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Turkey's inflation surges to highest level since 2002 at nearly 50%

Turkey has suffered from persistently high inflation for years, experiencing two currency crises since 2018.

03/02/2022

The Exchange

To infinity and beyond: the new space age

In partnership with Media City

From intergalactic travel to tackling climate change, in this episode The Exchange focuses on the space economy. Set to become a trillion dollar industry by 2030, we look at what's driving investment in this fast growing sector.

02/02/2022

Nature

66 years of war: A divided island finds hope in biodiversity

Stranded between the warring parties of North and South Cyprus, this abandoned biodiversity hotspot is offering a renewed sense of hope on a divided island.

02/02/2022

Turkey

Nineteen migrants found frozen to death in Turkey near Greek border

Turkey has regularly accused Athens of illegally pushing back migrants trying to cross into Greece.

02/02/2022

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Syria Kurds hold funeral for fighters killed in IS prison attack

Syria Kurds hold a funeral in the northeastern Syrian town of al-Malikiya for members of the Syrian Democratic Forces killed while fighting IS jihadists during their attack on the Ghwayran prison in the Kurdish-controlled northeast Syrian city of Hasakeh, with the aim of freeing fellow jihadists

01/02/2022

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Cycling in the desert: Dubai's Al Qudra bike track

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In this edition of Postcards we explore Dubai's Al Qudra cycle track.

01/02/2022

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Day of the drones: their rise across multiple industries

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Sci-tech takes a look at the increasing popularity of drones across multiple industries.

31/01/2022

Cyprus

Cyprus court overturns UK woman’s conviction for lying about gang rape

The woman's lawyers have described the court decision as a "watershed" moment.

31/01/2022

Culture news

Erdogan says TV must reflect family values after Masked Singer outcry

President Erdogan says Turkish culture and children must be protected from unspecified messages and symbols.

31/01/2022

Israel

Israel presidential visit to UAE a first as diplomatic relations grow

Herzog will meet top officials, including crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan — the de facto Emirati leader — along with members of the country's small but growing Jewish ex-pat community.

30/01/2022

Turkey

President Erdogan issues order to media to "protect Turkish values"

A circular from Erdogan published in the Official Gazetter states that all precautions would be taken against productions that negatively affect the family, children and youth.

29/01/2022

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Snow in Lebanon as cold front intensifies

The town of Chebaa is used to snow in January but a recent storm, which has blanketed most of Lebanon, has left the town with snowfall the town hasn't been seen in a decade.

28/01/2022

Syria

Syria prison attack shows need to deal with IS detainees, UN says

The attack by Islamic State militants on a Syrian prison holding around 3,000 of its fighters and about 700 children is a predictable tragedy, the UN counter-terrorism chief said.

28/01/2022

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‘Japanese cuisine. American palate. International appeal’: Miso Black Cod - Katsuya style

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Katsuya has built up a reputation for its contemporary spin on traditional Japanese cuisine. A celebrity favourite across the US it has now opened a new restaurant in Hyde Hotel Dubai, headed up by Chef Pavel Nigai. In this edition of Taste we check out the famous Miso Black Cod.

27/01/2022

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Dining with the undead in Riyadh, Saudi

A restaurant in Saudi Arabia is offering patrons in the conservative kingdom a unique experience -- dishes with a side of skull and blood in the company of zombies and vampires.

27/01/2022

Gaza

Unemployment in Gaza sees textile workers team up with Israeli firms

A new chapter in the Palestinian-Israeli relationship brings together the textile workers in Gaza — where the unemployment rate is estimated to be around 55 per cent — and Israeli companies in need of cheap clothes manufacturers.

27/01/2022

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Rare snowfall blankets Jerusalem’s Old City

Snow covers the streets of Jerusalem and the city's old town, reaching heights between 15-25 centimetres, according to the meteorological service.

27/01/2022

Qatar 365

Water in Qatar: aiming for sustainability in a desert climate

In partnership with Media City

In this episode of Qatar 365 the team focus on Qatar's efforts to maximise its finite water resources.

26/01/2022

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How to create restaurant-style fried chicken burgers at home

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Dubai-born burger chain Pickl is expanding across the Middle East, thanks in part to its popular crispy chicken burgers. Pickl chef Steve Flawith shared some tips on how to recreate this indulgent buttermilk-fried fast food at home.

26/01/2022

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How Dubai’s business success stories are fuelling its startup ecosyste

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How Dubai’s business success stories – from Careem to Kitopia – are fuelling its start-up ecosystem by enticing entrepreneurs to launch ventures of their own.

26/01/2022

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Do your research warn NFT experts as fraud daubs commercial metaverse

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With NFT fraud on the rise, experts are warning would-be investors to 'DYOR' – do your own research – before buying non-fungible tokens representing ownership of digital assets.

26/01/2022

Series

Showcasing a land of culture and colour: the Indian Pavilion at Dubai's World Expo

In this edition of Postcards we explore the India Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

25/01/2022

Syria

Aid needed for displaced Syrians in northwest this winter, UN says

“It’s a real disaster zone,” said Mark Cutts, the UN deputy regional humanitarian coordinator for the Syria crisis of the camps in the northwest.

25/01/2022

Scenes

Meet the rock band shining a light on the people of Gaza's struggles

In partnership with Media City

“Rock music worldwide is something that has been always stereotyped: people who scream. That is not rock music, rock music is a philosophy.”

24/01/2022

Green News

Saudi minister backs pink hydrogen made by ‘emancipated young ladies’

Bin Salman told the World Economic Forum of the petropower’s ambition to become a green and blue hydrogen leader too.

24/01/2022

Nature

This unexpected solution could save the world's depleting corals

HEPCA, a group of conservationists, says buoys could change the future of our oceans.

24/01/2022