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.
Latest episodes
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47 min
UAE oil spill: How far is it spreading, and what's the impact on marine life?
Beaches across the northern Emirates remain closed following an oil spill off the UAE coast. We’ll look at how the slick is spreading and what it could mean for marine life and the…
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1 h 00
UAE oil spill - all you need to know
Beaches across parts of the northern Emirates are closed following an oil spill off the UAE coast. We discuss the clean-up operation and what it means for wildlife, swimmers and ou…
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1 h 04
The UAE takes on the global water challenge
A quarter of the world's population lives in countries facing extremely high water stress every year. That's according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. And with farmi…
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1 h 02
How do you track a strange odour?
Authorities say they're investigating reports of unusual odours across several parts of the UAE, while reassuring residents there's no indication of a threat to public health. But…
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39 min
UAE bans common antibiotic for animals
The UAE is banning a widely used antibiotic from being given to animals from next month, over fears it could help bacteria develop resistance. We find out why this isn’t just about…
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1 h 00
Who are behind the bots?
Have you ever read a comment online and wondered whether a real person wrote it? This week, a senior UAE official warned that social media bots are being used to inflame tensions b…
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1 h 03
Record Hormuz ship attacks
Attacks on container ships in the Strait of Hormuz are rising to record levels. What does it mean for shipowners trying to get cargo around the world for their customers? Apple say…
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48 min
Screens away, pens out!
One of Britain’s top schools is ditching laptops and bringing back pen and paper, saying pupils concentrate better and finish homework faster. So have schools gone too far with tec…
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60 min
The UAE’s space economy grows 27% in a year
The UAE’s space economy has grown by 27% in a year, with private companies now behind almost half of all spending. HE Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Spac…
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1 h 01
Hackers force supermarket fridges to heat up to 50C
Hackers turned the fridges in hundreds of French supermarkets into ovens, heating freezers to 50 degrees and forcing shops to throw away their fresh and frozen food. How did it hap…
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1 h 07
In Limbo: Hundreds of Filipinos hit by alleged visa scam in the UAE
Around 400 Filipino expats have lost their hard-earned money and some are also facing mounting overstay fines after an alleged massive visa scam committed by a UAE-based company. W…
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58 min
Impact of Riyadh Airport attack on KSA and global aviation
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is mourning the death of twelve people killed in an attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. The mass casualty event also saw more than 300…
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1 h 00
Dubai bans families and single tenants from sharing a flat
Dubai bans families and single tenants from sharing a unit under tougher shared housing rules. What does it mean if you rent a room, and could you be forced to move? KHDA wants to…
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2 min
Abu Dhabi launches AI that speaks Emirati Arabic
Abu Dhabi researchers have launched a new AI model designed to understand Emirati Arabic. We'll discuss why the UAE needs its own ChatGPT equivalent. As global technology leaders g…
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48 min
UAE introduces new limits on salt, sugar and fat in everyday food
The UAE has begun putting limits on how much salt, sugar and fat can go into some of the foods we eat every day. The new resolution covers packaged foods made in the UAE or importe…
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1 h 10
When school photos go too far
Schools across the UAE are asking parents to rethink the way they take and share photos and videos on campus. It’s not a ban on photographing your own child. Parents can still capt…
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1 h 04
What's behind the rising food prices?
World food prices rose again in September. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says its benchmark index averaged 136 points, up 1.5 percent on August and just under 6…
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1 h 06
Between pick-up and drop-off
The KHDA has sent parents across Dubai a new survey on the school commute, asking how children get to school, how long families spend stuck in traffic at the gates, and what would…
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1 h 13
Can you make your car fuel last longer?
Fuel prices in the UAE are up this October, and that explains the long queues at the pumps yesterday. From today, Super 98 costs AED4.40 a litre compared to AED3.80 in September, w…
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1 h 04
Etihad Rail's Dubai station is now open
Etihad Rail's stations in Dubai and Al Dhaid, in Sharjah, open this morning, joining the Abu Dhabi to Fujairah route that launched at the end of June. From the Al Yalayis station,…