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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…1,040 clip(s) in playlist
UAE flights restart - but passengers face travel backlog
Flights are returning to UAE skies, but clearing the backlog of stranded passengers may take several days - but how many? Plus with the spring holidays starting early - we're going to look at how families can best use the break. During Ramadan, Dubai residents are continuing to show strong commun…
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Flights restarting in the UAE after airspace disruption
Flights are slowly restarting in the UAE as airlines prioritise stranded passengers after days of airspace disruption - Surina Kelly has all the details you need to know. Meanwhile, the government's bringing forward the spring holidays as UAE parents juggle work and distance learning. UAE authori…
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Exceptional passenger service between UAE-Saudi border
As the air space is mostly closed currently, people are struggling to get in and out - and into that breach stepped Etihad Rail and its repatriation trains. RTA tells us how they're opening up roads to trucks, ensuring a regular supply of food stuffs and other freight. We also get analysis on the…
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UAE airspace partially reopens
As limited flights resume, we examine the operational chaos, financial strain, and long-term tourism impact of regional airspace closures. Plus whether the holidays we've got booked in the coming weeks are likely to go ahead. Meanwhile, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is stalling global shipp…
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The UAE Response
Today, our focus is simple - we're going to be keeping you informed - as events continue to unfold. We’ll get the latest from Surina Kelly on what the government is telling residents this morning. Meanwhile, with all UAE airports closed, thousands remain stranded. Some are stuck abroad trying to …
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UAE moves to cut drug costs- how soon will you feel it?
The UAE is breaking single-supplier control on medicines - to cut costs and prevent shortages, so how soon could patients see the benefits? We'll get the reaction from a market consultant and a pharmacy. As sea levels rise and coastal cities face mounting flood risks, the Dutch are building neigh…
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Fake AED 500 notes and how to spot them
A viral fake AED 500 note has put counterfeit cash back in the spotlight, so what should you do if you come across one? Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 series as rumours swirl that Apple could launch a foldable phone later this year. Air taxis move closer to take-off as Joby Aviation partners with…
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School term dates confirmed for the next three years
The UAE has confirmed the academic calendar for the next three years, giving families and schools clarity on term dates, shorter breaks and a slightly later return after summer. Does this three-year clarity make your life easier, or are shorter breaks a concern for your family? A major shake-up in…
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Giving within the law
We look at the power of giving and the rules that govern it after authorities put out a warning that collecting donations without a licence could mean jail time and fines of up to AED 500,000 dirhams. So what does the law actually say, and how can you make sure your generosity stays compliant? The…
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Updates on Dubai's Hessa Street Development
Dubai commuters could soon see their journey times cut from 24 minutes to just five. That will be the result of Hessa Street Development Project Phase 2, one of Dubai's latest major road upgrades. According to the Dubai Health Authority, the emirate now has over 4,000 licensed healthcare facilitie…
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