Does watching employees more closely actually make them work better? It's the main question now with AI making it possible for employers to monitor their staff in detail.

If you're working here in the UAE, can your boss legally monitor your emails, track your computer activity or use AI to assess how productive you've been?

Dubai is spending another AED 3 billion on storm water drainage.  

Two years into an extraordinary life at sea, passengers of the Villa Vie Odyssey are now stranded in Cambodia after soaring fuel costs forced the company to suspend its voyage. We speak to passenger Holly, who's travelling with her cat, Captain.

And it’s that time of year again... and Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year for 2026 is maxxing!

 

 

 

 

Does watching employees more closely actually make them work better? It's the main question now with AI making it possible for employers to monitor their staff in detail.
If you're working here in the UAE, can your boss legally monitor your emails, track your computer activity or use AI to assess how productive you've been?
Dubai is spending another AED 3 billion on storm water drainage.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Two years into an extraordinary life at sea, passengers of the Villa Vie Odyssey are now stranded in Cambodia after soaring fuel costs forced the company to suspend its voyage. We speak to passenger Holly, who's travelling with her cat, Captain.
And it&rsquo;s that time of year again... and Dictionary.com&rsquo;s Word of the Year for 2026 is maxxing!
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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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Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh wants to be UN secretary General. So what would she change if she became the first woman to lead the UN?

Meanwhile as beaches across the northern emirates remain closed to residents and tourists, due to an oil spill off the coastline, we'll investigate how the slick is spreading - and the impact it could have on marine life.

And, Earth's orbit is getting clogged up with space junk - which is incredibly dangerous for satellites and spacecraft. Now there's a plan to send giant robotic claws to clean up the mess.

Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh wants to be UN secretary General. So what would she change if she became the first woman to lead the UN?
Meanwhile as beaches across the northern emirates remain closed to residents and tourists, due to an oil spill off the coastline, we'll investigate how the slick is spreading - and the impact it could have on marine life.
And, Earth's orbit is getting clogged up with space junk - which is incredibly dangerous for satellites and spacecraft. Now there's a plan to send giant robotic claws to clean up the mess.

Could an Emirati diplomat lead the United Nations?

Beaches across the northern Emirates remain closed following an oil spill off the UAE coast. We’ll look at how the slick is spreading and what it could mean for marine life and the coastal environment.

Dubai’s short-term rental market is showing signs of improvement, but is this an early sign of a wider tourism recovery? We’ll look at the latest figures and want to hear from those working in the tourism sector.

If someone collapsed in front of you right now, would you know what to do? Dubai’s health authorities are offering free training to residents, and we’ll explain how you can take part.

And the Museum of the Future is hiring, but your CV and qualifications might not be what gets you through the door. So what skills are they really looking for?

Beaches across the northern Emirates remain closed following an oil spill off the UAE coast. We&rsquo;ll look at how the slick is spreading and what it could mean for marine life and the coastal environment.
Dubai&rsquo;s short-term rental market is showing signs of improvement, but is this an early sign of a wider tourism recovery? We&rsquo;ll look at the latest figures and want to hear from those working in the tourism sector.
If someone collapsed in front of you right now, would you know what to do? Dubai&rsquo;s health authorities are offering free training to residents, and we&rsquo;ll explain how you can take part.
And the Museum of the Future is hiring, but your CV and qualifications might not be what gets you through the door. So what skills are they really looking for?

UAE oil spill: How far is it spreading, and what's the impact on marine life?

Beaches across parts of the northern Emirates are closed following an oil spill off the UAE coast. We discuss the clean-up operation and what it means for wildlife, swimmers and our desalinated water supplies, plus how experts track the likely path of the spill. 

The UAE is looking at plans to connect water networks in the east and west of the country, so supplies keep flowing even if there’s a major disruption. What would it take to build a pipeline stretching across the Emirates, and how much could it cost?

Apple’s new foldable iPhone has only just gone on sale, but some customers are already reporting cracked screens. One says theirs broke after fewer than 20 folds. Is this an expensive design flaw, or just a few unlucky buyers?

Driverless taxis are hitting the streets of Jumeirah, and more residents are giving them a go. Our very own Katie Chambers took a ride this weekend, so what was it like?

Scientists say Norwegian seaweed could help crops survive drought and extreme heat. Could it be a game-changer for farming in the UAE, where we import around 90% of our food?

Beaches across parts of the northern Emirates are closed following an oil spill off the UAE coast. We discuss the clean-up operation and what it means for wildlife, swimmers and our desalinated water supplies, plus how experts track the likely path of the spill.&nbsp;
The UAE is looking at plans to connect water networks in the east and west of the country, so supplies keep flowing even if there&rsquo;s a major disruption. What would it take to build a pipeline stretching across the Emirates, and how much could it cost?
Apple&rsquo;s new foldable iPhone has only just gone on sale, but some customers are already reporting cracked screens. One says theirs broke after fewer than 20 folds. Is this an expensive design flaw, or just a few unlucky buyers?
Driverless taxis are hitting the streets of Jumeirah, and more residents are giving them a go. Our very own Katie Chambers took a ride this weekend, so what was it like?
Scientists say Norwegian seaweed could help crops survive drought and extreme heat. Could it be a game-changer for farming in the UAE, where we import around 90% of our food?

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