Etihad Rail is opening bookings for its first passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, with introductory fares starting from just AED 55. We’ll speak to Etihad Rail, a global rail expert and a Fujairah tourism specialist about what the route could mean for the country.

The International Maritime Organization is working with Oman on a major operation to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

We’ll also look at Dubai’s new Flexi Rent initiative, which could allow tenants to spread payments monthly - but will it really make housing more affordable?

Plus, UAE health authorities warn about a counterfeit batch of Botox, and we find out why Dubai Mallathon is back for a second year.

Etihad Rail is opening bookings for its first passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, with introductory fares starting from just AED 55. We&rsquo;ll speak to Etihad Rail, a global rail expert and a Fujairah tourism specialist about what the route could mean for the country.
The International Maritime Organization is working with Oman on a major operation to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
We&rsquo;ll also look at Dubai&rsquo;s new Flexi Rent initiative, which could allow tenants to spread payments monthly - but will it really make housing more affordable?
Plus, UAE health authorities warn about a counterfeit batch of Botox, and we find out why Dubai Mallathon is back for a second year.

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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Etihad Rail bookings open

We’ll take a look at whether tourism to the UAE is ready to bounce back, after the UK lifted its travel warning - reopening a key market for Dubai, which welcomes more than 1.5 million British visitors every year.

Plus, with more details emerging about the UAE’s social media ban for under-15s, we’ll ask how schools are responding - and whether it could force brands, creators and platforms to rethink the way they reach younger audiences.

And, we go behind the scenes at the world’s largest camel dairy farm, as Camelicious opens its doors to the public for the first time.

Then, from camel milk to cockpits - Katie Chambers speaks to Austin Meyer, founder of Laminar Research, about Google’s new AI-powered flight simulator, and why looking realistic is not the same as flying realistically.

We&rsquo;ll take a look at whether tourism to the UAE is ready to bounce back, after the UK lifted its travel warning - reopening a key market for Dubai, which welcomes more than 1.5 million British visitors every year.
Plus, with more details emerging about the UAE&rsquo;s social media ban for under-15s, we&rsquo;ll ask how schools are responding - and whether it could force brands, creators and platforms to rethink the way they reach younger audiences.
And, we go behind the scenes at the world&rsquo;s largest camel dairy farm, as Camelicious opens its doors to the public for the first time.
Then, from camel milk to cockpits - Katie Chambers speaks to Austin Meyer, founder of Laminar Research, about Google&rsquo;s new AI-powered flight simulator, and why looking realistic is not the same as flying realistically.

How to win tourists back?

The UAE is the first Arab country to introduce restrictions on children under 15 - and we want to hear from you on this one.

The ban aims to protect young people online - as a growing body of evidence suggests social media is bad for their mental health - and opens them up to inappropriate content and contact.

Meanwhile - seafarers are the unseen front-line in this crisis - thousands are still stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. But this afternoon we're going to hear from several sailors - who've sent in messages from their ships

The UAE is the first Arab country to introduce restrictions on children under 15 - and we want to hear from you on this one.
The ban aims to protect young people online - as a growing body of evidence suggests social media is bad for their mental health - and opens them up to inappropriate content and contact.
Meanwhile - seafarers are the unseen front-line in this crisis - thousands are still stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. But this afternoon we're going to hear from several sailors - who've sent in messages from their ships

The UAE’s under-15 social media ban

With hopes of de-escalation after the US-Iran ceasefire, we ask whether passengers are ready to book again, how quickly routes can normalise, and whether jet fuel and insurance costs could keep fares higher for longer.

US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday, but what do vessels, crews and maritime authorities need before traffic can move safely again?

Even if the Strait reopens, the crisis has raised a bigger question for the UAE: how much should the country rely on one maritime chokepoint?

Do you have a will in the UAE?

And why do humans seem to always turn left?

With hopes of de-escalation after the US-Iran ceasefire, we ask whether passengers are ready to book again, how quickly routes can normalise, and whether jet fuel and insurance costs could keep fares higher for longer.
US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday, but what do vessels, crews and maritime authorities need before traffic can move safely again?
Even if the Strait reopens, the crisis has raised a bigger question for the UAE: how much should the country rely on one maritime chokepoint?
Do you have a will in the UAE?
And why do humans seem to always turn left?

Etihad Rail bookings open

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