The Agenda

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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.

  1. 2h ago

    Dubai Airports: the recovery is underway

    Dubai Airports says the recovery is already underway, with passenger numbers climbing sharply after months of disruption.  As delayed major events including Arabian Travel Market and GISEC finally get underway, we hear from Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths on who is flying, when international tourists will return, and the latest timeline for the move to Al Maktoum International. Meanwhile, Palm Jebel Ali has unveiled its first retail and lifestyle hub, set to open as soon as next year. But how do you actually build a brand-new neighbourhood from scratch? Also, would you go back to work in your seventies? Sharjah is creating 1,000 part-time jobs for senior citizens, in a scheme designed to keep older people active and connected.  We meet two septuagenarians with no intention of slowing down, and speak to the manager of Elder Square, a UAE daycare centre dedicated entirely to older people. Plus, more than 24,000 Dubai Government employees have just completed a summer experiment in flexible working. So did working fewer hours actually work? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dubai Airports: the recovery is underway

  2. 1d ago

    Cyber war at the Strait of Hormuz

    With attacks on ships around the Strait of Hormuz escalating, the regional conflict is also intensifying online, with cyberattacks on the UAE still running at around 600,000 a day. So how do you protect the ports and infrastructure that keep global trade moving? We speak to DP World. Also on the podcast, Wizz Air is returning to the UAE, just a year after pulling the plug on its Abu Dhabi operation. We find out what has changed, why it is coming back and what it could mean for airfares. Meanwhile, some of the people building the world’s most powerful AI systems are warning that the technology could eventually wipe out humanity. So just how seriously should we take those warnings coming out of Silicon Valley? Could spending a few minutes as Marie Curie change the way you think about women in science? Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi say virtual reality could help challenge some of our unconscious biases. And the UAE National Orchestra is back for its second season with a bigger programme. We speak to its Artistic Planning Director about how the orchestra is developing an increasingly distinctive sound of its own. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cyber war at the Strait of Hormuz

  3. 2d ago

    Did moving to the UAE make you better off faster?

    A new report from St. James’s Place Middle East suggests that, for many affluent expats, the answer is yes. An extraordinary 96% say they earn more here than they would at home, and 97% say they save more. And perhaps unsurprisingly, many are staying much longer than they originally planned.  Dubai is one of the most digitally connected cities in the world. But the more connected a city becomes, the greater the potential cyber risk. What threats are Dubai facing now, how is the city protecting its digital infrastructure, and how much responsibility lies with businesses and ordinary users?  Katie is joined live in the studio by His Excellency Amer Sharaf Alhashmi, CEO of the Cyber Security Systems and Services Sector, Dubai Electronic Security Center. When we talk about cyberattacks, it can all sound very technical. But often, the way into a system is surprisingly simple.  Toyota and Lexus have relaunched a major safety campaign in the UAE urging owners of older vehicles to check whether their cars still have defective Takata airbags. The recall itself is not new, but it remains the largest automotive safety recall in history. We ask: what exactly can go wrong with these airbags? And police in France are searching for two thieves after a raid on the Renoir Museum, and this is not an isolated case. So are museums facing a growing security problem?        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 3d ago

    Who decides how much your hotel room costs?

    If you're booking a Dubai hotel this month, you may have noticed prices climbing. We tell you how a hotel decides what your room is worth. ONPASSIVE Metro Station is becoming Garmin Metro Station, after the technology company secured the naming rights under a 10-year agreement. So what does naming a Metro station actually do for a brand, and do frequent changes risk confusing passengers?  After years of strong growth, there are signs Dubai’s property market may be starting to turn.   Abu Dhabi has introduced a new Post-Separation Charter aimed at keeping children out of parental disputes and protecting their psychological and social wellbeing.  Eid Al Etihad is a celebration of the UAE’s Union and everything the country has achieved since 1971. But the story of the UAE isn’t only found in official records or history books, but also in the memories of people who watched the country change.  And we share more details about the three new Harry Potter-themed lands under construction on Yas Island.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Who decides how much your hotel room costs?

  5. 4d ago

    If your spouse were to pass away unexpectedly, would you know what to do next?

    A woman who lost her husband just seven months ago is now creating a new support community for widows after finding herself struggling to navigate everything that comes after a death.   If your husband or wife died unexpectedly, would you know what happens to your bank accounts, your home, your mortgage or your children? And for expat families, with assets and relatives potentially spread across several countries, how much more complicated can it become?  Today is the UN’s International Day of Clean Air, and new global research suggests many of us may be underestimating the risks. In the UAE, roughly two-thirds say they're not concerned, despite air pollution exceeding WHO recommended levels. So why aren't we more worried? Could AI help doctors find symptoms of Crohn’s disease earlier? And a new study has looked at thousands of reports of wildlife turning up in and around people's homes and researchers say there’s a serious reason behind some of those unexpected visitors.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    If your spouse were to pass away unexpectedly, would you know what to do next?

  6. Sep 4

    Two climate warnings the UAE can’t ignore

    The UN is warning that El Niño is being "supersized before our eyes", with the potential for even more extreme weather around the world. We ask what that could mean for the Gulf and how countries can prepare. And as the Italian Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, we ask whether the world is becoming too hot for elite sport.  Plus, should children be learning how to use AI at school? The UAE is introducing AI across its national curriculum and training 22,000 teachers, while New York City is restricting generative AI for younger pupils. So who's got it right? Meanwhile, Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz also says the calendar is "impossible", so are we simply asking too much of the world's top athletes? And Emirates is unveiling the world's first electric Premium Economy seat with a full-height privacy screen. Is Premium Economy becoming the new battleground for airlines?     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Two climate warnings the UAE can’t ignore

  7. Sep 3

    Inside the UAE's fight against cyber attacks

    The UAE is facing a major cyber offensive linked to the conflict in the region and (IRGC) Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is among the actors involved. That's according to H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security for the United Arab Emirates Government, speaking exclusively to The Agenda.  If you drive from Sharjah into Dubai every morning, you probably don't need us to tell you how frustrating that journey can be. But a major new road project could make a significant difference to one of the busiest parts of that commute.  If you have children at a private school in Dubai, you might want to double-check your October holiday dates. Some private schools in Dubai are saying their half term break in October will move forward by a week, from Monday the 19th to Monday the 12th of October. How are schools managing a change to the calendar after the academic year has already started?  Dubai is tightening the rules around what healthcare professionals can say when they promote medical services online.  New research from McAfee tested more than 21,000 travel photos and found one freely available AI model could correctly identify the location in 91 per cent of them. And that information can be incredibly useful to scammers.   When you think of elite snowboarding, Dubai probably isn't the first place that springs to mind. But 18-year-old Emirati Amenah Al Muhairi is hoping to change that.  And we all know the feeling. You’ve had a bad night’s sleep, it’s the middle of the afternoon and all you want to do is close your eyes. Coffee might help, but scientists are now looking much more closely at the chemistry in our brains that actually keeps us awake.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inside the UAE's fight against cyber attacks

  8. Sep 2

    Helping teens get their first job experience

    If you have a teenager or young adult at home, you may have heard this frustration before. They’re told they need work experience to stand out when they apply for university or their first proper job. But actually finding that experience can be incredibly difficult. Where do you look? Who do you contact?   Could part-time jobs become more common in the UAE? And what should both parents and employers know before saying yes?  Schools are now back. So, are we actually noticing the difference on the roads?  And we tend to judge a UAE summer by how hot it gets during the day, but scientists are increasingly concerned about what happens after sunset. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Helping teens get their first job experience
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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.

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  • Channel
    Dubai Eye 103.8
  • Creator
    Dubai Eye 103.8
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
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