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The National's Daily Update - March 5, 2020

In today’s update The UAE humanitarian operation in China, Saudi Arabia’s ban on Umrah and the 16-year-old Dubai pupil who tested positive for Coronavirus

In today’s update The UAE humanitarian operation in the Hubei province in China, Saudi Arabia’s ban on Umrah and the 16-year-old Dubai pupil who tested positive for Coronavirus.

Also news that the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has foiled an attack on an oil tanker.

Cody Combs with the latest on what’s trending and Farah Andrews on what’s on in the Emirates this weekend.

For more information you can visit thenational.ae and follow the latest on COVID-19 with our live blog.

Updated: March 5, 2020 09:34 AM

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