Emirates' new premium economy, shisha returns in Abu Dhabi, 1,590 UAE coronavirus cases — The Daily Update


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On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, shares a message after 15 years of rule, and Emirates introduces its A380 premium economy cabin.

Shisha services can resume in Abu Dhabi, a study shows the risk of shunning precautions after an initial vaccine shot and Iraq confirms a $2 billion oil prepayment agreement with a Chinese firm.

Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Donald Trump, Gerry Marsden and the latest Covid-19 restrictions.

Have you been targeted?

Tuan Phan of SimplyFI.org lists five signs you have been mis-sold to:

1. Your pension fund has been placed inside an offshore insurance wrapper with a hefty upfront commission.

2. The money has been transferred into a structured note. These products have high upfront, recurring commission and should never be in a pension account.

3. You have also been sold investment funds with an upfront initial charge of around 5 per cent. ETFs, for example, have no upfront charges.

4. The adviser charges a 1 per cent charge for managing your assets. They are being paid for doing nothing. They have already claimed massive amounts in hidden upfront commission.

5. Total annual management cost for your pension account is 2 per cent or more, including platform, underlying fund and advice charges.

Friday’s fixture

6.15pm: Al Wahda v Hatta

6.15pm: Al Dhafra v Ajman

9pm: Al Wasl v Baniyas

9pm: Fujairah v Sharjah

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The specs
Engine: 2.5-litre, turbocharged 5-cylinder

Transmission: seven-speed auto

Power: 400hp

Torque: 500Nm

Price: Dh300,000 (estimate)

On sale: 2022