The UAE has expressed its solidarity with France as emergency crews continue to tackle the blazes. A fire outside Madrid is Spain's biggest on record - and flames are edging closer to Bordeaux in France, a city of nearly one million people. 

OpenAI has revealed that one of its experimental AI systems escaped a controlled testing environment and hacked into the systems of AI platform Hugging Face while trying to complete a cybersecurity test. How worried should we really be about the future? 

If you've ever thought about adopting a pet, Dubai is hoping to make that process a little easier.

And are you a lily-padder?

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with France as emergency crews continue to tackle the blazes. A fire outside Madrid is Spain's biggest on record - and flames are edging closer to Bordeaux in France, a city of nearly one million people.&nbsp;
OpenAI has revealed that one of its experimental AI systems escaped a controlled testing environment and hacked into the systems of AI platform Hugging Face while trying to complete a cybersecurity test. How worried should we really be about the future?&nbsp;
If you've ever thought about adopting a pet, Dubai is hoping to make that process a little easier.
And are you a lily-padder?

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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Wildfires Threaten France and Spain

From next year, products high in fat, salt and sugar will disappear from supermarket checkouts and other prominent areas. But can changing where food sits really change what we eat? Georgia speaks with His Excellency Dr Ahmed AlKhazraji, Executive Director of Healthy Living, under the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, where he leads public health initiatives.

A personalised vaccine has stopped skin cancer returning for longer in patients in a major trial. Scientists say it could be a watershed moment, not just for melanoma, but for the future of cancer treatment.

Logistics and industrial property is still attracting global investors, with rents holding firm and deals continuing despite the uncertainty. 

And with average rents now falling, is this the year to ask your landlord for a better deal?

From next year, products high in fat, salt and sugar will disappear from supermarket checkouts and other prominent areas. But can changing where food sits really change what we eat? Georgia speaks with His Excellency Dr Ahmed AlKhazraji, Executive Director of Healthy Living, under the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, where he leads public health initiatives.
A personalised vaccine has stopped skin cancer returning for longer in patients in a major trial. Scientists say it could be a watershed moment, not just for melanoma, but for the future of cancer treatment.
Logistics and industrial property is still attracting global investors, with rents holding firm and deals continuing despite the uncertainty.&nbsp;
And with average rents now falling, is this the year to ask your landlord for a better deal?

Will moving junk food change our shopping habits?

Some families here in Dubai say they’re spending up to AED 2,000 per child, with uniform suppliers saying schools often receive a share of the money parents spend. So is it time for greater transparency? 

Parents have told us they’re shopping around, buying second-hand and looking outside Dubai to bring the bill down. So what do the schools say?

Ravi Restaurant in Satwa says two other Dubai eateries using the Ravi name are not its branches. So when does using a familiar business name cross the line legally?

And what if ChatGPT had a “teen mode”?

Some families here in Dubai say they&rsquo;re spending up to AED 2,000 per child, with uniform suppliers saying schools often receive a share of the money parents spend. So is it time for greater transparency?&nbsp;
Parents have told us they&rsquo;re shopping around, buying second-hand and looking outside Dubai to bring the bill down. So what do the schools say?
Ravi Restaurant in Satwa says two other Dubai eateries using the Ravi name are not its branches. So when does using a familiar business name cross the line legally?
And what if ChatGPT had a &ldquo;teen mode&rdquo;?

How are you budgeting for your child’s school uniforms?

Ras Al Khaimah’s universities are changing what they teach as the emirate prepares for thousands of new jobs.

With Wynn Al Marjan Island ramping up recruitment, thousands of new workers are expected to move to Ras Al Khaimah. But where are they all going to live, and could the hiring boom give RAK’s property market another major boost?

Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for a huge influx of tourists, and one of its newest attractions promises to take them almost out of this world. We find out why astronaut training is coming to the emirate.

Etihad Rail passengers can now step off the train and straight into a rental car for as little as AED 80 per day.

A three-day weekend is coming up at the end of August. We give you ideas on how to turn the days off into a proper getaway.

And making friends as an adult can be hard, particularly when you’re a dad, but one Dubai father decided to do something about it.

Ras Al Khaimah&rsquo;s universities are changing what they teach as the emirate prepares for thousands of new jobs.
With Wynn Al Marjan Island ramping up recruitment, thousands of new workers are expected to move to Ras Al Khaimah. But where are they all going to live, and could the hiring boom give RAK&rsquo;s property market another major boost?
Ras Al Khaimah is preparing for a huge influx of tourists, and one of its newest attractions promises to take them almost out of this world. We find out why astronaut training is coming to the emirate.
Etihad Rail passengers can now step off the train and straight into a rental car for as little as AED 80 per day.
A three-day weekend is coming up at the end of August. We give you ideas on how to turn the days off into a proper getaway.
And making friends as an adult can be hard, particularly when you&rsquo;re a dad, but one Dubai father decided to do something about it.

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