The Agenda podcast

The Agenda

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.

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.

 

#100

How easy are our commutes?

A new survey finds commute ease and traffic congestion are now the top quality-of-life con... more

12 Dec 2025

51 MINS

51:22

12 Dec 2025


#99

A Call for Safe and Responsible Jet Skiing

Over the weekend, there was a serious safety scare just off the coast near the Dubai Offsh... more

11 Dec 2025

47 MINS

47:29

11 Dec 2025


#98

World’s first social media ban for children takes effect

As of today, Australia has made it law – becoming the first country in the world to ... more

10 Dec 2025

52 MINS

52:02

10 Dec 2025


#97

Ending Polio for Good

One of the most powerful commitments made here in Abu Dhabi this week wasn’t financi... more

09 Dec 2025

49 MINS

49:56

09 Dec 2025


#96

IndiGo flight cancellations – have you been affected?

IndiGo Airlines has cancelled more than 1,000 flights, with major delays and rising fares,... more

08 Dec 2025

54 MINS

54:12

08 Dec 2025


#95

Global Traffic Index

The latest INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard shows that drivers in Dubai lost an average of 4... more

05 Dec 2025

49 MINS

49:52

05 Dec 2025


#94

Taylor Swift concert scam

Scammers have been at it again, offering tickets for a fake Taylor Swift concert in Dubai,... more

04 Dec 2025

57 MINS

57:51

04 Dec 2025


#93

Should real-work experience be a requirement for all UAE students?

Dubai billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor is urging schools and universities to prioritise pract... more

03 Dec 2025

50 MINS

50:55

03 Dec 2025


#92

Inside the UAE’s museums: From heritage to prehistoric giants

We take a look round one of the UAE’s most anticipated cultural landmarks - the Zaye... more

02 Dec 2025

59 MINS

59:52

02 Dec 2025


#91

Know your rights as a tenant

Rents in Dubai have risen by over 23% on average in the last 12 months, with some areas se... more

28 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:24

28 Nov 2025


#90

Don’t fall for this WICKED scam

A fake advert offering “half-price tickets” to Wicked at Dubai Opera has been ... more

27 Nov 2025

49 MINS

49:39

27 Nov 2025


#89

Technology for Bite-sized Learning

Research from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts has shown that the average ... more

26 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:56

26 Nov 2025


#88

Should children under 16 be banned from social media?

That’s what Malaysia is planning from 2026 and it’s part of a global trend. Au... more

25 Nov 2025

51 MINS

51:07

25 Nov 2025


#87

How affected are you by parking fees rise?

According to new figures, average parking fees have increased by 51% since Dubai introduce... more

24 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:01

24 Nov 2025


#86

Wolfi's back in business

After that devastating fire earlier this month, Wolfi’s Bike Shop is back — in... more

21 Nov 2025

47 MINS

47:17

21 Nov 2025


#85

Could we treat genetic diseases within the next 10 years?

There was a big claim at the Dubai Future Forum yesterday that says yes. We speak with Mam... more

19 Nov 2025

46 MINS

46:12

19 Nov 2025


#84

Meet Suhail, the firefighting drone

As we broadcast live from the Dubai Future Forum at the Museum of the Future, we are looki... more

18 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:37

18 Nov 2025


#83

E-bikes impoundment in Dubai

Dubai Police are cracking down on dangerous e-motorbikes, after teenagers were caught ridi... more

17 Nov 2025

48 MINS

48:02

17 Nov 2025


#82

How to be prepared for Zero Day Attacks

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a stark warning: hackers are now exploiting so‑ca... more

14 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:41

14 Nov 2025


#81

Can your next meal help send a child to school?

We speak to Dubai Cares about a nationwide campaign turning every bite into a chance to fi... more

13 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:41

13 Nov 2025