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Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, hope from Pfizer and BioNtech's vaccine and Adnoc’s move to explore new fuels. Flexible working hours could help end Dubai traffic woes, city's police reunite a mother with her son, 9, and Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire deal reached. Jason Von Berg joins us for what's trending including IPL, Trump's tweets and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Etihad's plans for restructuring, and a new stadium in Fujairah is inspected.
Donald Trump raises cash for an election defence fund, and Azerbaijan claims to have taken Shusha in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Jason Von Berg joins us for what's trending including Jeopardy and disappearing Whatsapp messages.
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
On today's update we have the US election results, the latest Covid-19 figures and a new UAE law that sets out a legal overhaul of personal and family law.
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
On today's update, we have Joe Biden gaining votes as final ballots are being counted, the latest coronavirus figures and Abu Dhabi has new rules for people visiting the capital.
The Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai will be transformed into a temporary cycling track for an event this month, Oman is to broaden foreign investor access to its property market and in Lebanon Michel Aoun and Saad Hariri agree on 18 cabinet ministers.
Jason Von Berg joins us for what's trending including Biden, Libya, flyDubai and Dubai30x30.
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
On today's update we have the lastest coronavirus figures, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has received the Covid-19 vaccine and Abu Dhabi pupils to all return to school by January. A new study shows that Emirati graduates expect starting salaries of Dh15,000 to Dh30,000 a month and the UAE-India flight corridor is extended.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
On today's update, news of a terrorist attack in Vienna, the latest coronavirus cases in the UAE and Oman plans introducing income tax from 2022.
An ISIS claimed attack killed at least 22 students and professors at Kabul University, and Jason Von Berg joins us for what's trending, including the US elections and Flag Day.
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai police thwart a gang carrying 40kg of crystal meth and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, condemns the recent attacks in France.
Dubai Police concluded there was no foul play in the death of a billionaire's husband, the Trump campaign attacks Lady Gaga and four female ISIS recruits return to Sweden.
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE forms a new committee to lead the country's recovery post-pandemic and Dubai is to create beaches and green spaces in a Dh2 billion project.
Jebel Hafeet Park reopens today in Al Ain, the UK announces a new lockdown and a priest has been shot in the French city of Lyon.
Jason Von Berg joins us for what's trending including the US elections, Sean Connery and the Philippines typhoon.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Abu Dhabi beach-goers warned of poisonous sea snakes and the UAE launches a digital initiative to update citizen and resident data.
Dubai Mall is to host a mega sale, Iata says airlines need to cut more jobs and Obama blasts Trump.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending including Barcelona, Cyberpunk 2077 and the Champions League.
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, a new study finds asymptomatic carriers lose antibodies faster and Dubai overhauls testing for those arriving in the city.
The Abu Dhabi Development fund supports Sudan with $556.5 million, Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the US Supreme Court and in France pressure on Macron as some Muslim nations call for a boycott of French goods.
Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending including water on the Moon, Jared Kushner and the Premier League.