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The Agenda
Playlist by The AgendaThe 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 hea…847 clip(s) in playlist
Banking fees are going up from June 1
Minimum balance rules in the UAE could hit both businesses and individuals. Could a Dh120 million Al Ain farming project make the UAE more food secure? Plus, a billion-dirham fund promises free treatment for low-income residents with chronic disease We also meet the neuroscientist behind the ge…
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Good news for residents of Town Square - the new 611 exit is finally open!
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 fo…
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Can nuclear power fuel the UAE’s AI data centre boom?
The UAE’s AI data centre boom is leaning on nuclear energy. We explore the risks and rewards. We also look at why generalists could shape the future of work. Also, what buyers need to know about Dubai’s off-plan property market in 2025. And how electronic tattoos might turn your skin into a sma…
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Elon's bringing Neuralink to Abu Dhabi
Elon Musk is bringing his brain interface company Neuralink to Abu Dhabi. Georgia asks neurosurgeon Dr. Tommaso Tufo about the magnitude of the announcement. Plus, we look at all the deals agreed between the the UAE and the US during President Trump's visit.
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Trump's in town
As the US President lands in Abu Dhabi with top tech CEOs, we ask: what does Washington want from the UAE? Plus, with rising tolls and parking fees, is it becoming too pricey to drive in Dubai — and why are more people doing it anyway? And new research shows chimpanzees may share our sense of rhy…
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Trump & Chips
US President Donald Trump will be in the UAE tomorrow, hoping to strike deals on advanced semiconductors and tech investments. But what’s really at stake, and why are these tiny chips causing such a big stir? Katie Chambers speaks to economist Karen Young. She's joined too by someone who was in th…
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President Trump lands in Riyadh — and heads to the UAE Thursday. What’s he hoping to achieve?
Two businesses thriving under the “Make it in the Emirates” campaign share their stories — from food to steel. Policing the metaverse? Katie Chambers explores the challenges with Geneva State Police. Plus, what does Dubai’s new Jebel Ali Racecourse plan mean for sport and city life? We ask urban …
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What noises annoy you?
New figures from the UAE’s Ministry of Interior revealed that 7,000 fines were given out last year for noise violations. More than 3,000 of those were related to car horns and blasting loud music, while around 4,000 violations were linked to vehicles causing excessive noise, due to illegal engine m…
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The biggest divorce settlement in UAE history
A landmark ruling in Abu Dhabi’s family court sees an American woman awarded AED 100 million in a divorce settlement. Katie Chambers speaks to the lawyer who led the case to find out what this means for expatriates and family law in the UAE. With the KHDA giving the green light for schools to rais…
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The magic of Disney is heading to the UAE
Abu Dhabi is set to become home to the region’s first Disneyland. Katie Chambers speaks with Robert Niles, founder and editor of Theme Park Insider, who was at the official announcement last night in the UAE capital. Building a Disney theme park is not just about castles and rollercoasters—it’s ab…
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