We're broadcasting live from the Expo Centre Sharjah at the International Government Communication Forum, where global ideas meet real-world action.

Dubai’s 4-day work week pilot ends tomorrow - we ask if it was a success and whether it could work for private companies.

We speak to Professor Oussama Khatib, a world-renowned robotics expert, about how humans and machines will collaborate in the future.

The UAE is fast becoming a testing ground for autonomous tech, and now 7X Group is trialling driverless delivery vehicles in Abu Dhabi — we’re joined by Laith Tahboub from EMX to learn more.

Honda is stepping up road safety for delivery drivers — Imthishan Giado from Motoring Middle East tells us what their new training day will involve.

And we share tips on how to avoid rising fees on your credit and debit cards.

We're broadcasting live from the Expo Centre Sharjah at the International Government Communication Forum, where global ideas meet real-world action.
Dubai&rsquo;s 4-day work week pilot ends tomorrow - we ask if it was a success and whether it could work for private companies.
We speak to Professor Oussama Khatib, a world-renowned robotics expert, about how humans and machines will collaborate in the future.
The UAE is fast becoming a testing ground for autonomous tech, and now 7X Group is trialling driverless delivery vehicles in Abu Dhabi &mdash; we&rsquo;re joined by Laith Tahboub from EMX to learn more.
Honda is stepping up road safety for delivery drivers &mdash; Imthishan Giado from Motoring Middle East tells us what their new training day will involve.
And we share tips on how to avoid rising fees on your credit and debit cards.

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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Rise of the robots: how tech is shaping our future at IGCF Sharjah

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?

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.

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

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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