Abu Dhabi’s Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has just announced the launch of K2 Think V2, a cutting-edge model being described as the country’s most powerful sovereign AI reasoning system to date.

That power bank in your bag? It might be more dangerous than you think. 

The Child Digital Safety Law which has come into force and it brings new rules around age verification, harmful content, and platform accountability. How does this reshape the legal landscape for global tech companies operating in the UAE? What does it mean for ISPs and telecom providers? And how will these rules be enforced?

Some airports in Asia have started to screen passengers after a virus outbreak in India. What is Nipah virus? How does it transmit from one person to another?

A team of scientists from NYU Abu Dhabi has just wrapped up the first nationwide coral “stress test”. 

As Gulfood 2026 continues here in Dubai, one of the most talked-about themes this year is the future of protein. Not just where it comes from but how it’s made, how it tastes and how sustainable it really is.

And we hear about a global challenge to build the world’s first fully robot-constructed residential villa.

Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence has just announced the launch of K2 Think V2, a cutting-edge model being described as the&nbsp;country&rsquo;s most powerful sovereign AI reasoning system to date.
That power bank in your bag? It might be more dangerous than you think.&nbsp;
The Child Digital Safety Law which has come into force and it brings new rules around age verification, harmful content, and platform accountability. How does this reshape the&nbsp;legal landscape for global tech companies operating in the UAE? What does it mean for ISPs and telecom providers? And how will these rules be enforced?
Some airports in Asia have started to screen passengers after a virus outbreak in India. What is Nipah virus? How does it transmit from one person to another?
A team of scientists from NYU Abu Dhabi has just wrapped up the first nationwide coral &ldquo;stress test&rdquo;.&nbsp;
As Gulfood 2026 continues here in Dubai, one of the most talked-about themes this year is the future of protein. Not just where it comes from but how it&rsquo;s made, how it&nbsp;tastes and how sustainable it really is.
And we hear about a global challenge to build the world&rsquo;s first fully robot-constructed residential villa.

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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.