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Oct 7
46m 29s

The reason UAE internet is still lagging

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About this episode

One month after internet cables were cut in the Red Sea, we speak to telecoms expert Paul Brodsky to understand why UAE residents are still experiencing slowdowns.

As AI reshapes the music industry, a local executive explains how major labels are racing to control how their songs are used by machines.

Dubai’s prestigious Rashid and Latifa School is reopening with a cutting-edge new campus and curriculum, and we’ll hear from the CEO about the changes and scholarships

Plus, a mysterious new object, 3I/ATLAS, has entered our solar system - and scientists aren’t sure if it’s a comet, a rock, or something stranger.

And in Fujairah, a rare Arabian Caracal has been caught on camera for the first time in years, offering hope for the region’s endangered wildlife.

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