We’re talking consumer rights with Ahmed Mosa from Dubai Economy — answering your questions on returns, refunds, and shopper protections.

Mall of the Emirates is getting a AED 5 billion expansion. But do we really need more retail space?

With cocoa prices up, could lab-grown chocolate be the future? We speak to the CEO of Celeste Bio about their cocoa-free alternative.

And the UAE is fast becoming a hub for AI data centres. We explore what’s behind the rise.

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Plus, we're discussing that AI doll trend which is sparking privacy and environmental concerns.

And, the melting ice which is opening  new trade routes and sparking Arctic power struggles.

Also, could optimistic dogs make better workers? We'll find out.

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We look at what’s changed. 

From a Dh1.4 billion flood prevention push, to rising insurance costs, and where victims stand 12 months on.

Plus, the Oscars finally give stunts their moment to shine – a brand new category is on the way. 

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Plus, UAE boosts local food production, could vertical farms provide a sustainable solution to rising tariffs, climate change, and supply chain risks? 
More chats on tariffs and how it could affect us in the UAE,
And, Blue Origin's All-Female Spaceflight including Katy Perry.

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From the 15th April, all school buses will be required to install automatic fire suppression systems—essentially, a built-in fire extinguisher that activates if a fire starts in the engine. It’s part of the government’s wider push to raise fire safety standards, and it affects more than 17,000 school buses across the country. Katie Chambers speak with Sam Malins, the CEO of ReacTON, one of the key manufacturers of these systems here in the UAE and David Campbell from Emirates Safety Laboratory, to understand how these systems are tested and approved.

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A Dubai resident who lost nearly AED 220,000 to a scam after being promised a fake prize from a so-called government foundation has come forward to tell her story. "Sarah" (not her real name) bravely shares the details to help protect others. Anthony Frances, a lawyer from Gately Legal, also joins The Agenda with expert advice on what to do if you’re ever caught in a similar trap—and whether there’s any way to recover your money.

And is the dire wolf really back? Katie Chambers gets the answer straight from the team trying to bring back extinct species.

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Government officials have warned the public about a surge in fraudulent companies using social media to scam job seekers. We speak with a recruiter, a cybersecurity expert and a company who have had people contact them, thinking they were starting a new role when they weren’t.

Plus, how is it like to look after famous people? Katie Chambers meets the former close protection officers of none other than Cristiano Ronaldo.

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According to a new major study by Gallup, the UAE is among the top countries globally where people feel their government cares about them. The World Risk Poll surveyed nearly 150,000 people across 142 countries. Katie Chambers speaks with Gallup's Senior Global News Writer Benedict Vigers to get more details.

Plus, OFFLIMITS Music Festival is coming to Abu Dhabi this month. The Agenda was joined by the organisers, Theory Eleven Entertainment and Florian Wieder who has worked on global mega-events like the MTV VMAs, The X Factor, and of course, Eurovision. He knows how to make a moment unforgettable — and now, he’s turning his talents to the UAE.

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We’re talking jewellery, trade, and impact with two top experts.

Plus, could the shingles vaccine lower dementia risk?

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When you upload a selfie to one of those viral AI filters — what are you really giving away?  Cybersecurity experts are warning that the Ghibli trend, which turns your face into dreamy anime art, could be quietly collecting your data. Katie Chambers speaks to Nicolai Solling from Help AG to find out what’s happening behind the scenes.

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