Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, the UAE’s mission to the Moon is set for launch in November, with the Japanese lander that will deliver the Rashid rover to the lunar surface undergoing final testing in Germany.
At least nine people are killed in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region after Turkey attacks a mountain resort while Twitter scores an early win in its legal challenge against billionaire Elon Musk, who is trying to abandon a $44 billion takeover deal, as a Delaware judge sets a trial date in October.
With the heatwave generating a lot of attention in the UK, Google reports a sharp increase in searches for the phrase “hottest temperature ever recorded”, as well as other questions such as “why does the heat make you feel tired” and “why is there a heatwave”.
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo
Power: 247hp at 6,500rpm
Torque: 370Nm from 1,500-3,500rpm
Transmission: 10-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 7.8L/100km
Price: from Dh94,900
On sale: now
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The specs
Engine: 1.5-litre turbo
Power: 181hp
Torque: 230Nm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Starting price: Dh79,000
On sale: Now
Lexus LX700h specs
Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor
Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm
Transmission: 10-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh590,000
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