From June 1st, 2026, private sector salaries in the UAE will need to be paid by the first day of every month, and the big change is this: the 15-day grace period for late salary payments is being removed. We look at both the employees and employers sides.

KHDA and Parkin have announced a new partnership to digitise access to parking permits for Dubai’s education sector. So what will actually change for schools, parents, staff and students, and when will people start to feel the difference?

We get the latest on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how it affects travel and travellers alike.

And the 2026 World Cup is just 23 days away, and there is one part of the tournament that most of us will barely notice, unless something goes wrong.

The grass.

From June 1st, 2026, private sector salaries in the UAE will need to be paid by the first day of every month, and the big change is this: the 15-day grace period for late salary payments is being removed. We look at both the employees and employers sides.
KHDA and Parkin have announced a new partnership to digitise access to parking permits for Dubai&rsquo;s education sector. So what will actually change for schools, parents, staff and students, and when will people start to feel the difference?
We get the latest on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how it affects travel and travellers alike.
And the 2026 World Cup is just 23 days away, and there is one part of the tournament that most of us will barely notice, unless something goes wrong.
The grass.

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.