Confusion in the Strait of Hormuz raises questions over what’s really happening.

UAE students return to classrooms, but the transition is far from normal.

Dubai’s rental market is shifting, with short stays down and long stays rising.

Dubai’s first flying taxi hub is now ready at DXB.

A €100 ticket wins a Picasso worth over a million in Paris.

Confusion in the Strait of Hormuz raises questions over what&rsquo;s really happening.
UAE students return to classrooms, but the transition is far from normal.
Dubai&rsquo;s rental market is shifting, with short stays down and long stays rising.
Dubai&rsquo;s first flying taxi hub is now ready at DXB.
A &euro;100 ticket wins a Picasso worth over a million in Paris.

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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Schools return

With students going back to in-person learning this week, we go behind the scenes at the university where students are also back on campus.

We meet the brilliant 17-year-old Anvith who has come up with a clever carpooling platform.

The completed Hessa Street upgrade is making traffic in Dubai flow faster. We ask the RTA how they managed to reduce travel time from 24 minutes to just 5.

A brand new agency employing AI-only influencers is launching in Dubai. So what does it mean for the real people who are already shaping the industry?

 

 

With students going back to in-person learning this week, we go behind the scenes at the university where students are also back on campus.
We meet the brilliant 17-year-old Anvith who has come up with a clever carpooling platform.
The completed Hessa Street upgrade is making traffic in Dubai flow faster. We ask the RTA how they managed to reduce travel time from 24 minutes to just 5.
A brand new agency employing AI-only influencers is launching in Dubai. So what does it mean for the real people who are already shaping the industry?
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University students back in the classrooms

With school buses suspended ahead of the return to classrooms, what does that mean for your morning commute? Could thousands more cars be hitting the roads next week, and how much pressure will that put on the network? What are other alternatives for parents and students?

From the UAE to the Philippines, we discuss the impact of the nationwide transport strike driven by soaring fuel prices.

And we speak to one UAE-based company using AI to support small businesses struggling with falling footfall.

With school buses suspended ahead of the return to classrooms, what does that mean for your morning commute? Could thousands more cars be hitting the roads next week, and how much pressure will that put on the network? What are other alternatives for parents and students?
From the UAE to the Philippines, we discuss the impact of the nationwide transport strike driven by soaring fuel prices.
And we speak to one UAE-based company using AI to support small businesses struggling with falling footfall.

Traffic impact of school bus operations postponement

It was the news many families across the UAE have been waiting for, classrooms reopening and students heading back in from Monday. We speak with Her Excellency Aisha Miran, Director General - Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) to find out how ready the system truly is.

We also welcome school officials from both private and higher institutions to learn how they are managing the return.

With a draft law on the table for e-scooters and e-bikes, including registration and parental responsibility, could we be about to see a major shift in how they are regulated in Dubai?

We also turn to the future of the city, with a major new masterplan community unveiled in Al Jaddaf, built around connectivity, transport and how people live and move.

And could thinking about how your mum would judge your driving actually make Dubai’s roads safer?

It was the news many families across the UAE have been waiting for, classrooms reopening and students heading back in from Monday. We speak with Her Excellency Aisha Miran, Director General - Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) to find out how ready the system truly is.
We also welcome school officials from both private and higher institutions to learn how they are managing the return.
With a draft law on the table for e-scooters and e-bikes, including registration and parental responsibility, could we be about to see a major shift in how they are regulated in Dubai?
We also turn to the future of the city, with a major new masterplan community unveiled in Al Jaddaf, built around connectivity, transport and how people live and move.
And could thinking about how your mum would judge your driving actually make Dubai&rsquo;s roads safer?

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