Middle East

Turkey

Opposition candidate wins decisive victory in Istanbul re-run election

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan congratulated opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu on Sunday for winning Istanbul's re-run mayoral election according to unofficial results.

22/06/2019

World

Deep sea explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau teaches UAE children about ocean conservation

Oceanographer and environmentalist, Jean-Michel Cousteau, paid his first visit to the United Arab Emirates as part of his educational conservation programme.

21/06/2019

World

Can corals in Jordan save other reefs from global warming?

Scientists in Jordan have discovered that corals in the Gulf of Aqaba are resisting the rise in water temperatures.

21/06/2019

Syria

Euroviews. A Syrian refugee can teach us about hope and endurance ǀ View

Then I met Shaza. A 30-year-old from Homs whose determination to work for a better future for everyone, despite all that she’s been through, put me to shame and busted the stereotype of a hopeless and desperate refugee wide open.

20/06/2019

World

Turkey's failed coup: verdicts expected today ahead of election rerun

“We can’t hand our Istanbul to these liars,” said Erdogan

20/06/2019

World

Khashoggi killing 'was not a rogue operation', says UN investigator

Saudi Arabia had knowledge of and is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a UN special investigation into the killing. The report says Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, should be investigated over the brutal death of the journalist in October 2018.

20/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

'Credible evidence for probe into Saudi prince over Khashoggi murder'

There is credible evidence warranting further investigation that Prince Mohammed bin Salman is among high-level Saudi officials liable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN special rapporteur has concluded.

19/06/2019

Earth News

Is Downtown Doha the most sustainable city district in the world?

This massive project in the centre of the Qatari capital will eventually produce one of the most eco-friendly neighborhood to date.

19/06/2019

Turkey

Eight migrants drown at sea off the coast of Turkey

Eight migrants drown at sea off the coast of Turkey after boat overturns

17/06/2019

Egypt

Outcry as Egypt's ousted president Morsi dies in court

The Muslim Brotherhood accused Egypt of "assassinating" Morsi through years of poor prison conditions and called for worldwide protests.

17/06/2019

Cyprus

Watch: UN soldiers vacate Cypriot former playground of rich and famous

The Ledra Palace sits at the heart of Nicosia's buffer zone.

17/06/2019

Turkey

Istanbul's mayoral candidates battle it out in rare TV debate

The three-hour event debate between AKP candidate Binali Yildirim and the opposition's Ekrem Imamoglu was one of the first of its kind in Turkey in nearly two decades.

17/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia demands action on energy security after tankers' attacks

Crew members of the oil tanker Front Altair, one of two vessels attacked this week in the Gulf of Oman, have landed in Dubai. The attacks happened three days ago. It comes amid calls from Saudi Arabia to secure Gulf energy supplies given that the tankers are on a vital oil shipping route.

16/06/2019

Yemen

Yemen's Houthis target two Saudi airports with multiple drone attacks

Yemen's Houthis target two Saudi airports with multiple drone attacks

16/06/2019

World

How is Disney’s remake of Aladdin good news for the Middle East?

Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin is amongst the latest additions in Jordan’s contribution to the international film industry.

14/06/2019

Saudi Arabia

Saudi nightclub launch night shut down ahead of Ne-Yo performance

A Dubai-based nightclub company was due to launch a pop-up branch in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah.

14/06/2019

Partner content

The international art scene in Dubai continues to grow

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Art Dubai is one of the highlights on the cultural calendar and features work from 42 countries and around 500 artists all sharing perspective and ideas.

13/06/2019

United Arab Emirates

US blames Iran after attacks on two oil tankers

Iran has categorically rejected claims that the country is behind the attacks on two oil tankers yesterday - saying they are responsible for maintaining the security of the Strait of Hormuz where the incidents took place. But its version of events is strongly disputed by the U.S.

13/06/2019

Syria

Watch: Fresh start for Aleppo's soap industry after conflict

Hisham's family factory once produced five tonnes of the famous Aleppo laurel and olive oil soap a day. Now he makes just 100kg per day, but says he is happy with that – for now.

11/06/2019

Earth News

'World's biggest' vegan festival attracts thousands

The gathering in Tel Aviv featured the latest innovations in vegan food, clothing and lifestyle.

10/06/2019

Turkey

New dam on River Tigris will wipe out entire village of Hasankyef

They call it the cradle of civilisation. Historians refer to it as Mesopotamia - the place where the Stone Age began. But the ruined buildings that have dotted the landscape of southern Turkey for thousands of years, will soon be lost forever as a new dam is being built on the River Tigris.

10/06/2019

Turkey

Turkish president is witness at football star Mesut Özil's wedding

Turkey's Erdogan attended Arsenal footballer Mesut Özil's wedding as a witness.

08/06/2019

Israel

Watch: Gay pride march takes place amid tensions in Jerusalem

Newly appointed Justice Minister Ofir Ohana, Israel's first openly gay cabinet minister, also took part.

07/06/2019

World

How did Sharjah become the 2019 World Book Capital? H.E. Bodour Al Qasimi explains

The emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates was recently elected the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2019.

07/06/2019

World

Kumzari: the Omani language on the verge of extinction

The tiny fishing village of Kumzar lies in the northern tip of Oman at the strategic trade artery called the Strait of Hormuz, and as a result, has developed an uncommon identity.

07/06/2019

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Urban fly fishing is reeling in anglers to Dubai

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Normally known for its skyscrapers and hotels, Dubai now houses the first urban fly fishing experience in the Middle East. Check it out in this feature of Adventures.

06/06/2019