Middle East

Green News

Why is Qatar's 'carbon neutral' World Cup being so heavily criticised?

Qatar is said to be building a large-scale grass farm, which has negligible water resources, in the desert to produce stadium-ready turf.

31/05/2022

Europe News

Turkey warns of 'security risks' if Finland & Sweden join NATO

Turkey's president wrote Finland and Sweden's entry into NATO would endanger his country and the "organisation's future".

31/05/2022

Inspire Saudi

Discover the artistic and cultural scene in Jeddah

In partnership with Visit Saudi

We explore the vibrant port city of Jeddah. From the tree-lined waterfront with its artistic sculptures to the historical district of Al-Balad that dates back to the 7th century, the city is a captivating hub and melting pot of cultures and flavours.

30/05/2022

No Comment

Damascus bar acts as a diary

Tucked away among the shops of Damascus' Straight Street, a small bar and its walls serve as a diary for the Syrian capital's youth.

30/05/2022

Cult

InClassica live: Slovak Philharmonic performs at 2022 festival

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

This performance features the Principal Clarinet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

30/05/2022

No Comment

Jewish nationalists gather to celebrate ahead of the "Jerusalem Day"

Jewish nationalists gather to celebrate ahead of the "Jerusalem Day" march as Palestinians in Ramallah rally against Israel's "Jerusalem Day".

29/05/2022

Partner content

Meet the Entrepreneurs: Vilhelm Hedberg

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Meet the Entrepreneurs speaks to Vilhelm Hedberg, the founder of ‘ekar’; the Middle East's first and largest personal mobility company, headquartered in Dubai.

28/05/2022

Green News

How is Egypt preparing to host the COP27 climate conference this year?

COP27 will be held in November 2022 in the Red Sea resort city Sharm El-Sheikh.

25/05/2022

Cult

InClassica - the world's biggest musical observatory returns to Dubai

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Young orchestral talent met with musical maestros at this year’s InClassica International Music Festival in Dubai. Dubbed the ‘World’s Biggest Musical Observatory’,the four-week celebration of classical and contemporary pieces comprised of 50 renowned soloists and eleven revered conductors.

24/05/2022

Europe News

MEP barred from Israel wants EU to hit back with reciprocal measures

A European Parliament's delegation to Palestine was cancelled on Monday after Israel said Manu Pineda could not enter the country.

24/05/2022

Europe News

MEPs cancel official trip to Israel & Palestine after one denied entry

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the arrival of Manu Pineda, President of the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with Palestine, "was not approved."

23/05/2022

Eco-Innovation

Are robot beekeepers the secret to saving the vital pollinators?

A robot controls everything from the ideal temperature to honey harvesting.

20/05/2022

Lebanon

What now for Lebanon after Hezbollah loses its parliamentary majority?

We spoke to Middle East expert Dr Chloe Kattar, a research fellow in history at the University of Cambridge, to find out.

20/05/2022

Europe Decoded

Here's what EU election observers do when monitoring ballots abroad

In total, some 167 European election observers were dispatched including 30 who arrived in early April to begin the groundwork for a thorough assessment.

20/05/2022

Sport

Amnesty demands over €400m in damages from FIFA for Qatar workers

NGOs have accused Qatar of abusing migrant workers ahead of the World Cup.

19/05/2022

Cult

InClassica live: Taverna plays piano concerto 'From My Bookshelf'

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Alessandro Taverna and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra will perform Alexei Shor’s “From my Bookshelf” and a Tchaikovsky's symphony as part of the InClassica music festival in Dubai.

19/05/2022

Cyprus

Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection

Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese's protected status isn't being implemented fast enough.

18/05/2022

Qatar 365

From whale sharks to sea turtles: protecting Qatar’s sea life

In partnership with Media City

The waters off Qatar have a rich and varied marine life. But this is a delicate ecosystem and some species are in need of protection.

18/05/2022

Destinations

Israel drops all travel restrictions in boost for tourism

Israel is celebrating a "crucial milestone" as it scraps all Covid-19 entry rules for travellers.

18/05/2022

Europe Decoded

Why does Turkey want to block Finland and Sweden from NATO?

NATO envoys failed to reach a consensus on Wednesday on whether to start membership talks with Finland and Sweden, as Turkey renewed its objections.

17/05/2022

Partner content

Arabian Travel Market 2022 opened its doors in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 opened its doors for The 29th edition in Dubai. The Middle East's largest travel and tourism exhibition brought together global decision-makers in the sector seeking out new growth horizons for the industry.

17/05/2022

Turkey

Ukraine war: Why Turkey's Erdogan wants to be the main peacemaker

Ankara is in an awkward position: it is a NATO member but has deep economic and military ties with Moscow.

17/05/2022

Lebanon

Lebanon elections: Hezbollah and allies lose majority in vote

It is the first election in Lebanon since a devastating economic crisis erupted in October 2019.

16/05/2022

Lebanon

Lebanese go to polls to elect new parliament amid economic meltdown

Expectations are low that the outcome will significantly alter the political landscape, despite a new crop of candidates from a nationwide protest movement.

15/05/2022

Israel

Israeli police to probe conduct at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral

Israeli police say the investigation will be concluded in the coming days, adding that the organisation would "draw lessons from the incident".

14/05/2022

Destinations

Is this new €480 billion smart city the future of sustainable living?

The Saudi Arabian smart city will be powered by renewable energy and surrounded by the Sarawat Mountains.

14/05/2022