When you think of baby penguins, you think small, cute and fluffy.

But not Pesto - he's a baby chick at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium who's breaking hearts (and scales) at the latest weigh in yesterday he was 23.5 kg.

When you think of baby penguins, you think small, cute and fluffy.
But not Pesto - he's a baby chick at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium who's breaking hearts (and scales) at the latest weigh in yesterday he was 23.5 kg.

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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PESTO THE 'FAT' PENGUIN

With Eid nearly upon us, and demand for food surging, what’s happening behind the scenes to ensure food security for key staples? Could we see shortages? Ahmad Ahli, Acting Director of the Consumer Protection Department at the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), gives us the answers.

As the conflict continues, UAE hospitals remain on high alert, ready to respond swiftly to any emergency scenario. We find out what their readiness plans look like behind the scenes with emergency medicine doctor Sabrina Berdouk from Medcare Royal Hospital.

And with the extension of distance learning for another two weeks, we find out how UAE universities are adapting and supporting students.

With Eid nearly upon us, and demand for food surging, what&rsquo;s happening behind the scenes to ensure food security for key staples? Could we see shortages? Ahmad Ahli, Acting Director of the Consumer Protection Department at the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), gives us the answers.
As the conflict continues, UAE hospitals remain on high alert, ready to respond swiftly to any emergency scenario. We find out what their readiness plans look like behind the scenes with emergency medicine doctor Sabrina Berdouk from Medcare Royal Hospital.
And with the extension of distance learning for another two weeks, we find out how UAE universities are adapting and supporting students.

Food security ahead of Eid

Distance learning has been extended from March 23 for two weeks amid the ongoing regional conflict, we speak with head of schools to find out what home learning will look like at their institutions.

Airspace across the UAE closed in the early hours of this morning before gradually reopening as an exceptional precautionary measure to ensure the safety of flights and air crew. We unpack what this means for travellers with an aviation expert.

And with the current situation, tourism is taking a hit, but hotels here in the UAE are adapting quickly. So what does that look like on the ground?

Distance learning has been extended from March 23 for two weeks amid the ongoing regional conflict, we speak with head of schools to find out what home learning will look like at their institutions.
Airspace across the UAE closed in the early hours of this morning before gradually reopening as an exceptional precautionary measure to ensure the safety of flights and air crew. We unpack what this means for travellers with an aviation expert.
And with the current situation, tourism is taking a hit, but hotels here in the UAE are adapting quickly. So what does that look like on the ground?

UAE extends remote learning

The Agenda speaks exclusively to His Excellency Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, official spokesperson for the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority or NCEMA, to find out how the UAE coordinates its response behind the scenes to keep the public informed and safe

After authorities arrest dozens of people for posting inaccurate or sensitive information online, we ask, when does a social media post become a crime in the UAE?

We find out how cruise operators had to quicky adapt to the regional conflict.

GoToDXB founders discuss running pleasure craft in Dubai during a challenging regional moment.

And we find out how Expo City is turning spring break into a hands-on nature adventure for kids.

 

 

The Agenda speaks exclusively to His Excellency Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, official spokesperson for the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority or NCEMA, to find out how the UAE coordinates its response behind the scenes to keep the public informed and safe
After authorities arrest dozens of people for posting inaccurate or sensitive information online, we ask, when does a social media post become a crime in the UAE?
We find out how cruise operators had to quicky adapt to the regional conflict.
GoToDXB founders discuss running pleasure craft in Dubai during a challenging regional moment.
And we find out how Expo City is turning spring break into a hands-on nature adventure for kids.
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