The Daily Update - March 18, 2021

In today's update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, plus news on how the pandemic has led to a drop in serious crime numbers and a reduction in the prison population in the UAE. We also take a look at how a special tribunal is formed to resolve disputes over inherited property and how a Bahrain prince bound for Everest 'had paperwork' for 2,000 Covid-19 vaccines. The National also obtains a US official document for Palestinian ‘reset’ and Cody Combs joins us for what's trending, including Stop Asian Hate, Lebanon's currency and Vladimir Putin.