Day two of Ramadan and as families ease into new routines, we ask what the shift in pace means for domestic workers’ hours.

Careem joins us to launch its ‘Seeds for Gaza’ campaign and reveal how drivers will have their tips doubled during the Holy Month.

Plus - moon sighting goes futuristic with AI-powered drones now scanning the skies.

A new viral video starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise has Hollywood shaking in its boots, because it looks totally really, but it's totally AI.

And from Tokyo, how groundbreaking tech at the Deaflympics is letting fans feel the action like never before.

Day two of Ramadan and as families ease into new routines, we ask what the shift in pace means for domestic workers&rsquo; hours.
Careem joins us to launch its &lsquo;Seeds for Gaza&rsquo; campaign and reveal how drivers will have their tips doubled during the Holy Month.
Plus - moon sighting goes futuristic with AI-powered drones now scanning the skies.
A new viral video starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise has Hollywood shaking in its boots, because it looks totally really, but it's totally AI.
And from Tokyo, how groundbreaking tech at the Deaflympics is letting fans feel the action like never before.

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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Ramadan surprise - careem drivers’ tips to be doubled during the Holy Month

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 facilities, including hospitals, day-surgery centres and specialised clinics, and more than 50,000 licensed healthcare professionals operating across the system. So we’ve got more providers, more patients, more demand, and that growth inevitably feeds into insurance pricing. So what does that mean for you when your renewal notice lands in your inbox?

The UAE says it has successfully stopped a wave of coordinated cyberattacks targeting key national infrastructure before any significant damage was done. But it does raise serious questions about the scale, frequency and sophistication of cyber warfare facing the region.

And we look at the business of camel milk not just in the Gulf, but in the Land Down Under.

 

 

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 facilities, including hospitals, day-surgery centres and specialised clinics, and more than 50,000 licensed healthcare professionals operating across the system. So we&rsquo;ve got more providers, more patients, more demand, and that growth inevitably feeds into insurance pricing. So what does that mean for you when your renewal notice lands in your inbox?
The UAE says it has successfully stopped a wave of coordinated cyberattacks targeting key national infrastructure before any significant damage was done. But it does raise serious questions about the scale, frequency and sophistication of cyber warfare facing the region.
And we look at the business of camel milk not just in the Gulf, but in the Land Down Under.
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Updates on Dubai's Hessa Street Development

We're talking smart doorbells and neighbourhood privacy, as Ring’s new AI-powered “Search Party” feature promises to reunite lost pets using your footage, but do you feel like you’re being watched when you walk around your community? And what does UAE law say about surveillance, consent and sharing those videos?

We’re also looking ahead to the Eid break, why Ramadan is becoming a key driver for halal travel.

Plus parking fees are rising across Dubai, so could the new rules actually help residents make money?

And should we be worried about the thousands of potentially city-destroying asteroids NASA can’t currently track?

Finally, Global Teacher Prize winner Rouble Nagi joins us to explain how she’s turning her $1 million award into real impact for children’s education.

We're talking smart doorbells and neighbourhood privacy, as Ring&rsquo;s new AI-powered &ldquo;Search Party&rdquo; feature promises to reunite lost pets using your footage, but do you feel like you&rsquo;re being watched when you walk around your community? And what does UAE law say about surveillance, consent and sharing those videos?
We&rsquo;re also looking ahead to the Eid break, why Ramadan is becoming a key driver for halal travel.
Plus parking fees are rising across Dubai, so could the new rules actually help residents make money?
And should we be worried about the thousands of potentially city-destroying asteroids NASA can&rsquo;t currently track?
Finally, Global Teacher Prize winner Rouble Nagi joins us to explain how she&rsquo;s turning her $1 million award into real impact for children&rsquo;s education.

Is your neighbour’s doorbell watching you? Could be legal in the UAE?

British children born overseas could be denied entry to the UK from next week because of a change in passport rules. And it is not just children. Dual nationals more broadly are facing a scramble for documentation before the new rules come into force on February 25th. So what does the law actually say?

We are in the first day on Ramadan and the Holy Month of course, is a time of reflection and generosity, but how does that spirit translate into real-world behaviour, not just here in the UAE, but globally? We also find out a bit more about how you can give back this Holy Month.

This week the UAE marked five years since its Hope Probe entered orbit around Mars, a historic achievement that made the Emirates the first Arab nation to reach the Red Planet. And today we learned the mission has been extended until 2028, three years beyond its original plan.

There is now a growing campaign calling on hotels to bring back proper bathroom doors, arguing that privacy should not be optional. Is this clever use of space, or have hotels taken minimalist design too far?

And some hotels are now embedding tiny tracking tags into towels and linens. The aim? To reduce theft, cut costs and monitor inventory more efficiently.

British children born overseas could be denied entry to the UK from next week because of a change in passport rules. And it is not just children. Dual nationals more broadly are facing a scramble for documentation before the new rules come into force on February 25th. So what does the law actually say?
We are in the first day on Ramadan and the Holy Month of course, is a time of reflection and generosity, but how does that spirit translate into real-world behaviour, not just here in the UAE, but globally? We also find out a bit more about how you can give back this Holy Month.
This week the UAE marked five years since its Hope Probe entered orbit around Mars, a historic achievement that made the Emirates the first Arab nation to reach the Red Planet. And today we learned the mission has been extended until 2028, three years beyond its original plan.
There is now a growing campaign calling on hotels to bring back proper bathroom doors, arguing that privacy should not be optional. Is this clever use of space, or have hotels taken minimalist design too far?
And some hotels are now embedding tiny tracking tags into towels and linens. The aim? To reduce theft, cut costs and monitor inventory more efficiently.

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