The Agenda
The Agenda
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 …
Inside Abu Dhabi’s Billion-Dirham Infrastructure Boom
Breaking down the capital’s biggest mega-projects, from real estate to renewables. Hear from the man behind 100+ new neighbourhood parks transforming Abu Dhabi communities. Travel to CIS countries drops as regional tensions disrupt UAE flight routes. Dubai expands flexible summer working — wh…
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Is the UAE shutting down for summer – or are you missing a trick?
As the mercury rises and calendars clear, is the UAE’s summer slowdown a sign the country grinds to a halt – or a golden window of untapped opportunity? With temperatures already breaking records, should we start naming heatwaves like hurricanes? Plus, more flights are being delayed or cancelled …
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Latest on the India Air Crash
A devastating Air India crash has left 241 dead and the world searching for answers. We speak to our India Correspondent Aparna Bose for the very latest — and hear from ex-pilot Alistair Rosenshein on what might have gone horribly wrong. New rules mean 240 minutes of Arabic a week in private kinde…
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How Dubai became the world's most trusted police force – and why it matters
Dubai Police have been named the strongest police brand in the world, scoring Triple A in a global index for ethics, innovation and public trust. Also, two serious crashes on the E311 in one week. What’s going wrong on this key commuter route? Plus, a new US travel ban could see fans from our reg…
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Tourism boom or bubble? The future of travel in Dubai
Dubai just smashed another tourism record — 7 million visitors in just four months — but can the city keep its global edge? Cultural futurist Jasmine Bina tells us what’s next in tourism — from AI-powered journeys to travel that transforms your identity. Plus, Global Village pulled in a staggeri…
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Blue metro line is on it's way — here’s what’s coming by 2029
We’ve got the latest on a multi-billion dirham metro line set to reshape how Dubai moves. New data points to a slowdown in home handovers across the city this year and next. Meanwhile, a viral Adele concert scam is fooling fans — Live Nation Middle East tells us how they’re fighting back. Dubai…
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Litter louts: should we fine our way to cleaner beaches?
Are litter louts ruining the UAE’s public spaces — and is the government making it too easy for us to be lazy? We hear from conservation campaigners across the country. Plus, Emirati architect Ahmad Bukhash is off to Japan to judge at Expo Osaka 2025. And we get the inside scoop on Abu Dhabi’s ne…
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The Fallout of Trump and Musk
US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have spectacularly fallen out - and news watchers are getting the popcorn out for the drama. But are there serious global issues at play here? Georgia Tolley speaks with US political scientist Professor Adam Ramey. There are also concerning news over the las…
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Why Airlines May Finally Fix the Worst Seats on the Plane
Emirates' President says economy flyers deserve better — is change coming? Plus, is your A/C making the planet hotter? We talk to experts rethinking how we stay cool in a warming world. We also meet the Brazilian polyglot going viral for speaking 40+ languages. and speak to the scientist reviving…
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Too Much Skin at the Mall?
What counts as fashionable vs disrespectful in Dubai? We dive into a cultural clash after a viral post on Dubai Mall’s dress code. Also—developers are teaming up with honey farmers to bring bees back to our cities. Why? It’s not just about the honey. Plus: Could AI make you redundant? Anthropic’s…
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