Tech firms are rowing back on diversity. Should we be worried?

Tech firms are rowing back on diversity. Should we be worried?

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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Dubai border checks now take just 3.4 seconds, and the boss of Dubai Airports believes physical passports could disappear within five years. Could your face soon be all you need to travel?

Al Maktoum International Airport is getting its own Metro stops with a two billion dirham extension. What will it mean for passengers?

Attacks on ships in the Gulf are increasing, with more tankers hit by missiles, as US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly considering face-to-face talks with Iran’s top security official. What more can be done to protect seafarers and their ships?

A nationwide weather alert is in place as thunderstorms and strong winds threaten parts of the UAE.

FIX, the Dubai chocolate bar that took the world by storm, has won the first-ever Dubai-it Award, and we speak to the founders.

Earth has a new moon, but only for a short visit. Could we actually see it?

And Kashmir’s saffron harvests are shrinking. Could its prized red gold be disappearing?

Dubai border checks now take just 3.4 seconds, and the boss of Dubai Airports believes physical passports could disappear within five years. Could your face soon be all you need to travel?
Al Maktoum International Airport is getting its own Metro stops with a two billion dirham extension. What will it mean for passengers?
Attacks on ships in the Gulf are increasing, with more tankers hit by missiles, as US Vice President JD Vance is reportedly considering face-to-face talks with Iran&rsquo;s top security official. What more can be done to protect seafarers and their ships?
A nationwide weather alert is in place as thunderstorms and strong winds threaten parts of the UAE.
FIX, the Dubai chocolate bar that took the world by storm, has won the first-ever Dubai-it Award, and we speak to the founders.
Earth has a new moon, but only for a short visit. Could we actually see it?
And Kashmir&rsquo;s saffron harvests are shrinking. Could its prized red gold be disappearing?

Is the passport about to disappear?

Nearly two-thirds of UAE employers say they plan to hire more Emiratis next year. But with 60% of Emirati professionals unhappy with their pay, what will it take to attract and keep them?

There's a glimmer of good news from COP31 in Turkey, with fossil fuel emissions expected to fall slightly this year.

With the scandal involving Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, we look at the fascinating history of spies using romance to get close to powerful people.

Could hackers take control of your car while you're driving?

And on 11.11, we find out why these sales have such enduring popularity for both retailers and consumers.

Nearly two-thirds of UAE employers say they plan to hire more Emiratis next year. But with 60% of Emirati professionals unhappy with their pay, what will it take to attract and keep them?
There's a glimmer of good news from COP31 in Turkey, with fossil fuel emissions expected to fall slightly this year.
With the scandal involving Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, we look at the fascinating history of spies using romance to get close to powerful people.
Could hackers take control of your car while you're driving?
And on 11.11, we find out why these sales have such enduring popularity for both retailers and consumers.

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A beach in Khor Fakkan is the latest stretch of UAE coastline to close after oil slicks were spotted along the shore. We get the latest about the clean-up and investigations.

Scientists say 2026 could be the hottest year ever recorded, with a powerful El Niño threatening even more extreme weather next year. And here in the Middle East, the UN says water shortages are continuing, despite unusually heavy rainfall in some areas.

A study out of Zayed University suggests cyberbullying isn't just a problem for children, but adults too.

Abu Dhabi's Early Childhood Authority has launched a campaign called "Protecting Children Takes All of Us".

We tell you about a new trend in property listings called 'housefishing'.

And how did a cruise ship pianist survived an extraordinary ordeal in the Pacific Ocean?

 

 

A beach in Khor Fakkan is the latest stretch of UAE coastline to close after oil slicks were spotted along the shore. We get the latest about the clean-up and investigations.
Scientists say 2026 could be the hottest year ever recorded, with a powerful El Ni&ntilde;o threatening even more extreme weather next year. And here in the Middle East, the UN says water shortages are continuing, despite unusually heavy rainfall in some areas.
A study out of Zayed University suggests cyberbullying isn't just a problem for children, but adults too.
Abu Dhabi's Early Childhood Authority has launched a campaign called "Protecting Children Takes All of Us".
We tell you about a new trend in property listings called 'housefishing'.
And how did a cruise ship pianist survived an extraordinary ordeal in the Pacific Ocean?
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