With the UAE lowering the age of adulthood to 18 from June 1, we ask what that means for teenagers and their parents.

This year’s best country rankings are out, with Switzerland taking the top spot and Europe dominating the list.

Closer to home, we look at why the UAE scores highly for digital nomads, business and governance.

We also explore a new well-being survey suggesting UAE residents remain optimistic despite regional tensions - but ask whether rising financial pressures could shift that mood.

The World Health Organisation is warning countries to stay alert over a possible rise in hantavirus cases, while UAE health authorities say they are ready to deal with emerging health threats.

With the UAE lowering the age of adulthood to 18 from June 1, we ask what that means for teenagers and their parents.
This year&rsquo;s best country rankings are out, with Switzerland taking the top spot and Europe dominating the list.
Closer to home, we look at why the UAE scores highly for digital nomads, business and governance.
We also explore a new well-being survey suggesting UAE residents remain optimistic despite regional tensions - but ask whether rising financial pressures could shift that mood.
The World Health Organisation is warning countries to stay alert over a possible rise in hantavirus cases, while UAE health authorities say they are ready to deal with emerging health threats.

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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UAE adulthood age drops to 18

US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday, but for the shipping industry, restarting normal operations is not as simple as turning the engines back on. We find out what inspections, maintenance and safety checks vessels need after weeks of disruption.

We also look at the human side of the crisis. Are seafarers still willing to work near the Strait? Are tanker owners finding it harder to recruit crew? And could safety fears make a global seafarer shortage even worse?

Would the UAE ever move towards a UK-style under-16 social media ban?

Roblox has officially launched its new Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts globally. How does this make the platform safer?

And how did a tree many people pass every summer become a city-wide story? 

US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday, but for the shipping industry, restarting normal operations is not as simple as turning the engines back on. We find out what inspections, maintenance and safety checks vessels need after weeks of disruption.
We also look at the human side of the crisis. Are seafarers still willing to work near the Strait? Are tanker owners finding it harder to recruit crew? And could safety fears make a global seafarer shortage even worse?
Would the UAE ever move towards a UK-style under-16 social media ban?
Roblox has officially launched its new Roblox Kids and Roblox Select accounts globally. How does this make the platform safer?
And how did a tree many people pass every summer become a city-wide story?&nbsp;

Are ships stranded near the Strait of Hormuz still fit to sail?

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping routes, but even if the US-Iran MOU is officially signed on Friday, the return to normal will not be instant. So what shipping companies need to see before they send vessels back through at normal levels, what happens to insurance and freight costs, and how the disruption is affecting crews.?

The UK is moving ahead with plans to ban under-16s from social media by spring 2027, in one of the biggest changes yet to how children use the internet. So can the UK make this work without creating major privacy risks? Will teenagers simply find ways around it?

Plus, the World Cup is underway, and AI is playing a bigger role than ever on the games.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world&rsquo;s most important shipping routes, but even if the US-Iran MOU is officially signed on Friday, the return to normal will not be instant. So what shipping companies need to see before they send vessels back through at normal levels, what happens to insurance and freight costs, and how the disruption is affecting crews.?
The UK is moving ahead with plans to ban under-16s from social media by spring 2027, in one of the biggest changes yet to how children use the internet. So can the UK make this work without creating major privacy risks? Will teenagers simply find ways around it?
Plus, the World Cup is underway, and AI is playing a bigger role than ever on the games.

What's next for the Strait of Hormuz?

When we talk about regional instability, we often focus on oil, shipping and trade. But there is another supply chain that is just as critical: the humanitarian one.

Food, medicine, fuel, emergency shelter and medical supplies all have to move quickly when crises hit. We speak with Bouran Najim, Head of Logistics at Dubai Humanitarian.

Today is the start of the midday outdoor work ban that will run until the 15th of September.

And there's another victim of a crow attack in Dubai... and he himself has filmed it.

When we talk about regional instability, we often focus on oil, shipping and trade. But there is another supply chain that is just as critical: the humanitarian one.
Food, medicine, fuel, emergency shelter and medical supplies all have to move quickly when crises hit. We speak with Bouran Najim, Head of Logistics at Dubai Humanitarian.
Today is the start of the midday outdoor work ban that will run until the 15th of September.
And there's another victim of a crow attack in Dubai... and he himself has filmed it.

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