Middle East

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Meet the Dubai-based fashion designer behind the Emilia Ohrtmann label

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In this episode of Meet The Locals, we meet Dubai-based German fashion designer and entrepreneur Emilia Ohrtmann.

22/02/2022

Tech News

Glitch on Saudi activist's iPhone key to uncovering global hacking

A software glitch on a mobile phone belonging to a women's rights activist uncovered one of the world's biggest hacking scandals.

22/02/2022

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STEM pioneers: the UAE women empowering the Middle East

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In this episode of Focus, Laura Buckwell reports on how Arab women are playing a vital role in the development of science research and innovation across the Middle East.

21/02/2022

Turkey

Osman Kavala still held in Turkish prison despite threat of sanctions

The businessman has been held without trial in Turkey for over four years.

21/02/2022

Sport

Golds for Pacut and Sulamanidze in Tel Aviv

The Shlomo Arena was once again full to capacity for the final day of the Tel Aviv International Judo Federation Grand Slam.

19/02/2022

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Israeli police scatter Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem

Israeli police scatter protesters in the flashpoint east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, where demonstrators poured in to support Palestinians facing eviction by Jewish settlers

19/02/2022

Sport

Two golds for Japan on day two in Tel Aviv

The Japanese judo team only sent four women to this year’s Tel Aviv Grand Slam - and two of them picked up gold on day two of the International Judo Federation tournament.

18/02/2022

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Festival of literature: "Dickens would have really adored this."

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The 14th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has opened in Dubai. Cult caught up with to bestselling children’s author David Walliams, Lucinda Dickens-Hawksley, the great-great-great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, and Emirati author and illustrator Maitha Al Khayat.

18/02/2022

Sport

Clean sweep for French women in Tel Aviv

The Judo World Tour is back in Tel Aviv and a capacity crowd in the Shlomo arena saw International Judo Federation President Marius Vizer get the competition underway.

17/02/2022

Experiences

Watch horse-drawn sleighs glide across this magical Turkish lake

Sleigh rides, javelin throwing and traditional dancing are just some of the activities available to tourists at Turkey’s Lake Çıldır - a stunning region where culture and tourism intertwine

16/02/2022

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"Every dish must look like art": the Japanese-Peruvian culinary sensation of 'Nikkei'

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In this episode of Taste, Euronews' Evan Bourke visits Clay restaurant in Dubai, to experience 'Nikkei', the unique fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines.

15/02/2022

Bahrain

As Iran talks stall, Israeli PM makes snap trip to Bahrain

Naftali Bennett's trip to Bahrain was the first public visit by an Israeli prime minister to the Gulf state.

14/02/2022

Scenes

Meet the Jordanian diving duo dedicated to marine conservation

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"I believe and I've learnt that change comes from the person himself. So in order to inspire people to change their habits, you need to change first."

14/02/2022

Turkey

Turkey opposition leaders debate how to end Erdogan's 'one man rule'

The opposition wants to find a way to reform the 2017 executive presidential system, which greatly expanded Erdogan's powers at the expense of the PM and parliament.

13/02/2022

Destinations

Istanbul is the perfect solo getaway to escape Valentine’s Day

Want to forget about Valentine’s and live your best single life? Istanbul might just be the place for you.

11/02/2022

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Celebrating art and culture: Dubai’s Quoz Arts Fest

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From live music and cinema, to interactive art and yoga, Cult explores Dubai’s Quoz Arts Fest.

10/02/2022

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Rescue after building collapse in Idlib

The collapse of a building in Idlib, Syria, killed a woman and three of her children, while her husband and three other children survived.

10/02/2022

Melting Pot Culture

People around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year

Billions of expats around the world are celebrating the start of the Year of the Tiger with lion and dragon dances, parades and fireworks, and lucky food

09/02/2022

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Beckham attends Amateur Women's football tournament at Qatar's Education Stadium

Former England international David Beckham attends an Amateur Women's football tournament at Qatar's Education Stadium

08/02/2022

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Building a business whatever your gender: Dubai's drive to empower women entrepreneurs

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In this episode of Target, we take a look at some of the factors encouraging more and more women in Dubai to set up their own business.

08/02/2022

Turkey

Former Olympic swimmer wanted for Erdogan's COVID infection 'insult'

The Turkish President announced on Saturday that he and his wife were suffering from "mild" COVID-19 symptoms.

07/02/2022

Culture news

Greece decries Turkey for allowing DJ performance at Sumela monastery

Turkish authorities are said to have allowed a DJ to play electronic music in the tourist attraction, believed to be over 1600 years old, for a promotional advertisement.

07/02/2022

Turkey

Protesters in Istanbul condemn migrant deaths near border with Greece

Earlier this week, 19 migrants were found frozen to death near Turkey's border with Greece.

05/02/2022

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan tests positive for COVID, has 'mild symptoms'

Erdogan said on Saturday that he and his spouse tested positive for COVID-19, but that both have mild symptoms "due to the Omicron variant".

05/02/2022

Destinations

Did you know you can ski on this winter sun island?

Cyprus is known as a sunny winter getaway but did you know you can ski there too?

04/02/2022

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Expats in Dubai celebrate India's Republic Day with dancing and dosas

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Dubai has one of the largest Indian communities outside of the country itself and the community celebrated the 73rd Republic Day with colourful parades, dance performances and dosas in the form of tricolour flags.

04/02/2022