The Agenda with Tom Urquhart

26 Mar 2020: Svetlana Quindt is a German YouTuber who has been self-isolating for six weeks now, and is full of advice for how to amuse ourselves, be sensible, and stay sane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Mar 2020: Lalita Elen-Nur has set up a group to unite people across the UAE who have questions and concerns about the changes going on around us. Listen to how 2,000 people have joined in ten days and are offering each other support in these unprecedented times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Mar 2020: Tech journalist Daanesh Kalyaniwalla tells us about the best apps to chat, hangout, catch up and share news with friends and family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Mar 2020: The Meadows, Lakes and Springs Community group was set up years ago but in recent weeks its take on a whole new role supporting its members. Katie Watson-Grant tells us about the work of an admin in times like these.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Mar 2020: With all the serious news and important information we are processing right now it's important to keep a balance. We're chatting with Carolyn Deed from 'The World of Good' as she shares some of the most uplifting stories around right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar 2020: We asked them to get in touch and let us know their thoughts on staying home instead of going to school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar 2020: Charlie Barlow, Founder and CEO of Health at Hand explains how their app is making quality healthcare accessible to everyone, with all coronavirus consultations completely free of charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar 2020: Safe Hands UAE has just launched an online first aid course in response to people wanting to brush up on these essential skills while staying at home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar 2020: Jebel Ali School principal Lizzie Robinson tells us how we can help our kids stay in touch with their friends and protect students' mental health while distance learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar 2020: Anna Arzua Macmillan has setup the UAE Buddy programme to help people help each other - and make sure social distancing doesn't mean emotional disconnection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Mar 2020: We chat with comms expert Kate Midttun from Acorn Strategy about keeping in touch and preparing for a return to normal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mar 2020: David Hicks, Principal at Dubai International Academy, tells Georgia how his students are coping with distance learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mar 2020: Vip Patel, founder of Dubailad.com and dad blogger, gives all the dads and dudes ideas on what to do at home, including keeping their kids entertained and doing some online shopping for the absolute essentials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mar 2020: Veer Vohra, who is 16 and in year 12, has developed an app that helps students cope with academic pressure, especially during these times of uncertainty. So let's all breathe in and out and think of all the things we're grateful for as we download MiZen on the Apple app store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mar 2020: Twelve-year-old Joshua is homeschooled and offers some advice to students who are still trying to get the hang of distance learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mar 2020: Jayesh Patel, head of Liv, tells people who they can get their finances in order during uncertain times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mar 2020: Darren Gale is the principal of Horizon International School. He does a monthly singing challenge for his staff and students, and with distance learning in place, he's managed to carry on with the tradition by moving it entirely online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Jodh Dhesi, deputy chief education officer at GEMS Education, tells Georgia what students and teachers have been saying about distance learning across GEMS schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Tom Harvey, commercial manager at Spinneys, says it will be business as usual for supermarkets and supplies will continue to come in. He also appeals to shoppers to stop hoarding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Ben Pullen, CEO and Co-Founder of Generation E HQ, has been organising the Smart Mobility World Conference, which takes place in Dubai tomorrow.After months of preparation, fears over the spread of covid19 prompted authorities to cancel all events in Dubai. Instead of calling it off, Ben is holding the conference entirely online, with over 2,000 registered participants.Find out how he's pulling it off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Mar 2020: Karl Feilder, CEO and Founder of Neutral Fuels, tells Georgia how much carbon we're not emitting by staying at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: University students and professors are being encouraged to design solutions that would help the world in the fight against covid 19. Joining Georgia on the line is Brendan McGetrick, Head of Curation of the Global Grad Show and Curative Director of The Museum of the Future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: Lisa Sherrington-Boyd, principal at Kangaroo Kids Nursery in Dubai, gives us practical advise on how to tackle distance learning with our children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: Wissam Amid, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Xische, says working remotely is going to be the future. He gives us some practical advise on how to ensure it goes smoothly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Mar 2020: Respected food reviewer Food Sheikh tells us about the new platform, which lets customers order directly from their favourite local eatery in Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Georgia chats to Dr. Wael Farouq Elamin, an infection control doctor at the King’s College Hospital in Dubai about proper testing for covid 19, and whether we are close to developing a vaccine for it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Georgia meets Alma, a mother of four and one of the millions of residents in Manila who are forced to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus. She remains optimistic and believes social distancing and isolation is the right thing to do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Zach Holz a.k.a. The Happiest Teacher tells Georgia how parents and children can cope with distance learning, which takes effect on 22nd March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Tracy Moxley, Director of Education at Aldar Education, tells Georgia how they will implement distance learning for their 20,000 students across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Mar 2020: Georgia chats to Jenny Mollon, Senior Editor at WhichSchoolAdvisor about what this announcement means to UAE students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor at the Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University, tells Georgia about a free course they're offering to teachers and academic support staff to equip them with skills they need during the distance learning period in the UAE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Peter Davos, CEO of Hale Education, tells Georgia how applicants are dealing with preparing for university as amid closures across the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Simone Noorali has recently flown back to Dubai after the University of Pennsylvania, where she's been studying as a freshman, closed over coronavirus concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Georgia puts this question to Jonathan Robinson, the Head of Physiotherapy at The Nightingale Clinic, and in the process performs a full body workout on air. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Mar 2020: Georgia and Zeena discuss the new rules for eateries set by the Dubai Municipality. They also talk to Nicky Ramchandani, managing director of JLT food hall Streetery, about the measures they've put in place to ensure that the preparation and delivery of their food is safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: If you're a tenant, have you ever gotten your security deposit back? Equally if you're a landlord, have you ever given your tenant their security deposit? Hossein Lankarani, the CEO of Inventally, tells us the importance of doing an inventory of every property before a tenant moves in to avoid disputes between the two parties. We also speak to Mario Volpi, Sales Manager at Engel and Volkers, who has a few tips on how to maintain a good relationship with your tenant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: Joe Franklin tells Georgia all about an app that lets people earn rewards based on the number of steps they take. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: Georgia chats to pulmonologist Dr. Faisal Asad, from the Saudi German Hospital, about what we need to understand about covid19 and why social distancing is crucial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mar 2020: We've seen empty shelves and trolleys filled with mountains of supplies, especially toilet rolls! Georgia chats to Christine Kritzas, a psychologist at LightHouse Arabia, to make sense of this form of consumer behaviour in recent weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Amy Lobl is the Regional Development Manager for Online Master’s at King’s College London. She's seen a massive spike in interest in online MBAs, with subject likes public health catching the eye of potential students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Absolutely, according to Dr. Abdullatif Al Shamsi, President & CEO of the Higher Colleges of Technology. HCT piloted their online programme recently, garnering positive feeedback from a majority of faculty and students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Mar 2020: Worried about kitchen hygiene? Bobby Krishna, Food Safety Specialist at the Dubai Municipality, tells Georgia how to keep food clean and safe to consume at all times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.