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UAE travel rule changes, 401 new cases, Wizz Air starts flying in October - The Daily Update

On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the rules on travelling this summer and Emirates airline is to cut 9,000 jobs

The National

July 13, 2020

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On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the latest rules on travelling this summer and Emirates airline is to cut 9,000 jobs.

Meanwhile, Wizz Air is to start flying in October, Save the Children say millions of children may never return to school after the pandemic and a Dubai police officer gave evidence of why he fired a warning shot.

Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Dr Anthony Fauci, Amitabh Bachchan and the UAE Hope probe.

Ms Yang's top tips for parents new to the UAE
  1. Join parent networks
  2. Look beyond school fees
  3. Keep an open mind
The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis

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Fixtures

Friday Leganes v Alaves, 10.15pm; Valencia v Las Palmas, 12.15am

Saturday Celta Vigo v Real Sociedad, 8.15pm; Girona v Atletico Madrid, 10.15pm; Sevilla v Espanyol, 12.15am

Sunday Athletic Bilbao v Getafe, 8.15am; Barcelona v Real Betis, 10.15pm; Deportivo v Real Madrid, 12.15am

Monday Levante v Villarreal, 10.15pm; Malaga v Eibar, midnight

Volvo ES90 Specs

Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)

Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp

Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm

On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region

Price: Exact regional pricing TBA

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