24 October 2023: Experts have warned that almost a third of online product and service reviews are fake. But how can we tell the honest from the better avoided?

24 October 2023: Experts have warned that almost a third of online product and service reviews are fake. But how can we tell the honest from the better avoided?

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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As we broadcast live from the Dubai Future Forum at the Museum of the Future, we are looking at a first-of-its-kind, jet-powered drone developed by Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority designed to fly directly into extreme fire zones, places far too dangerous for humans. What could this mean for the future of emergency response? We speak with Major Eng. Ali Almadfaei, Head of Advanced Solutions and Emerging Technologies at Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority.

Emirates will become the world’s largest operator of Starlink-enabled aircraft — with plans to begin rolling out high-speed satellite Wi-Fi on its fleet starting next year. 

The UAE has announced plans to build its very own research base in Antarctica — the first of its kind for the region. We talk about the UAE Polar Programme with H.E. Dr Abdulla Almandous, President of World Meteorological Organization and the Director General of the National Centre of Meteorology. 

From AI to clean water, to prosthetics and planetary health — students from across the world are here in Dubai this week, showing what’s possible when science meets purpose.

And we speak to one company leading the charge when it comes to innovation and health.

As we broadcast live from the Dubai Future Forum at the Museum of the Future, we are looking at a first-of-its-kind, jet-powered drone developed by Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority designed to fly directly into extreme fire zones, places far too dangerous for humans. What could this mean for the future of emergency response? We speak with Major Eng. Ali Almadfaei, Head of Advanced Solutions and Emerging Technologies at Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority.
Emirates will become the world&rsquo;s largest operator of Starlink-enabled aircraft &mdash; with plans to begin rolling out high-speed satellite Wi-Fi on its fleet starting next year.&nbsp;
The UAE has announced plans to build its very own research base in Antarctica &mdash; the first of its kind for the region. We talk about the UAE Polar Programme with H.E. Dr Abdulla Almandous, President of World Meteorological Organization and the Director General of the National Centre of Meteorology.&nbsp;
From AI to clean water, to prosthetics and planetary health &mdash; students from across the world are here in Dubai this week, showing what&rsquo;s possible when science meets purpose.
And we speak to one company leading the charge when it comes to innovation and health.

Meet Suhail, the firefighting drone

Dubai Police are cracking down on dangerous e-motorbikes, after teenagers were caught riding modified bikes at over 100 kilometres an hour on roads, pavements, and even jogging tracks. We hear from one mum whose son was seriously injured after being hit by one and a community that has banned them altogether. Plus, we get expert analysis from Dr. Mostafa Aldah, Founder of RoadHeroAcademy.com and former Head of the Traffic Research Section at Dubai Police.

With the festival season kicking in, shoppers are about to be hit with every kind of promotion imaginable. From “Buy One Get One” to flash sales and mega markdowns, it can be hard to know what’s genuinely worth your money. To help us navigate it all, we’re joined by Ahmad Ahli, Acting Director of the Consumer Protection Department at the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade.

The Dubai Airshow opens today and alongside the aircraft, the big story this year is the future of travel. New data from SITA shows baggage mishandling is now at its lowest level on record, even as global travel surges. 

And after premiering in Lebanon, the Arabic opera Antar & Abla is coming to Abu Dhabi in a giant open-air production at Zayed Sports City.

Dubai Police are cracking down on dangerous e-motorbikes, after teenagers were caught riding modified bikes at over 100 kilometres an hour on roads, pavements, and even jogging tracks. We hear from one mum whose son was seriously injured after being hit by one and a community that has banned them altogether. Plus, we get expert analysis from Dr. Mostafa Aldah, Founder of RoadHeroAcademy.com and former Head of the Traffic Research Section at Dubai Police.
With the festival season kicking in, shoppers are about to be hit with every kind of promotion imaginable. From &ldquo;Buy One Get One&rdquo; to flash sales and mega markdowns, it can be hard to know what&rsquo;s genuinely worth your money. To help us navigate it all, we&rsquo;re joined by Ahmad Ahli, Acting Director of the Consumer Protection Department at the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade.
The Dubai Airshow opens today and alongside the aircraft, the big story this year is the future of travel. New data from SITA shows baggage mishandling is now at its lowest level on record, even as global travel surges.&nbsp;
And after premiering in Lebanon, the Arabic opera Antar &amp; Abla is coming to Abu Dhabi in a giant open-air production at Zayed Sports City.

E-bikes impoundment in Dubai

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a stark warning: hackers are now exploiting so‑called zero‑day vulnerabilities security flaws unknown even to the software developers. In one alarming example, a simple call on WhatsApp from an unfamiliar number could compromise a user’s phone without the user even answering. Cybersecurity expert Amir Kolazahdeh gives us safety tips.

We also turn to Apple’s new Digital ID and passport integration, a feature that could eventually put your entire identity onto your device. It promises convenience, but with zero-day vulnerabilities making headlines, how safe is a digital passport on your phone?

Today is National Seatbelt Day, a reminder that, despite all the awareness campaigns, too many people are still taking unnecessary risks on the road. We speak to David Devine who has been using something called the Seatbelt Convincer, a demonstration tool that simulates a low-speed crash. 

Abu Dhabi has just become the first city in the region to launch commercial driverless vehicles, taking autonomous transport from testing phase to public reality. 

And a row has erupted in the UK art world, and it all centers on ten tonnes of rope with a price tag of more than one million pounds.

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a stark warning: hackers are now exploiting so‑called zero‑day vulnerabilities security flaws unknown even to the software developers.&nbsp;In one alarming example, a simple call on WhatsApp from an unfamiliar number could compromise a user&rsquo;s phone without the user even answering. Cybersecurity expert Amir Kolazahdeh gives us safety tips.
We also turn to Apple&rsquo;s new Digital ID and passport integration, a feature that could eventually put your entire identity onto your device. It promises convenience, but with zero-day vulnerabilities making headlines, how safe is a digital passport on your phone?
Today is National Seatbelt Day, a reminder that, despite all the awareness campaigns, too many people are still taking unnecessary risks on the road. We speak to David Devine who has been using something called the Seatbelt Convincer, a demonstration tool that simulates a low-speed crash.&nbsp;
Abu Dhabi has just become the first city in the region to launch commercial driverless vehicles, taking autonomous transport from testing phase to public reality.&nbsp;
And a row has erupted in the UK art world, and it all centers on ten tonnes of rope with a price tag of more than one million pounds.

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