As a stringent new set of rules and penalties was unveiled in Dubai aimed at making our highways and byways safer than ever before, we ask Road Safety UAE if these target the key issues motorists face on the roads.

As a stringent new set of rules and penalties was unveiled in Dubai aimed at making our highways and byways safer than ever before, we ask Road Safety UAE if these target the key issues motorists face on the roads.

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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SKEMA Business School in France has just released its first-ever Sport and Soft Power Ranking, highlighting which countries are gaining global clout through sport.

Unsurprisingly, the United States takes the top spot, followed by the UK and France. The UAE ranks 21st — a sign of just how far this country has come in using sport to project influence on the world stage. Katie Chambers speaks with the report author, Simon Chadwick, Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy at Skema Business School.

SKEMA Business School in France has just released its first-ever Sport and Soft Power Ranking, highlighting which countries are gaining global clout through sport.
Unsurprisingly, the United States takes the top spot, followed by the UK and France. The UAE ranks 21st &mdash; a sign of just how far this country has come in using sport to project influence on the world stage. Katie Chambers speaks with the report author, Simon Chadwick, Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy at Skema Business School.

Soft power in sport

Dubai Police have arrested a gang accused of running a fake Umrah and Hajj visa scam. They were apparently posing as travel agents and selling fake pilgrimage packages online. Katie speaks with Rikin Seth, Assistant Vice President at Musafir to find out how these scammers normally work.

 

 

Dubai Police have arrested a gang accused of running a fake Umrah and Hajj visa scam. They were apparently posing as travel agents and selling fake pilgrimage packages online. Katie speaks with Rikin Seth, Assistant Vice President at Musafir to find out how these scammers normally work.
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Beware of visa scams

UAE schools see a spike in absenteeism ahead of spring break.

Half of UAE schoolchildren receive private tutoring - when is it too early?

Plus we speak to the UAE scientists creating moon dust from local rocks

And find out about Dubai World Cup as it returns to Meydan for 29th edition.

UAE schools see a spike in absenteeism ahead of spring break.
Half of UAE schoolchildren receive private tutoring - when is it too early?
Plus we speak to the UAE scientists creating moon dust from local rocks
And find out about Dubai World Cup as it returns to Meydan for 29th edition.

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