02 May 2023:Three months on from that Grand Reveal Beyonce concert, how is Dubai's biggest new hotel faring?

02 May 2023:Three months on from that Grand Reveal Beyonce concert, how is Dubai's biggest new hotel faring?

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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Is Atlantis The Royal still flying high?

We focus on Dubai’s property market as thousands of leases come up for renewal over the summer. Dr Yousef Al Mansoori, Senior First Instance Judge at Dubai’s Rental Disputes Centre, explains the rights tenants and landlords need to know, the most common rental disputes, and whether record activity in the market is leading to more cases.

We also look at the expansion of Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme, after it generated more than five billion dirhams in property sales.

Plus, with major e-scooter accidents in the UAE rising by 97 per cent this year, Thomas Edelmann from Road Safety UAE joins us to discuss what needs to change.

And, as World Cup fever builds, we hear from a UAE-based listener who has launched a free prediction platform for football fans.

We focus on Dubai&rsquo;s property market as thousands of leases come up for renewal over the summer. Dr Yousef Al Mansoori, Senior First Instance Judge at Dubai&rsquo;s Rental Disputes Centre, explains the rights tenants and landlords need to know, the most common rental disputes, and whether record activity in the market is leading to more cases.
We also look at the expansion of Dubai&rsquo;s First-Time Home Buyer Programme, after it generated more than five billion dirhams in property sales.
Plus, with major e-scooter accidents in the UAE rising by 97 per cent this year, Thomas Edelmann from Road Safety UAE joins us to discuss what needs to change.
And, as World Cup fever builds, we hear from a UAE-based listener who has launched a free prediction platform for football fans.

Rents, rights and renewals

That cheap flight deal you saw online may not be the price you pay by checkout. So why do advertised airfares change so quickly, and how can travellers avoid a surprise at the final booking page?

Dubai’s exhibitions and events sector is moving to reassure the market ahead of the next major events season.

A home sold means funding for another home.

Meet the Dubai resident who's flying all the way to the US to watch the FIFA World Cup live.

Is your dog left-pawed or right-pawed?

And a whale shark has been spotted at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. Find out exactly where.

That&nbsp;cheap flight deal you saw online may not be the price you pay by checkout. So why do advertised airfares change so quickly, and how can travellers avoid a surprise at the final booking page?
Dubai&rsquo;s exhibitions and events sector is moving to reassure the market ahead of the next major events season.
A home sold means funding for another home.
Meet the Dubai resident who's flying all the way to the US to watch the FIFA World Cup live.
Is your dog left-pawed or right-pawed?
And a whale shark has been spotted at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. Find out exactly where.

Why airfares keep changing

Thousands of seafarers are stranded around the Strait of Hormuz, raising urgent questions about abandonment, responsibility and who protects crews when conflict reaches the sea. We speak to Ben Bailey from The Mission to Seafarers about what support is available for crews stuck on board, and what shipowners and governments should be doing now.

Mobile phone use behind the wheel nearly killed Emirati Juma Almheiri, leaving him in a coma for 45 days.

An influencer mum has been banned from posting pictures of her children online. Find out why.

And if you were told to evacuate an aircraft, would you leave everything behind?

Thousands of seafarers are stranded around the Strait of Hormuz, raising urgent questions about abandonment, responsibility and who protects crews when conflict reaches the sea. We speak to Ben Bailey from The Mission to Seafarers about what support is available for crews stuck on board, and what shipowners and governments should be doing now.
Mobile phone use behind the wheel nearly killed Emirati Juma Almheiri, leaving him in a coma for 45 days.
An influencer mum has been banned from posting pictures of her children online. Find out why.
And if you were told to evacuate an aircraft, would you leave everything behind?

Is Atlantis The Royal still flying high?

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