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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

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49:14

What counts as an "affordable" school in Dubai?

The Agenda ·

2025/11/07

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has announced plans to license 60 new affordable private schools across the emirate. Will these new schools offer real relief for parents facing rising fees? Katie Chambers speaks to Mohamed Abdulhalim, Acting Director of Supply Development at KHDA. Microsoft is pledging to invest $15 billion into the UAE by 2030, not just to boost AI and cloud infrastructure, but crucially, to help train the next generation of talent. Georgia Tolley speaks to Microsoft

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48:27

Should public buses be free?

The Agenda ·

2025/11/06

The newly-elected New York City mayor thinks they should be over there. It’s a concept that’s been gaining traction in cities around the world– would it work here in the UAE? Would it change how you travel, if there are no bus fares? The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced it will build 60 new affordable private schools, as part of a broader plan to deliver 100 new schools. But how do you make education more affordable without cutting corners? From April

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The Middle East needs more than 10,000 pilots by 2030

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2025/11/05

That’s according to a forecast by Oliver Wyman, that also says the global aviation industry could face a shortfall of 80,000 pilots by 2032 to support expanding fleets and route networks. How significant is this shortage, and what’s driving it? And what does it mean to train a whole new generation of pilots, in the middle of a climate emergency? A new report this week reveals that OpenAI has placed fresh limits on what ChatGPT can say, especially when it comes to offering legal, health

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47:34

The most extreme anti-smoking law yet? Maldives says...

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2025/11/04

The Maldives has introduced the world’s first generational smoking ban, preventing anyone born after 2006 from ever buying or using tobacco. We explore whether a similar generational smoking ban could realistically be implemented in the UAE. Jesse Eisenberg’s decision to donate a kidney to a stranger sparks a wider conversation about living organ donation. AI is being used to help the energy sector meet soaring global demand driven by data centres and industry growth. Three new

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51:05

Delivery riders rule comes into force

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2025/11/03

As of Saturday, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has banned delivery riders from using the fast lanes on major roads. Meanwhile, in Sharjah, authorities have introduced specific lanes for motorcycles and delivery bikes - separating them from heavy vehicles on key roads. A new study from China suggests that some professionals are using LinkedIn to strategically cover up gaps in performance, and that tactic could actually fast-track them to promotion. The UAE is officially leading the world

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48:32

How close are you to boarding a commercial spacecraft...

The Agenda ·

2025/10/31

We discuss UAE space tourism as a company specialising in space experiences looks to expand its footprint in the region. We also look at the strategy and regulations involved with UAE-based space consultancy AzurX. A different kind of rain enhancement research is making headlines, one that involves not cloudseeding, but lasers. We get more details from Alya Al Mazrouei, Director of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science. Now that the weather has cooled down, thousands of UAE residents

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42:02

Remittance Realities

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2025/10/30

A major remittance app used by thousands of expats here in the UAE has gone offline — with no clear timeline for when it’ll return. TapTap Send says it’s undergoing a system upgrade, but users say they were given no warning. We hear your thoughts including what other tools you use to send money to your home countries. We also speak with finance coach Jay Adrian Tolentino about how it’s affecting families who rely on that remittance back home. Big changes are on the way when

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42:35

What’s the worst job interview you’ve ever had?

The Agenda ·

2025/10/29

New research from global talent specialists Robert Walters has uncovered that 71% of professionals in the Middle East have declined a job offer… simply because the interview process raised red flags. We get the details from the Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Jason Grundy. We also dive into the UAE’s brand new Green Innovation District, launched yesterday at Expo City Dubai. We speak to Palmade, the Dubai startup turning palm leaves into biodegradable products, about why

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48:26

UAE launches Green Innovator District

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2025/10/28

UAE launches Green Innovator District Unveiled during this week’s Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum is the Green Innovation District — a bold new project aimed at transforming how sustainable businesses grow, scale and collaborate here in the UAE. We speak with H.E. Dr Maria Hanif Al Qassim, Assistant Undersecretary for Policies and Economic Studies at the UAE Ministry of Economy and Marjan Faraidooni, Chief of Education and Culture, Expo City on why now is the right

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48:49

From two leased aircrafts to global dominance

The Agenda ·

2025/10/27

Emirates has turned 40. What are your fond memories as a staff or as a passenger? We speak with two former employees-- Khaled Daghestani, he was part of the airline’s early crew and later helped establish the Emirates Training College, and the first Pakistani woman in ground services, Kishwar Rauf. Aviation expert Geoffrey Thomas also gives his take on how significant this is in global aviation terms. There's been a surge in interest for defensive driving programme according to one of the top

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40:46

How Dubai Police are fighting back against online scams

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2025/10/24

Six months after Dubai Police launched their new cybercrime platform, we speak to Lt. Aisha Ahmad Bin Sulaiman about how the public is fighting back against online scams. With the long-awaited Zayed National Museum opening on December 3rd, we explore how its exhibitions will connect UAE history to the wider world. Art Dubai’s Benedetta Ghione joins us to discuss why museums matter, shaping identity and sparking imagination. UAE authors respond as Philip Pullman calls out AI “book

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44:44

Does traffic affect your job choices?

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2025/10/23

How far would you go for the perfect job? Because as Dubai continues to grow and sprawl, some jobseekers are starting to say: “Actually, no thanks." David Mackenzie, a leading recruiter here in the UAE, says he’s seeing candidates turning down roles, not because of the pay or the position, but purely because of the traffic. The makers of ChatGPT have just launched a brand new AI-powered web browser called Atlas, which they say is designed to work entirely around ChatGPT—no address

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51:52

Safe celebrations on Diwali and beyond

The Agenda ·

2025/10/22

Dubai has just marked Diwali - the Festival of Lights - with families lighting candles, setting off fireworks and celebrating across the city. But with celebrations like this come very real safety risks, especially when it comes to fire hazards at home or in crowded neighbourhoods. And it’s not just Diwali, with National Day, Christmas, and New Year all around the corner, Dubai Civil Defence is ramping up its safety messaging across all major festivals. A major awareness campaign has just been

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54:03

Should delivery drivers be banned from the fast lane?

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2025/10/21

From the 1st of November, a new RTA rule will force riders to stick to slower lanes on major Dubai roads, that's after 18 delivery riders lost their lives this year alone. Is it a smart safety move, or just another restriction on riders trying to do their jobs? If your apps were acting up yesterday, you were definitely not alone. There was a major cloud services outage across the region, with AWS - Amazon Web Services - experiencing serious disruption. So what exactly went wrong? How badly were we

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Dubai’s AI traffic cameras are watching - but are...

The Agenda ·

2025/10/20

Dubai Police's new AI cameras are flagging drivers for five different offences - but how accurate is the tech? We speak to the police and an AI ethics expert to explore what happens when algorithms make the call. Plus, Canada's WestJet is ditching seat recline on new planes - are budget airlines cutting too many corners? And, eight priceless royal jewels have been stolen in a lightning-fast heist at the Louvre, we unpack how it happened, and why investigators now have just days to crack the case.See

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47:50

New version of the flu vaccine in the UAE... and it's...

The Agenda ·

2025/10/17

Flu season is here, but if the jab puts you off, there's now aversion that’s needle-free available in the UAE. Anas Al Jammal, Director of Pharmacy for NMC Healthcare gives us the details. Staying with vaccination, according to the latest WHO data, global coverage of routine childhood vaccines has stalled. We get the take of Dr Margaret Harris, an epidemiologist who formerly worked with the World Health Organisation and has spent decades working on infectious disease prevention and response

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55:37

Forget fingerprints - Dubai Police can now recognise...

The Agenda ·

2025/10/16

Dubai Police unveil an AI-powered biometric tunnel that identifies people by the way they walk, signalling a new era of contactless security. Chris Seymour from Mace breaks down the progress and potential of Elon Musk’s high-speed underground Dubai Loop transport system. Kaspersky’s Emad Haffar explains The Dark Web and how criminals interact on it. Paralympian and accessibility advocate Jessica Smith shares how her feedback helped make ChatGPT more inclusive for people with

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39:10

What if a tsunami hit the UAE?

The Agenda ·

2025/10/15

The UAE tests its disaster readiness with a major Indian Ocean tsunami simulation. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky warns AI-driven threats are evolving fast - and so is their defense. Dubai Land Department launches remote property sales via the Dubai Now app using UAE Pass. AI is being used to analyse wastewater, offering new insights into public health trends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:45

What it’s really like to go to space with Blue...

The Agenda ·

2025/10/14

We speak to Blue Origin astronauts Austin Litteral and Dr. Gretchen Green about what it’s really like to go to space as a tourist. Are AI influencers the future of marketing or just a glossy gimmick? Lewis Davey from PiXEL and IDEA FARM weighs in. We explore how companies like Khazna are powering the UAE’s data boom and positioning the Gulf as a global tech hub. Plus, emerging artists are turning against Spotify - Carlos Guedes from NYU Abu Dhabi explains why it could reshape the music

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43:26

From flying cars to data centres

The Agenda ·

2025/10/13

Broadcasting live from GITEX at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Georgia speaks first with a Chinese company that carried out the first international public flight of its eVTOL and “Land Aircraft Carrier” in Dubai. It’s basically a combination of a mini-van and a flying car with the flying car folding up and fitting neatly inside the van, which looks a little bit like a Tesla Cybertruck. But we also ask, how safe is this tech? Mike Hirschberg, aerospace and eVTOL expert guides

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