The Agenda

A suspected oil spill has been spotted near Iran’s key export hub - raising fresh concerns about the environmental and economic impact of the conflict.

The ripple effects are also being felt far beyond the region. We’ll cross to Sri Lanka, where electricity prices are rising by 18 percent today as the energy crisis deepens and Asia is facing a plastic shortage as the conflict disrupts supply chains.

And here in the UAE - as any parent will know - children are back in school. We're all hoping that's the last time we'll have to do distance learning - but how realistic is that?

Plus Abu Dhabi is banning delivery motorcycles from high-speed roads - we'll ask a safety expert whether this will reduce accidents.

And while the Wynn Al Marjan Island might be facing slight delays - Ras Al Khaimah is taking tourism to new heights with plans to launch astronaut-style training experiences.

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We take a look at how rising regional tensions here are starting to impact everyday life in Pakistan.

Plus, it’s emerging that nearly one in three UAE parents are still not using child car seats despite the law.

And, in separate data - dozens of road crashes in the UAE are linked to illegal drivers.

Meanwhile, how would you like to glide to work in an autonomous pod that flows past traffic jams? We're one step closer to that becoming a reality thanks to a partnership between transport company Gldyways and Parkin.

On a lighter note, we’re celebrating legendary wildlife broadcaster David Attenborough as he turns 100 today

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As rumours spread about whether the US is using dolphins to clear mines in the Gulf, we'll find out more about the US Navy's marine mammal programme.

Meanwhile - Fujairah’s Etihad Rail station is officially ready - but what impact is the new passenger service likely to have on property prices in the Emirate?

Meta is planning to use AI to spot underage users to analyse things like height and even bone structure.- but will it work? 

And the UAE is launching a global air ambulance with flying ICU capability.

Plus we’ll find out why entire WhatsApp groups in Brazil are now devoted to whistling.

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A special focus tonight is the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite signs of progress in US-Iran talks, shipping through the Strait remains severely disrupted, with global supply chains under pressure and only limited vessel movements in recent days.

We’ll ask whether pipelines could reduce reliance on the Strait, and how shipping companies are making real-time decisions in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways.

And with schools doing distanced learning until Friday, what is the impact on extra curricular activities, sports leagues and families trying to keep routines in place.

We’ll also examine how those emergency alerts are reaching our phones so quickly, and the technology behind the warning system now being used across the Emirates.

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With missile and drone alerts resume in the UAE due to Iran's attacks, we look at the situation with schools as students are back to distance learning this week.

A suspected virus outbreak on a cruise ship leaves a number of people dead. We ask how concerned travellers should be and what we need to know about hantavirus.

We look at Dubai Metro's Blue and Gold lines today on the show - with Blue line tunnelling now officially underway and what Gold line's effect is in the property market.

‘Make it in the Emirates’ is back, we speak with one company involved in steel operations.

And we speak to the hero guide who carried an injured hiker for three hours to safety. 

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UAE airspace has fully opened after months of disruption - we'll ask what it means for travel, tourism and the wider economy.

We'll hear from the General Civil Aviation Authority of UAE, the CEO of Dubai Airports and aviation expert John Strickland.

Meanwhile, AI is making headlines once again, Hollywood is coming out fighting - saying only human performances and scripts will be Oscar-worthy.

And Taylor Swift is looking to protect her image, voice and likeness from being used by AI - but has the horse already bolted?

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Oil prices are surging amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, and with UAE petrol costs already rising, what could this mean for your wallet next?

Meanwhile, heavy smartphone use is now being linked to shorter attention spans, so how do you protect your children without cutting them off completely?

Plus, tourists can now open instant bank accounts in the UAE, but will it really change how visitors spend while they are here?

And a viral gazelle rescue has captured attention across Dubai, but do you know what to do if you come across an injured animal?

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Communication via WhatsApp is no longer allowed for financial services in the UAE, effective from today. That means no sharing customer data, no processing transactions, and not even sending one-time passwords through this platform as part of a wider push to tackle fraud and better protect customer information. So what does this mean for customers, banks and insurance companies and brokers?

There is a change in property investor visa rules in Dubai, removing the minimum property value requirement and potentially opening the door to a whole new wave of buyers.

Dubai rolls out a clearer framework to boost consumer rights in the aviation sector.

And we also ask, is there something wrong with WhatsApp?

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The UAE has announced that it's leaving OPEC and OPEC+ from the 1st of May. We break it down on what it means for the markets and, importantly, what it could mean for you at the petrol pump, with energy expert Robin Mills.

We look at safety in schools, as Abu Dhabi carries out more than 480 inspections across education facilities. 

We also turn our attention at a major new report showing Europe is now the fastest-warming continent on Earth, and what that tells us about the pace of change globally.

Then, bringing it closer to home, the UAE’s Climate Law deadline is fast approaching. What do businesses actually need to do, and are they ready?

We also look at innovation in action, as Expo City Dubai Foundation backs seven global projects tackling extreme heat.

The Community Development Authority Dubai launches a sign language pledge to make everyday communication more accessible.

And why are stingrays suddenly being spotted in places like Dubai Marina? 

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A new police unit will monitor e-scooters and e-bikes and regular bicycles, from May 1, as concerns grow around safety and misuse.

Good news for families as children head back outdoors at schools and activities returning after weeks of disruption.

We also look at the huge demand for a new weight loss pill which is now available in Abu Dhabi, with thousands on waiting list at one clinic here in Dubai.

We turn our attention too at rising fuel prices and how it affects demand for EVs.

And we take you to Gibraltar, where monkeys are eating mud after consuming junk food from tourists.

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