28 February 2022: Described as the world's most amazing building, the design and build of the Museum of the Future is a feat of architecture and engineering. Matthews Southwest were involved in the project from the start and CEO Jay French told Tom Urquhart all about it. 

28 February 2022: Described as the world's most amazing building, the design and build of the Museum of the Future is a feat of architecture and engineering. Matthews Southwest were involved in the project from the start and CEO Jay French told Tom Urquhart all about it.&nbsp;

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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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?

How exactly do you build a building like the Museum of the Future?

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