We look at wow AI is Powering Trade, an why  businesses are using AI to boost logistics and supply chain efficiency.

Plus, with Trump’s tariffs pushing up prices, what’s next for global supply chains?

And scientists say they’ve discovered a brand-new colour called “Olo”… but what does it actually look like?

We look at wow AI is Powering Trade, an why &nbsp;businesses are using AI to boost logistics and supply chain efficiency.
Plus, with Trump&rsquo;s tariffs pushing up prices, what&rsquo;s next for global supply chains?
And scientists say they&rsquo;ve discovered a brand-new colour called &ldquo;Olo&rdquo;&hellip; but what does it actually look like?

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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Live from the Dubai Airport Freezone to mark AI Week

With the ongoing regional conflict - global food prices are back in focus - with the UN warning fertiliser costs could keep inflation stubbornly high.

While cocoa prices are falling, chocolate prices are still stubbornly high. We'll speak to a local chocolatier about why?

Plus with some exam boards are now cancelling GCSE exams in the UAE, how will grades now be decided?

And, Abu Dhabi's launching a major new biobank - saying it's a shift towards predictive, personalised healthcare. But how will it work? We'll ask the team behind the project

With the ongoing regional conflict - global food prices are back in focus - with the UN warning fertiliser costs could keep inflation stubbornly high.
While cocoa prices are falling, chocolate prices are still stubbornly high. We'll speak to a local chocolatier about why?
Plus with some exam boards are now cancelling GCSE exams in the UAE, how will grades now be decided?
And, Abu Dhabi's launching a major new biobank - saying it's a shift towards predictive, personalised healthcare. But how will it work? We'll ask the team behind the project

Food prices back in focus - will Easter cost you more?

As the conflict continues into a fifth week, we're starting to see signs of strain in some parts of the economy - in particular in those that rely on the tourism dirham.

We'll be hearing from the team behind community mall Times Square Centre in Dubai, and from the Coca Cola Arena - which is currently hosting a massive clearance sale.

Meanwhile the school transport companies are starting to offer discounts the education sector is feeling the impact even more sharply.

But there are bigger questions too IB exams have now been cancelled - so what does that mean for students and their futures?

Plus NASA has made it to the moon once again - the Artemis II spacecraft is now in orbit around the Earth. It's definitely a big deal - but why?

As the conflict continues into a fifth week, we're starting to see signs of strain in some parts of the economy - in particular in those that rely on the tourism dirham.
We'll be hearing from the team behind community mall Times Square Centre in Dubai, and from the Coca Cola Arena - which is currently hosting a massive clearance sale.
Meanwhile the school transport companies are starting to offer discounts the education sector is feeling the impact even more sharply.
But there are bigger questions too IB exams have now been cancelled - so what does that mean for students and their futures?
Plus NASA has made it to the moon once again - the Artemis II spacecraft is now in orbit around the Earth. It's definitely a big deal - but why?

RETAIL HOLDS STRONG AS TOURISM SPENDING SLOWS

As the impact of the conflict begins to be felt in the UAE, there are growing signs of a shift in the jobs market.

Meanwhile, Dubai's driverless taxis are officially roaming the roads of Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah picking up passengers right now after the launch on Tuesday.

We'll speak to Uber - one of the booking platforms - about how it's working out.

And the trend towards banning social media for under-16's seems to be gathering steam. 

Indonesia and Austria are following in the footsteps of Australia - which banned it three months ago. But is it workable?

As the impact of the conflict begins to be felt in the UAE, there are growing signs of a shift in the jobs market.
Meanwhile, Dubai's driverless taxis are officially roaming the roads of Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah picking up passengers right now after the launch on Tuesday.
We'll speak to Uber - one of the booking platforms - about how it's working out.
And the trend towards banning social media for under-16's seems to be gathering steam.&nbsp;
Indonesia and Austria are following in the footsteps of Australia - which banned it three months ago. But is it workable?

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