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Abu Dhabi, UAESaturday 27 February 2021

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi participates in a news conference with Democratic lawmakers regarding COVID-19 economic relief legislation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA. EPA

House approves Biden's $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus plan

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris walk with Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen Mark Milley and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon in Washington. AP Photo

Joe Biden warns Iran after US air strikes against militias in Syria

MENA
A Wall Street street sign in front of the New York Stock Exchange. The SEC has routinely sought to remove moribund companies from exchanges because it’s worried about retail investors suffering losses. Bloomberg

US SEC suspends 15 hyped-up stocks after GameStop fiasco

Business
US President Joe Biden's policy on Iran will not be confined to tackling its nuclear programme. Reuters

Saudi Arabia rejects US report on Khashoggi as Biden administration announces new measures

World
EDITOR'S PICKS
US President Joe Biden tours the Houston Food Bank in Houston, Texas, on February 26, 2021. Reuters

Biden brings empathy to winter storm-battered Texas

The Americas
Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dogwalker, were recovered unharmed on Friday, Los Angeles police said. AP

Lady Gaga calls injured dog walker ‘a hero’ after dogs found

Music
Look Ahead America sponsor Matt Braynard, center, talks to conference attendees at his booth in the merchandise show with a statue of former president Donald Trump at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Friday, February 26, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. AP Photo

Golden statue of Donald Trump sparks debate at US conservative conference

The Americas

Middle America is moderate America

Janine di Giovanni
36 striking images capture concrete use in people's daily lives around the world in the annual GCCA Concrete in Life global photography competition. Courtesy GCCA   

36 stunning photographs capture concrete creations around the world
The overwater villas at Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa. Courtesy Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa

What it's like to travel to the Maldives right now
From superhero stories to moving memoirs, here's our pick of the graphic novels to get stuck into.

From 'Watchmen' to 'Persepolis': 10 must-read graphic novels to try
A Libyan woman carries a national flag in the capital Tripoli on February 25, 2021, during celebrations commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 2011 revolution that toppled longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi. Libya's prime minister-designate Abdul Hamid Dheibah is set to name a transitional government tasked with unifying the war-torn nation and leading it to elections in December. / AFP / Mahmud TURKIA

Libya celebrates 10 years since uprising against Qaddafi - in pictures
New US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks after meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations in New York City, US, on February 25, 2021. Reuters

Biden’s UN envoy pledges ‘diplomacy is back’ after Trump era
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris watch as Washington, DC, firefighter EMT Corey Hamilton receives the first round of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine during an event to commemorate the 50 millionth vaccination at the White House in Washington, February 25, 2021. Reuters

Biden marks 50 million vaccine doses in first five weeks in office
Former Facebook moderator Chris Gray has revealed the trauma he suffered after witnessing extreme content.

Traumatised ex-Facebook moderator: I cried my eyes out in a cafe
epa09035835 (FILE) - Lady Gaga arrives for the 91st annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 24 February 2019 (reissued 25 February 2021). According to sources close to the musician, Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot late on 24 February in Los Angeles by gunmen who then stole the singer's two bulldogs Koji and Gustavo. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT *** Local Caption *** 55011036

Lady Gaga offers $500,000 reward for two stolen dogs
Coronavirus
Public health data has been vital in aiding health authorities in containing Covid-19, experts said at a government staged public health forum. Reem Mohammed / The National

Data science shaping the way future pandemics are handled, forum hears

Health
Dr Nawal Al Kaabi, chair of the National Covid-19 Clinical Management Committee and Dr Walid Zaher, vaccine project leader at G42 Healthcare, pictured in Abu Dhabi. Their teams will lead a plan to produce the Sinopharm vaccine in the UAE this year. Victor Besa / The National

Sinopharm may offer immunity for up to six months, top UAE official says

Health
With the approval of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, the US has now approved three vaccines against the coronavirus. AP

FDA panel unanimously approves Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine

The Americas
Fahed Dib, a Syrian shop owner at Raghadan market in Amman, is concerned about the effect of Jordan’s Friday lockdowns on his business. Amy McConaghy / The National

New Jordan lockdown dashes recovery hopes for small businesses

Jordan
Abu Dhabi's Idex 2021
A visitor tries out a semi-automatic 9mm. ZEV Technologies custom GLOCK at Idex 2021 that wraps on February 25. Victor Besa / The National. 

Idex: UAE Armed Forces take total value of contracts to $5.7bn

Aviation
Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of EDGE at Idex 2021. Saher Mousa / EDGE

Idex 2021: UAE's Edge eyes 15% revenue growth in 2021 and new export markets, CEO says

Aviation
An F-35 at the Lockheed Martin stand at Idex 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Top three trends at Idex 2021: local, autonomous and electric

UAE
Daniel Lam (left), head of ST Engineering in Middle East, while signing the deal with Abri du Plessis, chief executive of Nimr. Courtesy Nimr

Idex 2021: UAE defence company Nimr to partner with Singapore's ST Engineering to build hybrid EVs

Technology
World
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Reuters

Boris Johnson’s challenge: turn Global Britain slogan into economic reality

Economy

Israelis leaving lockdown clamour for Covid ‘green pass’

MENA

Lessons in lockdown: Resilience, routines and self-recognition

World

EU still struggles to get Covid-19 vaccine drive up to speed

Europe
Business
Crude oil storage tanks are seen in an aerial photograph at the Cushing oil hub in Cushing, Oklahoma in the US. Oil markets will also brace for fresh supply to be brought over the next quarter by the Opec+ group, which is set to ease some of its curbs. REUTERS

Oil set for gains this week ahead of Opec+ meeting

Energy

UAE and Ukraine to collaborate on four industrial sectors to boost bilateral trade

Economy

Bill Gates on Covid-19: Behaviour can change in a 'significant way' by late spring or summer

Economy

Trading app Robinhood plans confidential IPO this year

Business
Opinion
Germany's liberal refugee policies were the brainchild of its ruling Chancellor, Angela Merkel. EPA

'We can do this,' Merkel said - and refugees in Germany prove her right

Comment

The week the UAE welcomed the world

Editorial

Zarif's leaked recording showed who's boss in Tehran

Comment

Middle America is moderate America

Comment

Iran's brinksmanship before nuclear talks risks alienating Europe

Comment
Exclusives
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg uses outsourcing firms to employ content moderators. Niall Carson/PA Images via Getty Images

Inside the lucrative but troubled world of Facebook moderation

World
Lt Gen Sir John Lorimer has warned that US President Joe Biden faces his first significant foreign policy test on negotiating the nuclear deal with Iran. PA 

Iran’s 'increasing menace' to test Biden's review of Middle East options

Europe
Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo is the founder of Admaf and artistic director of the Abu Dhabi Festival. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Festival

Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo on how the arts will prevail in spite of the pandemic

Art
Some of the West's most striking architecture is in Central Europe. EPA

Central Europe aspires to being a centre of civilisation

Comment
UAE
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine. Bilateral trade between the two countries stood at $1.07 billion in 2019. WAM

UAE and Ukraine to collaborate on four industrial sectors to boost bilateral trade

Three Dubai launderettes closed due to hygiene breaches by staff

Tourist Club residents say change is good as municipality demolishes buildings

UAE Covid-19 measures extended until Ramadan

UAE home delivery: 12 unusual services from aquarium cleaning to singing telegrams
Arts & Culture
The books that made us fall in love with reading.

The 10 books that made us fall in love with reading

The Gulf's 10 top TikTok stars: from Jumana Khan to Mohammed Abbas

Get into the groove: Six lo-fi hip-hop playlists to listen to

Netflix to invest $500m in South Korean shows this year

'Pokemon Legends: Arceus': open-world RPG coming to Nintendo Switch
Lifestyle
Aquarium cleaning, singing telegrams and bike repair are just a few services you can have delivered to your door in the UAE. Unsplash, Instagram

UAE home delivery: 12 unusual services from aquarium cleaning to singing telegrams

Road test: Aston Martin Vantage Roadster drops the roof and raises the bar

37 pet-friendly restaurants in Dubai, including places that allow animals inside

Hatta goes dog-friendly: puppy picnics and doggy kayaks

Dr Pimple Popper: Sandra Lee talks spot-popping satisfaction
Travel
The overwater villas at Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa. Courtesy Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa

Social distancing by default: what it's like to travel to the Maldives right now

Emirates and Dubai Health Authority to digitally verify travellers' Covid-19 medical records

You can now stay overnight at Ras Al Khaimah's Bear Grylls Explorers Camp

Qantas to restart international flights to 22 destinations in October

Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown: a review of Dubai's first certified-boutique hotel
Technology
Mr Gates who has himself received a two-course vaccine said vaccination does not stop transmission of the virus. Getty Images

Bill Gates on Covid-19: Behaviour can change in a 'significant way' by late spring or summer

Economy

China’s telecom giant Huawei plans to manufacture electric vehicles

Technology

Rishi Sunak reveals fintech-inspired fast-track visa scheme in budget build-up

Technology

Twitter plans to launch new features and double its revenue by 2023

Technology

US judge 'disturbed' by Google’s data collection practices

Technology
Motoring
The Aston Martin Roadster 2021 is equipped with a 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine and seven-speed automatic, for outputs of 503hp and 685Nm 

Road test: Aston Martin Vantage Roadster drops the roof and raises the bar

Rishi Sunak urged to rescue Britain’s ailing car industry as production slumps 27.3%

End of an era: US postal service unveils new design for delivery vehicles

Mercedes reveals new 4-cylinder C-Class range

Cherokee chief urges Jeep to stop using tribe's name: 'It does not honour us'
Sport
Tadej Pogacar of Team UAE Emirates celebrates on the podium after winning the UAE Cycling Tour from Yas Mall to Abu Dhabi Breakwater, on February 27, 2021. / AFP / Giuseppe CACACE

'One of our best achievements': Tadej Pogacar wins UAE Tour 2021

Guardiola marvels at 'amazing' Manchester City after 20th straight win

Messi on target again as Barca beat Sevilla to close gap on leaders Atletico

Lewandowski bags a brace as Bayern rout Cologne in Bundesliga

Poirier-McGregor trilogy fight 'one of the biggest of all time'
Podcasts
Thousands of Indian farmers on Tuesday escalated protests to revoke controversial new agricultural laws, clashing with police and storming key landmarks in the capital to pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bloomberg

Beyond The Headlines: Why are Indian farmers protesting?

UAE anti-money laundering, missing Dubai resident, 3,102 new cases - The Daily Update

Abu Dhabi travel list, Idex 2021 deals, 3,005 UAE cases - The Daily Update

Expo 2020 Dubai, Trump tax returns, 2,105 new cases - The Daily Update

Everything you need to know about moving from the UAE to Britain
#STAYHOME
Video calls have helped the family stay in touch. Courtesy Unsplash

How the pandemic brought my long-distance family closer

New book examines how being a mother is 'taboo' in the art world

Our verdict on TikTok's baked feta pasta dish

'Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell': what we know about Netflix documentary

From ‘True Lies’ to 'Harry Potter': 10 movies being turned into TV shows
LONG READS
Shorthand teaser. Getty Images

Lessons in Covid lockdown: Resilience, routines and self-recognition

World
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg uses outsourcing firms to employ content moderators. Niall Carson/PA Images via Getty Images

Backlash at Facebook’s outsourcing firms policing social media

World
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with the now retired Maj Gen Helal Al Shehhi at the time of the war. Courtesy: Helal Al Shehhi

Liberation of Kuwait: Emirati commander recalls blazing oil wells and looted shops

UAE
A scientist loads Cas9 protein and PCSK9 sgRNA molecules into a fine glass pipette at a laboratory in Shenzhen, China. Researchers in the US are studying how Crispr molecular scissors could be used to fight cancer. AP

From crude surgery to gene editing: how cancer treatments evolved over the years

Health
36 striking images capture concrete use in people's daily lives around the world in the annual GCCA Concrete in Life global photography competition. Courtesy GCCA   

36 stunning photographs capture concrete creations around the world
The overwater villas at Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa. Courtesy Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa

What it's like to travel to the Maldives right now
From superhero stories to moving memoirs, here's our pick of the graphic novels to get stuck into.

From 'Watchmen' to 'Persepolis': 10 must-read graphic novels to try
A Libyan woman carries a national flag in the capital Tripoli on February 25, 2021, during celebrations commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 2011 revolution that toppled longtime dictator Moamer Kadhafi. Libya's prime minister-designate Abdul Hamid Dheibah is set to name a transitional government tasked with unifying the war-torn nation and leading it to elections in December. / AFP / Mahmud TURKIA

Libya celebrates 10 years since uprising against Qaddafi - in pictures
New US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks after meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations in New York City, US, on February 25, 2021. Reuters

Biden’s UN envoy pledges ‘diplomacy is back’ after Trump era
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris watch as Washington, DC, firefighter EMT Corey Hamilton receives the first round of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine during an event to commemorate the 50 millionth vaccination at the White House in Washington, February 25, 2021. Reuters

Biden marks 50 million vaccine doses in first five weeks in office
Former Facebook moderator Chris Gray has revealed the trauma he suffered after witnessing extreme content.

Traumatised ex-Facebook moderator: I cried my eyes out in a cafe
epa09035835 (FILE) - Lady Gaga arrives for the 91st annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 24 February 2019 (reissued 25 February 2021). According to sources close to the musician, Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot late on 24 February in Los Angeles by gunmen who then stole the singer's two bulldogs Koji and Gustavo. EPA/ETIENNE LAURENT *** Local Caption *** 55011036

Lady Gaga offers $500,000 reward for two stolen dogs