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We bring you the top news stories, field reports and in-depth insights from the Middle East and beyond
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Sunday May 02, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai Police arrest 10 people after three men were killed in a group clash and the UAE honours 14 frontline heroes who died during the country's Covid-19 battle.
The UK launches preparations for Arabian Gulf free-trade deal and a US delegation will travel to the UAE and Saudi Arabia as Iran talks advance.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Eid, India and Biden's Presidental address.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, a senior UAE government official is saying everyone travelling abroad this summer should get vaccinated, and the Emirates is offering university scholarships to frontline heroes and their children.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announces a new cancer hospital named after Sheikh Hamdan, the late deputy ruler of the emirate, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says peace with Iran is possible if Tehran stops backing regional militias, and the UAE and UK are set to sign multibillion-pound deals on clean energy and technology.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Assam, India, Imran Khan and Floyd Mayweather.
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, more than 600 motorists in Dubai prosecuted for drink-driving last year and ADCB secures freezing order on BR Shetty's assets.
Mubadala Petroleum is in preliminary talks for a 22 per cent stake in Israel's Tamar gasfield and Britain hits 22 people with new anti-corruption sanctions.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including the Damascus Gate, John Kerry and Karen forces in Myanmar.
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai Customs seizes 56 kilograms of drugs and Abu Dhabi issues 39 fines for illegal gatherings since the start of Ramadan. Forecasters predict rain from Wednesday, UAE landmarks light up in solidarity with India and the Indian ambassador says efforts are being made to restore normal flights to the UAE. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Mogadishu, India and the Oscars.
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus cases, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been approved for use in Abu Dhabi and the FNC passes law to create the National Commission for Human Rights. In the US, Derek Chauvin is convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd and England's all six Premier League clubs withdraw from the European Super League. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including George Floyd, India's Covid surge and the female security officers in Makkah.
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, a Filipino drama made in Dubai with Dh10,000 hits streaming service and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed hails UAE's Covid-19 frontline heroes during a Ramadan majlis. An Abu Dhabi study finds the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine is more than 90 per cent effective in preventing hospital admissions and the world records most number of new infections in a week, according to the WHO. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including former US Vice President Walter Mondale, Columbia and Yale.
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, police in Dubai Creek rescue sailors from a sinking dhow and the recovery of hospitality and tourism sectors in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is set to accelerate this year.
Vets in Dubai report rise in canine parvovirus cases and a South African Table Mountain forest fire threatens University of Cape Town.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Egypt's train crash, French travel restrictions and Princes William and Harry.