No Comment WATCH: Japanese space rocket explodes straight after launch The rocket was touted as Japan’s first private sector venture to go into orbit. 13/03/2024
The Exchange International Women’s Day: Leaders driving the change In partnership with Media City Gender biases against women can take many forms; and still exist all over the world. Some women are taking the lead in change to inspire others, but there is much more progress to be made. 13/03/2024
Business Chinese tech giant Xiaomi expected to start EV sales this month Xiaomi was one of the few new electric vehicle manufacturers to get approved by China, amidst a rush of prospective new entrants wanting to take advantage of the country's EV boom. 13/03/2024
Israel ‘We will finish the job in Rafah’: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Netanyahu insists on pressing on with his military campaign in Gaza, as British Foreign Secretary David Cameron calls for maritime aid corridor. 13/03/2024
Space Japan's Kairos rocket explodes after lift-off on inaugural flight Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded after lift-off, leaving a plume of smoke, fire and fragments of machinery in its wake. 13/03/2024
No Comment WATCH: Palestinians mark Ramadan amid the ruins of war Palestinians in Gaza are marking the Islamic holy month against a backdrop of devastation and destruction in Israel's war with Hamas. 12/03/2024
Art Exiled Russian artist Katya Muromtseva paints the stories of women immigrants in Dubai Muromtseva's show, Over the Slopes of Speech, adorns the gallery space with epic watercolour triptychs, each telling the story of immigrant women – an apt endeavour in a country where immigrants make up close to 90% of the population. 12/03/2024
Focus Expansion of Southern Gas Corridor tops agenda at Baku meetings In partnership with Azpromo The ministerial meetings in Baku included discussions on plans for offshore wind farms in the Caspian Sea and participation in global methane emissions reduction efforts. 11/03/2024
Scenes Watch: Qatar's medicine man healing his valuable patients In partnership with Media City Nasser Muftah is the visionary behind Oryx Falcon Veterinarian. The renowned falcon specialist turned his passion for animals into a thriving business. 11/03/2024
Mobility Can a search for MH370 with new tech solve aviation's biggest mystery? Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014, prompting an unsuccessful search for answers. The mystery of its fate endures. 11/03/2024
Destinations Why you should consider visiting a ‘local island’ in the Maldives Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivian communities. 11/03/2024
Pakistan Pakistani lawmakers pick Asif Ali Zardari as president Pakistan's lawmakers elected Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday as the country’s president for the second time. 10/03/2024
Destinations Kazakhstan: A rising star on Central Asia's culinary map Kazakhstan's foodie scene is enjoying a moment with ‘Neo Nomad cuisine’ taking the spotlight. 10/03/2024
Gaza Sweden and Canada resume funding UN agency for Palestinian refugees Sweden and Canada will resume aid payments to UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA. 10/03/2024
Yemen Yemen's Houthis target Singapore-flagged ship in Gulf of Aden Yemen's Houthi group launched an unsuccessful missile attack on a Singapore-flagged commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden on Friday, continuing their escalation of tension in the region. 09/03/2024
Gaza Israel-Hamas war: southern Gaza struck as aid falls into sea All the latest from the Israel-Hamas war and Middle East conflict. 09/03/2024
Markets Chinese energy giant CNOOC finds hundred million-ton oilfield CNOOC's Kaiping South discovery could lead to more investment in deep-water South China Sea exploration in the coming months. 08/03/2024
Travel News Kyoto shuns tourists from its geisha district with 'keep out' signs The Japanese city will stop visitors from passing through a number of streets in the picturesque geisha district. 08/03/2024
Culture news Israel will compete at Eurovision after changing lyrics to its song Organisers have confirmed that Israel will be allowed to compete at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 after changing the lyrics to its song ‘October Rain’ - now titled ‘Hurricane’. 08/03/2024
Gaza Israel-Hamas war: Biden urges Israel to do more for civilians in Gaza All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East. 08/03/2024
Gaza Negotiations for Gaza ceasefire and further hostage release on hold As Palestinians lay to rest 43 bodies returned by Israeli authorities to Rafah in a mass grave, negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of more Israeli hostages are suspended until next week, ending hopes for a truce before Ramadan. 07/03/2024
Football Now The rise of celebrity investors into football In partnership with Media City Over the past decade, celebrities have invested heavily into football, building a new attraction and audience towards the sport. 07/03/2024
Cult Classic Piano International competition: 70 virtuosos go head-to-head In partnership with Classic Piano International Competition The Classic Piano International competition brings together the world's most promising and talented pianists, each vying for a share of the overall prize money, totalling €250,000. We find out who the winner of this two-year-long journey is, as the final plays out in Dubai. 07/03/2024
Yemen First fatal attack by Houthis kills three in Red Sea The attack by Houthi rebels against a civilian merchant ship came as the White House threatened a counter-attack. 07/03/2024
Qatar 365 Women in Qatar leading the change in digital innovation, sustainability and fashion In partnership with Media City Meet the women in Qatar determined to break glass ceilings and inspiring others to do the same. Whether it’s in science and technology, entrepreneurship or fashion, a diverse group of women are thinking out of the box to empower the people and communities around them. 06/03/2024
Business Starbucks Middle East fires 2,000 workers amid Israel-Hamas boycott “As a result of the continually challenging trading conditions over the last six months, we have taken the sad and very difficult decision to reduce the number of colleagues in our Starbucks MENA stores,” the company said. 06/03/2024