Do you prefer to get around by foot or bike? There's good news for Dubai residents who would rather not have to deal with road traffic and all the stressors that come along with it. The Roads and Transport Authority has approved a new five-year Soft Mobility Master Plan, which aims to make it easier and safer for people to walk, cycle and use e-scooters to get around neighbourhoods. 

A new study out of UC San Francisco found that boys aged 12 to 16 showed a correlation between an increase in "addictive" social media use and worsening ADHD symptoms by the next year. 

Prioritising saving for travel over saving for retirement? 

Are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream? 

We give you details of board game adventures in a museum.

And find out what's in store for this year's Dubai Summer Surprises.

 

Do you prefer to get around by foot or bike? There's good news for Dubai residents who would rather not have to deal with road traffic and all the stressors that come along with it. The Roads and Transport Authority has approved a new five-year Soft Mobility Master Plan, which aims to make it easier and safer for people to walk, cycle and use e-scooters to get around neighbourhoods.&nbsp;
A new study out of UC San Francisco found that boys aged 12 to 16 showed a correlation between an increase in "addictive" social media use and worsening ADHD symptoms by the next year.&nbsp;
Prioritising saving for travel over saving for retirement?&nbsp;
Are garments designed to confuse facial recognition systems about to go mainstream?&nbsp;
We give you details of board game adventures in a museum.
And find out what's in store for this year's Dubai Summer Surprises.
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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.