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Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus cases, UAE's education minister says schools need to be upskilled and a new UAE-wide domestic tourism strategy is launched.
Abu Dhabi's road toll system has 70,000 account registered so far, in Iran dissident journalist Ruhollah Zam is executed and in Nagorno-Karabakh the first ceasefire violation has been reported by Armenia.
Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Carol Sutton, Anna Kendrick and Anthony Joshua.
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus cases, Abu Dhabi is to lift most restrictions in two weeks and the UAE economy minister says changes in companies law will help create one million businesses.
The US Congress fails to block sale of F-35s to the UAE and Oman is to give 10-day visa-free entry to 103 countries to boost tourism.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Cyberpunk 2077, Christmas and Facebook being sued.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, UAE residents are warned of the extreme dangers of complacency and Abu Dhabi's road toll to launch on January 2.
Lebanon is facing high security risks and, in the US, Joe Biden promises to distribute vaccines to 100 million people in his first 100 days as president.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including the US Supreme Court, Chuck Yeager, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
On today's update we have the latest UAE coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi launches phase three trials for Russia's Sputnik V vaccine and Emirates airline takes delivery on three A380s.
Four Gulf nations no longer require a negative PCR before boarding a flight to Dubai and Sweden is under pressure to halt funding for Islamic Relief.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including #FarmersProtest, Paul Pogba and US General Lloyd Austin.
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, PCR tests to be available for Dh85 and news that the UAE was hit by cyber attacks after signing the Abraham Accord.
A new education centre is to open to combat bullying and cyber addiction, an Iranian Admiral believes Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed by a satellite-controlled machinegun and the EU is to consider imposing sanctions on Turkey.
Cody Combs is back to let us know what's trending including Tottenham beating Arsenal, Rudy Giuliani and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on the UAE's Covid-19 recovery and exit guidelines for the visa overstay amnesty.
Oman is planning taxes and a change in labour laws and Saudi's Red Sea development signed deals with hotels. Jason Von Berg joins us for what's trending including Melania and Donald Trump, the Manama Dialogue summit and Premier League fans.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE to have new passports and ID cards and news that entry into the UAE is being updated to reflect different national responses to the pandemic. A renowned professor is to lead Abu Dhabi's AI university, the UAE condemns the killing of Iranian nuclear scientist and US President Donald Trump reasserts his win in the election. Fasial Salah joins us for what's trending including the Premier League, the missing monolith and Cher in Pakistan.
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi ports announced it will be storing and distributing 70 million vaccines and UAE's stem cell treatment is helping thousands of patients. The UAE Public Prosecution has clarified the punishments for using fake IP addresses to commit crimes, Abu Dhabi distributes Dh7.2m in housing loans and Ethiopia says is has taken control of the Tigray capital Mekelle.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending, including Mike Tyson, Melania Trump and football.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending, including Mike Tyson, Melania Trump and football.
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, details of road closures before tomorrow's Mina Zayed demolition and Abu Dhabi to axe quarantines and PCR tests for vaccinated residents.
A new logistics hub in the capital is to distribute vaccines to the world, Iata is to roll out an app to assist Covid free travel and in the US Donald Trump pardons his former advisor.
Jason Von Berg joins us for what's trending including Maradona, Thanksgiving and #UAENationalDay
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, news of mosques reopening for Friday prayers in the UAE and Abu Dhabi Police release guidelines for National Day car decorations.
Dubai Customs break the biggest drug smuggling; Sheikh Khalifa pardons hundred of prisoners and global shares hit a record peak.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending including the Grammys, Parler and the Champions League.