Middle East

Art

Beirut exhibition displays restored art after 2020 port blast

At the Beirut Museum of Art, a collection of restored Lebanese paintings, once destroyed by the 2020 port explosion, have gone back on display

21/01/2022

Yemen

Dozens killed and injured in airstrikes on Yemeni cities

An airstrike on the port city of Hodeida has wiped out internet services across Yemen.

21/01/2022

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Swarms of drones illuminate the skies

Five hundred drones are programmed to fly together to create larger than life 3d images in the skies.

21/01/2022

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Dubai burger restaurant helps hungry customers out of a pickle

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In just three years, Pickl has become dominant feature of Dubai's fresh fast food scene.

20/01/2022

The Exchange

The Creator Economy: turning clicks into cash

In partnership with Media City

Being a full-time influencer is now considered a real job. The Creator Economy is a class of businesses built by more than 50 million content creators, curators, social media influencers, bloggers, and videographers. 2.3 million people say they’re doing it on a full-time basis.

19/01/2022

Syria

Syrian doctor goes on trial in Germany accused of torture

It is the second such case in Germany after a former Syrian colonel was sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity last week.

19/01/2022

Israel

Israeli police demolish Palestinian home in East Jerusalem

A lawyer for the Salhiya family said the demolition carried out early Wednesday was "illegal" since the municipality had received the court's permission to vacate the property but not destroy it.

19/01/2022

Eco-Innovation

This eco-artist builds cat shelters out of recycled car tyres

Climate change is making life colder for Cairo’s cats - but one artist has a unique solution

19/01/2022

Culture news

Should Turkey's camel wrestling festival be banned?

The 40th International Camel Wrestling Festival was held in Selcuk, Turkey - attracting strong criticism from animal rights activists

19/01/2022

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Syria: Snowstorm hits displaced people in Afrin.

A snow storm hits a camp for the internally displaced and left some with no shelter after losing their tents, in Syria's town of Afrin

19/01/2022

Qatar

Qatar World Cup ticket sales to open

World Cup organisers have also said more than 1.2 million visitors will come.

19/01/2022

Culture news

Turkish pop star targeted by Islamist group for 'offensive' lyrics

Sezen Aksu is a popular singer but has attracted the ire of religious groups and the Turkish government because of her provocative lyrics.

18/01/2022

United Arab Emirates

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's rebels kills 3

A drone attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in Abu Dhabi killed three people.

17/01/2022

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Dubai: A new global hub for cruise shipping

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We are at Port Rashid for the launch of one of the world’s biggest cruise ships and take a look at the newly built Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal.

17/01/2022

Turkey

Trial of philanthropist Osman Kavala resumes in Turkey

Turkey has repeatedly refused to release Kavala despite a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.

17/01/2022

Israel

Former Israeli PM Netanyahu negotiating a plea deal, source claims

Netanyahu -- who denies wrongdoing -- is on trial for fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in three separate cases.

16/01/2022

Mobility

The year is 2022 and we’ve finally taught goldfish to drive

To prove that navigation is a universal ability in animals, researchers at Ben-Gurion University have taught a goldfish to steer a robotic vehicle.

13/01/2022

Culture news

How Turkey's alcohol and cigarette tax is devastating cultural life

All alcohol and tobacco products in Turkey became up to 30 per cent more expensive overnight on January 1. How is this drastic increase is discouraging people from dining and drinking out?

13/01/2022

Syria

Euroviews. I'm fighting for justice after surviving Syria's torture jails | View

Today Anwar Raslan, a colonel and torturer within Bashar al-Assad's prison system, was jailed for life in Germany for crimes against humanity. A doctor who was tortured in custody for 40 days and gave evidence in the case tells us what it means to him.

13/01/2022

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Israeli researchers claim to teach goldfish to drive a vehicle

Israeli scientists try to prove that fish can drive a car

12/01/2022

Culture news

Why is Turkey trying to change its name to 'Türkiye'?

A genuine cultural shift or just flogging a dead bird? What's happening to the spelling of Turkey?

10/01/2022

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How Dubai is helping to drive the business travel recovery

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Explore examines the efforts underway in Dubai to revitalise the travel sector in the wake of the pandemic.

10/01/2022

Cyprus

Cyprus foreign minister quits amid presidential run tussle

Nikos Christodoulides has consistently ranked as one the most popular politicians in the country in numerous public opinion polls.

09/01/2022

Saudi Arabia

Outspoken Saudi princess released from detention after three years

Basma bent Saoud and her daughter Suhoud were detained in March 2019.

09/01/2022

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Sporting COVID comeback: Dubai leads the way in hosting major sporting events

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Sporting events around the world have been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19. But as tournaments start to return, what does it take to host them? Focus heads to Dubai to find out how organisers there have been coping with the challenges thrown up by the pandemic.

06/01/2022

Football Now

2022 World Cup will be 'best ever' says FIFA president

In partnership with Media City

With less than a year to go until the World Cup, the FIFA president is confident that Qatar 2022 will be a huge success.

06/01/2022