On The Agenda today - your go-to guide to budget-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations in the UAE - we’re talking about everything from fireworks to food trucks - plus we advice on road closures with Surina Kelly.

And with 2026 fast approaching, do you want a new job this year? We discover the simple tricks that could help you accelerate your career, and we find out why saving, not spending, is shaping New Year’s resolutions across the UAE in 2026.

Plus as of 1st January there's a whole raft of new laws and taxes coming into force. Find out why your sweet snacks and drinks could cost more in 2026.

On The Agenda today - your go-to guide to budget-friendly New Year&rsquo;s Eve celebrations in the UAE - we&rsquo;re talking about everything from fireworks to food trucks -&nbsp;plus we advice on road closures with Surina Kelly.
And with 2026 fast approaching, do you want a new job this year? We discover the simple tricks that could help you accelerate your career, and we find out why saving, not spending, is shaping New Year&rsquo;s resolutions across the UAE in 2026.
Plus as of 1st January there's a whole raft of new laws and taxes coming into force. Find out why your sweet snacks and drinks could cost more in 2026.

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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From new corporate tax rules and VAT updates, to tighter refund deadlines and stricter compliance measures - this is a major shake-up of the country’s tax landscape. We have John Casey, Managing Director of Tax Ready dot AE, a Virtuzone company and one of our go-to tax experts here on the show to make sense of what it all means for us.

Plus in our build-up to New Year’s Eve, we’ll find out how thousands of drones are being used in firework displays across the emirates. And how many of you are planning to celebrate on the water? The authorities will unveil their marine safety plan ahead of the 2026 celebrations on this show!

And for those of you who live in fear of losing your luggage - global air transport IT provider SITA has good news! 

From new corporate tax rules and VAT updates, to tighter refund deadlines and stricter compliance measures - this is a major shake-up of the country&rsquo;s tax landscape. We have&nbsp;John Casey, Managing Director of Tax Ready dot AE, a Virtuzone company and one of our go-to tax experts here on the show to make sense of what it all means for us.
Plus in our build-up to New Year&rsquo;s Eve, we&rsquo;ll find out how thousands of drones are being used in firework displays across the emirates.&nbsp;And how many of you are planning to celebrate on the water? The authorities will unveil their marine safety plan ahead of the 2026 celebrations on this show!
And for those of you who live in fear of losing your luggage - global air transport IT provider SITA has good news!&nbsp;

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The RTA shares its NYE plan to enable passengers to have a smooth journey.

Plus, ride hailing app Zed reveals numbers on passenger habits.

And scientist Rachel Stratton joins Georgia in studio to talk about her latest adventure - traveling hundreds of kilometres... on a camel.

The RTA shares its NYE plan to enable passengers to have a smooth journey.
Plus, ride hailing app Zed reveals numbers on passenger habits.
And scientist Rachel Stratton joins Georgia in studio to talk about her latest adventure - traveling hundreds of kilometres... on a camel.

RTA's NYE Metro plan revealed

The worst of the weather hit last night, with torrential downpours and thunderstorms sweeping across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Videos circulating online show flooded roads, poor visibility, and that rare UAE phenomenon— hailstones clattering off car windscreens. So what more can we expect as the day unfolds?

ARN News Centre's Surina Kelly joins us for more updates on travel, flights and government advisories.

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has just announced the second phase of the nationwide ban on single-use plastic products and bags, a move that's set to come 

into full effect on January 1st, 2026. Her Excellency Engineer Alya Abdelrahim Alharmoodi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sustainable Communities Sector at the Ministry of 

Climate Change and Environment gives us more details.

We also look at what this means for business, consumers and the future of sustainable alternatives to plastic.

And we meet an Emirati marine engineer who joined a landmark exhibition to the Union Glacier in Antarctica.

 

 

The worst of the weather hit last night, with torrential downpours and thunderstorms sweeping across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Videos circulating online show flooded roads, poor visibility, and that rare UAE phenomenon&mdash; hailstones clattering off car windscreens. So what more can we expect as the day unfolds?
ARN News Centre's Surina Kelly joins us for more updates on travel, flights and government advisories.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has just announced the second phase of the nationwide ban on single-use plastic products and bags, a move that's set to come&nbsp;
into full effect on January 1st, 2026. Her Excellency Engineer Alya Abdelrahim Alharmoodi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Sustainable Communities Sector at the Ministry of&nbsp;
Climate Change and Environment gives us more details.
We also look at what this means for business, consumers and the future of sustainable alternatives to plastic.
And we meet an Emirati marine engineer who joined a landmark exhibition to the Union Glacier in Antarctica.
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