20 May 2025. Is AI-generated music putting your favourite artists at risk? A top musicologist weighs in. Plus, Ozempic isn’t just changing bodies — it could reshape the economy too. What’s up with the UAE’s obsession with a bug-eyed toy called Labubu? We unpack the craze. And scientists may have found a way to cool your mouth after spicy food. 

20 May 2025. Is AI-generated music putting your favourite artists at risk? A top musicologist weighs in.&nbsp;Plus, Ozempic isn&rsquo;t just changing bodies &mdash; it could reshape the economy too.&nbsp;What&rsquo;s up with the UAE&rsquo;s obsession with a bug-eyed toy called Labubu? We unpack the craze.&nbsp;And scientists may have found a way to cool your mouth after spicy food.&nbsp;

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.

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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Good news for residents of Town Square - the new 611 exit is finally open! 

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 rhino cells in a bold bid to stop extinction.

Emirates' President says economy flyers deserve better &mdash; 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 rhino cells in a bold bid to stop extinction.

Why Airlines May Finally Fix the Worst Seats on the Plane

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 CEO says yes—and soon. We’ll explore what that means for your job security.

And, scientists are now using AI to decode the language of dolphins. 

 

What counts as fashionable vs disrespectful in Dubai? We dive into a cultural clash after a viral post on Dubai Mall&rsquo;s dress code.
Also&mdash;developers are teaming up with honey farmers to bring bees back to our cities. Why? It&rsquo;s not just about the honey.
Plus: Could AI make you redundant? Anthropic&rsquo;s CEO says yes&mdash;and soon. We&rsquo;ll explore what that means for your job security.
And, scientists are now using AI to decode the language of dolphins.&nbsp;
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Too Much Skin at the Mall? 

We’re revisiting the growing concerns around e-scooters, as new figures show a sharp rise in accidents involving children. We speak to a community campaigner and ask a criminal lawyer—could parents be held legally responsible?

Plus, the UAE has launched the region’s first-ever ‘finfluencer’ license. We’ll ask independent money coaches what kind of rules should be in place. And with reports suggesting top influencers can earn up to 100,000 dirhams a month, we ask: is it easy money or a full-time hustle?

Finally, a major study shows that exercise may be more effective than drugs in stopping cancer from returning. 

We&rsquo;re revisiting the growing concerns around e-scooters, as new figures show a sharp rise in accidents involving children. We speak to a community campaigner and ask a criminal lawyer&mdash;could parents be held legally responsible?
Plus, the UAE has launched the region&rsquo;s first-ever &lsquo;finfluencer&rsquo; license. We&rsquo;ll ask independent money coaches what kind of rules should be in place.&nbsp;And with reports suggesting top influencers can earn up to 100,000 dirhams a month, we ask: is it easy money or a full-time hustle?
Finally, a major study shows that exercise may be more effective than drugs in stopping cancer from returning.&nbsp;

Good news for residents of Town Square - the new 611 exit is finally open!

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