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…888 clip(s) in playlist
All Human to All Machine, and everything in between
When you’re scrolling through news or watching a video, can you really tell if it was created by a human or generated by AI? Dubai is stepping in with a first-of-its-kind system designed to make that crystal clear. Dr. Heba Chehade from the Dubai Future Foundation walks us through how the new syste…
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YouTube is tightening rules around who gets paid
With new monetization policies of YouTube cracking down on AI-generated and so-called ‘repetitive’ content, we hear from one content creator about the change and to one of the world’s leading AI experts, to unpack the ethics behind machine-made media. And while AI might be disrupting our digital l…
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Heatwaves and weather patterns
Temperatures in some parts of the UAE could reach a blistering 49°C this week, and when you factor in the humidity and UV levels, it feels even more intense. But is this just your typical summer spike or could it signal something more concerning? We speak to a forecaster from the National Centre of…
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AC Fires
When was the last time you checked your AC unit… or tested your fire alarm? Our top story today is a powerful reminder that those checks could make all the difference. Listen to the story of Dubai resident Sally Maddison when a fire broke out in their family villa, and the cause was a faulty air co…
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Crackdown on noise
Authorities across the UAE are cracking down harder than ever on noisy vehicles. A new federal law means motorists caught with illegal exhaust modifications, especially those who disrupt neighbourhoods or could be a danger to others, could now face fines of up to AED 10,000. Katie Chambers speaks w…
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UAE kids learn eight times faster with robot AI teacher
A UAE school trial saw an eightfold boost in pupil outcomes with an AI-powered robot teaching assistant. We hear from the study author and two educators already using AI tutors. Plus: Smart glasses are making a comeback – could they replace your phone? We discuss electronic tattoos that power t…
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AI Stole Her Voice – Now She’s Fighting Back
Voiceover artist Diane Brooks says her voice is being used by AI without consent – we hear her story and speak to legal expert Dr Mathilde Pavis. Scientists claim AI has created a paint that cools buildings by 20°C – could it cut your energy bills? Meanwhile, a man’s charged with faking airport…
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How 37,000 Dubai homeowners became millionaires without even trying
Dubai’s red-hot property market has minted 37,000 accidental millionaires. We crunch the numbers with Knight Frank and hear from a homeowner in Mira whose villa has doubled in value. Plus, meet 18-year-old Khalid Al Zarooni - already a licensed broker and closing multi-million-dirham deals. Mean…
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Dubai's Driverless Taxis Are Closer Than You Think – Here's What's Coming Next
Dubai’s getting closer to launching driverless taxis, as the RTA partners with Pony.ai for trials. The Nothing Phone hits UAE shelves this week – we’ll hear from a group of mums embracing distraction-free devices, and a tech founder who claims switching to his minimalist phone could win you back t…
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Passport Problems, Lost Bags & Four-Day Work Weeks
Thousands of UAE residents with Caribbean passports could face new US and EU travel restrictions—Sam Bayat explains who’s affected. Over 33 million bags are mishandled each year—SITA’s Nicole Hogg tells us if that’s actually a bad number. The four-day work week is back on trial in Dubai—Moza Muba…
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