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Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi's advanced radar system is to go live on New Year's Day and Dubai approves private gatherings of up to 30 people for New Year's Eve.
Extra Covid-19 laser test centres are to speed up the crossing at the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border, Oman is to investigate the collapse of the House of Wonders in Zanzibar and a local in Nashville is said to be a person of interest after the bombing.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending including Storm Bella, Salman Khan and the Premier League.
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, frontline workers among the first to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai and the search for the next two UAE astronauts is down to the final 14.
Anwar Gargash says the atmosphere in the Gulf is to end the GCC dispute, and in the US Donald Trump pardons more allies in a second day of clemencies.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending including Spotify, Stella Tennant and AC Milan.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai approves the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and Abu Dhabi updates its Covid-19 measures.
Iraq's MPs call for an emergency session over currency devaluation and the US sanctions Syria’s first lady and her UK-based family.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including the Israeli election, Donald Trump, and US stimulus cheques.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, UAE leaders are united by hope for a better 2021, and NMC Health's administrators sell the company's foreign fertility business.
In Lebanon, the murder of a photographer sparks outrage, the new Covid-19 strain has been found in five more countries, and the US sails a nuclear powered submarine through the Strait of Hormuz.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Apple self-driving cars, UAE courts and US President-elect Joe Biden.
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai health authorities issuing travel advice for residents taking the Covid-19 vaccine, and Saudi Arabia suspending international Umrah as as it cancels flights and suspends entry through its land and sea ports.
In Iraq, at least three rockets were launched at the US embassy in Baghdad, and tonight you can see a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas star in the skies.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Elon Musk, Bitcoin, Israel and the new Covid-19 strain.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE announced public holidays for 2021 and Emirati sisters lose their appeal for compensation after a horrific hammer attack.
Four new Dubai metro stations are to open up on January 1, and new restrictions in London mean people living in London will not be able to return for Christmas.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Donald Trump, the Netherlands and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Abu Dhabi considers opening up uninhabited islands.
Abu Dhabi schools will reopen to children with chronic health conditions, an Egyptian court convicted a TV presenter for derogatory comments made against a Dubai model and 14 were found guilty at the Charlie Hebdo trial.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Bitcoin, Apple and Facebook.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, recovered Covid-19 patients advised to take immunity tests before getting vaccinated and Dubai issues a new law on unfinished and cancelled building projects.
Police walked for 13 hours to rescue nine people lost in Ras Al Khaimah valley, ancient Roman baths were discovered in Amman and a worldwide search is under way for Hezbollah assets to retrieve $100 million in court-ordered compensation.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Bahrain, Tom Cruise and Jennifer Granholm.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE steps up efforts to combat money laundering and thieves in Ajman take Christmas presents and decorations in a raid.
The Abraaj founder's lawyers say he will not get a fair trial in the US and Turkey has sanctions imposed over the the S-400 Russian defence missile system.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including the electoral college, Omah Lay, Tems and Google's disruption.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi braces for a rise in vaccine demand and Emaar names a new chairman.
Some British schools are scheduling extra mock exams, Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the US treasury was attacked by hackers with state support.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Edward Snowden, The Cleveland Indians and the Covid-19 vaccine.