The Agenda

Dubai Eye 103.8

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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Episodes

ARABIC LANGUAGE

We'll find out why even babies are going to be taught Arabic in all nurseries and childcare centres in Dubai - as of September this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2025•51 min

FIRST AI GRADED MEDICINE

Scientists based in part here in the UAE say they're making significant progress in developing the world's first fully AI-generated drug. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2025•42 min

JAY SCHER'S JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE, REINVENTION & BUSINESS IN THE UAE

Jay Scher, an angel investor in F&B start-ups like Vosges Haut Chocolat, is bringing his venture to the UAE. But after losing his arms and legs to sepsis in 2019, he’s sharing his powerful story on not just surviving, but thriving—in life and entrepreneurship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 2025•51 min

AUGMENTED ETHICAL HACKER

Georgia speaks to augmented ethical hacker Len Noe who has 11 microchips installed in his body - asking him all the important questions - like why? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 2025•44 min

CRYPTO BILL PAYMENT

A major UAE telecoms company has added cryptocurrency to its payment options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 2025•41 min

MINORITY REPORT FOR REAL?

The UAE authorities say they're using AI to actually prevent crimes, with an innovative new Crime Map. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2025•53 min

TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS

As Dubai announces more and more futuristic transport projects, how are the existing ones working? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2025•57 min

DUBAI LOOP

Elon Musk announced an underground transport project in Dubai, while appearing at the World's Government Summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2025•53 min

NEW RENTAL INDEX

Could you be due for a lower rental increase than you thought? After the DLD smart rental index came into affect at the start of the year - how is it affecting residents, and how can you use it to negotiate with your landlord? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2025•56 min

RAILBUS

As the RTA announced and displayed a prototype for their futuristic RailBus sytem, The Agenda caught up with the RailBus to understand what it's all about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 2025•42 min

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