A week on from the UAE oil spill, more beaches have closed in Sharjah as clean-up operations continue in Ras Al Khaimah. Is the oil still spreading, and when could our coastline recover?

Could we all do with less screen time at the dinner table? Restaurants in Sardinia are trialling a phone-free dining scheme. Could it work here in the UAE?

Dubai's winter camping season starts this Sunday, with hundreds of new spots opening at Al Ruwayyah. Is it time to swap the city for a night under the stars?

And Dubai school students are turning heads with an invention that could turn plastic waste into fuel. We'll meet the Grade 12 innovators behind the idea.

A week on from the UAE oil spill, more beaches have closed in Sharjah as clean-up operations continue in Ras Al Khaimah. Is the oil still spreading, and when could our coastline recover?
Could we all do with less screen time at the dinner table? Restaurants in Sardinia are trialling a phone-free dining scheme. Could it work here in the UAE?
Dubai's winter camping season starts this Sunday, with hundreds of new spots opening at Al Ruwayyah. Is it time to swap the city for a night under the stars?
And Dubai school students are turning heads with an invention that could turn plastic waste into fuel. We'll meet the Grade 12 innovators behind the idea.

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 oil spill: A week on, how much progress has been made?

When does a professional opportunity become a red flag? Katie was recently approached about moderating an event, only to discover that payment was required to be involved.

We also hear from experts who've been approached with paid “Top 50” entrepreneur features, awards and magazine opportunities.

British Airways is back flying between London and Dubai after an eight-month suspension. The return was originally planned for October before being pushed back, so what does BA's decision to come back now tell us about confidence in the Dubai market?

We also look at Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, after Kellogg's changed the recipes, replacing rice grains with rice flour. The new recipe also contains wheat gluten. What does that mean for nutrition, and what should parents be looking for on the back of the box?

Could the smart mosquito trap in Abu Dhabi the better way to tackle mosquito populations?

And finally, where did Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2026 "mogging" originate from?

When does a professional opportunity become a red flag? Katie was recently approached about moderating an event, only to discover that payment was required to be involved.
We also hear from experts who've been approached with paid &ldquo;Top 50&rdquo; entrepreneur features, awards and magazine opportunities.
British Airways is back flying between London and Dubai after an eight-month suspension. The return was originally planned for October before being pushed back, so what does BA's decision to come back now tell us about confidence in the Dubai market?
We also look at Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, after Kellogg's changed the recipes, replacing rice grains with rice flour. The new recipe also contains wheat gluten. What does that mean for nutrition, and what should parents be looking for on the back of the box?
Could the smart mosquito trap in Abu Dhabi the better way to tackle mosquito populations?
And finally, where did Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2026 "mogging" originate from?

Would you ever pay for an opportunity or an award?

Delivery motorbikes in Dubai are about to be fitted with cameras and sensors. We speak with the Roads and Transport Authority on why they're introducing a smart monitoring system now.

We also ask, how do these kinds of monitoring system work?

How many cars can you have registered in your name in the UAE? From January 2027, there will be a new limit.

The US midterm results are reshaping the balance of power in Washington, with Democrats projected to take control of the House. What do the results mean for Donald Trump and, crucially, for the UAE and the wider Gulf?

It’s Planting Week in the UAE, what should you actually be planting? We find out from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.

And do you want a piece of the A380 aircraft at home?

Delivery motorbikes in Dubai are about to be fitted with cameras and sensors. We speak with the Roads and Transport Authority on why they're introducing a smart monitoring system now.
We also ask, how do these kinds of monitoring system work?
How many cars can you have registered in your name in the UAE? From January 2027, there will be a new limit.
The US midterm results are reshaping the balance of power in Washington, with Democrats projected to take control of the House. What do the results mean for Donald Trump and, crucially, for the UAE and the wider Gulf?
It&rsquo;s Planting Week in the UAE, what should you actually be planting? We find out from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
And do you want a piece of the A380 aircraft at home?

Why is Dubai monitoring delivery motorbikes?

A  hundred luxury SUVs made in the UAE are rolling off the production line in Abu Dhabi. They are made by ROX, which has set up a manufacturing centre, AI lab and design studio in KEZAD over the last six months. The project is backed by a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.

And now, Abu Dhabi wants to build a much bigger Made-in-the-UAE industrial sector, plus the ecosystem and knowledge economy that goes with it. To find out more, The Agenda's Katie Chambers speaks to Mohammad Ali Al Kamali, Chief Trade and Industry Officer at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).

Google receives more than a billion health-related searches every day. OpenAI says more than 40 million people are asking ChatGPT about their health every single day. So, as AI makes health information more accessible, how do we stop misinformation spreading, and who should be responsible for policing it? On The Agenda, Katie Chambers is joined by Andy Pattison, Lead for Frontier Technologies and AI at the World Health Organization in Geneva.

Plus, could weight-loss drugs help people work more?

 

A &nbsp;hundred luxury SUVs made in the UAE are rolling off the production line in Abu Dhabi. They are made by ROX, which has set up a manufacturing centre, AI lab and design studio in KEZAD over the last six months. The project is backed by a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
And now, Abu Dhabi wants to build a much bigger Made-in-the-UAE industrial sector, plus the ecosystem and knowledge economy that goes with it. To find out more, The Agenda's Katie Chambers speaks to Mohammad Ali Al Kamali, Chief Trade and Industry Officer at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).
Google receives more than a billion health-related searches every day. OpenAI says more than 40 million people are asking ChatGPT about their health every single day. So, as AI makes health information more accessible, how do we stop misinformation spreading, and who should be responsible for policing it? On The Agenda, Katie Chambers is joined by Andy Pattison, Lead for Frontier Technologies and AI at the World Health Organization in Geneva.
Plus, could weight-loss drugs help people work more?
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