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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 Apr 04, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
In today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, a worker who earns Dh3,000 wins Dh2 million lottery draw and Mubadala sells Dh3.5bn stake in UAE's Aldar Properties to Alpha Dhabi Holding unit.
Saudi Arabia bans word "maid" as derogatory in job adverts and US Congress calls for sanctions against Ethiopia if Tigray crisis continues.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Iraq, #BoycottBurgerKing and Godzilla VS Kong.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
In today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, a UK exam board confirms the cancellation of summer iGCSEs and A-Levels in the UAE, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, approves the Dubai Strategic Plan 2030.
The Mother of the Nation, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, launches the UAE's National Action Plan to advance women's role in peace and security, Dubai Police find a boy, four, who went missing in the Umm Suqeim area and a new supersonic jet will transport passengers from London to New York in less than an hour.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Dr Anthony Fauci, Volkswagen, and SpaceX.
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the Hope probe makes a daring manoeuvre into Mars' science orbit, and a new report on UAE salaries has been published.
Abu Dhabi's Aldar is to spend Dh500 million to upgrade Yas Mall, the Suez Canal is cleared as the Ever Given starts to move, and the World Health Organisation is set to release a long-awaited virus origin report.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Palestine, Myanmar, and rapper Lil Nas X.
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the launch of the first Covid-19 vaccine production line in the UAE, and the start of trading in Abu Dhabi's Murban Futures.
The UAE's school hours during Ramadan will be reduced, and we also have the latest on the Suez Canal blockage.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Egypt's building collapse, Asian-America veteran Lee Wong and Joe Biden.
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
On today's update, we have the UAE's latest coronavirus figures, an investigation into the cause of a fire at a Umm Al Quwain factory and warehouse, and Mystic Guide wins the 25th Dubai World Cup.
Joe Biden invites Saudi Arabia and the UAE to the Leaders Summit on Climate, and the Suez Canal blockage could cost $10 billion a week as efforts to refloat the stricken ship Ever Given fail.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Dhaka protests, French intensive care units, and an explosion in the Indonesian city of Makassar.
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
The UAE and the UK sign £1 billion deal to invest in life sciences, and India pauses exports of the AstraZeneca vaccine as infections surge there.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Tina Turner, AstraZeneca efficacy and the Oscars.
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai Airports chief says countries will accept validity of all vaccines eventually and Dubai Police confiscate 1,097 cars because they're too noisy.
In Egypt, the Suez Canal is blocked after a huge container ship runs aground, and in the US, President Joe Biden calls for a ban on assault weapons.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including George Segal, the two-state solution and Hong Kong's vaccines.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi introduces compulsory PCR tests for some workers and the UAE announces Operation 300bn to boost the industrial sector.
A potential new Covid-19 vaccine tablet produces antibodies with one dose and England is to ban holidays abroad until June.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including gun control, Rohingya refugees and the Covid-19 third wave.
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE will issue residency permits for virtual work and the Emirates has sufficient vaccine supplies to support third 'booster' doses.
The Hope probe prepares to transition into science orbit around Mars and the EU is ready to block AstraZeneca vaccine exports to Britain.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Zamzam Water, AstraZeneca and Donald Trump.