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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 50 MIN

Giving within the law

from The Agenda · host Dubai Eye 103.8

We look at the power of giving and the rules that govern it after authorities put out a warning that collecting donations without a licence could mean jail time and fines of up to AED 500,000 dirhams. So what does the law actually say, and how can you make sure your generosity stays compliant? Then, turning charity into lasting impact. A major new endowment launched by Awqaf Abu Dhabi aims to provide long-term support for orphans across the UAE. We find out how it works. The UAE Central Bank has issued new guidelines governing how AI can be used across the banking sector. So what does that mean for your money, your data and your access to credit? Could we soon be drinking water made from thin air?  And we look at a research suggesting that consciousness may not switch off instantly when the heart stops.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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