Cyber criminals are hijacking ships at sea with ransom demands in the millions – lawyer Henry Clack explains what happens when a shipping company gets hacked.

Menwhile, cracking passwords in minutes – a cyber security expert tells us how to truly protect your accounts.

A third of UK employers may be secretly tracking staff - s “bossware” building security or breaking trust?

Japan’s centenarians hit record highs - e speak to a longevity expert from Okinawa to learn the secrets to a longer life.

And: an AI innovation helping both major fish farms and remote villages grow healthier fish and feed more people.

Cyber criminals are hijacking ships at sea with ransom demands in the millions &ndash; lawyer Henry Clack explains what happens when a shipping company gets hacked.
Menwhile, cracking passwords in minutes &ndash; a cyber security expert tells us how to truly protect your accounts.
A third of UK employers may be secretly tracking staff - s &ldquo;bossware&rdquo; building security or breaking trust?
Japan&rsquo;s centenarians hit record highs - e speak to a longevity expert from Okinawa to learn the secrets to a longer life.
And: an AI innovation helping both major fish farms and remote villages grow healthier fish and feed more people.

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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When hackers hijack ships

With the spring holidays underway, increasing numbers of people are considering going on holiday - or continuing with plans they already made despite the current conflict. We'll get into the travel trends, and discuss how pilots are preparing and operating safely in the current circumstances.

Meanwhile, it's been a rollercoaster few days for the oil price due to the ongoing regional conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 

But how is this likely to affect you and me?

And with some people still stranded here in the UAE, we'll speak to a doctor who's making sure they still get their prescriptions - by offering free consultations

With the spring holidays underway, increasing numbers of people are considering going on holiday - or continuing with plans they already made despite the current conflict.&nbsp;We'll get into the travel trends, and discuss how pilots are preparing and operating safely in the current circumstances.
Meanwhile, it's been a rollercoaster few days for the oil price due to the ongoing regional conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;
But how is this likely to affect you and me?
And with some people still stranded here in the UAE, we'll speak to a doctor who's making sure they still get their prescriptions - by offering free consultations

Travel trends and aviation safety during the current conflict

As regional tensions disrupt airspace and global travel, we look at how the UAE is responding behind the scenes.

From Abu Dhabi’s crisis response system coordinating essential services, to Dubai authorities checking in on People of Determination.

We also hear about a Dubai businessman who opened his farmhouse to stranded tourists, and examine the wider impact on airlines, global trade and seafarers as Middle East tensions escalate.

As regional tensions disrupt airspace and global travel, we look at how the UAE is responding behind the scenes.
From Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s crisis response system coordinating essential services, to Dubai authorities checking in on People of Determination.
We also hear about a Dubai businessman who opened his farmhouse to stranded tourists, and examine the wider impact on airlines, global trade and seafarers as Middle East tensions escalate.

Behind Abu Dhabi’s emergency response network

Flights are returning to UAE skies, but clearing the backlog of stranded passengers may take several days - but how many?

Plus with the spring holidays starting early - we're going to look at how families can best use the break.

During Ramadan, Dubai residents are continuing to show strong community spirit - with initiatives like the family-led Happy Happy UAE aiming to provide 1.2 million Iftar meals.

As the community pulls together in the face of crisis - a UAE entrepreneur shares how government support during COVID helped him survive six months without business.

 

Flights are returning to UAE skies, but clearing the backlog of stranded passengers may take several days - but how many?
Plus with the spring holidays starting early - we're going to look at how families can best use the break.
During Ramadan, Dubai residents are continuing to show strong community spirit - with initiatives like the family-led Happy Happy UAE aiming to provide 1.2 million Iftar meals.
As the community pulls together in the face of crisis - a UAE entrepreneur shares how government support during COVID helped him survive six months without business.
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