After 23 people were injured after the ride collapsed, we speak to IAAPA’s Jakob Wahl about what world safety standards the attractions industry should adopt.


Washington’s deadline hits as countries scramble to respond to sweeping U.S. tariffs - what impact will it have here?


The UAE has legalisesd tobacco-free nicotine pouches. Pulmonologist Dr. Mahroofa Ettuveettil explains the move’s health impact.


Plus,  just seeing someone sick might trigger your immune system. Prof. Andrea Serino shares surprising new research.


Plus, a new supersized stick insect has been discovered high in Australian trees. Professor Angus Emmott tells us what it means for science.

After 23 people were injured after the ride collapsed, we speak to IAAPA&rsquo;s Jakob Wahl about what world safety standards the attractions industry should adopt. 
Washington&rsquo;s deadline hits as countries scramble to respond to sweeping U.S. tariffs - what impact will it have here? 
The UAE has legalisesd tobacco-free nicotine pouches. Pulmonologist Dr. Mahroofa Ettuveettil explains the move&rsquo;s health impact. 
Plus, &nbsp;just seeing someone sick might trigger your immune system. Prof. Andrea Serino shares surprising new research. 
Plus, a new supersized stick insect has been discovered high in Australian trees. Professor Angus Emmott tells us what it means for science.

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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Saudi theme park incident: What should global safety standards look like?

One of the most powerful commitments made here in Abu Dhabi this week wasn’t financial in the traditional sense — it was humanitarian. At the Reaching the Last Mile Forum, held alongside Abu Dhabi Finance Week, world leaders, philanthropists, and global health institutions pledged a total of $1.9 billion to help eradicate polio.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has just launched a new Digital Resilience Policy aiming to make neighbourhoods smarter, greener, and more adaptable. So how are these big ideas translated into the public spaces we all use?

One of the big stories coming out of the Abu Dhabi Finance Week is the capital’s rise as a serious global hub for startups and innovation. At the centre of that story is Hub71, the capital’s tech ecosystem that’s helped launch hundreds of high-growth startups across fintech, healthtech, AI, and climate tech. 

And how do we design public spaces that people actually want to use, even during summer?

One of the most powerful commitments made here in Abu Dhabi this week wasn&rsquo;t financial in the traditional sense &mdash; it was humanitarian. At the Reaching the Last Mile Forum, held alongside Abu Dhabi Finance Week, world leaders, philanthropists, and global health institutions pledged a total of $1.9 billion to help eradicate polio.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has just launched a new Digital Resilience Policy aiming to make neighbourhoods smarter, greener, and more adaptable. So how are these big ideas translated into the public spaces we all use?
One of the big stories coming out of the Abu Dhabi Finance Week is the capital&rsquo;s rise as a serious global hub for startups and innovation. At the centre of that story is Hub71, the capital&rsquo;s tech ecosystem that&rsquo;s helped launch hundreds of high-growth startups across fintech, healthtech, AI, and climate tech.&nbsp;
And how do we design public spaces that people actually want to use, even during summer?

Ending Polio for Good

IndiGo Airlines has cancelled more than 1,000 flights, with major delays and rising fares, especially between India and the UAE. Have your travel plans been hit? Should regulators ease safety rules to help airlines — or hold them accountable for poor planning? We speak to the man on the ground, Ajay Awtaney, founder of Live From A Lounge.

We’re also digging a little deeper into how this kind of crisis unfolds from an operational point of view and what it reveals about the wider pressures in the aviation industry, with Guy Gratton, Professor of Aircraft Test and Evaluation at Cranfield University.

We turn our attention to global connectivity as Friday’s Cloudflare outage showed just how fragile our digital infrastructure really is. Food delivery apps, payment systems, even UAE websites were knocked offline — so what went wrong?

Heading to the wilds of South Australia too for a rather joyful conservation success story. The burrowing bettong — also known as the boodie — was once wiped out on mainland Australia by invasive predators like cats and foxes. But now, after more than a century, it’s bouncing back.

And do cats meow louder at men?

IndiGo Airlines has cancelled more than 1,000 flights, with major delays and rising fares, especially between India and the UAE. Have your travel plans been hit? Should regulators ease safety rules to help airlines &mdash; or hold them accountable for poor planning? We speak to the man on the ground, Ajay Awtaney, founder of Live From A Lounge. We&rsquo;re also digging a little deeper into how this kind of crisis unfolds from an operational point of view and what it reveals about the wider pressures in the aviation industry, with Guy Gratton, Professor of Aircraft Test and Evaluation at Cranfield University. We turn our attention to global connectivity as Friday&rsquo;s Cloudflare outage showed just how fragile our digital infrastructure really is. Food delivery apps, payment systems, even UAE websites were knocked offline &mdash; so what went wrong? Heading to the wilds of South Australia too for a rather joyful conservation success story. The burrowing bettong &mdash; also known as the boodie &mdash; was once wiped out on mainland Australia by invasive predators like cats and foxes. But now, after more than a century, it&rsquo;s bouncing back. And do cats meow louder at men?

IndiGo flight cancellations – have you been affected?

The latest INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard shows that drivers in Dubai lost an average of 45 hours to congestion over the past year.  That’s a 30% jump from 2024, and a 36% increase compared to two years ago. In other words, we’re now spending a third more time on the road than we used to.

The latest INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard shows that drivers in Dubai lost an average of 45 hours to congestion over the past year. &nbsp;That&rsquo;s a 30% jump from 2024, and a 36% increase compared to two years ago. In other words, we&rsquo;re now spending a third more time on the road than we used to.

Saudi theme park incident: What should global safety standards look like?

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