We’re talking consumer rights with Ahmed Mosa from Dubai Economy — answering your questions on returns, refunds, and shopper protections.

Mall of the Emirates is getting a AED 5 billion expansion. But do we really need more retail space?

With cocoa prices up, could lab-grown chocolate be the future? We speak to the CEO of Celeste Bio about their cocoa-free alternative.

And the UAE is fast becoming a hub for AI data centres. We explore what’s behind the rise.

We&rsquo;re talking consumer rights with Ahmed Mosa from Dubai Economy &mdash; answering your questions on returns, refunds, and shopper protections.
Mall of the Emirates is getting a AED 5 billion expansion. But do we really need more retail space?
With cocoa prices up, could lab-grown chocolate be the future? We speak to the CEO of Celeste Bio about their cocoa-free alternative.
And the UAE is fast becoming a hub for AI data centres. We explore what&rsquo;s behind the rise.

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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US President Donald Trump will be in the UAE tomorrow, hoping to strike deals on advanced semiconductors and tech investments. But what’s really at stake, and why are these tiny chips causing such a big stir? Katie Chambers speaks to economist Karen Young.

She's joined too by someone who was in the same room as Trump at the US-Saudi Investment Forum-- former journalist and media consultant Eithne Trenor.

Plus, it appears that the king of dinosaurs may have had roots far from America. Listen to get the details of the new dino study.

US President Donald Trump will be in the UAE tomorrow, hoping to strike deals on advanced semiconductors and tech investments. But what&rsquo;s really at stake, and why are these tiny chips causing such a big stir? Katie Chambers speaks to economist Karen Young.
She's joined too by someone who was in the same room as Trump at the US-Saudi Investment Forum-- former journalist and media consultant Eithne Trenor.
Plus, it appears that the king of dinosaurs may have had roots far from America. Listen to get the details of the new dino study.

Trump & Chips

Two businesses thriving under the “Make it in the Emirates” campaign share their stories — from food to steel.

Policing the metaverse? Katie Chambers explores the challenges with Geneva State Police.

Plus, what does Dubai’s new Jebel Ali Racecourse plan mean for sport and city life? We ask urban planner Fatma Al Khayat.

And why are UAE pools losing billions of litres of water? The researcher behind the study joins us.

Two businesses thriving under the &ldquo;Make it in the Emirates&rdquo; campaign share their stories &mdash; from food to steel.
Policing the metaverse? Katie Chambers explores the challenges with Geneva State Police.
Plus, what does Dubai&rsquo;s new Jebel Ali Racecourse plan mean for sport and city life? We ask urban planner Fatma Al Khayat.
And why are UAE pools losing billions of litres of water? The researcher behind the study joins us.

President Trump lands in Riyadh — and heads to the UAE Thursday. What’s he hoping to achieve? 

New figures from the UAE’s Ministry of Interior revealed that 7,000 fines were given out last year for noise violations. More than 3,000 of those were related to car horns and blasting loud music, while around 4,000 violations were linked to vehicles causing excessive noise, due to illegal engine modifications or reckless driving habits. Katie Chambers speaks with Dr Erica Walker, an internationally-recognised expert on noise and public health to find out what really comprises noise pollution and how it affects our wellbeing.

The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi also shares how they actually monitor noise pollution and their aim with the noise mapping initiative.

Plus, for the first time in nearly 50 years, new lunar samples have arrived on Earth — and the first time China has ever shared them with international scientists. Professor Mahesh Anand from The Open University in the UK tells The Agenda why this moon dust is such a scientific game-changer and what exactly researchers will be doing with it in their labs.

New figures from the UAE&rsquo;s Ministry of Interior revealed that 7,000 fines were given out last year for noise violations. More than 3,000 of those were related to car horns and blasting loud music, while around 4,000 violations were linked to vehicles causing excessive noise, due to illegal engine modifications or reckless driving habits. Katie Chambers speaks with Dr Erica Walker, an internationally-recognised expert on noise and public health to find out what really comprises noise pollution and how it affects our wellbeing.
The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi also shares how they actually monitor noise pollution and their aim with the noise mapping initiative.
Plus, for the first time in nearly 50 years, new lunar samples have arrived on Earth &mdash; and the first time China has ever shared them with international scientists. Professor Mahesh Anand from The Open University in the UK tells The Agenda why this moon dust is such a scientific game-changer and what exactly researchers will be doing with it in their labs.

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