Dozens of vessels have reportedly made the crossing in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks despite threats ranging from sea mines to missile attacks. How exposed is global shipping, and what risks remain?

The UN is warning the world to prepare for what could become one of the strongest El Niño events in decades. So can artificial intelligence help us forecast dangerous heatwaves before they strike? 

Cybercriminals are moving faster in the UAE, with automated attacks up 62 per cent and password reset attacks up 300 per cent, according to new data.

We also speak to an Emirati cybersecurity researcher about the technology she’s built to detect manipulated images, video and audio.

And do you know why you get brain freeze whenever you eat ice cream?

Dozens of vessels have reportedly made the crossing in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks despite threats ranging from sea mines to missile attacks. How exposed is global shipping, and what risks remain?
The UN is warning the world to prepare for what could become one of the strongest El Ni&ntilde;o events in decades. So can artificial intelligence help us forecast dangerous heatwaves before they strike?&nbsp;
Cybercriminals are moving faster in the UAE, with automated attacks up 62 per cent and password reset attacks up 300 per cent, according to new data.
We also speak to an Emirati cybersecurity researcher about the technology she&rsquo;s built to detect manipulated images, video and audio.
And do you know why you get brain freeze whenever you eat ice cream?

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 really happening in the Strait of Hormuz?

If you work in the private sector, you should have received your salary latest by today, 1st of June. That's under the updated wage protection rules from Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It's removed a 15-day grace period, a buffer you might say for employers. For employees, that offers clarity and certainty, but for some SMEs, the issue is timing.

The UAE is advising citizens not to travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unless necessary, following Ebola-related health developments in the region. We get the latest information about Ebola virus with global health specialist Dr Margaret Harris.

The Emirates is lowering the age of legal adulthood from 21 to 18. What does it actually mean in practice, and what rights and responsibilities will now apply from the age of 18?

Jewellers are seeing growing demand for what some are calling “self-engagement” or “commitment-to-self” rings.

And can mosquitoes become attracted to insect repellant?

 

 

If you work in the private sector, you should have received your salary latest by today, 1st of June. That's under the updated wage protection rules from Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. It's removed a 15-day grace period, a buffer you might say for employers. For employees, that offers clarity and certainty, but for some SMEs, the issue is timing.
The UAE is advising citizens not to travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan unless necessary, following Ebola-related health developments in the region. We get the latest information about Ebola virus with global health specialist Dr Margaret Harris.
The Emirates is lowering the age of legal adulthood from 21 to 18. What does it actually mean in practice, and what rights and responsibilities will now apply from the age of 18?
Jewellers are seeing growing demand for what some are calling &ldquo;self-engagement&rdquo; or &ldquo;commitment-to-self&rdquo; rings.
And can mosquitoes become attracted to insect repellant?
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Have you been paid?

The deadline for the UAE climate law is fast-approaching. By the end of the month, businesses will be required to measure, report and work to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. But are they ready?

As we face record-breaking temperatures here in the UAE, and Europe also sees summer highs striking before spring is even over, is it time to start naming heatwaves like we do hurricanes? 

A major new UAE report claims that more effective obesity intervention could add $51 billion to the country’s GDP by 2031.

Falling birth rates are now a global concern, with populations shrinking in more than two-thirds of countries worldwide. We ask if technology is making it harder for people to couple up, settle down and start families.

And we discuss the groundbreaking satellite system that can potentially detect poachers before they strike. 

The deadline for the UAE climate law is fast-approaching. By the end of the month, businesses will be required to measure, report and work to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. But are they ready?
As we face record-breaking temperatures here in the UAE, and Europe also sees summer highs striking before spring is even over, is it time to start naming heatwaves like we do hurricanes?&nbsp;
A major new UAE report claims that more effective obesity intervention could add $51 billion to the country&rsquo;s GDP by 2031.
Falling birth rates are now a global concern, with populations shrinking in more than two-thirds of countries worldwide. We ask if technology is making it harder for people to couple up, settle down and start families.
And we discuss the groundbreaking satellite system that can potentially detect poachers before they strike.&nbsp;

UAE Climate Law takes effect tomorrow

The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, with temperatures forecast to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in parts of the country during the Eid Al Adha break.

Students and parents here in the UAE are raising concerns about a new CBSE re-evaluation process, after some pupils said their marks did not reflect their expected performance.

We also look at the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda that has prompted emergency funding, travel screening and concern about cross-border spread. 

Researchers in China have found a way to hide chat bot commands inside ordinary audio. The concern is that a malicious audio clip could quietly tell an AI system what to do, without users noticing. 

And could palm oil be made without palm trees?

 

The National Centre of Meteorology has issued a weather alert, with temperatures forecast to exceed 50 degrees Celsius in parts of the country during the Eid Al Adha break.
Students and parents here in the UAE are raising concerns about a new CBSE re-evaluation process, after some pupils said their marks did not reflect their expected performance.
We also look at the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda that has prompted emergency funding, travel screening and concern about cross-border spread.&nbsp;
Researchers in China have found a way to hide chat bot commands inside ordinary audio. The concern is that a malicious audio clip could quietly tell an AI system what to do, without users noticing.&nbsp;
And could palm oil be made without palm trees?
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What's really happening in the Strait of Hormuz?

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