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The Daily Update - August 17, 2020

In today's edition of the Daily Update we look at the latest coronavirus figures in the UAE and globally, as well as plans put in place by private schools in Abu Dhabi for a staggered return of pupils to classrooms. Other stories include Israel and the Emirates opening phone links, the official summoning of a senior diplomat from the Iranian embassy in Abu Dhabi, and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing the postponement of the country's general election. We also hear from Jason Von Berg for what’s trending on social media.
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17 Aug 2020

In today's edition of the Daily Update we look at the latest coronavirus figures in the UAE and globally, as well as plans put in place by private schools in Abu Dhabi for a staggered return of pupils to classrooms.

Other stories include Israel and the Emirates opening phone links, the official summoning of a senior diplomat from the Iranian embassy in Abu Dhabi, and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing the postponement of the country's general election.

We also hear from Jason Von Berg for what’s trending on social media.

In today's edition of the Daily Update we look at the latest coronavirus figures in the UAE and globally, as well as plans put in place by private schools in Abu Dhabi for a staggered return of pupils to classrooms. Other stories include Israel and the Emirates opening phone links, the official summoning of a senior diplomat from the Iranian embassy in Abu Dhabi, and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing the postponement of the country's general election. We also hear from Jason Von Berg for what’s trending on social media.