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Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE is to offer a third dose of Sinopharm as a booster, and Dubai Police 'take all measures' to protect the public from a wild animal. Saudi Arabia's $500bn futuristic Neom mega-city is to open the first of its hotels by the end of 2022, and Egypt’s Gaza-Israel ceasefire plan seeks halt in attacks and Jerusalem concessions. Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including the hashtag Gaza Under Attack, Tigray, and Bitcoin.
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
On today’s update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai announces new Covid-19 rules overhaul, and Sharjah Police seize 51,000 pills and 115kg of drugs during the Eid Al Fitr holidays.
Changes to UAE criminal arrest laws last year give suspects more rights, and Israel shells Lebanon after failed launches at its territory.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Bella Hadid, tropical Cyclone Tauktae, and vaccinations.
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi to allow quarantine-free travel from July 1, and the UAE launches a Covid-19 vaccination drive for refugees in Iraq and Jordan. The King Fahd Causeway linking Bahrain and Saudi Arabia is set to reopen today, and AP’s senior editor calls for an investigation into an Israeli air strike that destroyed a press building in Gaza.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including the UN's Secretary-General António Guterres, Palestine, and Turkey.
Sunday May 16, 2021
Sunday May 16, 2021
On today's update. we have the latest coronavirus figures, UAE leaders meet during Eid Al Fitr and Filipinos scramble to rebook or cancel holidays as direct flights home are suspended.
A UK insurer warns of potential terrorist threat to transport after lockdown and Greece opens to travel-starved tourists.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Gaza, the Israeli Embassy in London and a two-week lockdown in India's West Bengal.
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai Police arrest one of the UK's most wanted and Abu Dhabi grants housing loans and waives repayments for Emiratis worth Dh2.21 billion.
Medical tents and aid are on the way from Dubai to Delhi as Indian hospitals overflow and countries condemn violence in Jerusalem as Israel celebrates anniversary of taking over contested city.
Thoraya Abudallahi joins us for what's trending including UN chief Antonio Guterres, Israel and Qatar.
Sunday May 09, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Eid Al Fitr holidays in the UAE and the chief commercial officer of Emirates saying the airline will recover 70% of its capacity by winter.
Dubai welcomes 170 Expo 2020 delegates for a pre-event meeting and the US hands over base to the Afghan National Army as troop withdrawal continues.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including the Tokyo Olympics, Syria and Derek Chauvin.
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, four people were injured in a 34-vehicle road accident in Dubai and more than Dh1 billion in aid was handed out under the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives.
Kuwait says unvaccinated citizens cannot travel abroad from May 22 and the EU is to lift travel its restrictions for vaccinated tourists.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Bill and Melinda Gates, Joe Biden's sick-leave proposal and India's trainee medics.
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, an update to Abu Dhabi's home quarantine rules and Etisalat has given away Dh25,000 each to 15 construction workers.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Rule of Dubai and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, discuss UAE's return to normality and the UK denies a report in Iran of deals to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Bashar Al Assad, Myanmar and Amazon.