The UAE’s space economy has grown by 27% in a year, with private companies now behind almost half of all spending. 

HE Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, explains the role of the private sector in that figure.

Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar shares his views on Dubai’s investment outlook as business leaders gather at the RISE Expo, and we look at how new entertainment attractions are bringing more tourists to the country.

After heavy rain, hail and lightning across parts of the UAE, with more unsettled weather forecast, is your home ready? We find out how to protect it from leaks, damp and mould.

Mike Rigby, the new head of IAAPA MENA, the region’s theme park trade body, says the Middle East is giving Orlando a run for its money. He helped build parks like Legoland Dubai’s water park, and tells us how the business is doing now.

What happens to the sofa you’ve outgrown? A new UAE-born app wants you to give it away for free, so someone nearby can use it.

And Oaka, an energetic Australian koolie her last family found too much to handle, has been chosen as the new koala rescue dog. Josey Sharrad of the International Fund for Animal Welfare tells Katie why she stood out.

The UAE&rsquo;s space economy has grown by 27% in a year, with private companies now behind almost half of all spending.&nbsp;
HE Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, explains the role of the private sector in that figure.
Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar shares his views on Dubai&rsquo;s investment outlook as business leaders gather at the RISE Expo, and we look at how new entertainment attractions are bringing more tourists to the country.
After heavy rain, hail and lightning across parts of the UAE, with more unsettled weather forecast, is your home ready? We find out how to protect it from leaks, damp and mould.
Mike Rigby, the new head of IAAPA MENA, the region&rsquo;s theme park trade body, says the Middle East is giving Orlando a run for its money. He helped build parks like Legoland Dubai&rsquo;s water park, and tells us how the business is doing now.
What happens to the sofa you&rsquo;ve outgrown? A new UAE-born app wants you to give it away for free, so someone nearby can use it.
And Oaka, an energetic Australian koolie her last family found too much to handle, has been chosen as the new koala rescue dog. Josey Sharrad of the International Fund for Animal Welfare tells Katie why she stood out.

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.