The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has stated that delivery drivers in the UAE cannot be compelled to work during the peak summer heat. That's 12:30pm to 3pm from June 15 until September 15. So how well are these protections being enforced on the ground?

We are catching up with a programme that's been inviting women in the UAE to go back to work if they have taken break for years to study or raise a family.

Scientists studying bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea have found they're increasingly following fishing trawlers, scavenging discarded fish rather than hunting for themselves.

And before you zip up your suitcase at the end of a holiday, make sure you're not bringing home some critters.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has stated that delivery drivers in the UAE cannot be compelled to work during the peak summer heat. That's 12:30pm to 3pm from June 15 until September 15. So how well are these protections being enforced on the ground?
We are catching up with a programme that's been inviting women in the UAE to go back to work if they have taken break for years to study or raise a family.
Scientists studying bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea have found they're increasingly following fishing trawlers, scavenging discarded fish rather than hunting for themselves.
And before you zip up your suitcase at the end of a holiday, make sure you're not bringing home some critters.

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.