The UAE summer isn’t just tough on us, it’s tough on our cars too. With warnings over tyre blowouts, battery failures and overheating, we find out what you should be checking before you get behind the wheel.

Dubai Mallathon isn't stuck on malls alone, it has now landed at one of the world's busiest airports.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is closing in on $2 billion dollars at the global box office. So what does it actually take to create a billion-dollar movie, and can Hollywood engineer a blockbuster?

And Cristiano Ronaldo says this will probably his last year playing professional football. What's next for the number 7?

 

The UAE summer isn&rsquo;t just tough on us, it&rsquo;s tough on our cars too. With warnings over tyre blowouts, battery failures and overheating, we find out what you should be checking before you get behind the wheel.
Dubai Mallathon isn't stuck on malls alone, it has now landed at one of the world's busiest airports.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is closing in on $2 billion dollars at the global box office. So what does it actually take to create a billion-dollar movie, and can Hollywood engineer a blockbuster?
And Cristiano Ronaldo says this will probably his last year playing professional football. What's next for the number 7?
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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.

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Your UAE summer car check

Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to e-scooter riders about dangerous behaviour on the roads. New analysis too from the UK has found that people involved in e-scooter crashes can suffer more serious injuries than cyclists or even motorcyclists. So what makes an e-scooter accident potentially so dangerous? And what kinds of injuries are doctors seeing?

With major accidents rising sharply, what responsibility do scooter retailers have to make sure the people buying them understand the risks and the rules?

And as Oman steps up its response to the oil spill along its coastline, we speak to an oil-spill specialist about the clean-up operation and what happens next.

 

Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh warning to e-scooter riders about dangerous behaviour on the roads. New analysis too from the UK has found that people involved in e-scooter crashes can suffer more serious injuries than cyclists or even motorcyclists. So what makes an e-scooter accident potentially so dangerous? And what kinds of injuries are doctors seeing?
With major accidents rising sharply, what responsibility do scooter retailers have to make sure the people buying them understand the risks and the rules?
And as Oman steps up its response to the oil spill along its coastline, we speak to an oil-spill specialist about the clean-up operation and what happens next.
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Why are e-scooter injuries so serious?

A major oil spill has reached Oman’s coastline, contaminating up to 40 kilometres of shore. 

We look at the threat to marine life and ask how you actually clean up an oil spill.

Plus, the UAE cracks down on nuisance cold callers, a tiny heart implant could keep patients out of hospital, and new research suggests dogs really can read our emotions.

And on World Rollercoaster Day, we head to Yas Island to find out why we love being scared.

A major oil spill has reached Oman&rsquo;s coastline, contaminating up to 40 kilometres of shore.&nbsp;
We look at the threat to marine life and ask how you actually clean up an oil spill.
Plus, the UAE cracks down on nuisance cold callers, a tiny heart implant could keep patients out of hospital, and new research suggests dogs really can read our emotions.
And on World Rollercoaster Day, we head to Yas Island to find out why we love being scared.

The oil spill threatening Oman’s coast

It was time for our Consumer Hour, giving you the chance to put your consumer problems directly to the experts. Ahmad Ahli from the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade joins us to explain your rights, how to tackle unresolved complaints and when it’s time to take things further.

Plus, on World Organ Donation Day, we look at the UAE’s life-saving transplant programme and meet a remarkable two-time kidney transplant recipient who went on to become an entrepreneur and competitive sprinter.

We’ll also explore a breakthrough that could lead to vaccines that no longer need refrigeration - potentially transforming access in remote parts of the world.

 

It was time for our Consumer Hour, giving you the chance to put your consumer problems directly to the experts. Ahmad Ahli from the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade joins us to explain your rights, how to tackle unresolved complaints and when it&rsquo;s time to take things further.
Plus, on World Organ Donation Day, we look at the UAE&rsquo;s life-saving transplant programme and meet a remarkable two-time kidney transplant recipient who went on to become an entrepreneur and competitive sprinter.
We&rsquo;ll also explore a breakthrough that could lead to vaccines that no longer need refrigeration - potentially transforming access in remote parts of the world.
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Your UAE summer car check

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