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The Agenda

Dubai Eye 103.8
Dubai
UAE
Artificial Intelligence
United Arab Emirates
Strait Of Hormuz
Etihad Rail
Ramadan
Abu Dhabi
Education
Scams
Consumer Rights
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
KHDA
Cybersecurity
Dubai Police
Fake Job Scams
Climate Change
Road Safety
Cybercrime
Social Media

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 i... more

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We’ll take a look at whether tourism to the UAE is ready to bounce back, after the UK lifted its travel warning - reopening a key market for Dubai, which welcomes more than 1.5 million British visitors every year.

Plus, with more details emerging a... more

The UAE is the first Arab country to introduce restrictions on children under 15 - and we want to hear from you on this one.

The ban aims to protect young people online - as a growing body of evidence suggests social media is bad for their mental h... more

With hopes of de-escalation after the US-Iran ceasefire, we ask whether passengers are ready to book again, how quickly routes can normalise, and whether jet fuel and insurance costs could keep fares higher for longer.

US President Donald Trump say... more

US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open by Friday, but for the shipping industry, restarting normal operations is not as simple as turning the engines back on. We find out what inspections, maintenance and safety c... more

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Yousef Al Mansoori
Senior First Instance Judge at the Rental Disputes Centre
Dubai Rental Dispute Centre
Episode: Rents, rights and renewals
Ben Bailey
Director of Program for The Mission to Seafarers
The Mission to Seafarers
Episode: Who protects the crew?
Juma Almheiri
Car crash survivor and public speaker
Private individual
Episode: Who protects the crew?
Ajay Adwani
Aviation analyst, Live From A Lounge
Live From A Lounge
Episode: Who protects the crew?
Dr. Claudio Milano
Raymond E. Cajal Senior Research Fellow specializing in over-tourism, touristification and anti-tourism activation
University of Barcelona
Episode: Are more tourists heading to Europe this time?
Jinky Zsorzio
Freelance journalist based in the Philippines
Freelance journalist
Episode: Are more tourists heading to Europe this time?
Julia Assern
Protester from the Less Tourism, More Life in Mallorca group
Mallorca protest movement
Episode: Are more tourists heading to Europe this time?
Fede Fuster Lopez
President of HOSBEC (Hotel and Tourism Business Association of the Valencian Community)
Hosbec (Valencian tourism association)
Episode: Are more tourists heading to Europe this time?
Dr. Francesco Ferretti
Assistant Professor of Fisheries Management and Conservation
Virginia Tech
Episode: Are more tourists heading to Europe this time?

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Georgia Tolley
Host of The Agenda, Dubai Eye 103.8 FM
Katie Chambers
Host of The Agenda, Dubai Eye 103.8

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Who protects the crew?
Q: What does the UAE ruling say about posting children online by influencer parents?
The ruling requires both parents' consent for public or commercial sharing of a child's images; if one parent opposes, posts must not go online and existing posts must be deleted, highlighting child welfare and privacy concerns.
Who protects the crew?
Q: What is the legal responsibility when a ship owner abandons crew, and how are cases resolved?
Ultimately the ship owner bears initial responsibility, but port states, flag states, insurers, and various stakeholders have roles; resolution often follows if a vessel is sold and funds exist to pay crews; it can take weeks to months.
Who protects the crew?
Q: Can you explain what seafarer abandonment means and how widespread it is right now?
Abandonment happens when a company cannot or will not fund required support for crew members, including food, water, and medical care, and it is a growing, global issue with UAE cases illustrating local impact.
What's really happening in the Strait of Hormuz?
Q: What is the status of deepfake detection technology against advancing synthetic media?
Detection tools must be continuously updated as AI-generated content becomes more convincing, with ongoing updates to datasets and models to keep pace.
What's really happening in the Strait of Hormuz?
Q: Could AI-based detection be integrated into official forecasting systems for heat risks?
Yes, as a decision-support layer that augments, rather than replaces, existing meteorological models, improving localized warnings two days in advance.

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The show acts as a daily UAE-focused news and analysis brief, combining interviews with government officials, regulators, and regional experts with practical insights from business leaders and researchers. Episodes frequently cover policy shifts, regulatory changes, economic trends, technology and security issues, and societal topics relevant to the UAE and broader Gulf region. A standout pattern is the willingness to bring in diverse perspectives—from legal and regulatory voices to industry specialists and academics—to explain how decisions affect everyday life, business resilience, and public welfare. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want actionable context on policy, markets, and regional developments, often with a pragmatic, p... more

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2. Ben Bailey
3. Juma Almheiri
4. Ajay Adwani
5. Dr. Claudio Milano
6. Jinky Zsorzio
7. Julia Assern
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