will be waiting for - the KHDA, which regulates private schools in Dubai, joins us shortly to talk through their guide to distance learning.

While it still feels too early to announce a return to normality - some sectors of the economy are still bubbling along.

We'll discuss concerts with Dubai Opera, and sports with the team from ISD Dubai Sports City - who despite the conflict are busy with children getting active.

The immediate picture looks more stable, experts are warning the conflict in the Gulf could have longer-term environmental consequences - particularly with both sides targeting oil and gas facilities, as well as desalination plants. We’ll dig into that with a local expert.

We&rsquo;ve got the interview a lot of parents will be waiting for - the KHDA, which regulates private schools in Dubai, joins us shortly to talk through their guide to distance learning.
While it still feels too early to announce a return to normality - some sectors of the economy are still bubbling along.
We'll discuss concerts with Dubai Opera, and sports with the team from ISD Dubai Sports City - who despite the conflict are busy with children getting active.
The immediate picture looks more stable, experts are warning the conflict in the Gulf could have longer-term environmental consequences - particularly with both sides targeting oil and gas facilities, as well as desalination plants. We&rsquo;ll dig into that with a local expert.

KHDA's Guide to distance learning

With tourism slowing, business leaders are having to make difficult decisions about staffing. 

Meanwhile, there is a new initiative aiming to turn parking into a boost for Dubai’s small businesses. 

A key element of the ceasefire centres around Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz. 

But only a trickle of ships have passed through in the last 24 hours - we'll ask the International Chamber of Shipping what's going on.

And how can people adjust to hopefully normality and recover from weeks of upheaval and uncertainty?

With tourism slowing, business leaders are having to make difficult decisions about staffing.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, there is a new initiative aiming to turn parking into a boost for Dubai&rsquo;s small businesses.&nbsp;
A key element of the ceasefire centres around Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;
But only a trickle of ships have passed through in the last 24 hours - we'll ask the International Chamber of Shipping what's going on.
And how can people adjust to hopefully normality and recover from weeks of upheaval and uncertainty?

Tourism slowdown hitting businesses

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).

Are Dubai property prices beginning to soften?

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