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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The UAE is introducing a new law to ban teens from using social media. The resolution was issued in June and communicated more widely this month. 

Dubai Municipality has opened a new integrated pet shelter in Warsan alongside a digital platform where residents can view rescued cats and dogs, learn about their health and behaviour, and begin the adoption process before visiting in person. 

European ministers are now describing climate change as a security threat, after another summer of devastating wildfires across the continent. France is battling its largest fires on record, while blazes in Spain, Greece and elsewhere have forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.

Greek fishermen are struggling against an invasion of silver-cheeked fish with razor sharp teeth.

And there's an ice cream that Georgia thinks could be the next "Dubai chocolate".

 

 

The UAE is introducing a new law to ban teens from using social media. The resolution was issued in June and communicated more widely this month.&nbsp;
Dubai Municipality has opened a new integrated pet shelter in Warsan alongside a digital platform where residents can view rescued cats and dogs, learn about their health and behaviour, and begin the adoption process before visiting in person.&nbsp;
European ministers are now describing climate change as a security threat, after another summer of devastating wildfires across the continent. France is battling its largest fires on record, while blazes in Spain, Greece and elsewhere have forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes.
Greek fishermen are struggling against an invasion of silver-cheeked fish with razor sharp teeth.
And there's an ice cream that Georgia thinks could be the next "Dubai chocolate".
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What will the new social media law in the UAE mean for families?

It’s now been one month since Etihad Rail's official launch on 30th June. The first passenger service runs between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi, and it's the first route on a long-awaited national rail network designed to transform travel between the emirates. More stations are due to open this year and in 2027. 

Uganda has officially declared itself free of Ebola after going 42 days without a new case. But just across the border in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the picture couldn't be more different. 

After years of delays, Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower is passing milestone after milestone and is once again on course to become the world's tallest building. Once completed it’s set to rise more than a kilometre into the sky overtaking Dubai's Burj Khalifa. But how do you design a record-breaking building that needs to withstand extreme winds and immense weight? 

As most prepare for summer holiday break, have you ever considered that you might not be wanted at your holiday destination? Around the world there is a growing wave of protests against over-tourism. We cross live from Mallorca, Spain. 

A pretty scary video circulating right now on social media shows flames and smoke coming from an open overhead luggage compartment on a China Eastern Airlines plane. 

And Wadi Wurayah National Park in Fujairah has officially become the country's first UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site. 

It&rsquo;s now been one month since Etihad Rail's official launch on 30th June. The first passenger service runs between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi, and it's the first route on a long-awaited national rail network designed to transform travel between the emirates. More stations are due to open this year and in 2027.&nbsp;
Uganda has officially declared itself free of Ebola after going 42 days without a new case. But just across the border in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the picture couldn't be more different.&nbsp;
After years of delays, Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower is passing milestone after milestone and is once again on course to become the world's tallest building. Once completed it&rsquo;s set to rise more than a kilometre into the sky overtaking Dubai's Burj Khalifa. But how do you design a record-breaking building that needs to withstand extreme winds and immense weight?&nbsp;
As most prepare for summer holiday break, have you ever considered that you might not be wanted at your holiday destination? Around the world there is a growing wave of protests against over-tourism. We cross live from Mallorca, Spain.&nbsp;
A pretty scary video circulating right now on social media shows flames and smoke coming from an open overhead luggage compartment on a China Eastern Airlines plane.&nbsp;
And Wadi Wurayah National Park in Fujairah has officially become the country's first UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.&nbsp;

One Month of Etihad Rail

The Odyssey has been leaked online. More than two million people have apparently watched a high quality version via social media. The incident has once again raised important questions about digital piracy and how creators can protect their work in an age where content can be shared globally in seconds. It's an issue the UAE takes seriously and we are joined today by two of the key people spearheading the fight against piracy in this country.  

Forty-two domestic worker recruitment offices have come under fire, as the UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation reports on the number of fines its issued in the first half of this year. What are the rules when hiring a domestic worker in the UAE? 

The UAE is taking another major step in its AI ambitions, announcing what it says is the world's first fully integrated AI-powered judicial platform. What does it look like in practice?

And for Filipinos abroad, home can be just one song away.  

The Odyssey has been leaked online. More than two million people have apparently watched a high quality version via social media. The incident has once again raised important questions about digital piracy and how creators can protect their work in an age where content can be shared globally in seconds. It's an issue the UAE takes seriously and we are joined today by two of the key people spearheading the fight against piracy in this country. &nbsp;
Forty-two domestic worker recruitment offices have come under fire, as the UAE&rsquo;s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation reports on the number of fines its issued in the first half of this year. What are the rules when hiring a domestic worker in the UAE?&nbsp;
The UAE is taking another major step in its AI ambitions, announcing what it says is the world's first fully integrated AI-powered judicial platform. What does it look like in practice?
And for Filipinos abroad, home can be just one song away. &nbsp;

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