Apparently romantic scams are surging across the Middle East as social media and AI make it increasingly easy for fraudsters to operate at massive scale. So what's behind the sudden surge? And what are dating sites doing about it?

We all love the convenience of contactless payments. Tap your phone, your card, even your smartwatch and you’re done. But… could that very convenience be putting us at risk?

As some of the world’s leading health and science experts are in town for WHX Health, we also turn our focus to biotechnology and life sciences.

And Julia Donaldson has unveiled the title and lead character of a brand‑new Gruffalo story set for release on 10 September 2026. Find out all the details here about its first full sequel in 20 years.

 

Apparently romantic scams are surging across the Middle East as social media and AI make it increasingly easy for fraudsters to operate at massive scale. So&nbsp;what's behind the sudden surge? And what are dating sites doing about it?
We all love the convenience of contactless payments. Tap your phone, your card, even your smartwatch and you&rsquo;re done. But&hellip; could that very convenience be putting us at risk?
As some of the world&rsquo;s leading health and science experts are in town for WHX Health, we also turn our focus to biotechnology and life sciences.
And Julia Donaldson has unveiled the title and lead character of a brand‑new Gruffalo story set for release on 10 September 2026. Find out all the details here about its first full sequel in 20 years.
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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.