Burj Khalifa 12 years on, Great Arab Minds, Trump cancels conference - Trending



Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world. In today's episode, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, sets up a major fund to find the 1,000 greatest Arab minds and the Burj Khalifa turns 12.

Former US president Donald Trump cancels his news conference that was planned for the anniversary of the deadly January 6 attack on the Capitol and search terms show the New Year is still spurring people to look for diet and exercise-related topics.

City's slump

L - Juventus, 2-0
D - C Palace, 2-2
W - N Forest, 3-0
L - Liverpool, 2-0
D - Feyenoord, 3-3
L - Tottenham, 4-0
L - Brighton, 2-1
L - Sporting, 4-1
L - Bournemouth, 2-1
L - Tottenham, 2-1

If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.

When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.

How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
Updated: January 05, 2022, 4:52 AM

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