New statistics from the Ministry of Health and Prevention show one third of UAE residents are pre-diabetic.

New statistics from the Ministry of Health and Prevention show one third of UAE residents are pre-diabetic.

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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.

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The UAE's Diabetes Epidemic

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced that the toll operator Salik will implement Variable Road Toll Pricing in an effort to improve traffic flow in the city.

From February 2025 it will be 6 dirhams rather than 4 dirhams to pass through the Salik toll gates during peak hours.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced that the toll operator Salik will implement Variable Road Toll Pricing in an effort to improve traffic flow in the city.
From February 2025 it will be 6 dirhams rather than 4 dirhams to pass through the Salik toll gates during peak hours.

RTA VARIABLE TOLL PRICING

Worrying figures out this morning show how dangerous it is for our delivery drivers working on the roads of Dubai.


Police here say 18 have died this year in accidents. 

Worrying figures out this morning show how dangerous it is for our delivery drivers working on the roads of Dubai.
 Police here say 18 have died this year in accidents.

DELIVERY DRIVER SAFETY

Dnata Travel say so far 85% of all bookings are for international travel, while the remaining 15% are for UAE staycations.

Dnata Travel say so far 85% of all bookings are for international travel, while the remaining 15% are for UAE staycations.

The UAE's Diabetes Epidemic

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