Flu season is here, but if the jab puts you off, there's now a version that’s needle-free available in the UAE. Anas Al Jammal, Director of Pharmacy for NMC Healthcare gives us the details.

Staying with vaccination, according to the latest WHO data, global coverage of routine childhood vaccines has stalled. We get the take of Dr Margaret Harris, an epidemiologist who formerly worked with the World Health Organisation and has spent decades working on infectious disease prevention and response.

Starting January 2026, a nationwide ban in the UAE will come into force covering a wide range of disposable plastic products — including cutlery, stirrers, and even paper cups with hidden plastic linings. But instead of moving straight to fines, the government is taking a phased approach: inspections will begin first to raise awareness, with enforcement expected later in the year. Palmade'sLamis Alhashimy tells us what this ban means for businesses, consumers, and the future of sustainable alternatives

It's now been more than two years since the ill-fated Titan submersible imploded on an expedition to the famed Titanic wreck site. We discuss the preliminary findings into the disaster.

Now, plug-in hybrids — often sold as the greener alternative to petrol cars, may not be quite as clean as we’ve been led to believe.

And find out why flight paths of millions of birds are changing.

Flu season is here, but if the jab puts you off, there's now a&nbsp;version that&rsquo;s needle-free available in the UAE. Anas Al Jammal, Director of Pharmacy for NMC Healthcare gives us the details.
Staying with vaccination, according to the latest WHO data, global coverage of routine childhood vaccines has stalled. We get the take of Dr Margaret Harris, an epidemiologist who formerly worked with the World Health Organisation and has spent decades working on infectious disease prevention and response.
Starting January 2026, a nationwide ban in the UAE will come into force covering a wide range of disposable plastic products &mdash; including cutlery, stirrers, and even paper cups with hidden plastic linings. But instead of moving straight to fines, the government is taking a phased approach: inspections will begin first to raise awareness, with enforcement expected later in the year. Palmade's Lamis Alhashimy tells us what this ban means for businesses, consumers, and the future of sustainable alternatives
It's now been more than two years since the ill-fated Titan submersible imploded on an expedition to the famed Titanic wreck site. We discuss the preliminary findings into the disaster.
Now, plug-in hybrids &mdash; often sold as the greener alternative to petrol cars, may not be quite as clean as we&rsquo;ve been led to believe.
And find out why flight paths of millions of birds are changing.

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.