Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has now completed 65% of a major new bridge project that will link Sheikh Zayed Road directly to Dubai Harbour. Hamad Al Shehhi, Director of Roads at Traffic and Roads Agency at the RTA gives us more details.

Is paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy? Well, according to a major new review published in The Lancet, the answer is yes. The researchers behind the study say there is no evidence linking paracetamol use to autism, ADHD, or other developmental issues in children. 

For the first time ever, the UAE will be sending not one, but two athletes to the Winter Olympics. One of them is Piera Hudson who has qualified to compete in alpine skiing at Milano–Cortina 2026, and she joins Georgia on the show today.

A remarkable new archive has just opened beneath the Antarctic ice designed to preserve disappearing climate records from glaciers around the world. We find out more information about the 'Ice Memory Sanctuary’ from Ice Memory Foundation Director, Anne-Catherine Ohlmann.

We discuss food trends and how neuroscience is revolutionising food product development as Gulfood takes place in Dubai.

And it’s already chilly across the Emirates, but is another cold wave on the way?

 

Dubai&rsquo;s Roads and Transport Authority has now completed 65% of a major new bridge project that will link Sheikh Zayed Road directly to Dubai Harbour. Hamad Al Shehhi, Director of Roads at Traffic and Roads Agency at the RTA gives us more details.
Is paracetamol safe to take during pregnancy? Well, according to a major new review published in The Lancet, the answer is yes. The researchers behind the study say there is no evidence linking paracetamol use to autism, ADHD, or other developmental issues in children.&nbsp;
For the first time ever, the UAE will be sending not one, but two athletes to the Winter Olympics. One of them is Piera Hudson who has qualified to compete in alpine skiing at Milano&ndash;Cortina 2026, and she joins Georgia on the show today.
A remarkable new archive has just opened beneath the Antarctic ice designed to preserve disappearing climate records from glaciers around the world. We find out more information about the 'Ice Memory Sanctuary&rsquo; from Ice Memory Foundation Director, Anne-Catherine Ohlmann.
We discuss food trends and how neuroscience is revolutionising food product development as Gulfood takes place in Dubai.
And it&rsquo;s already chilly across the Emirates, but is another cold wave on the way?
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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.