There's now an official drone delivery service in Dubai and we speak with the company that’s already using it. Dr Mohaymen Abdelghany is the CEO of Fakeeh University Hospital.

There's now an official drone delivery service in Dubai and we speak with the company that&rsquo;s already using it. Dr Mohaymen Abdelghany is the CEO of Fakeeh University Hospital.

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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DRONES DELIVERY

The Dubai Metro Blue Line will be operational from September 9, 2029 according to the big announcement by the Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).  The 30-kilometre project will strategically link key areas in the emirate through 14 stations. Abdul Muhsen Ibrahim Kalbat, CEO of the Rail Agency for the RTA, shares the details to The Agenda, including the innovations for the next stage of the metro.

The Dubai Metro Blue Line will be operational from September 9, 2029 according to the big announcement by the Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). &nbsp;The 30-kilometre project will strategically link key areas in the emirate through 14 stations. Abdul Muhsen Ibrahim Kalbat, CEO of the Rail Agency for the RTA, shares the details to The Agenda, including the innovations for the next stage of the metro.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DUBAI METRO BLUE LINE

It's now less than two weeks to go until the end of the UAE amnesty program on the 31st of December. 
We hear from Mike, who has availed it and is now having a fresh start, after illegally staying in the country for eight years.

It's now less than two weeks to go until the end of the UAE amnesty program on the 31st of December.&nbsp; We hear from Mike, who has availed it and is now having a fresh start, after illegally staying in the country for eight years.

MEET AMNESTY SEEKER MIKE

Is it socially acceptable to buy pre-loved gifts for families and friends? We speak with Jennifer Sault, Founder and CEO of Thrift For Good - a second-hand brand based here in Dubai and Ziying Zhou, Founder and Director of Berkeley Etiquette. 

Is it socially acceptable to buy pre-loved gifts for families and friends? We speak with Jennifer Sault, Founder and CEO of Thrift For Good - a second-hand brand based here in Dubai and Ziying Zhou, Founder and Director of Berkeley Etiquette.&nbsp;

DRONES DELIVERY

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