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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 news.
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In Abu Dhabi the Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has banned a shrub called oleander because it's toxic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We were lucky enough to attend the Dubai Future Forum at the Museum of the Future speaking to futurists, citizen astronauts and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The UAE is gearing up for the 53rd National Day celebrations over the first weekend of December.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New statistics from the Ministry of Health and Prevention show one third of UAE residents are pre-diabetic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's a new survey out looking at global risks, with quite a lot of variation according to where you live in the world - but overall road accidents remain the world's top perceived safety risk - with 16% of people saying its the greatest source of risk in their life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The UAE Olympic Committee, led by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is to launch something call the Elite Club which aims to identify, support, and develop the country's top sporting talents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
H.E. Sharif Salim Al-Olama, the undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, answers listener questions and concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The RTA says remote work and flexible working hours are key, when it comes to managing traffic, because they bring greater balance to the transport system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
YouTube superstar Jimmy Donaldson AKA Mr Beast has become the latest person to scale of heights of Burj Khalifa. But what’s it like to climb the highest building in the world? The Agenda speaks with Nicole Smith Ludvik who you might remember was the face of the Emirates "I’m on top of the world” ad. She’s not just climbed it once - but three times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The MOHRE are encouraging employers to register for a new savings scheme. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A taxi driver in the capital has been pictured with a sign in his cab offering free journeys for people of determination and those who are unwell. And it’s not the only gesture of generosity offered by this driver - there’s much more. This is the most heartwarming story you will hear this week for sure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The energy sector in the UAE makes up approximately 30% of the economy. But behind that number is a stark fact... a third of oil and gas workers suffer depression and 70% of workers are overweight. Why is that? And what's being done about it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Residents of Mira, Mira Oasis and Bur Dubai are struggling with a pigeon problem, and it's being felt in most other areas of the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So Diwali and Halloween are over - and that means all eyes are now looking forward to the festive season, and the upcoming long weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The government is strengthening the drink driving law - introducing fines of up to 100,000 dirhams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you fancy a snack on the beach and can't be bothered to get up and go and get it - there's now a solution! Careem is launching a new beach service, that'll enable you to order deliveries courtesy of GPS-enabled umbrellas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With just hours to go until the close of the UAE visa amnesty deadline the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai are advising anyone who has not yet come forward to do so today and tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are the rules in the UAE, and do they hold water?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Workers who use car lifts to get to commute each day will soon be offered a regulated Roads and Transport Authority alternative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Piracy and intellectual property crimes are still proving to be a real problem for the Middle East - with piracy rings offering TV and film content at dramatically reduced rates in countries including the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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