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…1,105 clip(s) in playlist
Rents, rights and renewals
We focus on Dubai’s property market as thousands of leases come up for renewal over the summer. Dr Yousef Al Mansoori, Senior First Instance Judge at Dubai’s Rental Disputes Centre, explains the rights tenants and landlords need to know, the most common rental disputes, and whether record activity …
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Why airfares keep changing
That cheap flight deal you saw online may not be the price you pay by checkout. So why do advertised airfares change so quickly, and how can travellers avoid a surprise at the final booking page? Dubai’s exhibitions and events sector is moving to reassure the market ahead of the next major events …
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Who protects the crew?
Thousands of seafarers are stranded around the Strait of Hormuz, raising urgent questions about abandonment, responsibility and who protects crews when conflict reaches the sea. We speak to Ben Bailey from The Mission to Seafarers about what support is available for crews stuck on board, and what s…
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Are more tourists heading to Europe this time?
According to industry leaders in the country, Spain is seeing a surge in demand as some tourists choose destinations such as the Costa Blanca instead of holidays in the Middle East and North Africa. We get the latest from the Philippines after the deadly earthquake struck Mindanao. The World Cup…
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Dengue is spreading across more parts of the world
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says around four billion people now live in areas with a risk of dengue, across regions including the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Islands. How worried should we be about mosquito-borne diseases? If you are travelling to Eur…
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Just 24 hours' notice for school inspections in Dubai
From September 2026, the new academic year, KHDA inspections will resume after a two-year pause, but with schools given no more than 24 hours’ notice before a team arrives. We are almost 14 weeks on from the start of the conflict on February 28th, but only now are we beginning to get a clearer pic…
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After more than 3 months stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, how are our seafarers now?
We often talk about the Strait of Hormuz in terms of oil, gas, shipping routes and global trade. But on board the vessels caught up in this crisis are more than 20,000 seafarers, unable to leave, and waiting for clarity on when it will be safe to move. AI may feel invisible, but behind every prom…
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What's really happening in the Strait of Hormuz?
Dozens of vessels have reportedly made the crossing in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks despite threats ranging from sea mines to missile attacks. How exposed is global shipping, and what risks remain? The UN is warning the world to prepare for what could become one of the strongest El Niño ev…
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Have you been paid?
If you work in the private sector, you should have received your salary latest by today, 1st of June. That's under the updated wage protection rules from Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It's removed a 15-day grace period, a buffer you might say for employers. For employees, that offe…
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UAE Climate Law takes effect tomorrow
The deadline for the UAE climate law is fast-approaching. By the end of the month, businesses will be required to measure, report and work to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. But are they ready? As we face record-breaking temperatures here in the UAE, and Europe also sees summer highs striki…
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