The UAE cabinet’s new regulations to crack down on phone marketing.

The UAE cabinet’s new regulations to crack down on phone marketing.

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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Cutting off the cold callers

"The Screenwise Child Collective"is a grassroots group started by parents at Jumeirah English Speaking School or JESS.

And now dozens of schools are considering changing their rules on mobile phones
One solution being considered by JESS is lockable pouches to improve pupil focus.

"The Screenwise Child Collective" is a grassroots group started by parents at Jumeirah English Speaking School or JESS.
And now dozens of schools are considering changing their rules on mobile phones One solution being considered by JESS is lockable pouches to improve pupil focus.

Smartphone ban in Dubai schools?

A new study by the Reuters Institute has found that only under half of people around the world were interested in the news, and many of actively avoid it because it's too depressing. Georgia speaks to a journalist and a content creator to find out more. 

A new study by the Reuters Institute has found that only under half of people around the world were interested in the news, and many of actively avoid it because it's too depressing. Georgia speaks to a journalist and a content creator to find out more.

Do you avoid the news because it's depressing?

Mercer's latest survey ranks Dubai as the 15th most expensive city in the world. 

So why do expats choose to stay? Georgia asks recruitment and workplace culture experts. 

Mercer's latest survey ranks Dubai as the 15th most expensive city in the world. 
So why do expats choose to stay? Georgia asks recruitment and workplace culture experts.

Cutting off the cold callers

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