If you're set to travel or planning a last-minute getaway for the upcoming Eid break, The Agenda has got you covered. 

From flights and hotel packages to making sure you're spending your holiday money wisely, our experts give you valuable advices. Plus, with passenger numbers expected to spike to 3.6 million in total from 26th March to 7th April, Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Airports tells us how the airport is gearing up — and what passengers need to know before they fly.

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SKEMA Business School in France has just released its first-ever Sport and Soft Power Ranking, highlighting which countries are gaining global clout through sport.

Unsurprisingly, the United States takes the top spot, followed by the UK and France. The UAE ranks 21st — a sign of just how far this country has come in using sport to project influence on the world stage. Katie Chambers speaks with the report author, Simon Chadwick, Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy at Skema Business School.

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Dubai Police have arrested a gang accused of running a fake Umrah and Hajj visa scam. They were apparently posing as travel agents and selling fake pilgrimage packages online. Katie speaks with Rikin Seth, Assistant Vice President at Musafir to find out how these scammers normally work.

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UAE schools see a spike in absenteeism ahead of spring break.

Half of UAE schoolchildren receive private tutoring - when is it too early?

Plus we speak to the UAE scientists creating moon dust from local rocks

And find out about Dubai World Cup as it returns to Meydan for 29th edition.

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Plus, the UAE climbs in global happiness rankings as Western nations see a decline.

Giant rats trained to sniff out ivory and rhino horn could help stop wildlife traffickers.

And flash floods and landslides threaten Uganda’s Rwenzori region as environmental risks grow.

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The Shocking Truth About Vet Costs

Plus the UAE’s cinema boom – with the industry raking in AED 800 million in revenue 

Hollywood filmmakers are seeking new locations after the wildfires, could the UAE emerge as a global film hub?

And a new home for rescued pets – we chat with the founder of Petooti, a new platform connecting rescued animals with loving homes.

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There's a new zero-tolerance policy with sensors and bag checks. Is it the right course of action? 

Plus, more on vaping Bans Worldwide – from Singapore to Australia, countries are tightening restrictions. How does the UAE compare globally?

Abu Dhabi has been named a top food city – Rranked 15th by Time Out, while Riyadh is 13th—but where is Dubai?

And, the gift of life during Ramadan – 800 organ transplants in the UAE last year, a 36% increase. How can you sign up?

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Driving schools are on high alert—have they seen a rush of young learners?

Plus, reckless driving exposed with more than two million motorists caught speeding by 30km/h+ last year.

And AI traffic cameras in action—how is cutting-edge tech making UAE roads safer? 

With insights from road safety pros and the man behind the radars!

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Is heading the ball putting footballers at risk? Is it time to rethink the beautiful game? 
Plus, air quality is improving across the UAE, but what about the air we breathe indoors? 
And how a Dubai hotel is giving dementia patients an opportunity to intern this Ramadan.

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dnata Travel is seeing a significant rise in international bookings, with 90% of customers opting for trips abroad - a sharp increase from last year when only 60% of travellers chose to fly abroad.

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