As rumours spread about whether the US is using dolphins to clear mines in the Gulf, we'll find out more about the US Navy's marine mammal programme.

Meanwhile - Fujairah’s Etihad Rail station is officially ready - but what impact is the new passenger service likely to have on property prices in the Emirate?

Meta is planning to use AI to spot underage users to analyse things like height and even bone structure.- but will it work? 

And the UAE is launching a global air ambulance with flying ICU capability.

Plus we’ll find out why entire WhatsApp groups in Brazil are now devoted to whistling.

As rumours spread about whether the US is using dolphins to clear mines in the Gulf, we'll find out more about the US Navy's marine mammal programme.
Meanwhile - Fujairah&rsquo;s Etihad Rail station is officially ready - but what impact is the new passenger service likely to have on property prices in the Emirate?
Meta is planning to use AI to spot underage users to analyse things like height and even bone structure.- but will it work?&nbsp;
And the UAE is launching a global air ambulance with flying ICU capability.
Plus we&rsquo;ll find out why entire WhatsApp groups in Brazil are now devoted to whistling.

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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Military dolphins: myth or mission?

A special focus tonight is the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite signs of progress in US-Iran talks, shipping through the Strait remains severely disrupted, with global supply chains under pressure and only limited vessel movements in recent days.

We’ll ask whether pipelines could reduce reliance on the Strait, and how shipping companies are making real-time decisions in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways.

And with schools doing distanced learning until Friday, what is the impact on extra curricular activities, sports leagues and families trying to keep routines in place.

We’ll also examine how those emergency alerts are reaching our phones so quickly, and the technology behind the warning system now being used across the Emirates.

A special focus tonight is the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite signs of progress in US-Iran talks, shipping through the Strait remains severely disrupted, with global supply chains under pressure and only limited vessel movements in recent days.
We&rsquo;ll ask whether pipelines could reduce reliance on the Strait, and how shipping companies are making real-time decisions in one of the world&rsquo;s most sensitive waterways.
And with schools doing distanced learning until Friday, what is the impact on extra curricular activities, sports leagues and families trying to keep routines in place.
We&rsquo;ll also examine how those emergency alerts are reaching our phones so quickly, and the technology behind the warning system now being used across the Emirates.

Operation Freedom paused 48 hours after it was started

With missile and drone alerts resume in the UAE due to Iran's attacks, we look at the situation with schools as students are back to distance learning this week.

A suspected virus outbreak on a cruise ship leaves a number of people dead. We ask how concerned travellers should be and what we need to know about hantavirus.

We look at Dubai Metro's Blue and Gold lines today on the show - with Blue line tunnelling now officially underway and what Gold line's effect is in the property market.

‘Make it in the Emirates’ is back, we speak with one company involved in steel operations.

And we speak to the hero guide who carried an injured hiker for three hours to safety. 

With missile and drone alerts resume in the UAE due to Iran's attacks, we look at the situation with schools as students are back to distance learning this week.
A suspected virus outbreak on a cruise ship leaves a number of people dead. We ask how concerned travellers should be and what we need to know about hantavirus.
We look at Dubai Metro's Blue and Gold lines today on the show - with Blue line tunnelling now officially underway and what Gold line's effect is in the property market.
&lsquo;Make it in the Emirates&rsquo; is back, we speak with one company involved in steel operations.
And we speak to the hero guide who carried an injured hiker for three hours to safety.&nbsp;

Thousands of students in the UAE back to remote learning

UAE airspace has fully opened after months of disruption - we'll ask what it means for travel, tourism and the wider economy.

We'll hear from the General Civil Aviation Authority of UAE, the CEO of Dubai Airports and aviation expert John Strickland.

Meanwhile, AI is making headlines once again, Hollywood is coming out fighting - saying only human performances and scripts will be Oscar-worthy.

And Taylor Swift is looking to protect her image, voice and likeness from being used by AI - but has the horse already bolted?

UAE airspace has fully opened after months of disruption - we'll ask what it means for travel, tourism and the wider economy.
We'll hear from the General Civil Aviation Authority of UAE, the CEO of Dubai Airports and aviation expert John Strickland.
Meanwhile, AI is making headlines once again, Hollywood is coming out fighting - saying only human performances and scripts will be Oscar-worthy.
And Taylor Swift is looking to protect her image, voice and likeness from being used by AI - but has the horse already bolted?

Military dolphins: myth or mission?

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