There is growing evidence that smart devices are being used to harrass and monitor individuals. Does that put you off using your Alexa?

There is growing evidence that smart devices are being used to harrass and monitor individuals. Does that put you off using your Alexa?

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 your Alexa out to get you? Yes

The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced nine new enforcement measures to tackle rising student absenteeism, particularly before weekends and public holidays. Under the new rules, unexcused absences are capped at 15 days per academic year in public schools. So what message does this send, and could private schools follow suit?

New data shows road accidents spike significantly during Ramadan, with the two-hour window between 2pm and 4pm accounting for the highest proportion of incidents. So how significant is the risk this year, and what should motorists be mindful of?

We also look forward to the commencement of Ramadan and speak with the Dubai Astronomy Group.

A new study is making headlines after researchers found that stimulating a specific part of the brain with mild electrical currents appeared to reduce selfish behaviour and increase generosity in decision making tasks.

A team in the UK is using spider silk fibres and implanting them into a vein or hollow conduit to help repair a nerve, and they eventually degrade safely into the body.

And we're telling you details about human poo used in medicine.

The UAE Ministry of Education has introduced nine new enforcement measures to tackle rising student absenteeism, particularly before weekends and public holidays. Under the new rules, unexcused absences are capped at 15 days per academic year in public schools. So what message does this send, and could private schools follow suit?
New data shows road accidents spike significantly during Ramadan, with the two-hour window between 2pm and 4pm accounting for the highest proportion of incidents. So how significant is the risk this year, and what should motorists be mindful of?
We also look forward to the commencement of Ramadan and speak with the Dubai Astronomy Group.
A new study is making headlines after researchers found that stimulating a specific part of the brain with mild electrical currents appeared to reduce selfish behaviour and increase generosity in decision making tasks.
A team in the UK is using spider silk fibres and implanting them into a vein or hollow conduit to help repair a nerve, and they eventually degrade safely into the body.
And we're telling you details about human poo used in medicine.

Pre-holiday absenteeism in schools

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.

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