Are litter louts ruining the UAE’s public spaces — and is the government making it too easy for us to be lazy? We hear from conservation campaigners across the country.

Plus, Emirati architect Ahmad Bukhash is off to Japan to judge at Expo Osaka 2025.

And we get the inside scoop on Abu Dhabi’s newest island destination — Fahid Island — and its bold tourism vision.

Are litter louts ruining the UAE&rsquo;s public spaces &mdash; and is the government making it too easy for us to be lazy?&nbsp;We hear from conservation campaigners across the country.
Plus, Emirati architect Ahmad Bukhash is off to Japan to judge at Expo Osaka 2025.
And we get the inside scoop on Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s newest island destination &mdash; Fahid Island &mdash; and its bold tourism vision.

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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Litter louts: should we fine our way to cleaner beaches?

As the UAE restaurant scene struggles to manage the implications of the current conflict, we find out how chefs and restaurant owners are fighting to keep customers coming through the door.

The UAE's Cyber Security Council is warning of heightened risks online as geopolitical tensions often fuel digital threats. We find out from cybersecurity expert Amir Kolahzadeh what we can do to avoid falling victim to wiper malware and how we can secure our CCTVs.

Elon Musk’s Starlink service is now officially available in the UAE. But is there a link between the launch of satellite internet and the current conflict? 

The ripple effects of rising oil prices are being felt far beyond the Middle East. We get details from Katie Chambers while she's on a pre-planned holiday in Sri Lanka.

And as unstable weather in the UAE approaches, we get a bit of an analysis of the situation from the unofficial weatherman, Howard Townsend.

 

 

As the UAE restaurant scene struggles to manage the implications of the current conflict, we find out how chefs and restaurant owners are fighting to keep customers coming through the door.
The UAE's Cyber Security Council is warning of heightened risks online as geopolitical tensions often fuel digital threats. We find out from cybersecurity expert Amir Kolahzadeh what we can do to avoid falling victim to wiper malware and how we can secure our CCTVs.
Elon Musk&rsquo;s Starlink service is now officially available in the UAE. But is there a link between the launch of satellite internet and the current conflict?&nbsp;
The ripple effects of rising oil prices are being felt far beyond the Middle East. We get details from Katie Chambers while she's on a pre-planned holiday in Sri Lanka.
And as unstable weather in the UAE approaches, we get a bit of an analysis of the situation from the unofficial weatherman, Howard Townsend.
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Restaurants adapt to uncertainty

With Eid nearly upon us, and demand for food surging, what’s happening behind the scenes to ensure food security for key staples? Could we see shortages? Ahmad Ahli, Acting Director of the Consumer Protection Department at the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), gives us the answers.

As the conflict continues, UAE hospitals remain on high alert, ready to respond swiftly to any emergency scenario. We find out what their readiness plans look like behind the scenes with emergency medicine doctor Sabrina Berdouk from Medcare Royal Hospital.

And with the extension of distance learning for another two weeks, we find out how UAE universities are adapting and supporting students.

With Eid nearly upon us, and demand for food surging, what&rsquo;s happening behind the scenes to ensure food security for key staples? Could we see shortages? Ahmad Ahli, Acting Director of the Consumer Protection Department at the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), gives us the answers.
As the conflict continues, UAE hospitals remain on high alert, ready to respond swiftly to any emergency scenario. We find out what their readiness plans look like behind the scenes with emergency medicine doctor Sabrina Berdouk from Medcare Royal Hospital.
And with the extension of distance learning for another two weeks, we find out how UAE universities are adapting and supporting students.

Food security ahead of Eid

Distance learning has been extended from March 23 for two weeks amid the ongoing regional conflict, we speak with head of schools to find out what home learning will look like at their institutions.

Airspace across the UAE closed in the early hours of this morning before gradually reopening as an exceptional precautionary measure to ensure the safety of flights and air crew. We unpack what this means for travellers with an aviation expert.

And with the current situation, tourism is taking a hit, but hotels here in the UAE are adapting quickly. So what does that look like on the ground?

Distance learning has been extended from March 23 for two weeks amid the ongoing regional conflict, we speak with head of schools to find out what home learning will look like at their institutions.
Airspace across the UAE closed in the early hours of this morning before gradually reopening as an exceptional precautionary measure to ensure the safety of flights and air crew. We unpack what this means for travellers with an aviation expert.
And with the current situation, tourism is taking a hit, but hotels here in the UAE are adapting quickly. So what does that look like on the ground?

Litter louts: should we fine our way to cleaner beaches?

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