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The Agenda with Tom Urquhart
Playlist by The AgendaThe UAE's citizens and residents have their view on the topics that everyone is talking about. Presented by Tom Urquhart.Follow the podcast:
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Do you feel like a dose of good news?
26 Mar 2020: With all the serious news and important information we are processing right now it's important to keep a balance. We're chatting with Carolyn Deed from 'The World of Good' as she shares some of the most uplifting stories around right now.
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What's going on in your neighbourhood?
26 Mar 2020: The Meadows, Lakes and Springs Community group was set up years ago but in recent weeks its take on a whole new role supporting its members. Katie Watson-Grant tells us about the work of an admin in times like these.
06:43
How are you keeping in touch with loved ones?
26 Mar 2020: Tech journalist Daanesh Kalyaniwalla tells us about the best apps to chat, hangout, catch up and share news with friends and family.
10:53
Want more tips on staying positive while staying home?
26 Mar 2020: Svetlana Quindt is a German YouTuber who has been self-isolating for six weeks now, and is full of advice for how to amuse ourselves, be sensible, and stay sane.
03:38
We Are All In This Together
26 Mar 2020: Lalita Elen-Nur has set up a group to unite people across the UAE who have questions and concerns about the changes going on around us. Listen to how 2,000 people have joined in ten days and are offering each other support in these unprecedented times.
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How are the kids coping with distance learning?
25 Mar 2020: We asked them to get in touch and let us know their thoughts on staying home instead of going to school.
07:41
Is now the time to take a first aid course?
25 Mar 2020: Safe Hands UAE has just launched an online first aid course in response to people wanting to brush up on these essential skills while staying at home.
07:57
How can we keep our kids social?
25 Mar 2020: Jebel Ali School principal Lizzie Robinson tells us how we can help our kids stay in touch with their friends and protect students' mental health while distance learning.
06:50
Do you need a buddy?
25 Mar 2020: Anna Arzua Macmillan has setup the UAE Buddy programme to help people help each other - and make sure social distancing doesn't mean emotional disconnection.
08:23
Who's looking after blue-collar workers?
25 Mar 2020: Charlie Barlow, Founder and CEO of Health at Hand explains how their app is making quality healthcare accessible to everyone, with all coronavirus consultations completely free of charge.
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