On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the Dubai regulator’s ruling that private schools cannot increase their fees next year and the company shut down by Dubai authorities over a con offering Emirati citizenship. Qatar and Oman have been added to Britain's travel “red list” and six Syrian regime figures, including the country’s foreign minister, are subject to sanctions from the UK. Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Syria, Elon Musk and the Oscars.

On todays' update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the announcement that all listed UAE companies now need at least one female board director and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's decree which dissolves a tribunal that deals with property-related cheque disputes in Dubai.

A couple in the emirate have been left with a Dh57,000 hospital bill after their twin babies were born prematurely and Asma Al Assad's UK citizenship is being scrutinised as she faces a Syria war-crimes investigation. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including AstraZeneca, Myanmar protests and Nigerian singer Burna Boy.

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai unveils its 2040 urban plan to become 60 per cent nature reserve and ADCB reports that the services sector will drive the UAE’s economic recovery this year. Jordan's health minister has resigned after seven Covid-19 patients at a hospital in Salt died from a lack of oxygen and Sri Lanka has announced it will ban abayas and close more than 1,000 Islamic schools.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Sarah Everard and Kate Middleton.

On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, a UAE minister says the country is aiming to create a private space sector and the Emirates is studying the possibility of using electric charge drones in cloud-seeding operations. Emirates airline adds Maldives and Seychelles flights to its network before UAE spring break and UN chief says Syrian atrocities are ‘greatest crimes’ this century. Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Australia tourism, the 10th anniversary of Japan's tragic tsunami and an Albatross.

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE’s Hope probe sends scientific data and hundreds of Mars images and a dry night is announced as the UAE marks Israa Wal Miraj.

Dubai extends the freeze on fees for certain government services until 2023 and the US issues first sanctions on Iran under the Biden administration.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Queen Elizabeth, Michelle Obama and The Powerpuff Girls.

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, first booster shots of Covid-19 vaccine are administered in the UAE and Dubai to open two new lower-cost schools, with fees starting at Dh29,900 ($7,895).

UAE tax authority warns influencers that free gifts and experiences are taxable and Pope Francis says he will visit Lebanon after historic Iraq trip.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Princess Diana, Pope Francis in Iraq, Hajj and Umrah.

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, a UAE department store is closed as a flash sale draws in crowds of shoppers and a US court jails an American for smuggling Glock pistols and parts into the UAE.

Pope Francis is set to visit Erbil and Mosul and the UK plans major aid cuts to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Myanmar protests, stimulus cheques and Eminem.

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, a new UAE-Philippines labour agreement to protect domestic workers and a DP World-backed Freeport is 'open for business' after winning UK government support.

Dubai Police add a new supercar to their dazzling fleet, a US civilian contractor is killed in a rocket attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq and half of Covid-19 ICU patients in Germany are Muslim.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Pope Francis, Dr Anthony Fauci and George Floyd.

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, an Emirates airline official says vaccinated passengers could soon avoid quarantine and PCR tests, and Dubai expands its vaccine distribution.

Travellers from South Africa and Nigeria are restricted from entering Dubai as new strains emerge and Egypt and Sudan sign a defence pact and blame Ethiopia for stalled dam talks.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Dolly Parton, US vaccinations and Morocco-Germany ties.