The UN is warning that El Niño is being "supersized before our eyes", with the potential for even more extreme weather around the world. We ask what that could mean for the Gulf and how countries can prepare.

And as the Italian Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, we ask whether the world is becoming too hot for elite sport. 

Plus, should children be learning how to use AI at school? The UAE is introducing AI across its national curriculum and training 22,000 teachers, while New York City is restricting generative AI for younger pupils. So who's got it right?

Meanwhile, Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz also says the calendar is "impossible", so are we simply asking too much of the world's top athletes?

And Emirates is unveiling the world's first electric Premium Economy seat with a full-height privacy screen. Is Premium Economy becoming the new battleground for airlines?

 

 

The UN is warning that El Ni&ntilde;o is being "supersized before our eyes", with the potential for even more extreme weather around the world. We ask what that could mean for the Gulf and how countries can prepare.
And as the Italian Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, we ask whether the world is becoming too hot for elite sport.&nbsp;
Plus, should children be learning how to use AI at school? The UAE is introducing AI across its national curriculum and training 22,000 teachers, while New York City is restricting generative AI for younger pupils. So who's got it right?
Meanwhile, Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz also says the calendar is "impossible", so are we simply asking too much of the world's top athletes?
And Emirates is unveiling the world's first electric Premium Economy seat with a full-height privacy screen. Is Premium Economy becoming the new battleground for airlines?
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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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Two climate warnings the UAE can’t ignore

The UAE is facing a major cyber offensive linked to the conflict in the region and (IRGC) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is among the actors involved. That's according to H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the United Arab Emirates Government, speaking exclusively to The Agenda. 

If you drive from Sharjah into Dubai every morning, you probably don't need us to tell you how frustrating that journey can be. But a major new road project could make a significant difference to one of the busiest parts of that commute. 

If you have children at a private school in Dubai, you might want to double-check your October holiday dates. Some private schools in Dubai are saying their half term break in October will move forward by a week, from Monday the 19th to Monday the 12th of October. How are schools managing a change to the calendar after the academic year has already started? 

Dubai is tightening the rules around what healthcare professionals can say when they promote medical services online. 

New research from McAfee tested more than 21,000 travel photos and found one freely available AI model could correctly identify the location in 91 per cent of them. And that information can be incredibly useful to scammers.  

When you think of elite snowboarding, Dubai probably isn't the first place that springs to mind. But 18-year-old Emirati Amenah Al Muhairi is hoping to change that. 

And we all know the feeling. You’ve had a bad night’s sleep, it’s the middle of the afternoon and all you want to do is close your eyes. Coffee might help, but scientists are now looking much more closely at the chemistry in our brains that actually keeps us awake. 

 

 

 

The UAE is facing a major cyber offensive linked to the conflict in the region and (IRGC) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is among the actors involved. That's according to H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the United Arab Emirates Government, speaking exclusively to The Agenda.&nbsp;
If you drive from Sharjah into Dubai every morning, you probably don't need us to tell you how frustrating that journey can be. But a major new road project could make a significant difference to one of the busiest parts of that commute.&nbsp;
If you have children at a private school in Dubai, you might want to double-check your October holiday dates. Some private schools in Dubai are saying their half term break in October will move forward by a week, from Monday the 19th to Monday the 12th of October. How are schools managing a change to the calendar after the academic year has already started?&nbsp;
Dubai is tightening the rules around what healthcare professionals can say when they promote medical services online.&nbsp;
New research from McAfee tested more than 21,000 travel photos and found one freely available AI model could correctly identify the location in 91 per cent of them. And that information can be incredibly useful to scammers. &nbsp;
When you think of elite snowboarding, Dubai probably isn't the first place that springs to mind. But 18-year-old Emirati Amenah Al Muhairi is hoping to change that.&nbsp;
And we all know the feeling. You&rsquo;ve had a bad night&rsquo;s sleep, it&rsquo;s the middle of the afternoon and all you want to do is close your eyes. Coffee might help, but scientists are now looking much more closely at the chemistry in our brains that actually keeps us awake.&nbsp;
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Inside the UAE's fight against cyber attacks

If you have a teenager or young adult at home, you may have heard this frustration before. They’re told they need work experience to stand out when they apply for university or their first proper job. But actually finding that experience can be incredibly difficult. Where do you look? Who do you contact?  

Could part-time jobs become more common in the UAE? And what should both parents and employers know before saying yes? 

Schools are now back. So, are we actually noticing the difference on the roads? 

And we tend to judge a UAE summer by how hot it gets during the day, but scientists are increasingly concerned about what happens after sunset.

If you have a teenager or young adult at home, you may have heard this frustration before. They&rsquo;re told they need work experience to stand out when they apply for university or their first proper job. But actually finding that experience can be incredibly difficult. Where do you look? Who do you contact? &nbsp;
Could part-time jobs become more common in the UAE? And what should both parents and employers know before saying yes?&nbsp;
Schools are now back. So, are we actually noticing the difference on the roads?&nbsp;
And we tend to judge a UAE summer by how hot it gets during the day, but scientists are increasingly concerned about what happens after sunset.

Helping teens get their first job experience

The Trump administration has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments at US embassies and consulates around the world. So what does this mean for applicants here, and could the UAE become more attractive as US immigration becomes less predictable?

Scientists are piecing together what triggered the devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border that cause the deaths of around 900 people. The US Geological Survey says it was actually a glacial collapse, with the impact so powerful it registered as a magnitude 5.2 seismic event.

New tax rules for vapes come into force across the UAE today. How does the new calculation actually work, which products are affected, and what does it mean for retailers with stock already sitting on their shelves?

And the BER months have officially begun. Decorations start appearing, Christmas preparations begin and, crucially, the Christmas music starts playing. So how does a piece of music become so strongly associated with a particular season?

The Trump administration has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments at US embassies and consulates around the world. So what does this mean for applicants here, and could the UAE become more attractive as US immigration becomes less predictable?
Scientists are piecing together what triggered the devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border that cause the deaths of around 900 people. The US Geological Survey says it was actually a glacial collapse, with the impact so powerful it registered as a magnitude 5.2 seismic event.
New tax rules for vapes come into force across the UAE today. How does the new calculation actually work, which products are affected, and what does it mean for retailers with stock already sitting on their shelves?
And the BER months have officially begun. Decorations start appearing, Christmas preparations begin and, crucially, the Christmas music starts playing. So how does a piece of music become so strongly associated with a particular season?

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