A devastating Air India crash has left 241 dead and the world searching for answers. We speak to our India Correspondent Aparna Bose for the very latest — and hear from ex-pilot Alistair Rosenshein on what might have gone horribly wrong.

New rules mean 240 minutes of Arabic a week in private kindergartens. 

Plus, a murder mystery that’s stunned Australia — could a mushroom-laced beef Wellington be the key to a family tragedy?

And, inmates turned chess champions? Dubai Police explain how a prison team clinched fifth place in the Asian Inmate Chess Championship.

A devastating Air India crash has left 241 dead and the world searching for answers. We speak to our India Correspondent Aparna Bose for the very latest &mdash; and hear from ex-pilot Alistair Rosenshein on what might have gone horribly wrong.
New rules mean 240 minutes of Arabic a week in private kindergartens.&nbsp;
Plus, a murder mystery that&rsquo;s stunned Australia &mdash; could a mushroom-laced beef Wellington be the key to a family tragedy?
And, inmates turned chess champions? Dubai Police explain how a prison team clinched fifth place in the Asian Inmate Chess Championship.

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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A UAE school trial saw an eightfold boost in pupil outcomes with an AI-powered robot teaching assistant. 

We hear from the study author and two educators already using AI tutors.

Plus: Smart glasses are making a comeback – could they replace your phone?

We discuss electronic tattoos that power themselves – but are they the future of wearables?

And why are wild orcas offering their prey to humans? A marine biologist explains.

A UAE school trial saw an eightfold boost in pupil outcomes with an AI-powered robot teaching assistant.&nbsp;
We hear from the study author and two educators already using AI tutors.
Plus: Smart glasses are making a comeback &ndash; could they replace your phone?
We discuss electronic tattoos that power themselves &ndash; but are they the future of wearables?
And why are wild orcas offering their prey to humans? A marine biologist explains.

UAE kids learn eight times faster with robot AI teacher

Voiceover artist Diane Brooks says her voice is being used by AI without consent – we hear her story and speak to legal expert Dr Mathilde Pavis.


Scientists claim AI has created a paint that cools buildings by 20°C – could it cut your energy bills?


Meanwhile, a man’s charged with faking airport Wi-Fi to steal data – cyber expert Maher Yamout shares how to stay safe.


And Turkey plans to fine passengers who unbuckle too soon – is air travel etiquette getting out of hand?

Voiceover artist Diane Brooks says her voice is being used by AI without consent &ndash; we hear her story and speak to legal expert Dr Mathilde Pavis. 
Scientists claim AI has created a paint that cools buildings by 20&deg;C &ndash; could it cut your energy bills? 
Meanwhile, a man&rsquo;s charged with faking airport Wi-Fi to steal data &ndash; cyber expert Maher Yamout shares how to stay safe. 
And Turkey plans to fine passengers who unbuckle too soon &ndash; is air travel etiquette getting out of hand?

AI Stole Her Voice – Now She’s Fighting Back

Dubai’s red-hot property market has minted 37,000 accidental millionaires. We crunch the numbers with Knight Frank and hear from a homeowner in Mira whose villa has doubled in value.

Plus, meet 18-year-old Khalid Al Zarooni - already a licensed broker and closing multi-million-dirham deals. 

Meanwhile, should AI have a place in sport? Or does it undermine the very spirit of competition? Sports pundit Robbie Greenfield weighs in.

Also, two million people have already visited the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. We speak to the UAE Ambassador to Japan and one of the Expo’s organisers about what makes the experience so popular and whether it’s worth booking a ticket.

And finally,  a fascinating new book asks: why does one sibling succeed while another struggles? We explore what really shapes the paths we take.

Dubai&rsquo;s red-hot property market has minted 37,000 accidental millionaires. We crunch the numbers with Knight Frank and hear from a homeowner in Mira whose villa has doubled in value.
Plus, meet 18-year-old Khalid Al Zarooni - already a licensed broker and closing multi-million-dirham deals.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, should AI have a place in sport? Or does it undermine the very spirit of competition? Sports pundit Robbie Greenfield weighs in.
Also, two million people have already visited the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka. We speak to the UAE Ambassador to Japan and one of the Expo&rsquo;s organisers about what makes the experience so popular and whether it&rsquo;s worth booking a ticket.
And finally, &nbsp;a fascinating new book asks: why does one sibling succeed while another struggles? We explore what really shapes the paths we take.

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