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Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, about one in three Covid-19 cases in the UAE is highly spreadable Delta variant and IHC shares surge on Alpha listing pushing Abu Dhabi stock market above Dh1 trillion.
The UAE is set to enter 25 new markets for foreign trade in an attempt to boost exports by 50 per cent, and all Hajj 2021 pilgrims are asked to take their second doses of Covid-19 vaccine.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including the Pentagon, England versus Germany at Euro 2020 and Cardi B.
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, changes to the UK green list open up options for expats in the UAE and a new metro-linked bus station opens in Dubai.
Israeli scientists identify another human species and, in Iraq, explosive drones target the area near the US consulate in Erbil.
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Indian airlines says flight suspension from India to UAE to continue until July 6, and a manager of a chocolate factory in Dubai is accused of seeking bribes from suppliers. The Sinopharm vaccine plus one Pfizer booster shot offers effective Covid protection, says Abu Dhabi immunologist, and US Congress urges President Joe Biden to rescue 18,000 Afghans who helped US military.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Messi, Sonic the Hedgehog and Britney Spears.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Messi, Sonic the Hedgehog and Britney Spears.
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi forms a new company to attract more visitors to the emirate and the construction of Dubai’s Dh500 million Mars Science City will begin next year.
A UN envoy says Afghanistan is hurtling towards "dire scenarios" and the US seizes the domains of several Iranian state news agencies, including Press TV.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including a Dubai airport lab, Kobe Bryant and the kidnapping of a lemur.
Tuesday Jun 22, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi sets up a fast-track court to handle minor financial disputes and Amazon's biggest sale of the year has started.
A road safety campaigner says employers in Dubai should provide safety gear for workers who commute by bicycle, and India is weeks from a third wave after relaxing Covid-19 rules, experts say.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including an Alabama car crash, Kobe Bryant and Usain Bolt.
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the announcement that Emirates will resume flights from India, Nigeria and South Africa from June 23, and the UAE becoming the second country in the world to approve a key lung cancer drug.
In the UAE, Dubai Police have confiscated 454 bicycles since the start of the year in a safety drive, while in Iran, conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi has won the presidential election in a landslide.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Father's Day, Euro 2020 and Joe Biden's dog.
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, supermarket giant Lulu is all set to offer free on-site PCR testing at Abu Dhabi malls and doctors in Dubai will focus on the unvaccinated 17 per cent in the next phase of its campaign.
The UAE reveals its long-term Moon exploration plan at a global space conference and US congressman Michael McCaul raises spectre of 'genocide' in Tigray.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including clashes in Myanmar, China's space programme and Billie Jean.
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, UAE residents are warned new mutant strains place unvaccinated 'at high risk', and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates the largest sports facility in Abu Dhabi.
The outgoing UN envoy paints a bleak picture of Yemen’s peace prospects, and Israel strikes Gaza in response to incendiary balloons.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including remains of a 1960s plane, MacKenzie Scott and US asylum.