The UAE is strengthening the resilience of its electricity network with a new national control centre designed to monitor the grid in real time. We hear from H.E. Sharif Salim Al-Olama about what it means for the country’s energy future.

Plus, the UAE thwarts sophisticated cyberattacks targeting aviation, energy and education.

We also look at new rules requiring UAE businesses to pay to play copyrighted music, ask what young people need to compete with AI in the creative industries, and meet the diver who discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off Sicily.

The UAE is strengthening the resilience of its electricity network with a new national control centre designed to monitor the grid in real time. We hear from H.E. Sharif Salim Al-Olama about what it means for the country&rsquo;s energy future.
Plus, the UAE thwarts sophisticated cyberattacks targeting aviation, energy and education.
We also look at new rules requiring UAE businesses to pay to play copyrighted music, ask what young people need to compete with AI in the creative industries, and meet the diver who discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck off Sicily.

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 control centre powering the UAE’s future

Irish national Daniel Kinahan has appeared in court after being extradited from the UAE to Ireland, accused of serious organised crime offences. We look at how extradition works and what the UAE’s growing network of agreements tells us about international trust and cooperation.

Plus, as tourists begin returning to the UAE following months of regional disruption, we ask what will bring Chinese and Indian visitors back, and whether major events could accelerate the recovery.

We also explore a breakthrough in vaccines that don’t need refrigeration, the growing row at the top of FIFA, Taylor Swift stopping Donald Trump from using her music on TikTok, and the launch of the new Dubai-it Award.

And we ask: what does Dubai do better than anywhere else? What’s given you that “only in Dubai” moment?

Irish national Daniel Kinahan has appeared in court after being extradited from the UAE to Ireland, accused of serious organised crime offences. We look at how extradition works and what the UAE&rsquo;s growing network of agreements tells us about international trust and cooperation.
Plus, as tourists begin returning to the UAE following months of regional disruption, we ask what will bring Chinese and Indian visitors back, and whether major events could accelerate the recovery.
We also explore a breakthrough in vaccines that don&rsquo;t need refrigeration, the growing row at the top of FIFA, Taylor Swift stopping Donald Trump from using her music on TikTok, and the launch of the new Dubai-it Award.
And we ask: what does Dubai do better than anywhere else? What&rsquo;s given you that &ldquo;only in Dubai&rdquo; moment?

How extradition works in the UAE

Abu Dhabi is tightening the rules on its waterways as marine tourism grows. We look at restrictions on jet skis, why certain areas need greater protection and what motorised watercraft can mean for dolphins and other marine life.

Plus, the UAE jobs market has slowed sharply, but are there signs hiring is starting to recover? We ask where the opportunities are and which sectors are still recruiting.

We also explore the privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses, covert filming and AI-generated deepfakes, including the unusual suggestion that singing a Disney song could stop footage being shared.

And should cats be kept indoors? New research suggests making the move from outdoor roaming to life inside may be easier than owners think.

Abu Dhabi is tightening the rules on its waterways as marine tourism grows. We look at restrictions on jet skis, why certain areas need greater protection and what motorised watercraft can mean for dolphins and other marine life.
Plus, the UAE jobs market has slowed sharply, but are there signs hiring is starting to recover? We ask where the opportunities are and which sectors are still recruiting.
We also explore the privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses, covert filming and AI-generated deepfakes, including the unusual suggestion that singing a Disney song could stop footage being shared.
And should cats be kept indoors? New research suggests making the move from outdoor roaming to life inside may be easier than owners think.

Protecting Abu Dhabi’s waterways

Four years after Katie relocated with her family to Dubai, we look at why people are still choosing to make the move despite months of regional uncertainty. 

We hear from relocation and shipping experts, the short-term rental market, and a family preparing to start their new life in Dubai next week.

Plus, Wynn delays the opening of its landmark Ras Al Khaimah resort, raising questions about whether other UAE mega-projects could be affected by disruption from the Iran conflict.

We also explore why readers may prefer AI-written stories, and, on Book Lovers’ Day, what picking up a book instead of a screen could do for your brain.

Four years after Katie relocated with her family to Dubai, we look at why people are still choosing to make the move despite months of regional uncertainty.&nbsp;
We hear from relocation and shipping experts, the short-term rental market, and a family preparing to start their new life in Dubai next week.
Plus, Wynn delays the opening of its landmark Ras Al Khaimah resort, raising questions about whether other UAE mega-projects could be affected by disruption from the Iran conflict.
We also explore why readers may prefer AI-written stories, and, on Book Lovers&rsquo; Day, what picking up a book instead of a screen could do for your brain.

The control centre powering the UAE’s future

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