New technology is aiming to improve financial literacy for UAE workers

The UAE’s authorities have launched a major operation to rid the city of mosquitos after last months floods

With more rain forecast to fall all day - we'll be on flood watch - keeping an eye on the roads and communities around the UAE. But we're also asking how - logistically - how we can prepare for weather events. Transguard supplies staff to the airport, Dubai Mall and the metro - we'll find out their plans with Chief Security Officer Tim Mundell  Meanwhile, most schools are closed - but IB and GCSE exams start this week.

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Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority urges schools, nurseries and universities to swtich to distance learning on May 2 and 3, as more rain is forecast.

How the UAE's SMEs are recovering from the floods

The city's airlines are on the move...

The City's drainage is getting an AED 80 billion upgrade

25 April 2024: From cargo drones to driverless buses, The Agenda explores the future of transport.

Did the UAE's businesses support staff correctly during last week's floods?

Meet the volunteers helping with the UAE’s flood recovery

22 April 2024: The UAE returned to work and school today as flood repair efforts continue

From roads to healthcare to the airport, Dubai's big clean-up is underway

18 April 2024: The severe storm the UAE experienced on Tuesday is a natural one. Listen to climate scientist Dr Diana Francis' explanation.

17 April 2024: The UAE is recovering from the most severe storms seen in 75 years

16 April 2024: Adverts for a music event promising to bring big name artists to Dubai have been identified as a scam

15 April 2024: Camping enthusiasts say their trips to the desert during the Eid holidays were ruined by party people singing and dancing on the sand until the early morning...

Increasing number of women in the Middle East have reported receiving inappropriate messages from men on the professional platform. We speak to some of them and to Lorna King, workplace culture consultant at Together.

We speak with Colonel Dr. Khalid Al Sheikh, Head of the Anti-Economic Crime Department and the General Department of Criminal Investigation after Dubai Police revealed they arrested almost 500 people involved in phone fraud cases last year. We also asked a cyber security firm why we see a rise in scam attempts around the holidays every year...

05 April 2024: Changes are afoot, aimed at making life easier for expats

Drugs companies are racing to create the next generation of weight loss drugs

03 April 2024: The KHDA has unveiled its price index for the coming academic year

02 April 2024: Travel agents say delays in visa processing could scupper many bids for a last-minute Eid getaway...

01 April 2024: The DLD has unveiled a new plan to encourage UAE nationals into the property sector

Officials are reminding us all that a ban on single-use bags in Dubai is fast approaching.

The number of AirBnb listings in Dubai has doubled in the last three years. Would you like to become a landlord? 

As we fast approach Easter and Eid, we focus on the sweet treats- chocolates are likely to cost more this year due to various reasons. What does it mean for farmers?

With scamming soaring during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Brigadier Saeed Alhajri, Director of the Cyber Crime Department at Dubai Police reminds us that officers will never ask personal data over the phone. 

We get the details from our UK Royal Correspondent Louise Beale, plus, we also speak with oncologist Dr Deborah Mukherji from Clemenceau Medical Centre in Dubai about cancers in younger people and the checks that you should have to catch it early.

22 March 2024: Experts say the two-wheelers need to be viewed as vehicles, not toys

Patients are reporting being unable to fulfil prescriptions for insulin

20 March 2024: A new law says employees across all seven emirates must be provided with basic healthcare

19 March 2024: Candidates in Dubai have been told their next job interview could be by AI avatar?

18 March 2024: Would you pay more for clothes to protect the planet?

15 March 2024: Today is International Long Covid Awareness Day and we speak with Carrie, who suffered from it for years and Dr Sweta Adatia, Specialist Neurologist at Gargash Hospital where she runs the Long Covid programme.

The Agenda learns more about Zakat during the Holy Month

Could surge pricing make you pay more for pizza?

12 March 2024: Up to 60% of firms are considering office etiquette lessons for staff since Covid normalised working from home. Why?

11 March 2024: The rain has passed... but where do you stand if your home needs repair?

08 March 2024: The Agenda was on weather watch, as our cities geared up for a wet weekend

From supermarkets to malls, we delve into how our shops plan for their busiest season

06 March 2024: The UAE now has a four-strong team ready for deployment into space

Daily working hours for employees for both government and private sectors will be reduced, so as with classes in schools. What does it all mean in reality?

04 March 2024: They're now a legal obligation in villas - but which smoke detectors are compliant with UAE rules?

01 March 2024:  It’s a growing market, but some experts warn we’re relying too much on tech for our health advice

Jen finds out from a transport expert why the Dubai Metro has seen a surge in ridership

28 February 2024: After a town in France voted to ban scrolling in public, we ask residents and experts if we need to regulate our excessive mobile phone use. 

27 February 2024: We find out what the UAE law says about harassment in the workplace 

26 February 2024: Estate agents now face huge fines if they use fake ads to fish for clients...

02.20.2024 From weight loss injections to soluble food packaging, the way we shop and eat is changing dramatically...