Middle East

Turkey

Turkey's inflation hits a 19-year high of 36%

Turkey’s yearly inflation climbed by the fastest pace in 19 years, jumping to 36.08% in December, official data showed on Monday. The Turkish Statistical Institute said the consumer price index increased by 13.58% in December from the previous month.

03/01/2022

No Comment

Israeli police scuffle with protesters in Sheikh Jarrah

Palestinian, Israeli, and foreign activists demonstrate in the east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, denouncing the evacuation of Palestinian families from their homes and settlement activity in the Palestinian Territories and east Jerusalem

01/01/2022

Tech News

Secrets of a 3000-year-old mummy unwrapped using X-ray and 3D scans

Scientists uncover what was hidden under a mummy's wrappings for over three thousand years using X-rays, CT scans and 2D and 3D softwares.

30/12/2021

No Comment

Aleppo bathhouse boom as Syria crisis turns showers cold

The ancient bathhouses of Syria's second city are filling up again, not because of a revived fad, but as a result of power cuts that have made hot showers a luxury.

30/12/2021

Experiences

My reverse culture shock: Returning to the UK after a decade in Dubai

What happens when you return ‘home’ after living abroad for several years?

30/12/2021

Culture news

Egyptian scientists 'digitally unwrap' mummy of Pharaoh Amenhotep I

The non-invasive research enabled scientists to reveal Amenhotep's face and work out his age and health at the time of his death.

29/12/2021

Jordan

MPs brawl in Jordan parliament over plan to increase king's powers

Critics say that King Abdullah has become increasingly dictatorial in his crackdown on dissent.

28/12/2021

Nature

At least 5,200 cranes killed by bird flu in Israel

In addition to the 5,200 dead, another 10,000 are believed to be infected, according to Ohad Hatsofe, a specialist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

28/12/2021

Turkey

'Shopping like crazy': Inflated lira sees neighbours flock to Turkey

As lira hits an all-time low against the euro in late December, shoppers from Turkey and Greece arrive in Turkey in droves to capitalise on it.

27/12/2021

Israel

Bird flu kills 2,000 wild cranes and infects thousands more in Israel

More than 2,000 wild cranes have died in Israel from bird flu in a vast nature reserve in the north of the country, officials at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority said on Sunday.

27/12/2021

Scenes

The Afghan children's orchestra plays again

In partnership with Media City

“Music is a powerful force for transforming lives. Music can teach children how to live in peace and harmony. They're responsible to get the necessary skills and knowledge to be able one day to help the country once again.”

26/12/2021

Israel

Israeli PM announces plan to settle over 100,000 in Golan Heights

PM Naftali Bennett said "this is our moment" as he announced a multi-million dollar plan to double the number of settlers in the occupied territory by the end of the decade.

26/12/2021

Turkey

Turkey freezes assets of 770 over alleged links to ‘terror groups’

Hundreds of those targeted have links to the Gulen foundation, which is led by a Muslim cleric who Turkey accuses of being behind a coup attempt in 2016.

24/12/2021

Football Now

The FIFA Arab Cup: A perfect World Cup warm-up

In partnership with Media City

A first ever FIFA Arab Cup provided Qatar with the ideal opportunity to test out the logistics ahead of next year's World Cup.

23/12/2021

No Comment

Funeral of Palestinian shot dead after firing at Israeli troops

Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinian Mohammed Issa Abbas, who reportedly fired on Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank and was shot dead by Israeli forces returning fire, at the al-Amari refugee camp in Ramallah

23/12/2021

Culture news

Whirling Dervishes: inside the mystic ceremony of Jalaladdin Rumi

This centuries-old tradition has survived many iterations of the Turkish state and celebrates the 'union with God' of Sufi mystic Jalaladdin Rumi.

22/12/2021

The Exchange

Going through the roof: what does 2022 have in store for global property prices?

In partnership with Media City

The pandemic has transformed the global property market. In this episode of the Exchange, industry leaders offer their predictions for the $10 trillion sector in 2022.

22/12/2021

Israel

Israel says it's world's first country to rollout a fourth COVID jab

"The world will follow in our footsteps," said Israeli PM Naftali Bennett

22/12/2021

Israel

Israel to begin administering fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Israel will begin administering a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to health care workers and people over the age of 60 as the more transmissible omicron variant spreads.

21/12/2021

Partner content

Christmas desert: how Dubai celebrates the festive season

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

From a skydiving Santa, to sleighs on water, in this episode of Postcards we find out how people in Dubai are getting wrapped up in the holiday spirit.

21/12/2021

World

The Middle East once again a tale of war and peace in 2021

A look back at some of the most striking images, events and news from across the Middle East in 2021.

21/12/2021

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan announces moves to encourage lira savings

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday announced a series of measures to encourage lira-denominated savings, easing the pressure on the beleaguered Turkish currency.

20/12/2021

Turkey

Turkey's Africa summit a chance to sell more drones

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has deepened his defence ties with African countries ahead of the gathering of the continent's leaders in Istanbul.

18/12/2021

Partner content

Alicia Keys says new album is a ‘homecoming’

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The 15 time Grammy award winning artist is launching her new album Keys at an immersive concert in Dubai

16/12/2021

Turkey

At least 25 people die of adulterated alcohol poisoning in Turkey

Turkey's interior ministry said it has seized more 30,000 litres of smuggled liquor.

16/12/2021

Qatar 365

Qatar Hosts Formula 1: Harnessing the Power of Cars

In partnership with Qatar Foundation

Qatar 365 gets fast and furious, exploring how the motor vehicle, supercars and motorsport have shaped the culture of Qatar.

15/12/2021