Residents in Dubai and Sharjah say what should be a two minute drive in the morning to leave their community is taking 30 minutes.

Residents in Dubai and Sharjah say what should be a two minute drive in the morning to leave their community is taking 30 minutes.

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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When you think of baby penguins, you think small, cute and fluffy.

But not Pesto - he's a baby chick at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium who's breaking hearts (and scales) at the latest weigh in yesterday he was 23.5 kg.

When you think of baby penguins, you think small, cute and fluffy.
But not Pesto - he's a baby chick at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium who's breaking hearts (and scales) at the latest weigh in yesterday he was 23.5 kg.

PESTO THE 'FAT' PENGUIN

Dubai police is planning to increase their drone units from six to eight by the end of the year.

Dubai police is planning to increase their drone units from six to eight by the end of the year.

DRONES AND PRIVACY

With a price tag starting from Dh70,000, a Dubai-based start-up company is offering to produce electric vehicles made from repurposed cars at prices 50 percent cheaper than newly-manufactured EVs.

With a price tag starting from Dh70,000, a Dubai-based start-up company is offering to produce electric vehicles made from repurposed cars at prices 50 percent cheaper than newly-manufactured EVs.

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