The Agenda with Tom Urquhart

<p>The UAE's citizens and residents have their view on the topics that everyone is talking about. Presented by Tom Urquhart.</p>

Want more tips on staying positive while staying home?

26 Mar 2020: Svetlana Quindt is a German YouTuber who has been self-isolating for six weeks now, and is full of advice for how to amuse ourselves, be sensible, and stay sane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-26
03:39

We Are All In This Together

26 Mar 2020: Lalita Elen-Nur has set up a group to unite people across the UAE who have questions and concerns about the changes going on around us. Listen to how 2,000 people have joined in ten days and are offering each other support in these unprecedented times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-26
05:12

How are you keeping in touch with loved ones?

26 Mar 2020: Tech journalist Daanesh Kalyaniwalla tells us about the best apps to chat, hangout, catch up and share news with friends and family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-26
10:54

What's going on in your neighbourhood?

26 Mar 2020: The Meadows, Lakes and Springs Community group was set up years ago but in recent weeks its take on a whole new role supporting its members. Katie Watson-Grant tells us about the work of an admin in times like these.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-26
06:44

Do you feel like a dose of good news?

26 Mar 2020: With all the serious news and important information we are processing right now it's important to keep a balance. We're chatting with Carolyn Deed from 'The World of Good' as she shares some of the most uplifting stories around right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-26
08:22

How are the kids coping with distance learning?

25 Mar 2020: We asked them to get in touch and let us know their thoughts on staying home instead of going to school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-25
07:41

Who's looking after blue-collar workers?

25 Mar 2020: Charlie Barlow, Founder and CEO of Health at Hand explains how their app is making quality healthcare accessible to everyone, with all coronavirus consultations completely free of charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-25
10:49

How can businesses communicate with customers during the crisis?

25 Mar 2020: We chat with comms expert Kate Midttun from Acorn Strategy about keeping in touch and preparing for a return to normal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-25
07:29

Is now the time to take a first aid course?

25 Mar 2020: Safe Hands UAE has just launched an online first aid course in response to people wanting to brush up on these essential skills while staying at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-25
07:58

How can we keep our kids social?

25 Mar 2020: Jebel Ali School principal Lizzie Robinson tells us how we can help our kids stay in touch with their friends and protect students' mental health while distance learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-25
06:51

Do you need a buddy?

25 Mar 2020: Anna Arzua Macmillan has setup the UAE Buddy programme to help people help each other - and make sure social distancing doesn't mean emotional disconnection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-25
08:23

Does tech help or hinder in distance learning?

24 Mar 2020: David Hicks, Principal at Dubai International Academy, tells Georgia how his students are coping with distance learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-24
09:35

Day 3 of Distance Learning

24 Mar 2020: Twelve-year-old Joshua is homeschooled and offers some advice to students who are still trying to get the hang of distance learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-24
08:44

Dads and dudes! What are you doing at home?

24 Mar 2020: Vip Patel, founder of Dubailad.com and dad blogger, gives all the dads and dudes ideas on what to do at home, including keeping their kids entertained and doing some online shopping for the absolute essentials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-24
10:56

There's an app for that! It's called MiZen.

24 Mar 2020: Veer Vohra, who is 16 and in year 12, has developed an app that helps students cope with academic pressure, especially during these times of uncertainty. So let's all breathe in and out and think of all the things we're grateful for as we download MiZen on the Apple app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-24
08:17

Why not do some money admin while staying at home?

24 Mar 2020: Jayesh Patel, head of Liv, tells people who they can get their finances in order during uncertain times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-24
06:09

Mr. Gale, The Singing Principal!

24 Mar 2020: Darren Gale is the principal of Horizon International School. He does a monthly singing challenge for his staff and students, and with distance learning in place, he's managed to carry on with the tradition by moving it entirely online.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-24
08:07

Distance Learning Day 2

23 Mar 2020: Jodh Dhesi, deputy chief education officer at GEMS Education, tells Georgia what students and teachers have been saying about distance learning across GEMS schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-23
18:04

Are we reducing our carbon footprint by staying at home?

23 Mar 2020: Karl Feilder, CEO and Founder of Neutral Fuels, tells Georgia how much carbon we're not emitting by staying at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-23
08:30

The Smart Mobility World Conference

23 Mar 2020: Ben Pullen, CEO and Co-Founder of Generation E HQ, has been organising the Smart Mobility World Conference, which takes place in Dubai tomorrow.After months of preparation, fears over the spread of covid19 prompted authorities to cancel all events in Dubai. Instead of calling it off, Ben is holding the conference entirely online, with over 2,000 registered participants.Find out how he's pulling it off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-23
08:23

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