Dubai has just marked Diwali - the Festival of Lights - with families lighting candles, setting off fireworks and celebrating across the city. But with celebrations like this come very real safety risks, especially when it comes to fire hazards at home or in crowded neighbourhoods. And it’s not just Diwali, with National Day, Christmas, and New Year all around the corner, Dubai Civil Defence is ramping up its safety messaging across all major festivals.

A major awareness campaign has just been rolled out, targeting communities across the emirate with fire prevention advice, using AI. Lieutenant Ali Majed from the Smart Services Department, joins Katie live in the studio to give us the details.

A medical breakthrough: We speak to Dr. Mahi Muqit from London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital about a bionic eye implant that’s helping people read again after losing their sight.

Tougher penalties for dangerous drivers come into effect today across the UAE. We find out exactly what’s changing. 

Dubai has become the first city in the world to launch Amazon Now, a new ultra-fast delivery service. So how will that work alongside the city’s new rule banning delivery riders from the fast lane?

And are you experiencing "digital exhaustion"?

Dubai has just marked Diwali - the Festival of Lights - with families lighting candles, setting off fireworks and celebrating across the city. But with celebrations like this come very real safety risks, especially when it comes to fire hazards at home or in crowded neighbourhoods. And it&rsquo;s not just Diwali, with National Day, Christmas, and New Year all around the corner, Dubai Civil Defence is ramping up its safety messaging across all major festivals.
A major awareness campaign has just been rolled out, targeting communities across the emirate with fire prevention advice, using AI. Lieutenant Ali Majed from the Smart Services Department, joins Katie live in the studio to give us the details.
A medical breakthrough: We speak to Dr. Mahi Muqit from London&rsquo;s Moorfields Eye Hospital about a bionic eye implant that&rsquo;s helping people read again after losing their sight.
Tougher penalties for dangerous drivers come into effect today across the UAE. We find out exactly what&rsquo;s changing.&nbsp;
Dubai has become the first city in the world to launch Amazon Now, a new ultra-fast delivery service. So how will that work alongside the city&rsquo;s new rule banning delivery riders from the fast lane?
And are you experiencing "digital exhaustion"?

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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.