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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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.