Denmark has become the latest country to take a tough stance on children’s digital lives, announcing plans to ban social media for anyone under the age of 15. We explore this with Dr Alison Burrows, Professor of Education and Childhood Studies at Middlesex University here in Dubai and with Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist, AI Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney

We get the latest updates from the Philippines after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental this morning. Inquirer.net's John Eric Mendoza joins us live. We also hear from Jasmin Matiga who tells us how her family felt the aftershocks in Davao.

Starting on Sunday, the European Union is rolling out a brand-new biometric border system. That means no more passport stamps instead, travellers will have their face scanned and fingerprints taken when entering the EU for the first time. What happens if you’re misidentified or denied entry because of a system error? Brian Grierson, Commercial and Aviation Litigation Expert at Pinsent Masons guides us.

We also hear from Skyscanner about their Travel Trends Report stating that residents here are turning away from traditional sightseeing and instead prioritising personal passions and purpose-led experiences.

As World Space Week 2025 comes to a close, the UAE is marking it with a major milestone. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has released the first images from its two newest satellites - MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT - and they signal a new era in the UAE’s space ambitions. Engineer Amer Al Sayegh Al Ghaferi, Assistant Director General of the Aerospace Engineering Sector, MBRSC, tells us how the data will be used.

Denmark has become the latest country to take a tough stance on children&rsquo;s digital lives, announcing plans to ban social media for anyone under the age of 15. We explore this with Dr Alison Burrows, Professor of Education and Childhood Studies at Middlesex University here in Dubai and with Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist, AI Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney We get the latest updates from the Philippines after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Davao Oriental this morning. Inquirer.net's John Eric Mendoza joins us live. We also hear from Jasmin Matiga who tells us how her family felt the aftershocks in Davao. Starting on Sunday, the European Union is rolling out a brand-new biometric border system. That means no more passport stamps instead, travellers will have their face scanned and fingerprints taken when entering the EU for the first time. What happens if you&rsquo;re misidentified or denied entry because of a system error? Brian Grierson, Commercial and Aviation Litigation Expert at Pinsent Masons guides us. We also hear from Skyscanner about their Travel Trends Report stating that residents here are turning away from traditional sightseeing and instead prioritising personal passions and purpose-led experiences. As World Space Week 2025 comes to a close, the UAE is marking it with a major milestone. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has released the first images from its two newest satellites - MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT - and they signal a new era in the UAE&rsquo;s space ambitions. Engineer Amer Al Sayegh Al Ghaferi, Assistant Director General of the Aerospace Engineering Sector, MBRSC, tells us how the data will be used.

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.