The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping routes, but even if the US-Iran MOU is officially signed on Friday, the return to normal will not be instant. So what shipping companies need to see before they send vessels back through at normal levels, what happens to insurance and freight costs, and how the disruption is affecting crews.?

The UK is moving ahead with plans to ban under-16s from social media by spring 2027, in one of the biggest changes yet to how children use the internet. So can the UK make this work without creating major privacy risks? Will teenagers simply find ways around it?

Plus, the World Cup is underway, and AI is playing a bigger role than ever on the games.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world&rsquo;s most important shipping routes, but even if the US-Iran MOU is officially signed on Friday, the return to normal will not be instant. So what shipping companies need to see before they send vessels back through at normal levels, what happens to insurance and freight costs, and how the disruption is affecting crews.?
The UK is moving ahead with plans to ban under-16s from social media by spring 2027, in one of the biggest changes yet to how children use the internet. So can the UK make this work without creating major privacy risks? Will teenagers simply find ways around it?
Plus, the World Cup is underway, and AI is playing a bigger role than ever on the games.

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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What's next for the Strait of Hormuz?

When we talk about regional instability, we often focus on oil, shipping and trade. But there is another supply chain that is just as critical: the humanitarian one.

Food, medicine, fuel, emergency shelter and medical supplies all have to move quickly when crises hit. We speak with Bouran Najim, Head of Logistics at Dubai Humanitarian.

Today is the start of the midday outdoor work ban that will run until the 15th of September.

And there's another victim of a crow attack in Dubai... and he himself has filmed it.

When we talk about regional instability, we often focus on oil, shipping and trade. But there is another supply chain that is just as critical: the humanitarian one.
Food, medicine, fuel, emergency shelter and medical supplies all have to move quickly when crises hit. We speak with Bouran Najim, Head of Logistics at Dubai Humanitarian.
Today is the start of the midday outdoor work ban that will run until the 15th of September.
And there's another victim of a crow attack in Dubai... and he himself has filmed it.

How the conflict affect humanitarian supply chains

We focus on Dubai’s property market as thousands of leases come up for renewal over the summer. Dr Yousef Al Mansoori, Senior First Instance Judge at Dubai’s Rental Disputes Centre, explains the rights tenants and landlords need to know, the most common rental disputes, and whether record activity in the market is leading to more cases.

We also look at the expansion of Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme, after it generated more than five billion dirhams in property sales.

Plus, with major e-scooter accidents in the UAE rising by 97 per cent this year, Thomas Edelmann from Road Safety UAE joins us to discuss what needs to change.

And, as World Cup fever builds, we hear from a UAE-based listener who has launched a free prediction platform for football fans.

We focus on Dubai&rsquo;s property market as thousands of leases come up for renewal over the summer. Dr Yousef Al Mansoori, Senior First Instance Judge at Dubai&rsquo;s Rental Disputes Centre, explains the rights tenants and landlords need to know, the most common rental disputes, and whether record activity in the market is leading to more cases.
We also look at the expansion of Dubai&rsquo;s First-Time Home Buyer Programme, after it generated more than five billion dirhams in property sales.
Plus, with major e-scooter accidents in the UAE rising by 97 per cent this year, Thomas Edelmann from Road Safety UAE joins us to discuss what needs to change.
And, as World Cup fever builds, we hear from a UAE-based listener who has launched a free prediction platform for football fans.

Rents, rights and renewals

That cheap flight deal you saw online may not be the price you pay by checkout. So why do advertised airfares change so quickly, and how can travellers avoid a surprise at the final booking page?

Dubai’s exhibitions and events sector is moving to reassure the market ahead of the next major events season.

A home sold means funding for another home.

Meet the Dubai resident who's flying all the way to the US to watch the FIFA World Cup live.

Is your dog left-pawed or right-pawed?

And a whale shark has been spotted at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. Find out exactly where.

That&nbsp;cheap flight deal you saw online may not be the price you pay by checkout. So why do advertised airfares change so quickly, and how can travellers avoid a surprise at the final booking page?
Dubai&rsquo;s exhibitions and events sector is moving to reassure the market ahead of the next major events season.
A home sold means funding for another home.
Meet the Dubai resident who's flying all the way to the US to watch the FIFA World Cup live.
Is your dog left-pawed or right-pawed?
And a whale shark has been spotted at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. Find out exactly where.

What's next for the Strait of Hormuz?

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