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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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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