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New mutant strains, Sheikh Hamdan, Israel strikes Gaza - The Daily Update - June 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.

Abu Dhabi green pass begins, best place to live, Taj Mahal reopens, 1,837 new cases - The Daily Update - June 15, 2021

UK removed from Abu Dhabi green list, 66% of Dubai residents fully vaccinated - The Daily Update - June 14, 2021

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UK is removed from Abu Dhabi’s Green List and two thirds of Dubai residents have received both Covid-19 vaccine doses.

New UAE food safety standards are to be introduced in the next two months, and in Israel crowds celebrate the country’s new coalition government.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including actor Ned Beatty, the Syrian city of Afrin and Joe Biden meeting Queen Elizabeth II.

UAE distance learning, Sheikh Zayed photos, Hajj restrictions - The Daily Update - July 13, 2021

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, UAE public schools to continue with distance learning after term 3 exams and an Abu Dhabi university has acquired rare photos of Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's founding father.

Saudi Arabia restricts Hajj to residents for a second year and the WHO’s chief says the need for vaccines outstrips G7 pledges.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Egyptian satellites, Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen and a public funeral in Canada.

Abu Dhabi shop and hospitality entry rules, countries barred from entering UAE - The Daily Update - June 10, 2021

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi refreshes Al Hosn app entry rules for malls, restaurants, hotels and supermarkets and the UAE bars entry to travellers from Uganda, Zambia and Democratic Republic of Congo.

A man was released from prison after Lulu supermarket tycoon Yusuff Ali paid Dh500,000 in blood money and US President Joe Biden sets tough tone on Russia as he arrives in Britain for first foreign trip.

Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Loki, Twitter in Nigeria and ways to cool down.

UAE India flight ban extended, Abu Dhabi $6bn cultural investment - The Daily Update - June 9, 2021

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, an airline says UAE extended its ban on flights from India until July 6 and Abu Dhabi to invest $6 billion in culture and creative industries as part of economic diversification.

Young people are showing signs of 'WhatsAppitis' due to smartphone use, says UAE hospital and the UN reports presence of Somali fighters in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including an Israeli flag march, Tyler Perry and Justin Trudeau.

Dubai police arrest, new Al Hosn app protocols - The Daily Update - June 8, 2021

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai Police arrest a man for an 'indecent' maskless dance on the metro, and the UAE unveils new vaccine and testing protocols for the Al Hosn app.

Creditors agree to restructure NMC Health, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Iran's deal breach could reduce nuclear breakout time to ‘weeks’.

Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Apple, pop singer Lorde, and the G7.

Amazon launches UAE car rentals, UAE hit 51.8°C - The Daily Update - June 7, 2021

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, a negative Covid-19 test is now required for Abu Dhabi visa medical screening, and Amazon launches car rentals in the UAE.

The Emirates faces more scorching temperatures this week, after Al Ain hit 51.8°C, and guns fired into the air as supporters of ousted Jordanian MP riot near Amman.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Boko Haram, a train crash in Pakistan, and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Abu Dhabi 'no limit' restaurants, Huawei cyber security hub - The Daily Update - June 6, 2021

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, family members can now sit together at restaurants and cafes in Abu Dhabi, with no limit of numbers, and the UAE and China are to deepen collaboration in knowledge-based sectors.

Huawei is to help establish the Emirates as a cyber-security hub, Oman extends its UK entry ban and adds Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam to the list, and G7 countries agree a 'historic' corporate tax deal.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including attacks in Jordan, disposed vaccines in Japan and Twitter saying the internet is a human right.

Eid Al Adha holidays, poisonous spiders in Dubai - The Daily Update - June 3, 2021

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the Eid Al Adha holidays may give some residents almost a week off next month and a UAE study reveals a correlation between vitamin D levels and the severity of Covid-19 infections.

An expert says poisonous redback and black widow spiders are becoming more common in Dubai and an Israeli coalition led by Yair Lapid announces the formation of a new government.

Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Venus, Derek Chauvin and Donald Trump.