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.