From September 2026, the new academic year, KHDA inspections will resume after a two-year pause, but with schools given no more than 24 hours’ notice before a team arrives.

We are almost 14 weeks on from the start of the conflict on February 28th, but only now are we beginning to get a clearer picture of what it has actually done to buyer behavior. Are people still applying for property mortgage? Or are they delaying it? Are approvals moving at the same pace? 

A series of studies suggests weight loss drugs may be linked to a lower risk of developing several cancers, including breast, lung and pancreatic cancer.

And why do musicians across the Middle East may be missing out financially? 

From September 2026, the new academic year, KHDA inspections will resume after a two-year pause, but with schools given no more than 24 hours&rsquo; notice before a team arrives.
We are almost 14 weeks on from the start of the conflict on February 28th, but only now are we beginning to get a clearer picture of what it has actually done to buyer behavior. Are people still applying for property mortgage? Or are they delaying it? Are approvals moving at the same pace?&nbsp;
A series of studies suggests weight loss drugs may be linked to a lower risk of developing several cancers, including breast, lung and pancreatic cancer.
And why do musicians across the Middle East may be missing out financially?&nbsp;

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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Just 24 hours' notice for school inspections in Dubai

We often talk about the Strait of Hormuz in terms of oil, gas, shipping routes and global trade. But on board the vessels caught up in this crisis are more than 20,000 seafarers, unable to leave, and waiting for clarity on when it will be safe to move. 

AI may feel invisible, but behind every prompt, image, search and video is a rapidly expanding physical system: data centres, cooling systems, chips, electricity grids, critical minerals and, eventually, electronic waste.

We look at the UAE’s first health insurance add-on that freezes a customer’s premium for up to five years. 

When does normal bird behaviour become a pest problem? Why are some sites seeing far more activity than others? And what can be done to manage birds humanely and safely in urban spaces? 

A growing network of cooled walkways inside parks in Abu Dhabi is being introduced to help residents walk, exercise and use community facilities even during the summer heat.

And if you are planning a team activity this summer, what if it could be more than just a day out of the office?

 

We often talk about the Strait of Hormuz in terms of oil, gas, shipping routes and global trade. But on board the vessels caught up in this crisis are more than 20,000 seafarers, unable to leave, and waiting for clarity on when it will be safe to move.&nbsp;
AI may feel invisible, but behind every prompt, image, search and video is a rapidly expanding physical system: data centres, cooling systems, chips, electricity grids, critical minerals and, eventually, electronic waste.
We look at the UAE&rsquo;s first health insurance add-on that freezes a customer&rsquo;s premium for up to five years.&nbsp;
When does normal bird behaviour become a pest problem? Why are some sites seeing far more activity than others? And what can be done to manage birds humanely and safely in urban spaces?&nbsp;
A growing network of cooled walkways inside parks in Abu Dhabi is being introduced to help residents walk, exercise and use community facilities even during the summer heat.
And if you are planning a team activity this summer, what if it could be more than just a day out of the office?
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After more than 3 months stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, how are our seafarers now?

Dozens of vessels have reportedly made the crossing in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks despite threats ranging from sea mines to missile attacks. How exposed is global shipping, and what risks remain?

The UN is warning the world to prepare for what could become one of the strongest El Niño events in decades. So can artificial intelligence help us forecast dangerous heatwaves before they strike? 

Cybercriminals are moving faster in the UAE, with automated attacks up 62 per cent and password reset attacks up 300 per cent, according to new data.

We also speak to an Emirati cybersecurity researcher about the technology she’s built to detect manipulated images, video and audio.

And do you know why you get brain freeze whenever you eat ice cream?

Dozens of vessels have reportedly made the crossing in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks despite threats ranging from sea mines to missile attacks. How exposed is global shipping, and what risks remain?
The UN is warning the world to prepare for what could become one of the strongest El Ni&ntilde;o events in decades. So can artificial intelligence help us forecast dangerous heatwaves before they strike?&nbsp;
Cybercriminals are moving faster in the UAE, with automated attacks up 62 per cent and password reset attacks up 300 per cent, according to new data.
We also speak to an Emirati cybersecurity researcher about the technology she&rsquo;s built to detect manipulated images, video and audio.
And do you know why you get brain freeze whenever you eat ice cream?

What's really happening in the Strait of Hormuz?

If you work in the private sector, you should have received your salary latest by today, 1st of June. That's under the updated wage protection rules from Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It's removed a 15-day grace period, a buffer you might say for employers. For employees, that offers clarity and certainty, but for some SMEs, the issue is timing.

The UAE is advising citizens not to travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unless necessary, following Ebola-related health developments in the region. We get the latest information about Ebola virus with global health specialist Dr Margaret Harris.

The Emirates is lowering the age of legal adulthood from 21 to 18. What does it actually mean in practice, and what rights and responsibilities will now apply from the age of 18?

Jewellers are seeing growing demand for what some are calling “self-engagement” or “commitment-to-self” rings.

And can mosquitoes become attracted to insect repellant?

 

 

If you work in the private sector, you should have received your salary latest by today, 1st of June. That's under the updated wage protection rules from Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It's removed a 15-day grace period, a buffer you might say for employers. For employees, that offers clarity and certainty, but for some SMEs, the issue is timing.
The UAE is advising citizens not to travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unless necessary, following Ebola-related health developments in the region. We get the latest information about Ebola virus with global health specialist Dr Margaret Harris.
The Emirates is lowering the age of legal adulthood from 21 to 18. What does it actually mean in practice, and what rights and responsibilities will now apply from the age of 18?
Jewellers are seeing growing demand for what some are calling &ldquo;self-engagement&rdquo; or &ldquo;commitment-to-self&rdquo; rings.
And can mosquitoes become attracted to insect repellant?
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