16 March 2022: Georgia visited the World Police Summit in Dubai to find out how police forces around the world are using different kinds of technology to catch criminals

16 March 2022: Georgia visited the World Police Summit in Dubai to find out how police forces around the world are using different kinds of technology to catch criminals

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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Law enforcement agencies around the world are using the latest technology to catch criminals

As of today, Australia has made it law – becoming the first country in the world to force platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram to verify users’ ages… or be blocked. We speak with Professor Toby Walsh, one of the experts behind the policy.

One of the key issues surfacing again and again this week at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week is cybersecurity. Despite companies spending more than ever on digital defences, cybercrime is still on the rise. And many experts here at ADFW are warning that the real vulnerability isn't technical… it’s human.

There are still millions of people — particularly low-income expats and underbanked communities — who aren’t fully part of the formal financial system. We speak to one company pushing innovation in digital finance.

You may think you know the story of the Black Death — that devastating plague which tore through Europe in the 1340s, but new research is revealing that a volcanic eruption may have paved the way for the pandemic years before the first signs of illness appeared.

And industry insiders are watching closely to see if Avatar can revive the golden era of event cinema — the kind of release that gets people back into seats, and away from their sofas. So is this the blockbuster comeback Hollywood needs? Or is the era of the big screen already behind us?

As of today, Australia has made it law &ndash; becoming the first country in the world to force platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram to verify users&rsquo; ages&hellip; or be blocked. We speak with Professor Toby Walsh, one of the experts behind the policy.
One of the key issues surfacing again and again this week at the Abu Dhabi Finance Week is cybersecurity. Despite companies spending more than ever on digital defences, cybercrime is still on the rise. And many experts here at ADFW are warning that the real vulnerability isn't technical&hellip; it&rsquo;s human.
There are still millions of people &mdash; particularly low-income expats and underbanked communities &mdash; who aren&rsquo;t fully part of the formal financial system. We speak to one company pushing innovation in digital finance.
You may think you know the story of the Black Death &mdash; that devastating plague which tore through Europe in the 1340s, but new research is revealing that a volcanic eruption may have paved the way for the pandemic years before the first signs of illness appeared.
And industry insiders are watching closely to see if Avatar can revive the golden era of event cinema &mdash; the kind of release that gets people back into seats, and away from their sofas. So is this the blockbuster comeback Hollywood needs? Or is the era of the big screen already behind us?

World’s first social media ban for children takes effect

One of the most powerful commitments made here in Abu Dhabi this week wasn’t financial in the traditional sense — it was humanitarian. At the Reaching the Last Mile Forum, held alongside Abu Dhabi Finance Week, world leaders, philanthropists, and global health institutions pledged a total of $1.9 billion to help eradicate polio.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has just launched a new Digital Resilience Policy aiming to make neighbourhoods smarter, greener, and more adaptable. So how are these big ideas translated into the public spaces we all use?

One of the big stories coming out of the Abu Dhabi Finance Week is the capital’s rise as a serious global hub for startups and innovation. At the centre of that story is Hub71, the capital’s tech ecosystem that’s helped launch hundreds of high-growth startups across fintech, healthtech, AI, and climate tech. 

And how do we design public spaces that people actually want to use, even during summer?

One of the most powerful commitments made here in Abu Dhabi this week wasn&rsquo;t financial in the traditional sense &mdash; it was humanitarian. At the Reaching the Last Mile Forum, held alongside Abu Dhabi Finance Week, world leaders, philanthropists, and global health institutions pledged a total of $1.9 billion to help eradicate polio.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has just launched a new Digital Resilience Policy aiming to make neighbourhoods smarter, greener, and more adaptable. So how are these big ideas translated into the public spaces we all use?
One of the big stories coming out of the Abu Dhabi Finance Week is the capital&rsquo;s rise as a serious global hub for startups and innovation. At the centre of that story is Hub71, the capital&rsquo;s tech ecosystem that&rsquo;s helped launch hundreds of high-growth startups across fintech, healthtech, AI, and climate tech.&nbsp;
And how do we design public spaces that people actually want to use, even during summer?

Ending Polio for Good

IndiGo Airlines has cancelled more than 1,000 flights, with major delays and rising fares, especially between India and the UAE. Have your travel plans been hit? Should regulators ease safety rules to help airlines — or hold them accountable for poor planning? We speak to the man on the ground, Ajay Awtaney, founder of Live From A Lounge.

We’re also digging a little deeper into how this kind of crisis unfolds from an operational point of view and what it reveals about the wider pressures in the aviation industry, with Guy Gratton, Professor of Aircraft Test and Evaluation at Cranfield University.

We turn our attention to global connectivity as Friday’s Cloudflare outage showed just how fragile our digital infrastructure really is. Food delivery apps, payment systems, even UAE websites were knocked offline — so what went wrong?

Heading to the wilds of South Australia too for a rather joyful conservation success story. The burrowing bettong — also known as the boodie — was once wiped out on mainland Australia by invasive predators like cats and foxes. But now, after more than a century, it’s bouncing back.

And do cats meow louder at men?

IndiGo Airlines has cancelled more than 1,000 flights, with major delays and rising fares, especially between India and the UAE. Have your travel plans been hit? Should regulators ease safety rules to help airlines &mdash; or hold them accountable for poor planning? We speak to the man on the ground, Ajay Awtaney, founder of Live From A Lounge. We&rsquo;re also digging a little deeper into how this kind of crisis unfolds from an operational point of view and what it reveals about the wider pressures in the aviation industry, with Guy Gratton, Professor of Aircraft Test and Evaluation at Cranfield University. We turn our attention to global connectivity as Friday&rsquo;s Cloudflare outage showed just how fragile our digital infrastructure really is. Food delivery apps, payment systems, even UAE websites were knocked offline &mdash; so what went wrong? Heading to the wilds of South Australia too for a rather joyful conservation success story. The burrowing bettong &mdash; also known as the boodie &mdash; was once wiped out on mainland Australia by invasive predators like cats and foxes. But now, after more than a century, it&rsquo;s bouncing back. And do cats meow louder at men?

Law enforcement agencies around the world are using the latest technology to catch criminals

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