How easy is it to find fame and fortune on social media - and do influencers have a responsibility to do good once they reach the top? We are Inside the 1 Billion Followers Summit, hearing from from Logan Moffitt, the Cucumber Guy, and Filipino food star Abi Marquez, aka the Lumpia Queen.
How a sore throat turned into a life-threatening battle with necrotising fasciitis for British expat Mark Brooks.
Meanwhile, Dubai’s new Cycling Pass - a push for active lifestyles and tourism linking nine cycling routes across the emirate.
Plus, Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA, could new scientific discoveries change how we authenticate historic artworks?
And Katie Chambers breaks down the biggest winners from the Golden Globes update and what they mean for awards season.

How easy is it to find fame and fortune on social media - and do influencers have a responsibility to do good once they reach the top? We are Inside the 1 Billion Followers Summit, hearing from from Logan Moffitt, the Cucumber Guy, and Filipino food star Abi Marquez, aka the Lumpia Queen. How a sore throat turned into a life-threatening battle with necrotising fasciitis for British expat Mark Brooks. Meanwhile, Dubai&rsquo;s new Cycling Pass - a push for active lifestyles and tourism linking nine cycling routes across the emirate. Plus, Leonardo da Vinci&rsquo;s DNA, could new scientific discoveries change how we authenticate historic artworks? And Katie Chambers breaks down the biggest winners from the Golden Globes update and what they mean for awards season.

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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Just today, a major new report was released by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts  and the headline is hard to ignore: 2025 was officially the third warmest year on record. So what does this mean for governments, for businesses, and for all of us as individuals?

A powerful new documentary, titled simply Ocean, and presented by Sir David Attenborough, is being screened right here at WFES, and it’s designed to hit home with the people who have the power to act: climate policymakers and global investors.

Coral reefs are dying but one company is working to reverse that trend.
We also look at how AI is making a difference on the global energy system not just to decarbonise, but to become smarter, faster, and more resilient.

We speak to a company unveiling the world’s highest-capacity hard drive.
As the UAE continues to push its sustainability agenda forward, new partnerships are forming right here at WFES to tackle waste management and circular economy goals. BEEAH has signed a new joint venture with KEZAD Group, aimed at boosting waste management and circular economy services across Abu Dhabi’s industrial zones.

And we meet the man behind Jade, that uses AI-powered educational games to detect and support children with autism and other neurodiverse conditions.

Just today, a major new report was released by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts &nbsp;and the headline is hard to ignore: 2025 was officially the third warmest year on record. So what does this mean for governments, for businesses, and for all of us as individuals?
A powerful new documentary, titled simply Ocean, and presented by Sir David Attenborough, is being screened right here at WFES, and it&rsquo;s designed to hit home with the people who have the power to act: climate policymakers and global investors.
Coral reefs are dying but one company is working to reverse that trend. We also look at how AI is making a difference on the global energy system not just to decarbonise, but to become smarter, faster, and more resilient.
We speak to a company unveiling the world&rsquo;s highest-capacity hard drive. As the UAE continues to push its sustainability agenda forward, new partnerships are forming right here at WFES to tackle waste management and circular economy goals. BEEAH has signed a new joint venture with KEZAD Group, aimed at boosting waste management and circular economy services across Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s industrial zones.
And we meet the man behind Jade, that uses AI-powered educational games to detect and support children with autism and other neurodiverse conditions.

Environmental focus on The Agenda at the World Future Energy Summit

Etihad Airways has been named the world’s safest airline for 2026, and we ask AirlineRatings what set it apart.

As the UK moves to clamp down on AI deepfakes, British TV personality Narinder Kaur speaks out after being targeted using Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok.

OpenAI is rolling out AI-powered health advice, but critics warn handing chatbots your medical data could be a privacy minefield.

With 96% of UAE residents eating too much salt, the Ministry of Health and Prevention explains what new regulations could mean for your food.

Etihad Airways has been named the world&rsquo;s safest airline for 2026, and we ask AirlineRatings what set it apart.
As the UK moves to clamp down on AI deepfakes, British TV personality Narinder Kaur speaks out after being targeted using Elon Musk&rsquo;s AI tool Grok.
OpenAI is rolling out AI-powered health advice, but critics warn handing chatbots your medical data could be a privacy minefield.
With 96% of UAE residents eating too much salt, the Ministry of Health and Prevention explains what new regulations could mean for your food.

Just how safe are our airlines?

Etihad Rail has finally unveiled seven new passenger stations bringing the total so far to 11. But how transformative could this really be both for residents and the wider economy? How will this impact the property market?

New AI-powered surveillance cameras are being tested to detect and report littering in public spaces in Dubai. So how does the technology actually work, and what are the limits?  

Students in Dubai are back in schools after a long winter break. Now, some school leaders are warning about “learning regression”, the academic dip that happens when students lose key skills during extended breaks, especially in reading, writing and maths. So how serious is it, and what can be done?

And Emirates Airline has issued a fresh travel advisory reminding UAE residents that they’ll now need to apply for a new kind of e-visa before they fly. So what exactly is an ETA, who needs it, and how do you apply? 

 

Etihad Rail has finally unveiled seven new passenger stations bringing the total so far to 11. But how transformative could this really be both for residents and the wider economy? How will this impact the property market?
New AI-powered surveillance cameras are being tested to detect and report littering in public spaces in Dubai. So how does the technology actually work, and what are the limits? &nbsp;
Students in Dubai are back in schools after a long winter break. Now, some school leaders are warning about &ldquo;learning regression&rdquo;, the academic dip that happens when students lose key skills during extended breaks, especially in reading, writing and maths. So how serious is it, and what can be done?
And Emirates Airline has issued a fresh travel advisory reminding UAE residents that they&rsquo;ll now need to apply for a new kind of e-visa before they fly. So what exactly is an ETA, who needs it, and how do you apply?&nbsp;
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