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Emirates sustainable flight, Arab Health event opens, IMF raises growth outlook

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On today's episode, Emirates has successfully completed a demonstration flight powered by 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, opened the 48th Arab Health event.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Israelis and Palestinians not to inflame tensions, amid surges of violence, The International Monetary Fund raises global growth outlook but says full recovery only starting.

Blinken in Egypt, Zahawi fired, QatarEnergy signs deal - Trending

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On today's episode, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrives in Egypt at start of Middle East tour, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sacked Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi on Sunday after an investigation found he committed a serious breach.
QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with France's TotalEnergies and Turkey could accept Finland into Nato without its Nordic neighbour Sweden.

More rain for UAE, Antony Blinken to visit West Bank and Egyptian mummy - Trending

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On today's episode, more rain is forecast across the Emirates, with some schools taking the decision to move to online learning.

 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt, Israel and the West Bank at the end of the January, as tension soars between Israelis and Palestinians.

 

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani landed in France to hold talks with President Emmanuel Macron on security and energy as his country is gripped by an economic crisis.

 

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a gilded mummy that had lain sealed in its massive limestone sarcophagus in Cairo’s Saqqara necropolis for 4,300 years.

Iran sanctions, Lebanese pound drop, new UAE commercial law - Trending

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On today's episode, Iran has imposed sanctions on 34 British and European individuals and entities in response to similar measures taken over Tehran's crackdown on months-long protests.

 

The Lebanese pound experienced a sudden decline on the parallel market, reaching 57,000 against the dollar, marking a loss in value of 13 per cent in a week.

 

Security personnel were out in force to safeguard the Central Bank of Iraq headquarters in Baghdad from protesters demonstrating over the currency inflation crisis.

 

The UAE’s new commercial agencies' law will come into effect on June 16, further boosting the competitiveness and attractiveness of the country's business environment, the Ministry of Economy said.

UAE weather, League Cup action, Oscar nominations - Trending

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On today's episode, In the UAE, Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Minister of State for Food Security, hailed the country's rain enhancement programme as key to bolstering water and food security.

 

The fantasy epic Everything Everywhere All at Once, leads the Oscar nominations, with 11 nods.

 

In England, Newcastle step closer to the League Cup final, after Joelinton scored the winner against Southampton in the first leg of their semi-final.

Suspect arrested after California shooting, Oscar nominations due - Trending

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On today's episode, a suspect has been arrested after a shooting incident in

California's Half Moon Bay, with at least seven people killed.

 

Tottenham Hotspur beat Fulham 1-0 in the premier league to keep their hopes alive for a top 4 finish.

 

And the nominations for this year's Oscars are due to be announced.

Ronaldo debut, Boris Johnson visits Kyiv, Arsenal maintain top spot - Trending

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On today's episode, Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for Saudi Club Al Nassr in a 1-0 win against Al Ettifaq.

 

Arsenal maintain their lead at the top of the English Premier League beating Manchester United 3-2.

 

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson visited Kyiv and met Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

 

The second episode of HBO's The Last of Us aired, with fans continuing to praise the show.

Iraq Gulf Cup joy, Ronaldo-Messi goal-fest, PM Rishi Sunak apologises — Trending

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On today's episode, Iraq's national football team beat Oman to win their fourth Gulf Cup title in decades in a thrilling final at Basra International Stadium.

 

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi each get on the scoresheet at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh before Paris Saint-Germain earn a 5-4 win over the Saudi all-stars.

 

Netflix co-chief executive Reed Hastings is stepping down, with his announcement coming as the streaming platform announced a jump in subscribers at the end of last year.

 

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologises after he removed his seat belt to film a social media video in the back of a moving car to promote his levelling-up funding plan.

Jacinda Ardern to step down, Cop28 climate warning, British actor missing — Trending

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On today's episode, Cop28 director general Majid Al Suwaidi tells the World Economic Forum that the climate summit must get back on track to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

 

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she plans to stand down by February 7 and will not seek re-election.

 

In the UAE, President Sheikh Mohamed holds high-level talks with the leaders of Oman, Qatar, Egypt, Bahrain and Jordan, as they review friendly ties and aspects of co-operation.

 

British actor Julian Sands, the star of several Oscar-nominated films, has been missing for five days in southern California's mountains.

Cop28 logo, Covid at Golden Globes, world’s oldest person dies - Trending

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On today's episode, the UAE has unveiled the new logo for Cop28, which will take place in the Emirates from November 30 to December 12.

 

The world's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, has died at the age of 118 in the southern city of Toulon.

 

In Davos, the international response to Tehran’s human rights abuse was the subject of a frank discussion at the global gathering.

 

Several celebrities, including Colin Farrell, Jamie Lee Curtis and Michelle Pfeiffer, have tested positive for Covid-19 after attending the Golden Globes.