Middle East

Destinations

Abu Dhabi: The ultimate destination for foodies and thrill seekers

Swim with sharks, drive an F1 car, or relax on a white sand beach in the UAE's action-packed capital.

12/05/2022

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Palestinians honour slain journalist during memorial service in Ramallah

Palestinians planned a memorial service Thursday for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was killed while covering an Israeli raid in the West Bank, but have rejected US-led calls for a joint investigation into her death.

12/05/2022

Destinations

From sea turtles to rugged peaks, this ‘secret Arabian gem’ has it all

From the thriving capital of Muscat, to the Grand Canyon of the Middle East, Oman is a true Arabian gem.

12/05/2022

The Exchange

Why sustainable and stylish is the new look

In partnership with Media City

The fashion industry is a €2.8 trillion behemoth that includes everything from clothing to bags, shoes to sportswear. But it all comes at a high environmental cost.

11/05/2022

Travel News

Arabian Travel Market: Where to go in the Middle East that’s not Dubai

What is the future of travel in Arabian countries? We find out from the experts.

11/05/2022

Israel

Al Jazeera journalist dies after being shot covering Israeli raid

Al Jazeera journalist dies after being shot covering Israeli raid

11/05/2022

Syria

Humanitarian crisis in Syria 'much worse' as prices rise, UNICEF says

"Families are really struggling to bring food to the table," UNICEF's Juliette Touma told Euronews.

10/05/2022

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Egypt's ancient 'zar' ritual puts exorcism on stage

At Cairo's Makan Cultural Centre, the Mazaher ensemble performs a lighter version of "zar", an music and dance ritual with centuries-old roots, that aims to ward off or exorcise jinn, or evil spirits.

10/05/2022

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Britain looks to the Gulf to boost post-Brexit trade

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Euronews speaks to the UK's trade commissioner for the Middle East, Simon Penney, about the British government's efforts to strengthen commercial and trade links with the UAE and the wider Gulf region.

06/05/2022

Israel

Three killed in stabbing attack near Tel Aviv, Israeli medics say

Police said they suspect it was a militant attack and that the assailant fled in a vehicle.

05/05/2022

Money

Inflation in Turkey rises to 70%, a 20-year high

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine -- and the resulting surge in gas, oil and grain prices -- has compounded the situation in Turkey, a country reliant on imports.

05/05/2022

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Syrian children take part in 'Super Mario' games during Eid

Volunteers from Syria's Violet Org charity's psychological support unit organise games based on the video game Super Mario, during Eid.

04/05/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s equine world: From Arabian purebreds to champion steeds

In partnership with Media City

Qatar365 explores the important role horses play in Qatari culture.

04/05/2022

Eco-Innovation

Can planting trees prevent desertification in Jordan?

These women in water-scarce Jordan are planting seedlings in a bid to fight desertification.

04/05/2022

Scenes

Qatar's first male fashion designer leads cultural change and inspires a generation

In partnership with Media City

"M7 is not only a building, it's an ecosystem...they believe that we can be the new voices for the creative economy here in Doha."

02/05/2022

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Flowers bloom in war-torn Syria's battered province of Idlib

Syrian children play in a field of Poppy anemone as spring blooms near Jisr al-Shughur in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib by the border with Turkey, bringing colour to the war-torn country.

02/05/2022

Nature

Egypt is tackling rising sea levels with a mangrove revolution

COP27's host country is leading the way towards effective climate action by planting thousands of mangrove trees. But why are they important?

02/05/2022

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Police detain May Day protesters in Istanbul

Turkish police prevent demonstrations and detain dozens of protesters in Istanbul on International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day.

01/05/2022

Turkey

Germany summons Turkish ambassador to protest Osman Kavala's sentence

Berlin has urged other EU countries to challenge Turkey over the philanthropist's conviction.

29/04/2022

Saudi Arabia

Erdogan meets Crown Prince as Turkey and Saudi Arabia try to mend ties

The Turkish president's visit to the Gulf Arab state represents a major reset of relations between two regional heavyweights following the Saudi columnist's killing in Istanbul in 2018.

29/04/2022

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Palestinians gather ahead of Quds (Jerusalem) day in Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza City gather a day earlier to mark the yearly al-Quds (Jerusalem) day which falls on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.

29/04/2022

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Israeli police force Palestinians from Jerusalem's al-Aqsa compound

Palestinians run as they are removed by Israeli forces from Jerusalem's flashpoint, the al-Aqsa mosque compound, after clashes early on Friday, according to witnesses and the police.

29/04/2022

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Dubai’s little-known suburban communities

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You might be familiar with Dubai’s skyscrapers but did you know the city is home to thriving suburban communities where many residents live with schools, malls, hospitals and leisure facilities.

28/04/2022

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Turkey: a city bus burns in the city of Izmir

On Thursday, a city bus driving in the north of Izmir caught on fire on Caher Dudayev Boulevard. After noticing the smoke, the bus driver pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and evacuated the passengers.

28/04/2022

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Sirens blare as Israel honours Holocaust victims

Sirens blared across Israel early Thursday as the country came to a standstill in an annual ritual honoring the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.

28/04/2022

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Digital School aims to educate 1 million refugees over next five years

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In this edition of Focus, we take a look at how Dubai is bridging the gap to make education more accessible to refugees and underprivileged children – with the help of digital technology.

26/04/2022