Dubai Police has issued an urgent alert to the public, warning against fraudulent e-mails that push them to click on a link to pay a fine or fees.

Dubai Police has issued an urgent alert to the public, warning against fraudulent e-mails that push them to click on a link to pay a fine or fees.

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.

The Agenda

Scam Alert!

According to industry leaders in the country, Spain is seeing a surge in demand as some tourists choose destinations such as the Costa Blanca instead of holidays in the Middle East and North Africa. 

We get the latest from the Philippines after the deadly earthquake struck Mindanao.

The World Cup starts this week, but could heat and humidity be one of the biggest risks for players and fans?

And we get details about a rare sighting of a great white shark in the Mediterranean.

According to industry leaders in the country, Spain is seeing a surge in demand as some tourists choose destinations such as the Costa Blanca instead of holidays in the Middle East and North Africa.&nbsp;
We get the latest from the Philippines after the deadly earthquake struck Mindanao.
The World Cup starts this week, but could heat and humidity be one of the biggest risks for players and fans?
And we get details about a rare sighting of a great white shark in the Mediterranean.

Are more tourists heading to Europe this time?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says around four billion people now live in areas with a risk of dengue, across regions including the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Islands. How worried should we be about mosquito-borne diseases?

If you are travelling to Europe this summer, you may need extra time at the airport. Find out why.

The World Cup starts this week, and demand is huge, but how many fans can actually afford to be there? 

And one of the UAE’s most elusive wild cats has been caught on camera in Fujairah for the first time in at least a decade.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says around four billion people now live in areas with a risk of dengue, across regions including the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Islands. How worried should we be about mosquito-borne diseases?
If you are travelling to Europe this summer, you may need extra time at the airport. Find out why.
The World Cup starts this week, and demand is huge, but how many fans can actually afford to be there?&nbsp;
And one of the UAE&rsquo;s most elusive wild cats has been caught on camera in Fujairah for the first time in at least a decade.

Dengue is spreading across more parts of the world

From September 2026, the new academic year, KHDA inspections will resume after a two-year pause, but with schools given no more than 24 hours’ notice before a team arrives.

We are almost 14 weeks on from the start of the conflict on February 28th, but only now are we beginning to get a clearer picture of what it has actually done to buyer behavior. Are people still applying for property mortgage? Or are they delaying it? Are approvals moving at the same pace? 

A series of studies suggests weight loss drugs may be linked to a lower risk of developing several cancers, including breast, lung and pancreatic cancer.

And why do musicians across the Middle East may be missing out financially? 

From September 2026, the new academic year, KHDA inspections will resume after a two-year pause, but with schools given no more than 24 hours&rsquo; notice before a team arrives.
We are almost 14 weeks on from the start of the conflict on February 28th, but only now are we beginning to get a clearer picture of what it has actually done to buyer behavior. Are people still applying for property mortgage? Or are they delaying it? Are approvals moving at the same pace?&nbsp;
A series of studies suggests weight loss drugs may be linked to a lower risk of developing several cancers, including breast, lung and pancreatic cancer.
And why do musicians across the Middle East may be missing out financially?&nbsp;

Scam Alert!

In 1 playlist(s)

The Agenda

Follow podcast

Recent clips