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Dubai’s top home-grown eats and boutiques

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

You’ll find the world’s best-known brands in plentiful supply in the city, but these are the restaurants and shops that are unique to Dubai.

08/07/2019

Turkey

Erdoğan has dismissed the governor of Turkey's central bank

President Erdoğan has dismissed the governor of Turkey's central bank in a move that has prompted concerns about the bank's independence

06/07/2019

World

Will an Emirati businessman succeed in towing an iceberg to the UAE?

An Emirati businessman wants to tow an iceberg from Antarctica to the Arabian Gulf.

05/07/2019

World

Little inventors come up with big ideas in the UAE

Investing in inventors is how some countries in the Middle East and North Africa are looking to enrich and enhance their societies.

05/07/2019

World

What are some Middle East inventions that helped shape the world?

Since the beginning of humankind, inventions have helped move civilizations forward, with many creations coming from Middle East and North Africa.

05/07/2019

Turkey

Car bombing in southern Turkey kills three Syrians

A bomb inside a vehicle exploded in the Turkish town of Reyhanli on Friday, killing three people - two of which were Syrian passengers.

05/07/2019

World

Bigger picture: UAE art exhibit shows a new side to family photographs

Created by Spanish artist Maria José Rodrigues Escolar, the exhibit is part of the Lest We Forget initiative and puts together family photographs - alongside artworks based on them - originating from the UAE and Spain in the late 20th century.

03/07/2019

Turkey

Activists march for Pride in Turkey before being dispersed by police

After a whopping 100,000 people marched for Gay Pride in 2014 in Istanbul, authorities prohibited the march from taking place in subsequent years.

01/07/2019

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Istanbul Pride: Skirmishes break out after march banned for fifth year

Skirmishes broke out between police and Istanbul's gay and transgender community on Sunday (June 30) after the city's governor banned a planned annual march for the fifth consecutive year.

01/07/2019

World

Why is honey in Oman creating a business buzz?

In the Al-Hajar mountain chain of northern Oman, what appears to be just a pile of logs is actually an apiary of beehives. This is a centuries-old method of beekeeping which has been passed down from one generation to the next.

28/06/2019

World

Rising Syrian songwriter-rapper Moh Flow talks challenges for regional artists

Singer-songwriter Moh Flow is hoping to hit the big time with his most recent releases from an upcoming album called Faith.

28/06/2019

World

How are Egyptians leading the way for American football in the region?

Egypt is the only nation in North Africa which is home to a domestic American football league.

28/06/2019

Turkey

Teenager saves baby falling from second floor window in Istanbul

Syrian toddler Doha Muhammed was caught by Algerian immigrant Feuzi Zabaat, 17, who saw her fall from the window of her home in Fatih, Istanbul.

27/06/2019

Turkey

Watch: Huge crowd cheers as new Istanbul mayor takes office

Istanbul’s new mayor Ekrem Imamoglu — a potential major new opponent to President Erdogan — was being sworn it at a ceremony on Thursday.

27/06/2019

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Jerusalem's Old City illuminated during Festival of Lights

Jerusalem's Old City has been transformed for the annual Festival of Lights. Now in its eleventh year, it's an eye-catching display of modern technology and ancient antiquity.

27/06/2019

Turkey

Watch: Shepherds in rural Turkey trek 30km on dusty path every day

While there is a shorter, less dusty path available, shepherds take the more difficult route through the valley.

27/06/2019

World

Palestinians remain unconvinced at day two of Kushner's controversial Middle East workshop

Tony Blair will address the workshop today

26/06/2019

Bahrain

Watch: Kushner opens controversial Middle East peace workshop

Jared Kushner opens 'peace to prosperity workshop' in Bahrain.

25/06/2019

World

Palestinian representative to UK slams Kushner peace plan

In an interview with Euronews, Husam Zomlot Head of Palestinian Mission to the UK, and formerly ambassador to Washington, has blasted Jared Kushner's so called Prosperity to Peace plan set to be unveiled today an a special conference in Bahrain.

25/06/2019

Cyprus

Cypriot army captain gets seven life sentences for serial killing spree

A Cypriot army captain was sentenced to seven life terms after pleading guilty to killing five women and two children in a grisly three-year murder spree

24/06/2019

Turkey

Ekrem Imamoğlu easily elected new mayor of Istanbul after repeat poll

Thousands of supporters of Turkey's Republican People's Party filled the centre of Istanbul to celebrate Ekrem Imamoğlu's election as the new mayor of Istanbul

24/06/2019

Turkey

Imamoglu, Turkey's quiet force challenging President Erdogan

Running under the slogan "Everything will be fine", Ekrem Imamoglu confirmed his victory as Istanbul mayor on Sunday. His supporters already see him challenge Erdogan in the 2023 presidential election.

24/06/2019

Cyprus

Why are Turkey and Cyprus arguing over drilling rights?

The 45-year dispute over the northern part of Cyprus has flared up once more as Turkey begins oil and gas exploration off the coast but how did this conflict start?

24/06/2019

Cyprus

Cypriot army captain gets seven life sentences for serial killings

An army captain was sentenced to seven life imprisonment terms after pleading guilty to killing five women and two children in a three-year murder spree.

24/06/2019

Turkey

Turkish opposition: Nothing will be the same after Istanbul win

The defeat of Turkey’s ruling AK Party in the rerun of Istanbul’s mayoral race could pave the way to early general elections and ultimately bring an end to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule, a senior member of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) told Euronews.

24/06/2019

Sport

Egypt's Coptic Christians claim they're being shut out of football

Members of Egypt's minority Christian community say they face discrimination when it comes to football

24/06/2019