Middle East

World

How was the UAE founded?

It’s hard to imagine Abu Dhabi and Dubai without their signature skyscrapers, but not so long ago sand dunes stood where the cosmopolitan cities of the United Arab Emirates now do.

07/12/2018

World

Exhibition celebrates UAE founder’s relations with Europe

An exhibition in Abu Dhabi is celebrating the United Arab Emirates’ founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his foreign policy towards Europe.

07/12/2018

Gaza

Gaza: humanitarian conditions deteriorate

Everything is in short supply, from basic medicines to bed space, as injuries add to the overstretched system that is close to falling apart, warn doctors and UNWRA.

06/12/2018

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Festive cheer as Beirut Christmas tree lights up

Beirut enters Christmas Atmospheres introducing the massive fireworks display which illuminates the night sky

05/12/2018

Qatar

Qatar 'has modified' controversial labour laws after World Cup outcry

Qatar's kefala system was widely criticised by human rights NGOs after several foreign workers died on construction sites in the country.

05/12/2018

Cyprus

Refugees stranded for 20 years on military base given UK residency

A group of refugee families stranded for two decades on a British military base in Cyprus have been granted permanent residency in the UK

04/12/2018

Yemen

Yemen war is 'devastating as a mother'

Yemen war is 'devastating as a mother'

03/12/2018

Qatar

Qatar to withdraw from OPEC

Qatar, which will withdraw from OPEC in January 2019, is the first Gulf country to leave the bloc of oil-producing nations

03/12/2018

Israel

Israeli police recommend Benjamin Netanyahu face bribery prosecution

Prime Minister accused of giving favours in return for positive media coverage

02/12/2018

World

Hamilton’s win and other highlights from F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, November 25th.

30/11/2018

World

Did you know? Fun facts about Formula One

With the Formula One 2018 season having come to an end at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last weekend, here are some fun facts about the motorsport according to F1’s official body.

30/11/2018

World

Drift racing: A motorsport gaining popularity in Jordan

Drift racing is one of the fasting growing motorsports in the Middle East.

30/11/2018

World

Aston Martin’s MENAT President talks F1 partnerships & Brexit impact

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin is a title sponsor of the Red Bull F1 racing team and marking its 105th year in business, the company is expanding its range to encompass SUV’s, battery and electrical vehicles.

30/11/2018

World

Medical care under siege in Gaza

In partnership with The European Commission

Aid Zone looks at Gaza's medical system after the Great March of Return.

29/11/2018

Yemen

US Senate in move to end military support for Saudis in Yemen

Senators want to punish Saudi Arabia for its role in the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi

29/11/2018

Kuwait

Kuwaiti artist designs 'Cemetery of Banned Books'

A Kuwaiti artist has created a "Cemetery of Banned Books" to protest the government's ban on thousands of pieces of literature

28/11/2018

Sport

Moroccan runners dominate Oman desert mega-marathon

Moroccan Rachid El Murabity won the 2018 Oman Desert Marathon on Friday (23rd November), beating his brother Mohamed across the line, with home racer Sami Al Saidi completing the podium.

26/11/2018

Turkey

Turkish FM Cavosuglu says federation a "failed solution" for Cyprus

Turkey's Foreign Minister says he is willing to listen to fresh proposals to end the divide between the island's Greek and Turkish communities.

25/11/2018

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Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

Archaeologists unveil ancient Luxor tomb, open closed coffin for first time

25/11/2018

Syria

More than 100 injured in Aleppo 'gas attacks'

Insurgents said to have launched chlorine shells into the government occupied city, although rebel group leaders deny the claims.

25/11/2018

Egypt

New tomb found in Egypt's Valley of the Kings

Latest treasure from Egypt's glorious past is double tomb of priest and his wife, with many objects remarkably well-preserved.

24/11/2018

World

ADIPEC: UAE & Saudi Arabia strike LNG deal, oil ministers talk production cuts

The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference gathered more than 140,000 visitors in the UAE capital for its 21st edition.

23/11/2018

World

Was it a good year for oil revenues in the GCC region?

Marking one of the biggest drops since the oil price collapse of 2014, the global benchmark Brent has fallen more than 20% since early October.

23/11/2018

World

Meet the man trying to fight the electricity crisis in Lebanon

In Lebanon, daily electricity power cuts are commonplace.

23/11/2018

United Arab Emirates

UAE considers clemency request for jailed Briton Matthew Hedges

The United Arab Emirates is considering a request to grant clemency to British academic Matthew Hedges, who was sentenced to life in prison this week after being convicted of spying.

23/11/2018

Yemen

Yemen: 85,000 children under five may have died from starvation, international aid group says

Save the Children says up to 85,000 children under five may have died from hunger in Yemen since the outbreak of the civil war in 2015.

21/11/2018