Dubai dhow rescue, UAE tourism recovery, 1,930 new Covid-19 cases - The Daily Update


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On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, police in Dubai Creek rescue sailors from a sinking dhow and the recovery of hospitality and tourism sectors in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is set to accelerate this year.

Vets in Dubai report rise in canine parvovirus cases and a South African Table Mountain forest fire threatens University of Cape Town.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending, including Egypt's train crash, French travel restrictions and Princes William and Harry.

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory