Flights are returning to UAE skies, but clearing the backlog of stranded passengers may take several days - but how many?

Plus with the spring holidays starting early - we're going to look at how families can best use the break.

During Ramadan, Dubai residents are continuing to show strong community spirit - with initiatives like the family-led Happy Happy UAE aiming to provide 1.2 million Iftar meals.

As the community pulls together in the face of crisis - a UAE entrepreneur shares how government support during COVID helped him survive six months without business.

 

Flights are returning to UAE skies, but clearing the backlog of stranded passengers may take several days - but how many?
Plus with the spring holidays starting early - we're going to look at how families can best use the break.
During Ramadan, Dubai residents are continuing to show strong community spirit - with initiatives like the family-led Happy Happy UAE aiming to provide 1.2 million Iftar meals.
As the community pulls together in the face of crisis - a UAE entrepreneur shares how government support during COVID helped him survive six months without business.
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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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UAE flights restart - but passengers face travel backlog

Flights are slowly restarting in the UAE as airlines prioritise stranded passengers after days of airspace disruption - Surina Kelly has all the details you need to know.

Meanwhile, the government's bringing forward the spring holidays as UAE parents juggle work and distance learning.

UAE authorities say national medicine stockpiles remain secure, with pharmaceutical supply chains operating normally.

Meanwhile, a UAE resident returning from the UK has discovered something special about Golden Visas - apparently they mean you can get a repatriation flight back to the Emirates.

If you were listening to the show we had an amazing story about a rugby team who landed in Bahrain on Saturday, and almost immediately came under fire. Today wegoing hear from one of the parents on that trip, and his young son, who's only 10.

Aster DM Healthcare is offering free online mental health consultations to support UAE residents during a period of heightened anxiety.

 

 

Flights are slowly restarting in the UAE as airlines prioritise stranded passengers after days of airspace disruption - Surina Kelly has all the details you need to know.
Meanwhile, the government's bringing forward the spring holidays as UAE parents juggle work and distance learning.
UAE authorities say national medicine stockpiles remain secure, with pharmaceutical supply chains operating normally.
Meanwhile, a UAE resident returning from the UK has discovered something special about Golden Visas - apparently they mean you can get a repatriation flight back to the Emirates.
If you were listening to the show we had an amazing story about a rugby team who landed in Bahrain on Saturday, and almost immediately came under fire. Today wegoing hear from one of the parents on that trip, and his young son, who's only 10.
Aster DM Healthcare is offering free online mental health consultations to support UAE residents during a period of heightened anxiety.
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Flights restarting in the UAE after airspace disruption

As the air space is mostly closed currently, people are struggling to get in and out - and into that breach stepped Etihad Rail and its repatriation trains.

RTA tells us how they're opening up roads to trucks, ensuring a regular supply of food stuffs and other freight.

We also get analysis on the likely transport priorities for a country during a crisis like this with Martin Tillman.

And we share the stories of people who travelled by land to return to the UAE, including a group of 60 children and adults from Bahrain.

As the air space is mostly closed currently, people are struggling to get in and out - and into that breach stepped Etihad Rail and its repatriation trains.
RTA tells us how they're opening up roads to trucks, ensuring a regular supply of food stuffs and other freight.
We also get analysis on the likely transport priorities for a country during a crisis like this with Martin Tillman.
And we share the stories of people who travelled by land to return to the UAE, including a group of 60 children and adults from Bahrain.

Exceptional passenger service between UAE-Saudi border

As limited flights resume, we examine the operational chaos, financial strain, and long-term tourism impact of regional airspace closures.

Plus whether the holidays we've got booked in the coming weeks are likely to go ahead.

Meanwhile, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is stalling global shipping and driving up prices - but by how much? 

And, hundreds of Indian school pupils in the Middle East will have their exams postponed - so how are schools juggling the change.

Finally, A homegrown UAE restaurant founded during the pandemic is now giving back again, offering free iftar meals to frontline workers during a new period of uncertainty.

As limited flights resume, we examine the operational chaos, financial strain, and long-term tourism impact of regional airspace closures.
Plus whether the holidays we've got booked in the coming weeks are likely to go ahead.
Meanwhile, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is stalling global shipping and driving up prices - but by how much?&nbsp;
And, hundreds of Indian school pupils in the Middle East will have their exams postponed - so how are schools juggling the change.
Finally, A homegrown UAE restaurant founded during the pandemic is now giving back again, offering free iftar meals to frontline workers during a new period of uncertainty.

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