Middle East

Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon start talks to settle maritime border dispute

The two neighbours both claim 860 square kilometres of the Mediterranean Sea as being within their own exclusive economic zone.

14/10/2020

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Burning off the calories at minus 120 degrees - my brush with cryotherapy in Dubai

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Dubai is a city that is focused on R&R and wellbeing. Some of the best spas and alternative treatments are on offer.

12/10/2020

Turkey

Turkish ship at centre of Greece drilling row returns to Mediterranean

The move is likely to reignite tensions with Greece over the sovereignty of waters in the eastern Mediterranean and ownership of natural resources.

12/10/2020

Israel

Israel: Tens of thousands call for PM Benjamin Netanyahu to resign

Protesters say the prime minister is unfit to rule while on trial for corruption charges and accusing him of mismanaging the nation’s coronavirus crisis.

10/10/2020

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Aerial shots of Lebanon forest fires in the Metn district

Army helicopters were dispatched on Saturday to help douse the fire, the state-run National News Agency reported.

10/10/2020

Lebanon

Lebanon tank explosion kills four

Four people died and several more were injured when a fuel tank exploded in a building basement in the Lebanese capital Beirut

10/10/2020

World

UAE sees steady rise in pets repatriated & rehomed during COVID-19 pandemic

Many animal shelters in the UAE have seen an influx of creatures since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.

09/10/2020

World

Exotic, endangered & trafficked animals in the Middle East receive UAE care

For the past 15 years, the world has faced an unprecedented spike in illegal wildlife crime, according to the World Wildlife Fund.

09/10/2020

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How to bake a cake fit for a modern art gallery

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Welcome to the latest bespoke gourmet cake masterpiece from Dubai-based pastry chef Nadia Parekh.

07/10/2020

Travel News

In a changing Saudi Arabia, the first dog cafe delights pet lovers

Barking Lot is the first pet café in the ultra-conservative kingdom where, until recently, dog-walking was banned from public places.

05/10/2020

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Watch: In Mecca, pilgrims return to Islam's holiest site

A very small number of people circled the Kaaba in Mecca on Sunday after Saudi Arabia lifted coronavirus restrictions that had been in place for months.

04/10/2020

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Watch: Israelis protest Netanyahu despite emergency regulations

Israelis opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu protested in Tel Aviv in defiance of a COVID-19 lockdown.

04/10/2020

Israel

Israelis defy lockdown law to protest against Netanyahu

Across the country, Israelis have been calling for the Israeli prime minister to resign over ongoing corruption allegations.

03/10/2020

Travel News

"The treasure of Yemen" International Coffee Day celebrated in Sana'a

Mired in civil war since 2014 and one of the Arabian Peninsula's poorest nations, Yemen was once best known for its coffee industry

02/10/2020

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Breakthrough paves way for launch of UAE-Israel Business Council

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Israel and UAE quick to pursue economic ties - and the end of the office as we know it. Plus, the wildfires put California's wine industry under considerate strain. All in this week's Business Planet on Euronews.

02/10/2020

World

Is natural gas the MENA region’s ‘new oil’ following recent UAE discoveries?

The United Arab Emirates is continuing to diversify its economy & energy resources away from oil, by investing in natural gas and renewables.

02/10/2020

World

Here’s a look inside a COVID-19 waste facility in Abu Dhabi

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of people’s lives including their health, ability to socialise, and also the environment.

02/10/2020

Europe Decoded

Turkish law tightening rules on social media comes into effect

Critics say the restrictions are a part of a government crackdown on freedom of expression.

01/10/2020

Turkey

Turkey not counting COVID-19 cases 'unless there are symptoms'

Health Minister Fahrettin Koca sought to draw a difference between COVID-19 "patients" and "cases" after an opposition MP suggested the true figures were 20 times higher

01/10/2020

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Adrenaline fuelled adventure sports on the rise in Dubai

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The most populous city in the United Arab Emirates boasts a multitude of attractions for adventure travellers, including air, sand and sea activities.

01/10/2020

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Set sail to see Dubai's skyline in a different light

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In this episode of Explore, Euronews discovers Dubai's iconic coastline by boat.

01/10/2020

Green News

Egypt’s fight to preserve coral reefs in the Red Sea

How one tourist hotspot banned single-use plastic.

28/09/2020

Yemen

UN: Yemen's warring sides to swap more than 1,000 prisoners

This marks the first phase of a prisoner-release plan reached earlier this year.

27/09/2020

Lebanon

Lebanese prime minister-designate resigns after reform fails

Lebanon faces the dual challenge of reforming its government and rebuilding after a deadly explosion destroyed large parts of its capital city.

26/09/2020

World

UAE's market leading property developer Aldar, upbeat about real estate market recovery

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent ripples through global real estate markets.

25/09/2020

World

Local NGOs rally to rebuild Beirut in wake of port explosion

Lebanon’s political instability, failing economy, and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Lebanese pound to lose 80% of its value, since August, according to the Associated Press.

25/09/2020