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.