UAE to target infection hotspots, 390 new cases, no tourists on Etihad to Abu Dhabi - The Daily Update

On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE plans to target Covid-19 hotspots and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, prioritises food and water security. Etihad reminds tourists they can't fly to Abu Dhabi yet, Kuwait is ready to rebuild Beirut's wheat silos and the US pulls out of the Taji military base in Iraq. Jason von Berg joins us for what's trending, including Bayern Munich, Kellyanne Conway and SummerSlam.

COMPANY PROFILE

Name: HyperSpace

Started: 2020

Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: Entertainment

Number of staff: 210

Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners

World Mental Health Day

Troubled adolescents and cancer patients in sharp focus

The hidden struggle of cancer patients

Cycle of anti-depressants proves difficult to break

Zimbabwe v UAE, ODI series

All matches at the Harare Sports Club:

1^st ODI, Wednesday, April 10

2^nd ODI, Friday, April 12

3^rd ODI, Sunday, April 14

4^th ODI, Tuesday, April 16

UAE squad: Mohammed Naveed (captain), Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Shaiman Anwar, Mohammed Usman, CP Rizwan, Chirag Suri, Mohammed Boota, Ghulam Shabber, Sultan Ahmed, Imran Haider, Amir Hayat, Zahoor Khan, Qadeer Ahmed

Millennials step up campaign against plastic

Plastic associations point to recycling and consumer behaviour for pollution

While you're here

Gavin Esler: A no-deal Brexit looks imminent to mark the end of a four-year-long 'fairy tale'

David Frum: What President-elect Biden needs to fix – and preserve – from the Trump era

Damien McElroy: Post-Brexit, the UK should be more pragmatic in dealing with the world

The years Ramadan fell in May

1987

1954

1921

1888

If you go

Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.

When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.

How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.

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The specs

Engine: Turbocharged four-cylinder 2.7-litre

Power: 325hp

Torque: 500Nm

Transmission: 10-speed automatic

Price: From Dh189,700

On sale: now

Game Changer

Director: Shankar

Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram

Rating: 2/5

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Emergency

Director: Kangana Ranaut

Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry

Rating: 2/5

UAE Falcons

Carly Lewis (captain), Emily Fensome, Kelly Loy, Isabel Affley, Jessica Cronin, Jemma Eley, Jenna Guy, Kate Lewis, Megan Polley, Charlie Preston, Becki Quigley and Sophie Siffre. Deb Jones and Lucia Sdao – coach and assistant coach.