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The Agenda

Dubai Eye 103.8

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

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49:48

QUITTING THE LONG COMMUTE

The Agenda ·

2024/12/12

How long is your commute? In the UAE there are literally hundreds of people who are doing 60 minutes plus every day.And the impact on health and well-being and family life is huge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:42

RECYCLING FAKE GOODS

The Agenda ·

2024/12/11

Landmark Group launches a textile recycling plant, and shreds tonnes of fake designed gear confiscated by Dubai Customs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:04

TOP MARKS FOR DUBAI PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The Agenda ·

2024/12/10

Pupils in Dubai are ranking in the top 5 globally for science and top 10 for maths according to the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study. Georgia speaks with Fatma Belrehif from the KHDA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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56:00

ABU DHABI FLYING TAXIS

The Agenda ·

2024/12/09

We find out from Archer Aviation how soon we will see these flying cars in the skies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:34

CRAZY CROWS

The Agenda ·

2024/12/06

Pigeons, parakeets and crows -- they're causing problems in neighbourhoods around the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:03

NEW ED SHEERAN MUSIC FESTIVAL IS COMING TO ABU DHABI

The Agenda ·

2024/12/05

Ed Sheeran is set to headline a new Abu Dhabi music festival on April 26th next year. It’s called Off Limits, and it’ll take place at Etihad Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:34

ALDAR IN ABU DHABI

The Agenda ·

2024/12/04

We learn more about Abu Dhabi's top real estate developer, investor, and manager, with an expanding footprint in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

29:36

RTA VARIABLE TOLL PRICING

The Agenda ·

2024/11/29

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced that the toll operator Salik will implement Variable Road Toll Pricing in an effort to improve traffic flow in the city. From February 2025 it will be 6 dirhams rather than 4 dirhams to pass through the Salik toll gates during peak hours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:55

DELIVERY DRIVER SAFETY

The Agenda ·

2024/11/28

Worrying figures out this morning show how dangerous it is for our delivery drivers working on the roads of Dubai. Police here say 18 have died this year in accidents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:03

LONG WEEKEND

The Agenda ·

2024/11/27

Dnata Travel say so far 85% of all bookings are for international travel, while the remaining 15% are for UAE staycations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:18

NAPPING AT WORK

The Agenda ·

2024/11/26

Have you ever dropped off at work. Just a little nap? Now the topic is hitting the headlines after a Chinese man successful fought back against being fired for nodding off at his desk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:03

MORE SCAMS

The Agenda ·

2024/11/25

We speak to one lady who sadly lost 37,000 dirhams - the equivalent to 8 years’ worth of savings. This time the initial contact didn't come through a phone call or a WhatsApp message, but through a close friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:58

ARE TOLLS TAKING THEIR TOLL ON YOU?

The Agenda ·

2024/11/22

Two new Salik road toll gates in Dubai will be brought into operation on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:32

POISONOUS PLANTS

The Agenda ·

2024/11/21

In Abu Dhabi the Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has banned a shrub called oleander because it's toxic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:21

DUBAI FUTURE FORUM

The Agenda ·

2024/11/21

We were lucky enough to attend the Dubai Future Forum at the Museum of the Future speaking to futurists, citizen astronauts and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:22

Eid Al Etihad celebrations

The Agenda ·

2024/11/20

The UAE is gearing up for the 53rd National Day celebrations over the first weekend of December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:00

The UAE's Diabetes Epidemic

The Agenda ·

2024/11/18

New statistics from the Ministry of Health and Prevention show one third of UAE residents are pre-diabetic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:05

WHAT DO YOU WORRY ABOUT?

The Agenda ·

2024/11/15

There's a new survey out looking at global risks, with quite a lot of variation according to where you live in the world - but overall road accidents remain the world's top perceived safety risk - with 16% of people saying its the greatest source of risk in their life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:01

IMPORTANCE OF SPORT IN THE UAE

The Agenda ·

2024/11/14

The UAE Olympic Committee, led by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is to launch something call the Elite Club which aims to identify, support, and develop the country's top sporting talents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:41

WHAT CAN WE DO TO FLIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE?

The Agenda ·

2024/11/13

H.E. Sharif Salim Al-Olama, the undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, answers listener questions and concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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