"The Screenwise Child Collective"is a grassroots group started by parents at Jumeirah English Speaking School or JESS.

And now dozens of schools are considering changing their rules on mobile phones
One solution being considered by JESS is lockable pouches to improve pupil focus.

"The Screenwise Child Collective" is a grassroots group started by parents at Jumeirah English Speaking School or JESS.
And now dozens of schools are considering changing their rules on mobile phones One solution being considered by JESS is lockable pouches to improve pupil focus.

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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Smartphone ban in Dubai schools?

We take a look at how rising regional tensions here are starting to impact everyday life in Pakistan.

Plus, it’s emerging that nearly one in three UAE parents are still not using child car seats despite the law.

And, in separate data - dozens of road crashes in the UAE are linked to illegal drivers.

Meanwhile, how would you like to glide to work in an autonomous pod that flows past traffic jams? We're one step closer to that becoming a reality thanks to a partnership between transport company Gldyways and Parkin.

On a lighter note, we’re celebrating legendary wildlife broadcaster David Attenborough as he turns 100 today

We take a look at how rising regional tensions here are starting to impact everyday life in Pakistan.
Plus, it&rsquo;s emerging that nearly one in three UAE parents are still not using child car seats despite the law.
And, in separate data - dozens of road crashes in the UAE are linked to illegal drivers.
Meanwhile, how would you like to glide to work in an autonomous pod that flows past traffic jams? We're one step closer to that becoming a reality thanks to a partnership between transport company Gldyways and Parkin.
On a lighter note, we&rsquo;re celebrating legendary wildlife broadcaster David Attenborough as he turns 100 today

Dubai moves closer to autonomous pod transport

As rumours spread about whether the US is using dolphins to clear mines in the Gulf, we'll find out more about the US Navy's marine mammal programme.

Meanwhile - Fujairah’s Etihad Rail station is officially ready - but what impact is the new passenger service likely to have on property prices in the Emirate?

Meta is planning to use AI to spot underage users to analyse things like height and even bone structure.- but will it work? 

And the UAE is launching a global air ambulance with flying ICU capability.

Plus we’ll find out why entire WhatsApp groups in Brazil are now devoted to whistling.

As rumours spread about whether the US is using dolphins to clear mines in the Gulf, we'll find out more about the US Navy's marine mammal programme.
Meanwhile - Fujairah&rsquo;s Etihad Rail station is officially ready - but what impact is the new passenger service likely to have on property prices in the Emirate?
Meta is planning to use AI to spot underage users to analyse things like height and even bone structure.- but will it work?&nbsp;
And the UAE is launching a global air ambulance with flying ICU capability.
Plus we&rsquo;ll find out why entire WhatsApp groups in Brazil are now devoted to whistling.

Military dolphins: myth or mission?

A special focus tonight is the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite signs of progress in US-Iran talks, shipping through the Strait remains severely disrupted, with global supply chains under pressure and only limited vessel movements in recent days.

We’ll ask whether pipelines could reduce reliance on the Strait, and how shipping companies are making real-time decisions in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways.

And with schools doing distanced learning until Friday, what is the impact on extra curricular activities, sports leagues and families trying to keep routines in place.

We’ll also examine how those emergency alerts are reaching our phones so quickly, and the technology behind the warning system now being used across the Emirates.

A special focus tonight is the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite signs of progress in US-Iran talks, shipping through the Strait remains severely disrupted, with global supply chains under pressure and only limited vessel movements in recent days.
We&rsquo;ll ask whether pipelines could reduce reliance on the Strait, and how shipping companies are making real-time decisions in one of the world&rsquo;s most sensitive waterways.
And with schools doing distanced learning until Friday, what is the impact on extra curricular activities, sports leagues and families trying to keep routines in place.
We&rsquo;ll also examine how those emergency alerts are reaching our phones so quickly, and the technology behind the warning system now being used across the Emirates.

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