Nearly three years after the new UAE labour law that came into effect - employment experts say you can already see the difference in the employment market. But with the cost of living rising sharply - mostly due to housing costs - it seems like side hustles are becoming the norm for employees in the UAE.

Nearly three years after the new UAE labour law that came into effect - employment experts say you can already see the difference in the employment market. But with the cost of living rising sharply - mostly due to housing costs - it seems like side hustles are becoming the norm for employees in the UAE.

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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SIDE HUSTLES

As the Strait of Hormuz slowly reopens, what does it mean for people relocating to the UAE this summer?

We’ll hear from an international moving company, and from a teacher who’s decided not to ship her belongings at all because of the uncertainty.

Then, Dubai is launching a new initiative to make renting more flexible. We’ll speak to one of the agents who has signed up.

Also, inspections are ordered on some Emirates A380s after cracks are found in part of the wing structure.

And AI in the workplace: employers overwhelmed by AI-generated job applications, and a coffee shop in Sweden where the manager is an AI agent.

Plus, a Dubai jeweller brings a Dh300,000 diamond-encrusted Lego-style World Cup trophy into the studio.

As the Strait of Hormuz slowly reopens, what does it mean for people relocating to the UAE this summer?
We&rsquo;ll hear from an international moving company, and from a teacher who&rsquo;s decided not to ship her belongings at all because of the uncertainty.
Then, Dubai is launching a new initiative to make renting more flexible. We&rsquo;ll speak to one of the agents who has signed up.
Also, inspections are ordered on some Emirates A380s after cracks are found in part of the wing structure.
And AI in the workplace: employers overwhelmed by AI-generated job applications, and a coffee shop in Sweden where the manager is an AI agent.
Plus, a Dubai jeweller brings a Dh300,000 diamond-encrusted Lego-style World Cup trophy into the studio.

Relocation: To ship or not to ship?

Etihad Rail is opening bookings for its first passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, with introductory fares starting from just AED 55. We’ll speak to Etihad Rail, a global rail expert and a Fujairah tourism specialist about what the route could mean for the country.

The International Maritime Organization is working with Oman on a major operation to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

We’ll also look at Dubai’s new Flexi Rent initiative, which could allow tenants to spread payments monthly - but will it really make housing more affordable?

Plus, UAE health authorities warn about a counterfeit batch of Botox, and we find out why Dubai Mallathon is back for a second year.

Etihad Rail is opening bookings for its first passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, with introductory fares starting from just AED 55. We&rsquo;ll speak to Etihad Rail, a global rail expert and a Fujairah tourism specialist about what the route could mean for the country.
The International Maritime Organization is working with Oman on a major operation to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
We&rsquo;ll also look at Dubai&rsquo;s new Flexi Rent initiative, which could allow tenants to spread payments monthly - but will it really make housing more affordable?
Plus, UAE health authorities warn about a counterfeit batch of Botox, and we find out why Dubai Mallathon is back for a second year.

Etihad Rail bookings open

We’ll take a look at whether tourism to the UAE is ready to bounce back, after the UK lifted its travel warning - reopening a key market for Dubai, which welcomes more than 1.5 million British visitors every year.

Plus, with more details emerging about the UAE’s social media ban for under-15s, we’ll ask how schools are responding - and whether it could force brands, creators and platforms to rethink the way they reach younger audiences.

And, we go behind the scenes at the world’s largest camel dairy farm, as Camelicious opens its doors to the public for the first time.

Then, from camel milk to cockpits - Katie Chambers speaks to Austin Meyer, founder of Laminar Research, about Google’s new AI-powered flight simulator, and why looking realistic is not the same as flying realistically.

We&rsquo;ll take a look at whether tourism to the UAE is ready to bounce back, after the UK lifted its travel warning - reopening a key market for Dubai, which welcomes more than 1.5 million British visitors every year.
Plus, with more details emerging about the UAE&rsquo;s social media ban for under-15s, we&rsquo;ll ask how schools are responding - and whether it could force brands, creators and platforms to rethink the way they reach younger audiences.
And, we go behind the scenes at the world&rsquo;s largest camel dairy farm, as Camelicious opens its doors to the public for the first time.
Then, from camel milk to cockpits - Katie Chambers speaks to Austin Meyer, founder of Laminar Research, about Google&rsquo;s new AI-powered flight simulator, and why looking realistic is not the same as flying realistically.

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