February 11, 2021
On today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, UAE public is urged to abide by rules after 30,000 Covid-19 breaches this year and Dubai Health Authority tells people they must quarantine after 15 minutes of contact with a Covid-19 case.
Dr Anwar Gargash and Zaki Nusseibeh leave ministry posts for new roles and NMC Health's UAE and Oman assets put up for sale.
Cody Combs joins us for what's trending including Mitt Romney, Mike Pence, the Myanmar coup and 'cat lawyer'.
Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
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Started: October 2023
Founder: Namrata Raina
Based: Dubai
Sector: E-commerce
Current number of staff: 10
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Initial investment: Undisclosed
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