Middle East

Turkey

Euroviews. A EU-Turkey trade pact is a better solution to deal with the Syrian refugee crisis than aid ǀ View

The EU could pursue a track focused on mutual economic benefits, creating attractive trade incentive programs in exchange for Turkey continuing its difficult task. Direct aid is helpful, but perhaps the most sustainable and realistic approach is for Europe to set a new higher mutual trade volume.

25/02/2020

Egypt

Hosni Mubarak, former ruler of Egypt, dead at 91

Mubarak was overthrown in the 2011 Arab Spring but later acquitted of charges relating to his role in the deaths of anti-government protesters.

25/02/2020

Israel

Euroviews. Palestinians need business and opportunity more than a flawed Middle East peace plan ǀ View

Rather than a top-down solution crafted in Washington DC (a strategy that has failed for three decades), the world should focus on “quick wins” to reinvigorate the Palestinian economy and increase startup programmes, business ties and social integration between Israelis and Palestinians.

24/02/2020

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Iran quake hits villages in Turkey, kills at least nine people

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake in northwestern Iran killed at least eight people in neighbouring Turkey and injured dozens more on both sides of the border. The epicentre of the quake, was near the Iranian village of Habash-e Olya, less than 10 kilometres from the border.

23/02/2020

Turkey

At least nine dead in Turkey after earthquake strikes western Iran

Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced that after the earthquake in Iran, at least nine people died.

23/02/2020

World

Milken Summit: Saudi’s Prince Turki talks Iran relations & G20 Presidency

Hundreds of high-level decision makers and industry trailblazers, spanning fields from economics and philanthropy to healthcare, attended the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa summit 2020 in Abu Dhabi.

21/02/2020

World

Will Brexit boost UK and GCC trade relations?

The United Kingdom has officially left the European Union on 31 January and, being free to negotiate its own trade deals, regions like the Middle East are looking like a new exciting, investment arena.

21/02/2020

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Dubai shows its funny side

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From some of the biggest comedy stars in the world to homegrown and local talent, we go behind the scenes of Dubai’s thriving comedy scene.

20/02/2020

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How luxury floating houses are regenerating coral reefs in Dubai

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Marine biologists are growing new coral reef under these houses at The World Islands in Dubai.

20/02/2020

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One step closer to autonomous human flight: Jetman flies 1,800m above

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Vince Reffet took to the skies equipped with a carbon fibre wing powered by four mini-jet engines. The Jetwing is controlled solely by the human body.

19/02/2020

Turkey

Turkey re-arrests activist Osman Kavala hours after acquittal

Kavala is now accused of having taken part in the failed July 2016 coup to overthrow the government. Human rights activists have called his arrest "vindictive and lawless".

19/02/2020

Syria

'Cruel beyond belief': UN demands escape route for civilians in Syria

The UN human rights office wants safe corridors for civilians trying to flee fighting in Syria's northwest and who 'no longer have anywhere to go'.

19/02/2020

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Panoramic Paramotoring

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It’s one of the smallest aircraft in the world consisting of a tricycle, a propeller and a paragliding wing. Paramotoring is a hair-raising way to experience a breathtaking view of Dubai

14/02/2020

Turkey

Euroviews. The “Buyukada 10” are falsely accused on terror charges. Justice in Turkey must prevail ǀ View

This week, I will be in Istanbul for the verdict in the case of Taner and the “Buyukada 10.” If found guilty of “membership of a terrorist organisation,” they could face up to 15 years behind bars.

14/02/2020

World

Abu Dhabi celebrates 250 years of Beethoven with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra

The Hamburg Symphony Orchestra performance brought crowds together in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the 250th birthday of German composer and pianist, Ludwig van Beethoven.

14/02/2020

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30 years after Italia 90, Euronews speaks to footballer Trevor Steven

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Euronews speaks to English footballer, Trever Steven who rose to fame playing for Burnley, Everton, Rangers and Marseilles and won 36 international caps for England including in the 1986 World Cup against Maradona.

13/02/2020

Syria

Erdogan warns Syrian regime against further attacks

The Kremlin hit back at Ankara, accusing it of disregarding its commitment under the agreement to stabilise the region.

13/02/2020

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Fighting in northwestern Syria 'has deplaced 700,000 since December'

A wave of displacement that has seen around 700,000 people flee a regime offensive in Syria's Idlib region is the biggest of the nine-year-old conflict, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

12/02/2020

Lebanon

Lebanon government wins confidence vote as protests rage

Lebanon's government has won a vote of confidence in parliament in part because of its plan to tackle the country's financial crisis.

11/02/2020

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Clashes in Beirut ahead of government confidence vote

Security forces used tear gas and water cannon to stop the protesters near the parliament building in downtown Beirut

11/02/2020

Cyprus

Oil for peace: Cypriots turn to commerce to bridge Greek-Turkish divide

Oil for peace: Cypriots turn to commerce to bridge Greek-Turkish divide

11/02/2020

World

UAE’s first Indian female doctor, Dr. Zulekha tells her story

At 82 years of age, Dr. Zulekha Daud works tirelessly to drive the UAE’s health sector forward.

07/02/2020

World

Arab Health 2020: What are the advancements in Abu Dhabi’s medical sector?

Arab Health 2020 has showcased the latest technological and artificial intelligence innovations for medical fields from cardiology to radiology, with the aim of reducing surgical errors and waiting times.

07/02/2020

World

Asthma in the UAE: What are the causes and treatments?

The dusty, arid, sandstorm-prone environments of countries of the Arab Gulf, can create a whirlwind of respiratory problems for some regional residents.

07/02/2020

Earth News

The robot who just conducted a human symphony orchestra

Do artifical intelligence and music go together?

07/02/2020

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Video captures moment plane skids off runway in Istanbul

Video has emerged of the moment an airplane skidded off the runway and into a field at Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen airport on 5. February 2020.

06/02/2020