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 hiring is starting to recover? We ask where the opportunities are and which sectors are still recruiting.

We also explore the privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses, covert filming and AI-generated deepfakes, including the unusual suggestion that singing a Disney song could stop footage being shared.

And should cats be kept indoors? New research suggests making the move from outdoor roaming to life inside may be easier than owners think.

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 hiring is starting to recover? We ask where the opportunities are and which sectors are still recruiting.
We also explore the privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses, covert filming and AI-generated deepfakes, including the unusual suggestion that singing a Disney song could stop footage being shared.
And should cats be kept indoors? New research suggests making the move from outdoor roaming to life inside may be easier than owners think.

The 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 headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The 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 headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

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Protecting Abu Dhabi’s waterways

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Flights in and out of Riyadh were disrupted after a missile was intercepted over the Saudi capital. So should we be nervous about flying while the conflict continues?
We take a closer look at AI - how dangerous is it really, could it help develop better cancer treatments.
Ed Sheeran has spoken out about Gaza, raising the question: should pop stars keep politics off the stage?

Should we be nervous about flying amid regional disruption?

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And would you take a halal-friendly cruise to Antarctica? The first voyage sold out, and now the company behind it is taking the idea to even more remote destinations.

Mortgage costs are heading higher after the UAE raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years. So how much more could you end up paying?
And when the conflict ends, will Middle East aviation be ready for travellers to come flooding back?
The red carpet is also coming back to Dubai. The Dubai International Film Festival will return in 2027, a decade after it disappeared from the city&rsquo;s cultural calendar.
Meanwhile, hackers are stealing encrypted data today, hoping quantum computers will help them unlock it in the future. So how do we protect our secrets from technology that hasn&rsquo;t even arrived yet?
Plus, should pop stars keep their politics off the stage? Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran&rsquo;s US tour over comments about Palestine, prompting other artists to pull out in solidarity.
We meet the Dubai couple who have rescued more than 6,000 drivers stranded in the desert - completely free of charge.
And would you take a halal-friendly cruise to Antarctica? The first voyage sold out, and now the company behind it is taking the idea to even more remote destinations.

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Plus, the United States has confirmed for the first time that it has weapons orbiting the Earth. What exactly are they, and are we entering a new arms race in space?

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Dubai is building a huge new 80-kilometre road through the desert, creating a fourth major route linking Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
It&rsquo;s designed to ease congestion, but can building more roads really keep pace with the UAE&rsquo;s rapid growth? And just how challenging will a project of this scale be to build? We speak to the experts.
Plus, the United States has confirmed for the first time that it has weapons orbiting the Earth. What exactly are they, and are we entering a new arms race in space?
Would you read more if you were paid to do it? Singapore is offering people rewards for picking up a book as it tries to tackle doomscrolling and encourage deeper reading.
And robot fighting has become a sport in Riyadh. So are humanoid robots finally ready to move out of the lab and into our everyday lives?

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