The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, with temperatures forecast to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in parts of the country during the Eid Al Adha break.

Students and parents here in the UAE are raising concerns about a new CBSE re-evaluation process, after some pupils said their marks did not reflect their expected performance.

We also look at the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda that has prompted emergency funding, travel screening and concern about cross-border spread. 

Researchers in China have found a way to hide chat bot commands inside ordinary audio. The concern is that a malicious audio clip could quietly tell an AI system what to do, without users noticing. 

And could palm oil be made without palm trees?

 

The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, with temperatures forecast to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in parts of the country during the Eid Al Adha break.
Students and parents here in the UAE are raising concerns about a new CBSE re-evaluation process, after some pupils said their marks did not reflect their expected performance.
We also look at the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda that has prompted emergency funding, travel screening and concern about cross-border spread.&nbsp;
Researchers in China have found a way to hide chat bot commands inside ordinary audio. The concern is that a malicious audio clip could quietly tell an AI system what to do, without users noticing.&nbsp;
And could palm oil be made without palm trees?
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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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Hottest May in the UAE?

Hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf due to the conflict are now battling barnacles, algae and rising maintenance problems as crews remain stuck at sea for weeks in warm waters.

So when they finally can get moving - will they be able to? We'll find out.

And former Paypal CEO Peter Thiel is investing $140 million into a US company developing floating AI data centres - powered by wave energy in the open ocean. 

But will the tech work? We'll ask an offshore and subsea energy expert.

Google is reinventing Search with AI assistants and smart glasses - but as wearable cameras become mainstream again, privacy concerns are growing over how the technology could be used in everyday life.

Dubai’s private school fees will be frozen next academic year as part of a 2.5 billion dirham KHDA support package, but what does that mean for parents, schools, teachers and Dubai’s wider education sector?

 

 

Hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf due to the conflict are now battling barnacles, algae and rising maintenance problems as crews remain stuck at sea for weeks in warm waters.
So when they finally can get moving - will they be able to? We'll find out.
And former Paypal CEO Peter Thiel is investing $140 million into a US company developing floating AI data centres - powered by wave energy in the open ocean.&nbsp;
But will the tech work? We'll ask an offshore and subsea energy expert.
Google is reinventing Search with AI assistants and smart glasses - but as wearable cameras become mainstream again, privacy concerns are growing over how the technology could be used in everyday life.
Dubai&rsquo;s private school fees will be frozen next academic year as part of a 2.5 billion dirham KHDA support package, but what does that mean for parents, schools, teachers and Dubai&rsquo;s wider education sector?
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Stranded ships and barnacles

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation is warning that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food price crisis within a year.

With Eid and half term creating a full week off for many families across the UAE, we’re looking at how to make the most of the break - from staycation ideas and hidden gems, to family activities closer to home.

Meanwhile, new research from Al Ain suggests we may need a proper holiday every two months to recover from stress and avoid burnout.

And as school’s out, we’ll explore how holiday camps are moving beyond childcare - with programmes now designed to build creativity, confidence and real-world skills.

plus, we’ll also hear from a US bioscience company working to bring extinct animals back to life - after it developed an artificial eggshell that can support bird embryos outside a natural egg.

The UN&rsquo;s Food and Agriculture Organisation is warning that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food price crisis within a year.
With Eid and half term creating a full week off for many families across the UAE, we&rsquo;re looking at how to make the most of the break - from staycation ideas and hidden gems, to family activities closer to home.
Meanwhile, new research from Al Ain suggests we may need a proper holiday every two months to recover from stress and avoid burnout.
And as school&rsquo;s out, we&rsquo;ll explore how holiday camps are moving beyond childcare - with programmes now designed to build creativity, confidence and real-world skills.
plus, we&rsquo;ll also hear from a US bioscience company working to bring extinct animals back to life - after it developed an artificial eggshell that can support bird embryos outside a natural egg.

Global food price warning

With Eid and summer holidays coming up, plenty of residents will be looking for a quick getaway, a hotel stay, or a last-minute travel deal online. Dubai Police have warned that fake travel and tourism offers are circulating online, often promoted through slick-looking websites, social media pages, messaging apps and phone calls. So how do you know whether that bargain break is genuine, or a scam designed to catch you out?

New trade routes are opening up across the region - due to the conflict. We look at what actually has to happen on the ground to make these new corridors work in practice.

The conflict in the region has caused a major disruption to international aviation, with a number of foreign carriers suspending, reducing or rerouting flights as airlines reassessed safety, airspace access, insurance requirements and operational risk. Now, we’re starting to see a gradual and uneven return.

At NYU Abu Dhabi, a student-led start-up is working on technology that could make everyday communication more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

And what if a paint could help keep the building cooler, reduce the need for air conditioning, and even collect water from the air?

With Eid and summer holidays coming up, plenty of residents will be looking for a quick getaway, a hotel stay, or a last-minute travel deal online. Dubai Police have warned that fake travel and tourism offers are circulating online, often promoted through slick-looking websites, social media pages, messaging apps and phone calls. So how do you know whether that bargain break is genuine, or a scam designed to catch you out?
New trade routes are opening up across the region - due to the conflict. We look at what actually has to happen on the ground to make these new corridors work in practice.
The conflict in the region has caused a major disruption to international aviation, with a number of foreign carriers suspending, reducing or rerouting flights as airlines reassessed safety, airspace access, insurance requirements and operational risk. Now, we&rsquo;re starting to see a gradual and uneven return.
At NYU Abu Dhabi, a student-led start-up is working on technology that could make everyday communication more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
And what if a paint could help keep the building cooler, reduce the need for air conditioning, and even collect water from the air?

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