With attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz escalating, the regional conflict is also intensifying online, with cyberattacks on the UAE still running at around 600,000 a day.

So how do you protect the ports and infrastructure that keep global trade moving? We speak to DP World.

Also on the podcast, Wizz Air is returning to the UAE, just a year after pulling the plug on its Abu Dhabi operation. We find out what has changed, why it is coming back and what it could mean for airfares.

Meanwhile, some of the people building the world’s most powerful AI systems are warning that the technology could eventually wipe out humanity. So just how seriously should we take those warnings coming out of Silicon Valley?

Could spending a few minutes as Marie Curie change the way you think about women in science? Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi say virtual reality could help challenge some of our unconscious biases.

And the UAE National Orchestra is back for its second season with a bigger programme. We speak to its Artistic Planning Director about how the orchestra is developing an increasingly distinctive sound of its own.

With attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz escalating, the regional conflict is also intensifying online, with cyberattacks on the UAE still running at around 600,000 a day.
So how do you protect the ports and infrastructure that keep global trade moving? We speak to DP World.
Also on the podcast, Wizz Air is returning to the UAE, just a year after pulling the plug on its Abu Dhabi operation. We find out what has changed, why it is coming back and what it could mean for airfares.
Meanwhile, some of the people building the world&rsquo;s most powerful AI systems are warning that the technology could eventually wipe out humanity. So just how seriously should we take those warnings coming out of Silicon Valley?
Could spending a few minutes as Marie Curie change the way you think about women in science? Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi say virtual reality could help challenge some of our unconscious biases.
And the UAE National Orchestra is back for its second season with a bigger programme. We speak to its Artistic Planning Director about how the orchestra is developing an increasingly distinctive sound of its own.

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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Cyber war at the Strait of Hormuz

A new report from St. James’s Place Middle East suggests that, for many affluent expats, the answer is yes. An extraordinary 96% say they earn more here than they would at home, and 97% say they save more. And perhaps unsurprisingly, many are staying much longer than they originally planned. 

Dubai is one of the most digitally connected cities in the world. But the more connected a city becomes, the greater the potential cyber risk. What threats are Dubai facing now, how is the city protecting its digital infrastructure, and how much responsibility lies with businesses and ordinary users? 

Katie is joined live in the studio by His Excellency Amer Sharaf Alhashmi, CEO of the Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector, Dubai Electronic Security Center.

When we talk about cyberattacks, it can all sound very technical. But often, the way into a system is surprisingly simple. 

Toyota and Lexus have relaunched a major safety campaign in the UAE urging owners of older vehicles to check whether their cars still have defective Takata airbags. The recall itself is not new, but it remains the largest automotive safety recall in history. We ask: what exactly can go wrong with these airbags?

And police in France are searching for two thieves after a raid on the Renoir Museum, and this is not an isolated case. So are museums facing a growing security problem? 

 

 

 

A new report from St. James&rsquo;s Place Middle East suggests that, for many affluent expats, the answer is yes. An extraordinary 96% say they earn more here than they would at home, and 97% say they save more. And perhaps unsurprisingly, many are staying much longer than they originally planned.&nbsp;
Dubai is one of the most digitally connected cities in the world. But the more connected a city becomes, the greater the potential cyber risk. What threats are Dubai facing now, how is the city protecting its digital infrastructure, and how much responsibility lies with businesses and ordinary users?&nbsp;
Katie is joined live in the studio by His Excellency Amer Sharaf Alhashmi, CEO of the Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector, Dubai Electronic Security Center.
When we talk about cyberattacks, it can all sound very technical. But often, the way into a system is surprisingly simple.&nbsp;
Toyota and Lexus have relaunched a major safety campaign in the UAE urging owners of older vehicles to check whether their cars still have defective Takata airbags. The recall itself is not new, but it remains the largest automotive safety recall in history. We ask: what exactly can go wrong with these airbags?
And police in France are searching for two thieves after a raid on the Renoir Museum, and this is not an isolated case. So are museums facing a growing security problem?&nbsp;
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Did moving to the UAE make you better off faster?

If you're booking a Dubai hotel this month, you may have noticed prices climbing. We tell you how a hotel decides what your room is worth.

ONPASSIVE Metro Station is becoming Garmin Metro Station, after the technology company secured the naming rights under a 10-year agreement. So what does naming a Metro station actually do for a brand, and do frequent changes risk confusing passengers? 

After years of strong growth, there are signs Dubai’s property market may be starting to turn.  

Abu Dhabi has introduced a new Post-Separation Charter aimed at keeping children out of parental disputes and protecting their psychological and social wellbeing. 

Eid Al Etihad is a celebration of the UAE’s Union and everything the country has achieved since 1971. But the story of the UAE isn’t only found in official records or history books, but also in the memories of people who watched the country change. 

And we share more details about the three new Harry Potter-themed lands under construction on Yas Island. 

If you're booking a Dubai hotel this month, you may have noticed prices climbing. We tell you how a hotel decides what your room is worth.
ONPASSIVE Metro Station is becoming Garmin Metro Station, after the technology company secured the naming rights under a 10-year agreement. So what does naming a Metro station actually do for a brand, and do frequent changes risk confusing passengers?&nbsp;
After years of strong growth, there are signs Dubai&rsquo;s property market may be starting to turn. &nbsp;
Abu Dhabi has introduced a new Post-Separation Charter aimed at keeping children out of parental disputes and protecting their psychological and social wellbeing.&nbsp;
Eid Al Etihad is a celebration of the UAE&rsquo;s Union and everything the country has achieved since 1971. But the story of the UAE isn&rsquo;t only found in official records or history books, but also in the memories of people who watched the country change.&nbsp;
And we share more details about the three new Harry Potter-themed lands under construction on Yas Island.&nbsp;

Who decides how much your hotel room costs?

A woman who lost her husband just seven months ago is now creating a new support community for widows after finding herself struggling to navigate everything that comes after a death.  

If your husband or wife died unexpectedly, would you know what happens to your bank accounts, your home, your mortgage or your children? And for expat families, with assets and relatives potentially spread across several countries, how much more complicated can it become? 

Today is the UN’s International Day of Clean Air, and new global research suggests many of us may be underestimating the risks. In the UAE, roughly two-thirds say they're not concerned, despite air pollution exceeding WHO recommended levels. So why aren't we more worried?

Could AI help doctors find symptoms of Crohn’s disease earlier?

And a new study has looked at thousands of reports of wildlife turning up in and around people's homes and researchers say there’s a serious reason behind some of those unexpected visitors. 

  

A woman who lost her husband just seven months ago is now creating a new support community for widows after finding herself struggling to navigate everything that comes after a death. &nbsp;
If your husband or wife died unexpectedly, would you know what happens to your bank accounts, your home, your mortgage or your children? And for expat families, with assets and relatives potentially spread across several countries, how much more complicated can it become?&nbsp;
Today is the UN&rsquo;s International Day of Clean Air, and new global research suggests many of us may be underestimating the risks. In the UAE, roughly two-thirds say they're not concerned, despite air pollution exceeding WHO recommended levels. So why aren't we more worried?
Could AI help doctors find symptoms of Crohn&rsquo;s disease earlier?
And a new study has looked at thousands of reports of wildlife turning up in and around people's homes and researchers say there&rsquo;s a serious reason behind some of those unexpected visitors.&nbsp;
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