Middle East

Destinations

Luxury on a budget? Explore Turkey’s turquoise coast this summer

You can have a deluxe holiday in Bodrum without the price tag.

05/07/2023

West Bank

Palestinians survey destruction after intense Israeli West Bank raid

Israel withdrew troops from the West Bank city of Jenin on Wednesday but warned the two-day raid in the area was not a one-off. Thirteen Palestinians and an Israeli soldier were killed in the operation.

05/07/2023

Israel

Seven people have been injured in suspected car-ramming in Tel Aviv

At least seven people have been injured in a suspected car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv. It comes as Israel launches its most intense military operation in the occupied West Bank in years.

04/07/2023

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Watch: drive-through recycling in Beirut

Festering landfills often overflow in crisis-hit Lebanon, waste is burnt illegally at informal dump sites and rubbish floats off the coast in the Mediterranean Sea.

03/07/2023

Scenes

Meet the artists setting the art scene ablaze in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

03/07/2023

Explore

Mother Nature’s most beautiful work: trekking in the Turkish Riviera

In partnership with GoTürkiye

The Lycian Way is a 500km trail that runs between mountain and sea, offering a window on both nature and ancient civilisations

03/07/2023

Syria

Israel's forces attack Syria as Syrian air defence missile explodes

Israel carried out airstrikes on areas near the central Syrian city of Homs early Sunday causing material damage but no casualties, the Syrian military said in a statement.

02/07/2023

Israel

Tens of thousands of Israelis protest against proposed judicial reform

Protests against the government's proposal to reform the judiciary have gained more momentum in Israel.

01/07/2023

Football Now

How do footballers keep busy during retirement?

In partnership with Media City

The natural progression may be to move into coaching, but for many footballers, retirement can be daunting, so what are the alternatives?

29/06/2023

Explore

Shipwrecks and scuba: Türkiye's best diving spots

In partnership with GoTürkiye

From historical shipwrecks to reefs teeming with wildlife, Türkiye’s treasures of the deep make it a scuba diver’s paradise.

29/06/2023

Qatar 365

Giant Pandas and the Arabian oryx finding sanctuary in Doha

In partnership with Media City

Qatar, a nation known for its stunning architecture and rich cultural heritage, is also making strides in the field of wildlife conservation. The country is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to preserve vulnerable animal species, including the Arabian oryx and, most recently, giant pandas.

28/06/2023

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WATCH: Hundreds of thousands of Muslims brave heat at Hajj pilgrimage

Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday braved intense heat to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

28/06/2023

Destinations

I got a taste of Cappadocia’s millennia-old food traditions

Eating has historically been both a pleasure and a peril in Cappadocia.

27/06/2023

Culture news

An ancient theatre in Türkiye has reopened after 1,700 years

The ancient theatre of Laodicea, built during the Hellenistic period, has been restored for a once-in-a-millennium concert

27/06/2023

Israel

Israel approves plan to build over 5,000 new homes in West Bank

Israel’s far-right government gave the go-ahead for the construction of thousands of new homes in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.

27/06/2023

Lifestyle

What to know about Hajj, Islam's sacred pilgrimage

Why are millions of Muslims arriving in Saudi Arabia this week? Here's what you need to know about Hajj, Islam's sacred pilgrimage.

27/06/2023

Saudi Arabia

Millions of Muslims heading to Mecca for Hajj pilgrimage

Around two million Muslims are expected to travel to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage as the religious festival returns to full capacity for the first time since the pandemic.

26/06/2023

Syria

Airstrike in northwest Syria kills at least nine people

Russia launched the strike on a market on a strategic rebel-held town, targeting militants and a weapons depot.

26/06/2023

Food and Drink

Cyprus reveals secret of ancient sweet spoons and fruit treats

Grapes, bitter oranges, walnuts and even eggplants - there's something for everyone. Nikki Agathocleous runs a firm in the Cypriot village of Agros that makes 'sweet spoons' from Middle Age recipes.

26/06/2023

Turkey

Istanbul gay pride activists rally despite ban

Turkish activists on Sunday defied a ban to stage an annual gay pride march in Istanbul one month after Turkey's election followed a homophobic hate-filled campaign.

25/06/2023

Design

Istanbul Modern Art Museum moves to new Renzo Piano designed building

Türkiye's Istanbul Modern Art Museum has moved back to its original location on the banks of the Bosphorus in a new building designed by Italian-born architect Renzo Piano, whose most notable buildings include the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and London's Shard skyscraper.

23/06/2023

Football Now

Women's World Cup 2023: Who are the main contenders?

In partnership with Media City

There is just one month to go until one of football’s biggest competitions kicks-off, but who could win it in Oceania this summer? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

22/06/2023

Partner content

Sharjah – The Culture Capital

Partner content presented by Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

Sharjah is the third most populated city in the United Arab Emirates and often referred to as the culture capital of the Arab World, having been officially awarded this status in 1998 by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

21/06/2023

The Exchange

How changing your dinner menu will help save the planet

In partnership with Media City

As pressure from the UN and EU to achieve net zero increases, many hospitality firms are developing some radical sustainability programmes

21/06/2023

Explore

Tasting the wine blessed by the Gods

In partnership with GoTürkiye

The Agean Region of Türkiye is an area where you can experience immersion in nature, enjoy locally grown food and live in a sustainable way

19/06/2023

Egypt

EU allocates €20 million to help Egypt manage influx of Sudan refugees

During a two-day visit to Cairo, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell expressed support for Egypt's efforts to end the hostilities in Sudan.

19/06/2023