A major oil spill has reached Oman’s coastline, contaminating up to 40 kilometres of shore. 

We look at the threat to marine life and ask how you actually clean up an oil spill.

Plus, the UAE cracks down on nuisance cold callers, a tiny heart implant could keep patients out of hospital, and new research suggests dogs really can read our emotions.

And on World Rollercoaster Day, we head to Yas Island to find out why we love being scared.

A major oil spill has reached Oman&rsquo;s coastline, contaminating up to 40 kilometres of shore.&nbsp;
We look at the threat to marine life and ask how you actually clean up an oil spill.
Plus, the UAE cracks down on nuisance cold callers, a tiny heart implant could keep patients out of hospital, and new research suggests dogs really can read our emotions.
And on World Rollercoaster Day, we head to Yas Island to find out why we love being scared.

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.

The Agenda

The oil spill threatening Oman’s coast

It was time for our Consumer Hour, giving you the chance to put your consumer problems directly to the experts. Ahmad Ahli from the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade joins us to explain your rights, how to tackle unresolved complaints and when it’s time to take things further.

Plus, on World Organ Donation Day, we look at the UAE’s life-saving transplant programme and meet a remarkable two-time kidney transplant recipient who went on to become an entrepreneur and competitive sprinter.

We’ll also explore a breakthrough that could lead to vaccines that no longer need refrigeration - potentially transforming access in remote parts of the world.

 

It was time for our Consumer Hour, giving you the chance to put your consumer problems directly to the experts. Ahmad Ahli from the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade joins us to explain your rights, how to tackle unresolved complaints and when it&rsquo;s time to take things further.
Plus, on World Organ Donation Day, we look at the UAE&rsquo;s life-saving transplant programme and meet a remarkable two-time kidney transplant recipient who went on to become an entrepreneur and competitive sprinter.
We&rsquo;ll also explore a breakthrough that could lead to vaccines that no longer need refrigeration - potentially transforming access in remote parts of the world.
&nbsp;

Know your consumer rights

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 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?

The oil spill threatening Oman’s coast

In 1 playlist(s)

The Agenda

Follow podcast

Recent clips