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no comment 24/06/2018

Saudi psychologist drives herself to work for first time in 21-year career as ban lifted

Driving through morning rush hour and stopping for coffee and fuel, Ghamdi braved the traffic of Jeddah for the first time in her life.

Turkey 24/06/2018

Turkey goes to the polls in crucial election

A win for the ruling AK Party would see significant extra powers handed to President Erdogan

Turkey 24/06/2018

Voting officially ends in Turkish presidential, parliamentary elections

Turkish citizens voted today for a new president and parliament, with more than 56 million people registered to vote at 180,000 ballot boxes across the country.

Saudi Arabia 24/06/2018

Saudi women finally get to drive

Saudi women are officially allowed to get behind the wheel, after a decades-old driving ban was lifted.

Saudi Arabia 23/06/2018

Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving ends

As from midnight on Saturday in Saudi Arabia women are officially allowed to drive

Hospitals in Hodeida are struggling to cope with the number of injured

Yemen 23/06/2018

Hospitals in the Yemeni port of Hodeida are struggling to cope

The fighting around the Houthi-controlled port has claimed at least 280 lives

Turkey 22/06/2018

Massive crowds at final rallies before Turkish election

Final rallies have been held as Turkey prepares for landmark presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday.

Inspire Middle East 22/06/2018

The art of self-expression: Dance, fashion & literature

What do words on a page, expressive movement, and fashion all have in common? In the Middle East, they’re being used to connect people in society in differing ways.

A banner depicting Iyi (Good) Party leader Meral Aksener

Turkey 22/06/2018

Turkey's presidential candidates

Syria 22/06/2018

Syrian group dances around Latakia's streets to revive city

The group wants to revive the Syrian city's spirit.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his wife Sara

Israel 21/06/2018

Israeli prime minister's wife charged with fraud

Sara Netanyahu is charged with misuse of state funds and breach of trust

Turkey 21/06/2018

Turkey's election system explained

Turkey's double election is about much more than who runs the country.

brussels bureau 21/06/2018

Syrian Ahmad Joudeh risked his life to teach dance

Ahmad defied Islamic State militants' threats to kill him if he did not stop teaching children dance

Yemen 20/06/2018

Arab coalition claims it has seized Hodeidah airport

Fighting intensifies around strategic port in Yemen

Turkey 20/06/2018

Explained: Turkey's unprecedented snap elections

For the first time ever, parliamentary and presidential elections are being held on the same day. Under the new system there will no longer be a prime minister, nor will there be cabinet ministers who answer to parliament.

Syria 20/06/2018

Syria accused of war crimes in Eastern Ghouta

Rebels also condemned in United Nations report

Israel 18/06/2018

Bill seeks to ban filming of Israeli soldiers in action

Watch the video to see five examples of when video footage has provoked condemnation or convictions of Israelis or Palestinians.

Yemen 17/06/2018

No let-up in fighting for Hodeida as UN attempts to negotiate control of port

UN says negotiations are "well advanced" with Houthis to take over main entry point for humanitarian aid.

Yemen 16/06/2018

United Nations says Yemen battle could spark famine

Yemenis headed for Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, June 15, amid heavy security as the outskirts of country's main port city saw a battle the United Nations fears could trigger a famine imperilling millions of lives.

Inspire Middle East 15/06/2018

MENA women in sports are levelling the playing field

Women in the Middle East and North Africa are hurdling over stereotypes in sports. Inspire Middle East met up with four women from different countries in the region to see up close and personal how they are redefining what it means to be an Arab sportswoman.