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The Agenda

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Dubai
UAE
Artificial Intelligence
Consumer Rights
Abu Dhabi
Ramadan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Etihad Rail
Cybersecurity
Education
Scams
Dubai Police
Road Safety
Climate Change
Four-Day Work Week
KHDA
United Arab Emirates
Fake Job Scams
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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And with oil prices soaring, the cost of cooling your home is likely to rise, even here in the UAE.

So is ... more

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A new report shows the UAE leading global hiring in 2026, with strong job growth across the Gulf driven... more

That's the decision of the KHDA, for remote learning during the conflict. We discuss this with Audrey Hametner of The Bedrock Program.

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With students going back to in-person learning this week, we go behind the scenes at the university where students are also back on campus.

We meet the brilliant 17-year-old Anvith who has come up with a clever carpooling platform.

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Mohit Lodha
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Ishraf Haseem
Co-founder and COO
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Heli O'Brien
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Mira Alsheikh
Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication
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Nathalie Marshall-Braz
Chancellor of Sorbonne University, Abu Dhabi
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Episode: Students return to in-person learning
Ayesha Moran
Director General of KHGA
Knowledge and Human Development Authority
Episode: Students return to in-person learning
Adra Al-Mansouri
Director of Public Policy and Sustainability
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Episode: Students return to in-person learning
Dr. Mustafa Alza
Founder of Road Hero Academy; former head of traffic research at Dubai Police
Road Hero Academy
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Anthony Miles
Deputy CEO at Bond Brand Consultancy
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Georgia Tolley
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Are Dubai property prices beginning to soften?
Q: When will the UAE's oral weight loss pill be available and how will it be dispensed?
Ali Hashemi states it will be available in May with Metabolic as launch partner; it will be prescription-only, not OTC, with pricing yet to be announced.
Are Dubai property prices beginning to soften?
Q: What changes are banks making to mortgage lending right now?
Jo Phillips describes higher down payment requirements (35% including fees) and some banks pulling back on loan-to-value to stabilize the market, with investors increasingly considering pre-approvals and potential distress scenarios.
Are Dubai property prices beginning to soften?
Q: What segments in Dubai's property market are most at risk of price softening?
Louis Harding explains that apartments are most at risk for price softening due to higher existing supply, while villas and townhouses are likely to remain more robust thanks to tighter supply and higher homeowner equity.
Students return to in-person learning
Q: Will all year groups return at the same time, or will it be staggered?
Plans will be guided by school readiness and KHDA approvals, with some schools adopting staggered or phased returns as appropriate.
Students return to in-person learning
Q: What message can you give to families reluctant to send their children back on Monday?
Reassure them that safety remains the top priority, thank leadership for safeguarding the community, and emphasize flexible options like hybrid learning and phased returns.

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The show consistently covers crisis response, public policy, and practical impacts of regional tensions on daily life in the UAE. Episodes frequently feature government officials, industry experts, and leaders from hospitality, education, and travel, offering from-the-ground perspectives on supply chains, pricing, remote learning, aviation disruption, and public safety communications. A notable pattern is the emphasis on actionable takeaways for businesses and residents, such as workforce resilience, crisis management best practices, and community-focused responses during disruptions. Unique strengths include high-profile authority guests (NCEMA and government spokespeople), a strong focus on consumer protection and price monitoring, and co... more

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The Agenda launched 4 years ago and published 101 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Ishraf Haseem
3. Heli O'Brien
4. Mira Alsheikh
5. Nathalie Marshall-Braz
6. Ayesha Moran
7. Adra Al-Mansouri
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