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Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE urged citizens and residents to book appointments for the Covid-19 vaccine and Apple issued an iPhone 11 recall in the Emirates due to a screen problem.
The RTA awarded a Dh542m Dubai Metro contract to a French-Japanese consortium and holidays abroad are "highly unlikely" for Britons despite UK’s vaccine success.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including London protests, a US-China climate group and the Brazilian Covid-19 variant.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
In today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, plus news on how the pandemic has led to a drop in serious crime numbers and a reduction in the prison population in the UAE. We also take a look at how a special tribunal is formed to resolve disputes over inherited property and how a Bahrain prince bound for Everest 'had paperwork' for 2,000 Covid-19 vaccines. The National also obtains a US official document for Palestinian ‘reset’ and Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Stop Asian Hate, Lebanon's currency and Vladimir Putin.
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE announces Ramadan Covid-19 safety measures, and Dubai Police go after left-lane hoggers and tailgaters in road safety campaign. A Filipino couple in the UAE said they were overjoyed after a Dubai businessman paid their Dh57,000 hospital bill for having twins, and Israeli archaeologists have hailed the biggest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls. Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including reclaim the streets, #UAE50 and St Patrick's Day.
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the Dubai regulator’s ruling that private schools cannot increase their fees next year and the company shut down by Dubai authorities over a con offering Emirati citizenship. Qatar and Oman have been added to Britain's travel “red list” and six Syrian regime figures, including the country’s foreign minister, are subject to sanctions from the UK. Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Syria, Elon Musk and the Oscars.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
On todays' update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the announcement that all listed UAE companies now need at least one female board director and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's decree which dissolves a tribunal that deals with property-related cheque disputes in Dubai.
A couple in the emirate have been left with a Dh57,000 hospital bill after their twin babies were born prematurely and Asma Al Assad's UK citizenship is being scrutinised as she faces a Syria war-crimes investigation. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including AstraZeneca, Myanmar protests and Nigerian singer Burna Boy.
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai unveils its 2040 urban plan to become 60 per cent nature reserve and ADCB reports that the services sector will drive the UAE’s economic recovery this year. Jordan's health minister has resigned after seven Covid-19 patients at a hospital in Salt died from a lack of oxygen and Sri Lanka has announced it will ban abayas and close more than 1,000 Islamic schools.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Sarah Everard and Kate Middleton.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Sarah Everard and Kate Middleton.
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, a UAE minister says the country is aiming to create a private space sector and the Emirates is studying the possibility of using electric charge drones in cloud-seeding operations. Emirates airline adds Maldives and Seychelles flights to its network before UAE spring break and UN chief says Syrian atrocities are ‘greatest crimes’ this century. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Australia tourism, the 10th anniversary of Japan's tragic tsunami and an Albatross.
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE’s Hope probe sends scientific data and hundreds of Mars images and a dry night is announced as the UAE marks Israa Wal Miraj.
Dubai extends the freeze on fees for certain government services until 2023 and the US issues first sanctions on Iran under the Biden administration.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Queen Elizabeth, Michelle Obama and The Powerpuff Girls.
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, first booster shots of Covid-19 vaccine are administered in the UAE and Dubai to open two new lower-cost schools, with fees starting at Dh29,900 ($7,895).
UAE tax authority warns influencers that free gifts and experiences are taxable and Pope Francis says he will visit Lebanon after historic Iraq trip.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Princess Diana, Pope Francis in Iraq, Hajj and Umrah.
Monday Mar 08, 2021