Middle East

The Exchange

Chocolate, the billion euro industry that tastes good and does good

In partnership with Media City

The cocoa industry is big business, worth billions of euros every year. But is our love for chocolate good for the planet and farmers? We look at how the sector is trying to be more sustainable, fair and teach consumers to be more responsible.

24/11/2021

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Aviation industry focuses on sustainability and innovation at Dubai Airshow

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Dubai Airshow is the largest aerospace event to be held since the pandemic. Discover how the industry is recovering and how technology is pushing it towards a more sustainable future.

24/11/2021

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Discover Dubai's Viking baguette meeting everyone's bread kneads

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Meet Magnus Ericsson, co-founder of Viking Bageri and engineer turned master baker now selling some of the best baguettes in Dubai.

23/11/2021

Turkey

In Istanbul, a leadership election exposes Interpol's bitter divide

'You can't buy respect,' said the Czech candidate for Interpol president, Sarka Havrankova, about her rival UAE candidate, Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi.

23/11/2021

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Activists denounce fast fashion in plastic catwalk protest in Tel Aviv

Models wearing clothes made from different types of rubbish and plastic parade in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv as part of an event organised by the NGO Fashion

19/11/2021

Experiences

Electric vehicles replace horses in Jordan's ancient city of Petra

This ancient capital is looking to modern technology to improve animal welfare, increase accessibility and prevent the World Heritage Site from being damaged.

19/11/2021

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Diwali was celebrated in Dubai with feasts and fireworks

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

With a population of 2.75 million Indians equalling 27.49% of the UAE’s population, the Indian community represents the country’s largest demographic. Diwali – India’s biggest and brightest holiday celebration, the festival of lights – is a major event on the Dubai calendar.

19/11/2021

Work

Recruitment is a post-pandemic headache, admits Emirates' Tim Clark

Aviation was hard hit by stifled passenger demand during COVID, with airlines cancelling routes and reducing staff. The rebound is proving difficult.

18/11/2021

Qatar 365

How has Qatar’s film industry changed over the past decade?

In partnership with Qatar Foundation

The Ajyal Film Festival has been showing off Qatar's local and regional films for nine years. Discover how the country’s film industry has changed to encourage more women and young talent to join the thriving sector.

17/11/2021

Work

Aviation warned it must try harder to recruit women into top jobs

Gender equality in senior roles within the aviation industry is a problem that must be solved, said a leading group for women in the workplace.

17/11/2021

Travel News

Seven women are suing Qatar over 'invasive' body searches at airport

These seven were among 13 women on the flight who claim to have been “invasively examined” on the tarmac.

17/11/2021

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Bone selection is key to a good bowl of Pho

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

The key to a good pho is apparently in the broth. In the north, the bones used to create the broth are not roasted. As a result, the broth is less brown in colour. Lily explained that the bone choice for the broth is essential and can dramatically improve the taste of the dish.

17/11/2021

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Dubai Expo 2020 welcomes visitors at the largest cultural gathering in the world

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

For six months, Dubai Expo 2020 will offer visitors thousands of events and exploratory experiences at the 4 square km site. The different districts such as the Sustainability Pavilion, the Mobility, and Opportunity districts promise to inspire visitors to preserve and protect the planet.

16/11/2021

Living

Street-cleaning donkeys in Turkey listen to Beethoven while they work

Welcome to Mardin, the ancient Turkish city where donkeys clean the streets.

16/11/2021

Destinations

Why Saudi Arabia is an inspiring destination for regenerative tourism

The Red Sea Project is on Saudi Arabia’s northwest coast is determined to be 100% sustainable.

16/11/2021

Green News

Swarm of deadly scorpions hospitalises 500 people in Egypt

Three people have died and hundreds have been injured in the Nile Delta.

16/11/2021

Mobility

The Flying V: The futuristic aircraft set to revolutionise air travel

Engineers at a Netherlands university are quietly planning a revolution in air travel, starting with the futuristic design of a new aircraft.

16/11/2021

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Discover Africa on a plate at Expo 2020 Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

At Expo 2020 Dubai, countries from around the world will showcase their national dishes, giving visitors the opportunity to taste traditional and specialised cuisines from more than 200 different outlets. Perhaps the most underrated cuisine currently making an impact is from Africa.

15/11/2021

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Dubai Air Show opens to industry on mend amid virus

Dubai's biennial Air Show opened Sunday, showcasing an aviation industry hard-hit by the coronavirus, but on the mend.

15/11/2021

Destinations

Turkey: The perfect destination for white sand beaches and winter sun

There are a host of new attractions on offer in Turkey in the lead up to the country's centennial in 2023.

15/11/2021

Eco-Innovation

What are sustainable aviation fuels and how do they reduce emissions?

In partnership with Airbus

Sustainable aviation fuels are one of the key measures to reduce aviation emissions. We delve into how they are currently being used, how they can be made, and what concrete impact they could have on the environment.

14/11/2021

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Rethinking urban mobility: Next generation of CityAirbus

Partner content presented by Airbus

Airbus Helicopters is building cleaner, cutting edge transportation solutions for the urban mobility market.

13/11/2021

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62-year-old Barbie: the fashion icon and ultimate child empowerment doll

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Barbie has turned 62. Meet Kim Culmone, the businesswoman who has helped this famous doll evolve, stay fashionable and empower children over the years.

12/11/2021

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What can space tell us about life on Earth?

Partner content presented by Airbus

Airbus’s space based environmental monitoring strategies are high-tech solutions helping tackle climate challenges.

12/11/2021

Green News

Which country is turning olives into renewable energy?

The plant-based waste is turned into cylindrical pellets which act as biomass fuel to heat homes.

12/11/2021

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A global approach: Why the aviation industry needs to work together to reach net zero

Partner content presented by Airbus

The journey to launch the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft began with a belief that aviation, like other industries, must transform if it’s to remain strong and relevant in decades to come.

12/11/2021