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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The UAE’s Ministry of Education has updated its early years entry policy to give flexibility to children entering Foundation Stage in the British curriculum. We hear your comments, parents, and we speak to two educators-- Sarah Hollingworth from GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis and Rebecca Coulter from Dubai British School Jumeirah Park.

Antimicrobial Resistance is being described as one of the greatest global health threats of our time and we discuss this on The Agenda today with three experts live from the ongoing WHX in Dubai.

We also discuss camel racing in Saudi Arabia.

And a new research from NYU Abu Dhabi suggests unusually warm waters in the Arabian Sea played a key role in intensifying the record-breaking rainfall in April 2024.

The UAE&rsquo;s Ministry of Education has updated its early years entry policy to give flexibility to children entering Foundation Stage in the British curriculum. We hear your comments, parents, and we speak to two educators-- Sarah Hollingworth from GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis and Rebecca Coulter from Dubai British School Jumeirah Park.
Antimicrobial Resistance is being described as one of the greatest global health threats of our time and we discuss this on The Agenda today with three experts live from the ongoing WHX in Dubai.
We also discuss camel racing in Saudi Arabia.
And a new research from NYU Abu Dhabi suggests unusually warm waters in the Arabian Sea played a key role in intensifying the record-breaking rainfall in April 2024.

School starting age change in the UAE

Georgia speaks with Christer Viktorsson, Director General of the UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation about what the next phase of nuclear development looks like here in the Emirates.

We also speak with Orxan Isayev as we broadcast live from WORLDEF Dubai at Dubai CommerCity.

As Dubai tourism hits a new record, we discuss the emirate's new launch-- Al Layan Oasis. 

Is the rise of "admin night" beneficial to your finances?

And we tell you about the release of Honeycomb Stingrays into the Arabian Gulf.

Georgia speaks with Christer Viktorsson, Director General of the UAE&rsquo;s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation about what the next phase of nuclear development looks like here in the Emirates.
We also speak with Orxan Isayev as we broadcast live from WORLDEF Dubai at Dubai CommerCity.
As Dubai tourism hits a new record, we discuss the emirate's new launch-- Al Layan Oasis.&nbsp;
Is the rise of "admin night" beneficial to your finances?
And we tell you about the release of Honeycomb Stingrays into the Arabian Gulf.

UAE’s nuclear future

We're discussing not just driverless taxis today on The Agenda, but even fully driverless personal vehicles as US robocar company Tensor has secured federal approval from the UAE Government’s Regulations Lab to begin testing across the Emirates, a significant regulatory milestone.

The interest in the Winter Olympics has spiked here in the UAE, after two athletes were officially sent to compete. And now we’re looking at how Olympic uniforms are no longer just about function, they’re about making a statement.

Social media companies Instagram and YouTube have been accused of creating "addiction machines" as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of these platforms.

One of the most talked about developments at WHX is an AI-powered recruitment chatbot being demonstrated live at the Emirates Health Services booth. But do we want our nurses and doctors to be picked by a bot?

And researchers from the UK have found that AI chatbots can provide inaccurate and inconsistent information when people seek help about their symptoms.

 

We're discussing not just driverless taxis today on The Agenda, but even fully driverless personal vehicles as US robocar company Tensor has secured federal approval from the UAE Government&rsquo;s Regulations Lab to begin testing across the Emirates, a significant regulatory milestone.
The interest in the Winter Olympics has spiked here in the UAE, after two athletes were officially sent to compete. And now we&rsquo;re looking at how Olympic uniforms are no longer just about function, they&rsquo;re about making a statement.
Social media companies Instagram and YouTube have been accused of creating "addiction machines" as a landmark trial began in California examining the mental health effects of these platforms.
One of the most talked about developments at WHX is an AI-powered recruitment chatbot being demonstrated live at the Emirates Health Services booth. But do we want our nurses and doctors to be picked by a bot?
And researchers from the UK have found that AI chatbots can provide inaccurate and inconsistent information when people seek help about their symptoms.
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