A new app is aiming to reduce remittance costs for UAE residents

A new app is aiming to reduce remittance costs for UAE residents

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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Banking the underbanked

The MOHRE are encouraging employers to register for a new savings scheme. 

The MOHRE are encouraging employers to register for a new savings scheme.

SAVINGS SCHEMES

A taxi driver in the capital has been pictured with a sign in his cab offering free journeys for people of determination and those who are unwell. And it’s not the only gesture of generosity offered by this driver - there’s much more. This is the most heartwarming story you will hear this week for sure.

A taxi driver in the capital has been pictured with a sign in his cab offering free journeys for people of determination and those who are unwell. And it’s not the only gesture of generosity offered by this driver - there’s much more. This is the most heartwarming story you will hear this week for sure.

FREE RIDES FOR POD AND SICK

The energy sector in the UAE makes up approximately 30% of the economy. But behind that number is a stark fact... a third of oil and gas workers suffer depression and 70% of workers are overweight. Why is that? And what's being done about it?

The energy sector in the UAE makes up approximately 30% of the economy. But behind that number is a stark fact... a third of oil and gas workers suffer depression and 70% of workers are overweight. Why is that? And what's being done about it?

Banking the underbanked

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