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Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE vaccinates more than 50,000 a day against Covid-19 and the first Qatari vehicles cross the border into Saudi Arabia after the Gulf detente.
Jordan's newly uncovered Roman baths are to be covered back up and WhatsApp's new privacy policy is causing people to sign up to alternatives.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Pakistan, South Korean rapper Suga and Trump.
Jordan's newly uncovered Roman baths are to be covered back up and WhatsApp's new privacy policy is causing people to sign up to alternatives.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Pakistan, South Korean rapper Suga and Trump.
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, new Covid test rules for UAE-UK travellers, and the Dubai government increases economic stimulus to Dh7.1bn. Emaar sells the Address Sky View hotel in Downtown Dubai for Dh750m and, in the US, police end the pro-Trump rioters’ siege of the US Capitol building. Cody Combs joins us for what's trending on Twitter, Facebook, including the 25th Amendment and Marcus Rashford.
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, unvaccinated UAE government workers must pay for a Covid test every two weeks and headteachers in UAE look for options as GCSEs and A-level exams are cancelled.
The UAE secures a deal to manufacture the Sinopharm vaccine and the Saudi crown prince calls for unity in the face of threats from Iran. Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Hong Kong, Mike Pence and Kanye West.
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Saudi-Qatar borders to re-open, and Abu Dhabi sets out exemptions for Covid vaccinated people.
The Abu Dhabi Dh20 million jackpot winner has been found, Iran confirms an accelerated nuclear programme towards weapons-grade uranium, and, also in Iran, a South Korean chemical tanker is seized in the Strait of Hormuz.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Valentine's Day, Tanya Roberts and the US state of Georgia.
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, shares a message after 15 years of rule, and Emirates Airline deploys its A380 premium economy cabin.
Shisha services can resume in Abu Dhabi, a study shows the risk of shunning precautions after an initial vaccine shot, and Iraq confirms a $2 billion oil prepayment agreement with a Chinese firm.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Donald Trump, Gerry Marsden and the latest Covid-19 restrictions.
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the Abu Dhabi toll gate system is now in effect, and Dubai Customs seize Dh47.5m worth of drugs at Hamriya Port.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard chief vows a firm response to enemies, and in the US Republicans sign up to try to delay Joe Biden's election win.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Saudi Arabia, the US election and the 100-year-old Emirati man who dedicated decades of his life to helping others.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Correction: The buses that are to resume are within regions of Abu Dhabi and not between emirates as was reported on the podcast.
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi to resume buses between emirates and Businesses in Dubai no longer need to carry out temperature checks in the new year.
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi to resume buses between emirates and Businesses in Dubai no longer need to carry out temperature checks in the new year.
The Sinopharm vaccine is 79% effective, less than previously thought, in Yemen an airport blast kills dozens and the US send more B-52 bombers to the Gulf in warning to Iran.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Brexit, Jakarta and the UK flight ban.
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Finablr appoints a new chief executive, and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is to begin flights next month.
UAE public schools are to continue distance learning for the first two weeks of term, Abu Dhabi's wetland reserve is to reopen in January, and hackers have exposed hundreds of accounts links to a Hezbollah financial lender.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending, including Michael Sheen, the UK Premier League, and BTS.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE extends tourist visas by one month, and Etihad Airways is to start charter flight services.
Some entities in the UAE were caught up in the biggest hack of US government agencies, and Nashville blast suspect Anthony Quinn Warner is believed to have died in the explosion.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending, including Kuwait, Billy Connolly and the Premier League.
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai Police reveal their New Year's Eve traffic plans, and a new council chaired by Sheikh Khalifa will oversee Abu Dhabi's economic and financial affairs.
UAE researchers will produce biofuel from date seeds, Saudi Arabia makes four new oil and gas discoveries, and in Tunisia the government extends the state of emergency for six months.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending, including the US relief package, Carrie Fisher, and the Premier League.