Abu Dhabi’s driverless cars are heading to the airport.

Dubai’s new car lift system is six months in – is DrivenBus driving change?

Could your Easter egg cost more? We unpack cocoa price hikes with boutique brand Co Chocolat.

Plus - We  ask what Dubai’s doing to keep its coastlines safe.

Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s driverless cars are heading to the airport.
Dubai&rsquo;s new car lift system is six months in &ndash; is DrivenBus driving change?
Could your Easter egg cost more? We unpack cocoa price hikes with boutique brand Co Chocolat.
Plus - We &nbsp;ask what Dubai&rsquo;s doing to keep its coastlines safe.

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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Jet skis and close calls – after a scary incident with Georgia's son

Two businesses thriving under the “Make it in the Emirates” campaign share their stories — from food to steel.

Policing the metaverse? Katie Chambers explores the challenges with Geneva State Police.

Plus, what does Dubai’s new Jebel Ali Racecourse plan mean for sport and city life? We ask urban planner Fatma Al Khayat.

And why are UAE pools losing billions of litres of water? The researcher behind the study joins us.

Two businesses thriving under the &ldquo;Make it in the Emirates&rdquo; campaign share their stories &mdash; from food to steel.
Policing the metaverse? Katie Chambers explores the challenges with Geneva State Police.
Plus, what does Dubai&rsquo;s new Jebel Ali Racecourse plan mean for sport and city life? We ask urban planner Fatma Al Khayat.
And why are UAE pools losing billions of litres of water? The researcher behind the study joins us.

President Trump lands in Riyadh — and heads to the UAE Thursday. What’s he hoping to achieve? 

New figures from the UAE’s Ministry of Interior revealed that 7,000 fines were given out last year for noise violations. More than 3,000 of those were related to car horns and blasting loud music, while around 4,000 violations were linked to vehicles causing excessive noise, due to illegal engine modifications or reckless driving habits. Katie Chambers speaks with Dr Erica Walker, an internationally-recognised expert on noise and public health to find out what really comprises noise pollution and how it affects our wellbeing.

The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi also shares how they actually monitor noise pollution and their aim with the noise mapping initiative.

Plus, for the first time in nearly 50 years, new lunar samples have arrived on Earth — and the first time China has ever shared them with international scientists. Professor Mahesh Anand from The Open University in the UK tells The Agenda why this moon dust is such a scientific game-changer and what exactly researchers will be doing with it in their labs.

New figures from the UAE&rsquo;s Ministry of Interior revealed that 7,000 fines were given out last year for noise violations. More than 3,000 of those were related to car horns and blasting loud music, while around 4,000 violations were linked to vehicles causing excessive noise, due to illegal engine modifications or reckless driving habits. Katie Chambers speaks with Dr Erica Walker, an internationally-recognised expert on noise and public health to find out what really comprises noise pollution and how it affects our wellbeing.
The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi also shares how they actually monitor noise pollution and their aim with the noise mapping initiative.
Plus, for the first time in nearly 50 years, new lunar samples have arrived on Earth &mdash; and the first time China has ever shared them with international scientists. Professor Mahesh Anand from The Open University in the UK tells The Agenda why this moon dust is such a scientific game-changer and what exactly researchers will be doing with it in their labs.

What noises annoy you?

A landmark ruling in Abu Dhabi’s family court sees an American woman awarded AED 100 million in a divorce settlement. Katie Chambers speaks to the lawyer who led the case to find out what this means for expatriates and family law in the UAE.

With the KHDA giving the green light for schools to raise fees, one of Dubai’s biggest school groups has announced a freeze—for the seventh year in a row. We find out what this means for parents, and whether other schools could follow their lead.

Plus, Katie meets the 18-year-old Emirati sprinter Maryam AlFarsi who broke the 13-second barrier in the 100m and sprinting her way onto the international stage.

 

 

 

A landmark ruling in Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s family court sees an American woman awarded AED 100 million in a divorce settlement. Katie Chambers speaks to the lawyer who led the case to find out what this means for expatriates and family law in the UAE.
With the KHDA giving the green light for schools to raise fees, one of Dubai&rsquo;s biggest school groups has announced a freeze&mdash;for the seventh year in a row. We find out what this means for parents, and whether other schools could follow their lead.
Plus, Katie meets the 18-year-old Emirati sprinter Maryam AlFarsi who broke the 13-second barrier in the 100m and sprinting her way onto the international stage.
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