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US and Kurdish forces hold joint military exercise in north-eastern Syria

Members of the US-led international coalition against the Islamic State (IS) group and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) hold a joint military exercise in the countryside of Syria's eastern province of Deir Ezzor, near the Iraqi border.

08/12/2021

Egypt

Egyptian activist released from prison after nearly two years

He was arrested in February 2020, shortly after landing in Cairo on what was supposed to be a short visit home from Italy. His trial has been postponed until February next year.

08/12/2021

The Exchange

Kidults drive boom for traditional toys

In partnership with Media City

2021 is set to be another bumper year for the toy industry. And despite some reports that video games have killed the sector, it seems the traditional toy market is bouncing back.

08/12/2021

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The women making history racing camels in Dubai

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Camel racing can be traced back to the seventh century in the United Arab Emirates. Fast-forward to 2021 and a group of women are making history in the world of camel racing.

08/12/2021

Climate

It’s been a record-breaking year for wildfire carbon emissions

Climate change is fanning the flames of fires around the world, the results from the EU's atmosphere monitoring service show.

08/12/2021

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How Dubai’s strategic location is serving start-ups

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Offering both airports and seaports, Dubai’s infrastructure and location between east and west make it a strategically sound base for import and export industries, which is why Squat Wolf founders Wajdan Gul and Anam Khalid chose to start their business and establish headquarters in Dubai

08/12/2021

Work

UAE becomes first Gulf state to introduce 4.5 day working week

The government said it would “boost productivity and improve work-life balance” as the country aims to improve its competitiveness.

07/12/2021

Money

Why is Turkey's currency crashing and what impact is it having?

Turkey's currency is at an all-time low, as citizens rush to convert their savings. The fall-out of all this could make things difficult for President Erdogan.

04/12/2021

Turkey

Osman Kavala: Council of Europe launches legal action against Turkey

The European Court of Human Rights had called for Kavala to be immediately released, but Turkey has dismissed the ruling.

03/12/2021

Tech News

School kids in Gaza City are getting lessons from a robot teacher

The bot assistant is the “first of its kind” in the Palestinian enclave which has been under blockade since 2007.

03/12/2021

Syria

Turkish lira's decline has impact over the border in Syria

The Turkish currency has in turn lost 40% of its value since the start of the year. More than 20% was lost during the last month alone.

03/12/2021

Cyprus

Pope to meet Cyprus' Orthodox leader to strengthen ties

Pope Francis plans to meet with the leader of Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Church with the aim of further mending an ideological and political rift between the Catholic West and the Orthodox East that dates back nearly a millennium.

03/12/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus vows to protect schools after overnight bomb attack in Limassol

Cyprus' education minister said he would work with police to prevent similar “common criminal acts”.

02/12/2021

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Dubai celebrates the UAE’s Golden Jubilee anniversary

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The UAE’s National Day celebrations this year are particularly significant as they signal 50 years since the Emirates were founded.

02/12/2021

Cyprus

Watch: Pope Francis begins five-day visit to Cyprus and Greece

Pope Francis is expected to raise the issue of migration when he arrives in Cyprus on Thursday on the first leg of the trip.

02/12/2021

Turkey

At least four people killed as storm pounds Istanbul

A number of Turkish Airlines flights to Istanbul were also diverted to the cities of Ankara and Izmir.

29/11/2021

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Oxtail Fried Rice: A taste of chef Alexander Smalls’ African heritage

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Oxtail fried rice is one of Smalls’ favourite dishes. He doesn’t follow a rigid recipe, but rather creates a slightly different version each time he makes it – often with leftovers.

29/11/2021

Sport

A day of firsts on day 3 of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

A day of firsts on day 3 of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

28/11/2021

Sport

Big names star in Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2021

Day 2 of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam saw some of the biggest names in judo on the tatami. Some big wins and even some new faces...

27/11/2021

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Luxor`s `Sphinx Avenue` reopens after years of excavations and restorations

A ceremony to celebrate the completion of renovation work of an ancient road lined with hundreds of statues of sphinxes and rams in Luxor, southern Egypt, was held on Thursday.

26/11/2021

Turkey

Turkish court extends activist's detention despite pressure

Kavala, 64, is accused of funding nationwide anti-government protests in 2013 and helping orchestrate a coup attempt three years later.

26/11/2021

Food and Drink

Cyprus looks to offload halloumi stockpile after COVID crumbles demand

Over six million kilos of the unsold famous cheese is in deep storage in Cyprus after demand crumbled over the past year due to lockdowns across Europe.

26/11/2021

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New track in Ramallah offers Palestinians safe exercising route away from the traffic

Palestinians ride and walk along a new cycling track built by the Ramallah municipality offering locals a peaceful ride away from the traffic.

25/11/2021

Money

Protests in Turkey's cities after lira plunges to new historic low

The Turkish lira has dropped 40 per cent in value since the start of the year, shedding as much as 15 per cent on Tuesday alone.

24/11/2021

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

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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