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Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the head of Dubai Airports says the UAE is likely to strike deals with Europe and the US to open travel corridors, and millions of needle-shaped sea creatures are found on Dubai beaches.
Businesses in the UAE adopt new long-term work models and the WHO approves the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including human remains found in California, a Belarusian activist stabbing himself in court, and a 17-year-old girl fighting off a bear.
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai Police officers tackle an armed man after a fatal stabbing and Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, raises minimum wage for Emiratis to Dh25,000.
Dubai plans to make public transport emission-free by 2050, Iran ends IAEA pact but will record nuclear data for another month and Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open over media boycott controversy.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Saudi Arabia's mosque loudspeaker restriction, Peru and the man suspected of killing 70 tigers.
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai holiday bookings for late summer surge as UK travellers expect the UAE to be on the green list and Emirates airline suspends flights from India to the UAE until June 30.
Abu Dhabi employers encouraged to be more family friendly and, in Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu era is under threat as kingmaker Naftali Bennett lends support to a new coalition.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including abducted students in Nigeria, fears of a third Covid wave in Gaza and China's new space station.
Sunday May 30, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai's three-day super sale begins and an Indian businessman is the only passenger on an Emirates flight from Mumbai.
A UAE driving licence can now be exchanged for a UK version without the need for a test and the British government aims for a £5 billion ($7.06bn) Gulf trade deal.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including the Champions League final, Ariana Grande and the Friends reunion.
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the news that only vaccinated people can attend live events in UAE from June 6, and Emiratis are being urged to submit DNA samples for a genome project to tackle deadly diseases.
Adnoc awards a $744m offshore field contract to NPCC, and protesters are killed in Baghdad as violence flares at anti-government rallies.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Cyclone Yaas, a helicopter crash in Florida, and South Korea's mask restrictions.
Tuesday May 25, 2021
Tuesday May 25, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, thousands of 12-15-year-olds in Dubai receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in the first week and Adnoc to build a major blue ammonia facility in Ruwais. A couple in India face an inquiry after exchanging vows mid-air with 160 guests and Ryanair chief accuses Belarus of having spies on board “hijacked” plane. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including the Gaza ceasefire, George Floyd and Melbourne.
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi adds six new countries to its green list and India flights to the UAE are suspended until June 14 at the earliest.
A Dubai gold trader is fined Dh1.35m ($367,500) for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, offers the UAE's help towards a Israel-Palestine deal.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Egyptian aid to Gaza, the volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the diversion of a plane to Belarus to arrest a journalist.
Sunday May 23, 2021
Sunday May 23, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai police confirm 'black panther' sighting just a domestic cat and two stations on Dubai Metro Expo 2020 route to open on June 1.
The UAE created about 250,000 jobs in retail, finance, tech and telecoms in 2020, and the Gaza conflict aftermath reveals uphill battle to rebuild homes and ruined lives.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including UN aid in Gaza, a cross-country race in China and Somali elections.
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the search continues after a suspected big cat sighting in a Dubai suburb and Gems says UAE pupils aged 12 and over have access to the Covid-19 vaccine.
Dubai bars, clubs and live venues have been told to use the Al Hosn app to admit vaccinated guests and the US and France tangle at the UN over the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Cristiano Ronaldo, #FriendsReunion and cryptocurrencies.