The Agenda
The Agenda
Playlist by The AgendaThe 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 hea…1,148 clip(s) in playlist
The oil spill threatening Oman’s coast
A major oil spill has reached Oman’s coastline, contaminating up to 40 kilometres of shore. We look at the threat to marine life and ask how you actually clean up an oil spill. Plus, the UAE cracks down on nuisance cold callers, a tiny heart implant could keep patients out of hospital, and new r…
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Know your consumer rights
It was time for our Consumer Hour, giving you the chance to put your consumer problems directly to the experts. Ahmad Ahli from the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade joins us to explain your rights, how to tackle unresolved complaints and when it’s time to take things further…
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The control centre powering the UAE’s future
The UAE is strengthening the resilience of its electricity network with a new national control centre designed to monitor the grid in real time. We hear from H.E. Sharif Salim Al-Olama about what it means for the country’s energy future. Plus, the UAE thwarts sophisticated cyberattacks targeting a…
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How extradition works in the UAE
Irish national Daniel Kinahan has appeared in court after being extradited from the UAE to Ireland, accused of serious organised crime offences. We look at how extradition works and what the UAE’s growing network of agreements tells us about international trust and cooperation. Plus, as tourists b…
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Protecting Abu Dhabi’s waterways
Abu Dhabi is tightening the rules on its waterways as marine tourism grows. We look at restrictions on jet skis, why certain areas need greater protection and what motorised watercraft can mean for dolphins and other marine life. Plus, the UAE jobs market has slowed sharply, but are there signs hi…
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Dubai’s population bounceback
Four years after Katie relocated with her family to Dubai, we look at why people are still choosing to make the move despite months of regional uncertainty. We hear from relocation and shipping experts, the short-term rental market, and a family preparing to start their new life in Dubai next wee…
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Crackdown on cold calling
The UAE is cracking down on cold callers, with more than 3,300 people penalised already this year. But if telemarketing is so unpopular, why do companies still rely on it? Meanwhile, finding a gardener in Dubai is about to become much easier. But why are the Government and Careem getting involved…
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Dubai fire raises alarm over home safety
A deadly gas explosion in Dubai has put home fire safety back in the spotlight. We ask whether residents really know if their fire alarms are working, whether they're connected to emergency services, and what you should be checking in your own home. We also look at the changing diamond industry, a…
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Abu Dhabi supermarket junk food crackdown
Abu Dhabi is ordering supermarkets - both online and in-store - to stop putting junk food in the spotlight. We ask whether it will make healthier choices easier and hear from Kibsons and Choithrams. Plus, cyberespionage is on the rise across the Middle East, putting businesses, governments and sma…
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The card scam you need to know
We start with an urgent warning about the latest scam targeting Amazon customers. We explain how it works, the red flags to watch for and what you can do to protect yourself, with a cyber security expert answering your questions. Plus, Google has pulled a new AI image-editing tool from Google Ea…
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