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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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Some families here in Dubai say they’re spending up to AED 2,000 per child, with uniform suppliers saying schools often receive a share of the money parents spend. So is it time for greater transparency? 

Parents have told us they’re shopping around, buying second-hand and looking outside Dubai to bring the bill down. So what do the schools say?

Ravi Restaurant in Satwa says two other Dubai eateries using the Ravi name are not its branches. So when does using a familiar business name cross the line legally?

And what if ChatGPT had a “teen mode”?

Some families here in Dubai say they&rsquo;re spending up to AED 2,000 per child, with uniform suppliers saying schools often receive a share of the money parents spend. So is it time for greater transparency?&nbsp;
Parents have told us they&rsquo;re shopping around, buying second-hand and looking outside Dubai to bring the bill down. So what do the schools say?
Ravi Restaurant in Satwa says two other Dubai eateries using the Ravi name are not its branches. So when does using a familiar business name cross the line legally?
And what if ChatGPT had a &ldquo;teen mode&rdquo;?

How are you budgeting for your child’s school uniforms?

Ras Al Khaimah’s universities are changing what they teach as the emirate prepares for thousands of new jobs.

With Wynn Al Marjan Island ramping up recruitment, thousands of new workers are expected to move to Ras Al Khaimah. But where are they all going to live, and could the hiring boom give RAK’s property market another major boost?

Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for a huge influx of tourists, and one of its newest attractions promises to take them almost out of this world. We find out why astronaut training is coming to the emirate.

Etihad Rail passengers can now step off the train and straight into a rental car for as little as AED 80 per day.

A three-day weekend is coming up at the end of August. We give you ideas on how to turn the days off into a proper getaway.

And making friends as an adult can be hard, particularly when you’re a dad, but one Dubai father decided to do something about it.

Ras Al Khaimah&rsquo;s universities are changing what they teach as the emirate prepares for thousands of new jobs.
With Wynn Al Marjan Island ramping up recruitment, thousands of new workers are expected to move to Ras Al Khaimah. But where are they all going to live, and could the hiring boom give RAK&rsquo;s property market another major boost?
Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for a huge influx of tourists, and one of its newest attractions promises to take them almost out of this world. We find out why astronaut training is coming to the emirate.
Etihad Rail passengers can now step off the train and straight into a rental car for as little as AED 80 per day.
A three-day weekend is coming up at the end of August. We give you ideas on how to turn the days off into a proper getaway.
And making friends as an adult can be hard, particularly when you&rsquo;re a dad, but one Dubai father decided to do something about it.

Recruitment and Property Boost in Ras Al Khaimah

The UAE summer isn’t just tough on us, it’s tough on our cars too. With warnings over tyre blowouts, battery failures and overheating, we find out what you should be checking before you get behind the wheel.

Dubai Mallathon isn't stuck on malls alone, it has now landed at one of the world's busiest airports.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is closing in on $2 billion dollars at the global box office. So what does it actually take to create a billion-dollar movie, and can Hollywood engineer a blockbuster?

And Cristiano Ronaldo says this will probably his last year playing professional football. What's next for the number 7?

 

The UAE summer isn&rsquo;t just tough on us, it&rsquo;s tough on our cars too. With warnings over tyre blowouts, battery failures and overheating, we find out what you should be checking before you get behind the wheel.
Dubai Mallathon isn't stuck on malls alone, it has now landed at one of the world's busiest airports.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is closing in on $2 billion dollars at the global box office. So what does it actually take to create a billion-dollar movie, and can Hollywood engineer a blockbuster?
And Cristiano Ronaldo says this will probably his last year playing professional football. What's next for the number 7?
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