The UAE has confirmed the academic calendar for the next three years, giving families and schools clarity on term dates, shorter breaks and a slightly later return after summer. Does this three-year clarity make your life easier, or are shorter breaks a concern for your family?

A major shake-up in the UAE’s taxi market-- Bolt has added 1,823 vehicles through a new partnership, taking its Dubai fleet past 10,000 cars.

A new UN report says the world has entered what it calls an era of “global water bankruptcy”, with 75 percent of people now living in water insecure countries and water-related conflicts rising sharply.

And we are catching up with the UAE alpine skiers who have just returned from the slopes of the Winter Olympics. 

The UAE has confirmed the academic calendar for the next three years, giving families and schools clarity on term dates, shorter breaks and a slightly later return after summer. Does this three-year clarity make your life easier, or are shorter breaks a concern for your family?
A major shake-up in the UAE&rsquo;s taxi market-- Bolt has added 1,823 vehicles through a new partnership, taking its Dubai fleet past 10,000 cars.
A new UN report says the world has entered what it calls an era of &ldquo;global water bankruptcy&rdquo;, with 75 percent of people now living in water insecure countries and water-related conflicts rising sharply.
And we are catching up with the UAE alpine skiers who have just returned from the slopes of the Winter Olympics.&nbsp;

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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School term dates confirmed for the next three years

We look at the power of giving and the rules that govern it after authorities put out a warning that collecting donations without a licence could mean jail time and fines of up to AED 500,000 dirhams. So what does the law actually say, and how can you make sure your generosity stays compliant?

Then, turning charity into lasting impact. A major new endowment launched by Awqaf Abu Dhabi aims to provide long-term support for orphans across the UAE. We find out how it works.

The UAE Central Bank has issued new guidelines governing how AI can be used across the banking sector. So what does that mean for your money, your data and your access to credit?

Could we soon be drinking water made from thin air? 

And we look at a research suggesting that consciousness may not switch off instantly when the heart stops.

We look at the power of giving and the rules that govern it after authorities put out a warning that collecting donations without a licence could mean jail time and fines of up to AED 500,000 dirhams. So what does the law actually say, and how can you make sure your generosity stays compliant?
Then, turning charity into lasting impact. A major new endowment launched by Awqaf Abu Dhabi aims to provide long-term support for orphans across the UAE. We find out how it works.
The UAE Central Bank has issued new guidelines governing how AI can be used across the banking sector. So what does that mean for your money, your data and your access to credit?
Could we soon be drinking water made from thin air?&nbsp;
And we look at a research suggesting that consciousness may not switch off instantly when the heart stops.

Giving within the law

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.

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