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.
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The UAE’s space economy has grown by 27% in a year, with private companies now behind almost half of all spending.
HE Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General of the UAE Space Agency, explains the role of the private sector in that figure.
Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar shares his views on Dubai’s investment outlook as business leaders gather at the RISE Expo, and we look at how new entertainment attractions are bringing more tourists to the country.
After heavy rain, hail and lightning across parts of the UAE, with more unsettled weather forecast, is your home ready? We find out how to protect it from leaks, damp and mould.
Mike Rigby, the new head of IAAPA MENA, the region’s theme park trade body, says the Middle East is giving Orlando a run for its money. He helped build parks like Legoland Dubai’s water park, and tells us how the business is doing now.
What happens to the sofa you’ve outgrown? A new UAE-born app wants you to give it away for free, so someone nearby can use it.
And Oaka, an energetic Australian koolie her last family found too much to handle, has been chosen as the new koala rescue dog. Josey Sharrad of the International Fund for Animal Welfare tells Katie why she stood out.
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14 Oct 2026
Hackers force supermarket fridges to heat up to 50C
Hackers turned the fridges in hundreds of French supermarkets into ovens, heating freezers to 50 degrees and forcing shops to throw away their fresh and frozen food. How did it happen, and could it happen here?
Meanwhile, could leaving a bad Google review land you in legal trouble in the UAE? Dubai Police are issuing a warning about when online criticism crosses the line.
Plus, putting a child through 14 years of private school in Dubai can cost more than 400,000 dirhams. Instead,would you also start a pension for a baby?
One dad has, for his two children, and they can’t touch it until they’re 57. Is it smart planning, or are there better ways to save for your kids?
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13 Oct 2026
In Limbo: Hundreds of Filipinos hit by alleged visa scam in the UAE
Around 400 Filipino expats have lost their hard-earned money and some are also facing mounting overstay fines after an alleged massive visa scam committed by a UAE-based company. We speak to two victims who paid around AED 9,000 and AED 15,000 each and until now waiting if their visas will still be processed.
What legal options do the victims have? Can they still get their money back? We get the answers from Atty Barney Almazar.
We give you the latest update on Saudi Arabia.
Why are we so fascinated by skyscrapers?
And the DP World Tour is drawing a line in the sand, telling golfers they'll have to choose between its tournaments and LIV Golf from next season.
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