1,083 new cases, UAE targets 50% renewables, Samsung’s affordable phone - The Daily Update


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On today's update we have the latests coronavirus figures, Dr Anthony Fauci expects a post vaccine return to normal late next year and the UAE is to add more than 50 per cent renewable energy to grid by 2050.

Travellers to Sharjah must take a second PCR test on arrival, US ambassador threatens Turkey over pharmaceutical debt, and Samsung releases a new cheaper smartphone.

Faisal Salah joins us for what's trending, including Breonna Taylor, Enola Holmes and Luis Suarez.

Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
MATCH INFO

Iceland 0 England 1 (Sterling pen 90 1)

Man of the match Kari Arnason (Iceland)

The specs: 2019 Infiniti QX50

Price, base: Dh138,000 (estimate)
Engine: 2.0L, turbocharged, in-line four-cylinder
Transmission: Continuously variable transmission
Power: 268hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque: 380Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel economy: 6.7L / 100km (estimate)