Middle East

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Celebrating Expo 2020 Dubai’s lifelong legacy as World Expo draws to a close

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Before it opened its gates, Expo 2020 Dubai was set to become a star.

18/03/2022

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Your Expo 2020 Dubai itinerary: Explore the world in three, five or eight hours

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With more than 200 pavilions and 200 eateries, plus thousands of attractions to discover, there’s so much to see and smile about at Expo 2020 Dubai.

17/03/2022

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Eat your way around Expo 2020 Dubai: How to transport your tastebuds without leaving the city

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With a dazzling array of street stalls, fine dining, pop-ups and concept restaurants, Expo 2020 is a must-visit destination for every foodie.

16/03/2022

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Expo 2020 concerts: 15 performances to see before the end of the world’s biggest show

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As we enter the final fortnight of Expo 2020, the performance programme at the world fair continues to draw crowds.

16/03/2022

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Yemen's tomb of Prophet Hud draws crowds for a four-day pilgrimage

Thousands of pilgrims flock to the tomb of Prophet Hud -- known in Arabic as Qabr Nabi Hud -- in the Hadhramaut Valley, eastern Yemen for the four-day pilgrimage which precedes the holy fasting month of Ramadan

14/03/2022

Scenes

The parkour pioneers of Qatar are taking the sport to another level

In partnership with Media City

"We fall a lot, but it's part of the game. If you don't fall, that means you're not learning."

14/03/2022

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Syrian artist transforms war weapons into colourful artwork

In his home in the city of al-Bab in the northern Aleppo governorate, Syrian artist Akram Abu al-Fawz spends hours transforming war weapons into works of art decorated with colourful patterns and designs, to send a "message of love" for the Syrian people who just want "life, not war".

14/03/2022

Nature

This underwater museum has a mission - saving marine life

Almost 100 sculptures have been set up in the sea in Cyprus.

13/03/2022

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia kills 81 in biggest mass execution in modern history

Those executed included 73 Saudis, seven Yemenis and one Syrian, with some purported to have been members of Al Qaeda and Houthi rebels.

12/03/2022

Turkey

Meeting of Turkey and Armenia top diplomats a boost in relations

As a first step toward reconciliation, charter flights between Armenia's capital Yerevan and Turkey's biggest centre, Istanbul, resumed earlier this year.

12/03/2022

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From dropout to CEO: the 'Happy Sexy Millionaire' tells his story

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In this edition of Interview, we speak to Steven Bartlett, the youngest ever dragon from the BBC television series ‘Dragon's Den’, the founder of the social media marketing agency ‘Social Chain’ and the host of the number one podcast in Europe on Spotify, ‘The Diary of a CEO’.

12/03/2022

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Young Syrians practise 'parkour' in war-ravaged town

"We feel re-born when we're practising 'parkour', we're creating something out of nothing," says leader of the 'parkour' team Ahmed al-Sawas.

11/03/2022

Turkey

Russia 'did not attack Ukraine' says Lavrov after meeting Kuleba

There was no breakthrough when the Ukrainian and Russian foreign ministers met in Turkey, their first encounter since Putin's forces invaded Ukraine two weeks ago.

10/03/2022

Qatar 365

Playing to win: meet Qatar's inspirational sportswomen

In partnership with Media City

Women in Qatar are proving to be inspirational sporting role models. Qatar 365 takes a look at what exactly it takes for them to get to the top of their game?

09/03/2022

Destinations

Saudi Arabia is open to tourists, here's why you should go

Saudi Arabia has very diverse landscapes, topography and culture with plenty to offer outside of the heat of the desert.

09/03/2022

United Arab Emirates

Girls' education key to gender equality, UN's Fleming tells Euronews

"What's so key is girls' education," Fleming told Euronews. "If you have all girls in school and not just in primary school, but in secondary school and the chance to go to university, that's the foundation and the building blocks.

08/03/2022

Green News

New €6 million project in Istanbul is turning algae into bio-jet fuel

The 2,500-square metre facility will be able to process approximately 1,200 tons of wet algae mass per year.

07/03/2022

Health news

This Egyptian researcher has built a brainwave-controlled wheelchair

As a child, Abdelrahman Omran was unable to walk until the age of 5. But the experience inspired the 24-year-old to create the device which he hopes will help others like him.

03/03/2022

Turkey

'Respect closure of Black Sea access,' Turkey tells Ukraine and Russia

Ankara is trying to balance its support for Ukraine with its fragile economic ties to Russia.

01/03/2022

Money

What does the future hold for Solana (SOL), the 'Ethereum killer'?

The Head of Product Engineering at Solana (SOL) sits down with Euronews Next to explain what the crypto ecosystem is and what the future holds for it.

01/03/2022

Turkey

Turkish opposition parties vow return to parliamentary democracy

Turkey's opposition blames the economic downturn and an erosion of rights and freedoms on Erdoğan’s presidential system they say has imposed a "one-man rule".

28/02/2022

People

What does tolerance mean to the residents of Dubai?

Dubai's expat community comprises 200 nationalities who live in harmony. The government's groundbreaking tolerance programme helps underpin this environment of respect and acceptance

28/02/2022

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Rewilding the sea: Dubai's oyster reef restoration

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Focus discovers how a project in Dubai is repurposing oyster shells to help maintain and restore the local reef system.

27/02/2022

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A dog’s life for Dubai’s VIPs (very important pets)

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From luxury resorts and day-care centres to canine paddling pools and glamorous grooming salons, Explore finds out more about Dubai's pet pampering services.

25/02/2022

Qatar 365

How Qatar is protecting its wildlife and special traditions

In partnership with Media City

How is Qatar protecting its wildlife? And why are falcons and camels so important when it comes to local culture? In this episode of Qatar 365, the team explore the country’s special traditions when it comes to the animals, the environment and plantlife.

23/02/2022

Tech News

How Dubai Internet City is becoming a hub for tech companies

The integration of technology across all business functions will support the emirate's ambition to transform Dubai into the smartest city in the world

23/02/2022