Forty two kilometres long, 40 metres underground. Eighteen stations. Fifteen key areas. And it's going to expand the Metro by more than a third.

A new report shows the UAE leading global hiring in 2026, with strong job growth across the Gulf driven by tech, AI, healthcare and energy.

Meanwhile, there’s a growing focus on worker wellbeing in the UAE’s real estate sector.

Plus, City Nature Challenge runs April 24–27, inviting people to record local wildlife and support real scientific research.

And, with World Book Day being celebrated across the UAE this week, we think we've found Dubai's smallest library.

Forty two kilometres long, 40 metres underground. Eighteen stations. Fifteen key areas. And it's going to expand the Metro by more than a third.
A new report shows the UAE leading global hiring in 2026, with strong job growth across the Gulf driven by tech, AI, healthcare and energy.
Meanwhile, there&rsquo;s a growing focus on worker wellbeing in the UAE&rsquo;s real estate sector.
Plus, City Nature Challenge runs April 24&ndash;27, inviting people to record local wildlife and support real scientific research.
And, with World Book Day being celebrated across the UAE this week, we think we've found Dubai's smallest library.

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 brand new Gold line

That's the decision of the KHDA, for remote learning during the conflict. We discuss this with Audrey Hametner of The Bedrock Program.

Dubai is looking to build an express rail line linking DXB with Al Maktoum International. We get the take of transport expert Martin Tillman.

Abu Dhabi has revealed the results of a landmark genome programme involving 500,000 Emiratis, with new findings on eye health. How could this reshape how vision conditions are treated?

A new AI model, Claude Mythos, is causing concerns. Apparently it’s a brilliant hacker. 

Beaches in Dubai are getting a serious upgrade, as part of a wider AED 3 billion dirham plan to transform the city’s coastline. Georgia speaks with the Dubai Municipality.

And for thrill-seekers out there... Skydive Dubai is back!

That's the decision of the KHDA, for remote learning during the conflict. We discuss this with Audrey Hametner of The Bedrock Program.
Dubai is looking to build an express rail line linking DXB with Al Maktoum International. We get the take of transport expert Martin Tillman.
Abu Dhabi has revealed the results of a landmark genome programme involving 500,000 Emiratis, with new findings on eye health. How could this reshape how vision conditions are treated?
A new AI model, Claude Mythos, is causing concerns. Apparently it&rsquo;s a brilliant hacker.&nbsp;
Beaches in Dubai are getting a serious upgrade, as part of a wider AED 3 billion dirham plan to transform the city&rsquo;s coastline. Georgia speaks with the Dubai Municipality.
And for thrill-seekers out there... Skydive Dubai is back!

No school fee cuts for distance learning

With students going back to in-person learning this week, we go behind the scenes at the university where students are also back on campus.

We meet the brilliant 17-year-old Anvith who has come up with a clever carpooling platform.

The completed Hessa Street upgrade is making traffic in Dubai flow faster. We ask the RTA how they managed to reduce travel time from 24 minutes to just 5.

A brand new agency employing AI-only influencers is launching in Dubai. So what does it mean for the real people who are already shaping the industry?

 

 

With students going back to in-person learning this week, we go behind the scenes at the university where students are also back on campus.
We meet the brilliant 17-year-old Anvith who has come up with a clever carpooling platform.
The completed Hessa Street upgrade is making traffic in Dubai flow faster. We ask the RTA how they managed to reduce travel time from 24 minutes to just 5.
A brand new agency employing AI-only influencers is launching in Dubai. So what does it mean for the real people who are already shaping the industry?
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University students back in the classrooms

Confusion in the Strait of Hormuz raises questions over what’s really happening.

UAE students return to classrooms, but the transition is far from normal.

Dubai’s rental market is shifting, with short stays down and long stays rising.

Dubai’s first flying taxi hub is now ready at DXB.

A €100 ticket wins a Picasso worth over a million in Paris.

Confusion in the Strait of Hormuz raises questions over what&rsquo;s really happening.
UAE students return to classrooms, but the transition is far from normal.
Dubai&rsquo;s rental market is shifting, with short stays down and long stays rising.
Dubai&rsquo;s first flying taxi hub is now ready at DXB.
A &euro;100 ticket wins a Picasso worth over a million in Paris.

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