Syria Dozens die after migrant boat sinks off the coast of Syria The boat is believed to have been heading for Europe. 23/09/2022
Turkey Two dead after helicopter crashes en route to Turkish wildfire The aircraft was travelling to tackle a forest fire near the resort town of Marmaris. 21/09/2022
Qatar 365 Qatar's dynamic new multicultural music scene Qatar’s diverse music scene is attracting international musicians and award-winning producers, drawn to the region by its rich musical heritage and the state of the art music facilities of the Doha-based Katara Studios. 21/09/2022
Turkey Thousands march in anti-LGBT demonstration in Istanbul An advert for the anti-LGBT march was also shown on television after gaining the approval of the country’s broadcasting council, which deemed it a "public interest". 19/09/2022
Lebanon Series of bank robberies hit Lebanon as people try to get own savings As Lebanon’s financial crisis continues to deteriorate, some depositors have attempted to take back their savings by force. 16/09/2022
Turkey Turkey's tourism industry struggles as Russian visitors face sanctions The Mediterranean country's economy relies heavily on foreign visitors, with 2.2 million Russian tourists entering the country in the first seven months of 2022. 16/09/2022
Series Dubai: the ambitious and stunning modern architecture Dubai is a city of modern architectural wonders. The Burj Khalifa dominates the city's skyline, but the newest jewel in the crown for Dubai's architecture is the Museum of the Future. The Mosque of Light links the past with the present, and continues to push boundaries with innovation and ambition. 16/09/2022
Football Now FIFA World Cup 2022: Last chance for Argentina's Lionel Messi? At 35 years old, the 2022 World Cup may well be Lionel Messi's last for Argentina. The forward is still waiting to lift the trophy, so can he finally do it? 15/09/2022
Qatar 365 Qatar's multi-billion dollar business of the FIFA World Cup 2022 As we approach 100 days to go until the kick-off to the much anticipated FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar's eye-watering investment of 220 billion dollars in the necessary infrastructure is staggering. But the historic tournament could provide a huge boost to the economy for years to come. 14/09/2022
Experiences This 32 hour train journey lets you see the sights and party on board Considered one of the most beautiful train routes in the world, this 32 hour trip through eastern Türkiye is all about enjoying the journey. 14/09/2022
Football Now FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Can England end 56 years of hurt? An insight into what England could achieve at this year's World Cup in Qatar, after coming really close to success in their previous two major tournaments. 08/09/2022
Qatar 365 Qatar's Rich Arabic Musical Heritage Blends with Western Traditions We all know that Qatar is preparing to host the Fifa World Cup 2022, but did you also know that its rich musical heritage is embracing influences from around the world? The fusion of traditional Arabic music with modern technology and outside influences is helping to create dynamic new sounds. 07/09/2022
target Could the Metaverse become a €30 trillion El Dorado? For most of us, the metaverse remains a mystery. But many investors believe that virtual worlds where humans and automated entities interact could be a land of plenty. 06/09/2022
Israel Israeli army admits 'high possibility’ that soldier killed journalist An Israeli investigation into the killing of the Al Jazeera journalist concluded that she was not deliberately targeted and shot accidentally. 05/09/2022
Turkey Turkish pop star faces prison for 'inciting hatred' over religion joke The 46-year-old Gülşen -- often labelled as Turkish Madonna -- made the allegedly hateful quip on stage in April, but the video of the incident only became popular on social media in recent months. 03/09/2022
Next Series Sending software code into orbit Orbital Space offers students and technology enthusiasts the opportunity to develop and test software code on satellites in space through their ground station in Dubai Silicon Oasis. 02/09/2022
Football Now FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: How far can the hosts go? With less than 100 days to go, Qatar is almost ready for FIFA World Cup 2022 but just how good is the host nation on the pitch? 01/09/2022
Turkey Adviser to Turkish President Erdogan resigns over corruption claims A series of corruption allegations by a fugitive mafia boss has prompted Turkish opposition parties to call for an investigation. 01/09/2022
Saudi Arabia Saudi woman sentenced to 45 years in prison for online posts, says NGO Nourah al-Qahtani's sentence comes just weeks after another Saudi woman, Salma al-Shehab, was jailed for 34 years for following and retweeting activists on Twitter. 30/08/2022
the dialogue Born to lead: Western Australian Premier on how his convictions get him through tough times Mark McGowan steered his state through the Covid-19 pandemic, a real test for any leader. He explains to The Dialogue how his military service shaped his life and prepared him for a role as a public servant. 28/08/2022
Next Series Linda Mahoney Founder and partner of BetterHomes in Dubai Linda Mahoney speaks about being the mother of two small children living in Dubai over 20 years ago, when she was faced with a dilemma, to stay and make a business for herself or return to the US. She stayed and built her BetterHomes real estate business from scratch. It now employs 450 employees. 26/08/2022
Stays Dubai expands mega-resort with unbelievable €47,000 a night suites Dubai's newest hotel comes complete with fire-breathing fountains and 150,000 square metres of marble. 26/08/2022
Culture news Turkish pop star Gülşen arrested over joke about religious schools The singer-songwriter has apologised for causing offence but says her comments were seized on by people who want to polarise Turkey. 26/08/2022
Football Now World Cup 2022 Qatar: What accommodation is available for fans? With over one million supporters expected to visit Qatar during the tournament, we take a look at the accommodation options on offer for supporters. 25/08/2022
Nature The original mermaid: Dugongs are now ‘functionally extinct’ in China It is the first time such a charismatic marine megafaunal species has disappeared from Chinese marine waters. 25/08/2022
Qatar 365 Qatar at the forefront of research We look at three programmes making huge advances in scientific research in Qatar: Biobank’s DNA sampling which is transforming patient care, the Qatar Genome Programme which is changing precision medicine, and a facility revolutionising the treatment of sports injuries 24/08/2022
