Public schools to resume, Saudi Arabia launches city at Neom, 2,876 new cases - The Daily Update



On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE sets out a plan for the return of pupils to public schools and Abu Dhabi urges people to support a Dh5 million organ donation campaign.

In Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reveals plans for a new city at Neom and in Iraq there have been deadly clashes between protesters and the security forces.

Thoraya Abdullahi joins us for what's trending including Sudan, Arnold Schwarzenegger and impeachment.

Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
 
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
 
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia