The UAE is banning a widely used antibiotic from being given to animals from next month, over fears it could help bacteria develop resistance. 

We find out why this isn’t just about treating sick animals - it’s about protecting humans too.

Australia wants to give social media users the power to switch off the algorithms that decide what they see online. So could this be the beginning of the end for endless algorithm-driven scrolling?

Meanwhile, it’s looking good for pensioners in the UAE, as the Emirati statutory pension system climbs the global rankings. 

But what does that tell us about retirement provision in the UAE more broadly? And what about the many expats living here, who may need to make their own plans for life after work?

The UAE is banning a widely used antibiotic from being given to animals from next month, over fears it could help bacteria develop resistance.&nbsp;
We find out why this isn&rsquo;t just about treating sick animals - it&rsquo;s about protecting humans too.
Australia wants to give social media users the power to switch off the algorithms that decide what they see online. So could this be the beginning of the end for endless algorithm-driven scrolling?
Meanwhile, it&rsquo;s looking good for pensioners in the UAE, as the Emirati statutory pension system climbs the global rankings.&nbsp;
But what does that tell us about retirement provision in the UAE more broadly? And what about the many expats living here, who may need to make their own plans for life after work?

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 bans common antibiotic for animals

Have you ever read a comment online and wondered whether a real person wrote it? This week, a senior UAE official warned that social media bots are being used to inflame tensions between countries in the region. 

Do you understand your child's slang terms?

We're living longer, but how many of those extra years are we actually spending in good health? 

Divers off the coast of Turkey say they’ve found the oldest shipwreck in the world.

Yas Island is gearing up for one of its busiest periods of the year, with Formula 1, international concerts, championship golf and comedy shows all on the calendar over the next few months. 

And would you still order food online if you knew it would never arrive?

Have you ever read a comment online and wondered whether a real person wrote it? This week, a senior UAE official warned that social media bots are being used to inflame tensions between countries in the region.&nbsp;
Do you understand your child's slang terms?
We're living longer, but how many of those extra years are we actually spending in good health?&nbsp;
Divers off the coast of Turkey say they&rsquo;ve found the oldest shipwreck in the world.
Yas Island is gearing up for one of its busiest periods of the year, with Formula 1, international concerts, championship golf and comedy shows all on the calendar over the next few months.&nbsp;
And would you still order food online if you knew it would never arrive?

Who are behind the bots?

Attacks on container ships in the Strait of Hormuz are rising to record levels. What does it mean for shipowners trying to get cargo around the world for their customers?

Apple says extraordinary demand for its foldable iPhones means some customers will have to wait until January for their new devices. But the wider smartphone market is facing a chip shortage, so what does that mean for us as consumers with Christmas approaching?

We’re also opening the phone lines for our regular consumer hour, your chance to ask Dubai’s Consumer Protection Department about your rights. We have a particular focus on holiday homes in Dubai, but you can ask director Ahmad Ahli about any consumer issue.

Would you spot a scam if it called you today? Dubai has created a virtual Emirati grandmother to help.

And imagine ordering dinner from a food delivery app. You choose your meal and watch the driver approach, but the restaurant doesn’t exist and the food never arrives. That’s the whole point of a bizarre new website attracting millions of visits. We speak to the founder.

Attacks on container ships in the Strait of Hormuz are rising to record levels. What does it mean for shipowners trying to get cargo around the world for their customers?
Apple says extraordinary demand for its foldable iPhones means some customers will have to wait until January for their new devices. But the wider smartphone market is facing a chip shortage, so what does that mean for us as consumers with Christmas approaching?
We&rsquo;re also opening the phone lines for our regular consumer hour, your chance to ask Dubai&rsquo;s Consumer Protection Department about your rights. We have a particular focus on holiday homes in Dubai, but you can ask director Ahmad Ahli about any consumer issue.
Would you spot a scam if it called you today? Dubai has created a virtual Emirati grandmother to help.
And imagine ordering dinner from a food delivery app. You choose your meal and watch the driver approach, but the restaurant doesn&rsquo;t exist and the food never arrives. That&rsquo;s the whole point of a bizarre new website attracting millions of visits. We speak to the founder.

Record Hormuz ship attacks

One of Britain’s top schools is ditching laptops and bringing back pen and paper, saying pupils concentrate better and finish homework faster. 

So have schools gone too far with technology? We hear from Zaineb Mahdi, who oversees digital technology and innovation at GEMS Education, and from a neuroscientist whose research suggests children understand more of what they read on paper than on a screen.

Driverless electric Glydways pods are being tested at Bluewaters Island in Dubai. How do they work, and when could we all be travelling in one? We speak to the CEO of Glydways as he takes a ride around the city.

A new study shows grandparents are spending big on luxury holidays instead of leaving it all to their children. It’s called SKIING - Spending the Kids’ Inheritance. Is it happening in your family?

And finally, Finland has opened Quietchella, a festival with no stage lights, no speakers and no headline acts. The stars are the wind, the birds and the bog moss.

One of Britain&rsquo;s top schools is ditching laptops and bringing back pen and paper, saying pupils concentrate better and finish homework faster.&nbsp;
So have schools gone too far with technology? We hear from Zaineb Mahdi, who oversees digital technology and innovation at GEMS Education, and from a neuroscientist whose research suggests children understand more of what they read on paper than on a screen.
Driverless electric Glydways pods are being tested at Bluewaters Island in Dubai. How do they work, and when could we all be travelling in one? We speak to the CEO of Glydways as he takes a ride around the city.
A new study shows grandparents are spending big on luxury holidays instead of leaving it all to their children. It&rsquo;s called SKIING - Spending the Kids&rsquo; Inheritance. Is it happening in your family?
And finally, Finland has opened Quietchella, a festival with no stage lights, no speakers and no headline acts. The stars are the wind, the birds and the bog moss.

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