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.

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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Dubai is expensive. So why do we choose to stay?

Dubai Police are clamping down on law-breaking e-scooter and bike riders in the Naif area confiscating nearly 4,000 bicycles, electric scooters and e-bikes since the start of the year.

Dubai Police are clamping down on law-breaking e-scooter and bike riders in the Naif area confiscating nearly 4,000 bicycles, electric scooters and e-bikes since the start of the year.

E-SCOOTER SAFETY

When you think of baby penguins, you think small, cute and fluffy.

But not Pesto - he's a baby chick at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium who's breaking hearts (and scales) at the latest weigh in yesterday he was 23.5 kg.

When you think of baby penguins, you think small, cute and fluffy.
But not Pesto - he's a baby chick at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium who's breaking hearts (and scales) at the latest weigh in yesterday he was 23.5 kg.

PESTO THE 'FAT' PENGUIN

Residents in Dubai and Sharjah say what should be a two minute drive in the morning to leave their community is taking 30 minutes.

Residents in Dubai and Sharjah say what should be a two minute drive in the morning to leave their community is taking 30 minutes.

Dubai is expensive. So why do we choose to stay?

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