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Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
On today's update, we have the latests coronavirus figures, the AstraZeneca Covid shot is 'less effective against South African variant' and UAE vaccine centres to prioritise the elderly over the next six weeks. The Abu Dhabi government to cut workplace attendance to 30 per cent and the capital also reduces capacity at malls, gyms, cafes and restaurants. In the US, Joe Biden moves to revoke US terror listing of Yemen's Houthi rebels. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Chinese doctor Li Wenliang, Christopher Plummer and the Trump International Hotel in Chicago.
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai hotels have been told to axe Friday brunches and restrict yacht parties.
Emirates schools and universities are to begin a gradual return from February 14, the UAE vaccine take-up by the public is higher than expected, and Covax hopes to deliver 337 million vaccine doses by mid-2021.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Rihanna, the Golden Globes and Liz Cheney.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, news of a fatal Dubai bush crash and Abu Dhabi officials say a 'Stop spread of Germans' image is clearly digitally manipulated.
Saudi Arabia suspends arrivals from 20 countries and Iran announces new centrifuges to speed up its banned nuclear programme.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Jeff Bezos stepping down as Amazon chief executive, the Indian farmers' protests and the WHO investigators in Wuhan.
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
On today’s update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai’s new Covid-19 preventive measures, and news that Emirates is to operate flights from the UK to Dubai for stranded Emiratis and UAE residents. Police are investigating the death of a receptionist whose body was found in an Abu Dhabi hotel, Oman extends its border closure for another week, and US President Joe Biden threatens sanctions in response to the coup in Myanmar.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what’s trending, including the Muslim Council of Britain, Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond, and the Moderna vaccine.
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, an investigation begins after a crewman is found dead in a tanker off UAE coast and the Central Bank of the UAE fines 11 banks for compliance failure. Sharjah is to open the UAE’s first off-road and adventure park this week, the Hope probe is nearing Mars's orbit and Trump parts with impeachment lawyers a week before his trial.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Myanmar’s military, Tokyo and Jared Kushner.
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE is to grant Emirati citizenship to 'talented and innovative' people and Abu Dhabi changes entry rules for residents taking the DPI test.
Three Dubai Health Authority centres will give the Sinopharm vaccine to select groups, while the UK is expected to ask to join the trans-Pacific free trade bloc next week.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Australian pharmacies, Hong Kong and Emmanuel Macron.
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai increases testing for international travellers and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, hails winter tourism push a success.
First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints its first female chief executive, Kabul is watching Taliban-Iran meetings with unease and the AstraZeneca vaccine row sets EU and UK on collision course.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Bernie Sanders, Bill Gates and Mena Massoud.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE looks to recruit more ICU nurses and residents are urged to be immunised to lead the way back to normality.
Remote learning prompts a rise in cyberbullying as the Emirates launches a drive to combat online trolls and the IMF raises 2021 global economic outlook.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Saudi Arabia, SHINee and Harriet Tubman.
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
On today’s update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Moderna says its vaccine works against variants and a UAE minister says cloud seeding could help stave off the looming water crisis.
Protesters clashed with security forces in Tripoli, Lebanon over strict lockdown measures and Apple toppled Amazon as the world’s most valuable brand.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what’s trending, including Al Aqsa Mosque, Google Maps and the Covid-19 travel ban.
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
On today’s update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the Sinopharm vaccine may be less vulnerable to variants and the chief of Dubai Police says family gatherings and house parties are contributing to a rise in Covid-19 cases.
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are among the world’s 10 safest cities for 2021, Oman reserves new categories of jobs for its own citizens and in Iraq, 11 Iraqi fighters have been killed by ISIS.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what’s trending, including Lopez Obrador, Sarah Sanders and Covid-19 in New Zealand.