How will the new visa changes impact how we work and live in the UAE?
Georgia finds out. 

How will the new visa changes impact how we work and live in the UAE? Georgia finds out.

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.

The Agenda

New visa changes take effect this month

A risky mission to rescue a US airman stranded in Iran over the weekend is reported to have cost more than 300 million dollars

Retired US Marine Corps Colonel Brendan Kearney will join us to explain why it’s being described as one of the most daring operations in recent US military history

The UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so. We’ll ask how, and why now

Plus, the UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so. 

NASA’s Artemis II is set to swing around the Moon later today, marking a major milestone in the first lunar mission programme in more than 50 years.

And, with fewer boat surveys, the UAE Dolphin Project is turning to the public to help track endangered dolphins from shore

A risky mission to rescue a US airman stranded in Iran over the weekend is reported to have cost more than 300 million dollars
Retired US Marine Corps Colonel Brendan Kearney will join us to explain why it&rsquo;s being described as one of the most daring operations in recent US military history
The UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so. We&rsquo;ll ask how, and why now
Plus, the UAE has approved its first pill for weight loss and obesity, becoming just the second country in the world to do so.&nbsp;
NASA&rsquo;s Artemis II is set to swing around the Moon later today, marking a major milestone in the first lunar mission programme in more than 50 years.
And, with fewer boat surveys, the UAE Dolphin Project is turning to the public to help track endangered dolphins from shore

US airman rescue mission

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?

New visa changes take effect this month

In 1 playlist(s)

The Agenda

Follow podcast

Recent clips