Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Euroviews. Is COVID-19 an opportunity for more equitable health systems in the Middle East? ǀ View

"I read with some dismay last week, the self-congratulatory triumphalism of a Saudi commentator extolling his country’s pandemic response while gloating at the misfortune and failures of some of its neighbours and regional rivals."

03/04/2020

World

‘Kokoro’ is celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s secret ingredient

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is arguably one of the most famous global names associated with high-end, innovative Japanese cuisine.

03/04/2020

World

Can UAE oyster farmers rival their global competitors?

In the deep waters of Dibba Bay, in the northern emirate of Fujairah, clusters of mollusks hang like lanterns across 100-metre lines.

03/04/2020

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Violinist serenades neighbours from balcony amid coronavirus lockdown

Meet the Egyptian who decided to try and lift spirits in his Cairo neighbourhood by serenading neighbours with his violin.

02/04/2020

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Messages of support for health workers displayed on Egyptian pyramid

Authorities in Egypt lit up the pyramids on Monday night in an expression of support for health workers battling the coronavirus outbreak. 'Stay home, Stay safe, Thank you to those keeping us safe', read the message emblazoned on the Great Pyramid of Giza.

31/03/2020

Syria

At least 100,000 could die from COVID-19 in Syria, warn NGOs

Nine years of conflict have decimated the country's healthcare system and forced hundreds of thousands in overcrowded camps making them particularly vulnerable to the novel coronavirus.

28/03/2020

Saudi Arabia

Euroviews. Saudi Arabia’s clear response to the coronavirus outbreak is in stark contrast to the West ǀ View

Saudi Arabia’s bold, swift response to COVID-19 is a lesson to western countries, and means that there are - so far - minimal cases and only one death in the country.

27/03/2020

World

Deepak Chopra advises on how to cope with stress in times of crisis

For decades, 73-year-old Deepak Chopra has extolled the health benefits of spiritual practices.

27/03/2020

World

A smash hit: Rage therapy helps fight stress in the UAE

In some countries of the Middle East and North Africa, a type of stress relief called destruction, or rage therapy, is rising in popularity.

27/03/2020

United Arab Emirates

Preventing the contamination of other planets

Decontamination is a requirement for travel to outer space by international space law.

25/03/2020

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Opera singer serenades her quarantined father from outside his home

An Israeli opera singer brought comfort to her quarantined father on Sunday by serenading him outside his apartment in Tel Aviv.

23/03/2020

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Palestinians in Gaza celebrate a dancing wedding despite coronavirus

A day before authorities imposed a ban on festive events, this group of men were celebrating a wedding in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.

22/03/2020

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Drone roses for a confined mother's day in Lebanon

In a quiet Lebanese village under lockdown for the novel coronavirus, a drone buzzed into a balcony on Saturday to deliver a red rose to a surprised smiling mother.

21/03/2020

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Disinfection of Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district

This Friday, the disinfection process began in the places most frequented by tourists in the Turkish city of Istanbul.

21/03/2020

World

Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes tells his favourite tales from the Middle East

Born in England in 1944, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been named the “world’s greatest living explorer,” by the Guinness Book of Records.

20/03/2020

United Arab Emirates

UAE Mars probe could help battle climate change on Earth

While orbiting Mars, the Emirati ‘Hope’ probe will collect data that may help us understand planet Earth’s changing climate.

20/03/2020

Turkey

'There is more to life': Footballers upset as Turkish league plays on

It is difficult to imagine how footballers can both defend well and obey strict social distancing rules!

19/03/2020

Israel

'Coronavirus dictatorship': Netanyahu accused of exploiting crisis

Israel's prime minister has successfully shelved his corruption trial and is blocking his rival from forming a government.

19/03/2020

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Travel fears, 2020 motor offerings and running a private members club

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Business line looks at why is the coronavirus making some travellers nervous, what are the automotive offerings for 2020, and what does it take to run a successful private-members’ business club.

18/03/2020

Syria

Syria enters its tenth year of war

Even before the coronavirus outbreak, that war had largely fallen off of the world's collective radars.

15/03/2020

World

IGCF: What are the best practices in government communication?

The 9th edition of International Government Communication Forum brought together global communication experts to explore best practices in the field.

13/03/2020

World

Is the new coronavirus ‘infodemic’ spreading faster than the virus?

Amidst a slew of COVID-19 information being circulated on traditional media, digital and online platforms, the UAE health authorities are seeking to guide residents.

13/03/2020

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How Mars might hold the key to better understanding climate change

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The UAE sets its sights on Mars with the Hope probe due to launch this Summer to unlock the secrets of the red planet's puzzling history.

10/03/2020

World

Erdogan demands EU chiefs in Brussels support Turkey 'without delay'

The migrant crisis on Europe's doorstep is no closer to resolution. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with the EU's top officials to demand more support for his country 'without any further delay'. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the meeting had been 'constructive'.

10/03/2020

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Images of empty space surrounding the Kaaba in Mecca's Grand Mosque

To limit coronavirus contagion during religious gatherings, Saudi Arabia emptied Islam's holiest site in Mecca to sterilise it

07/03/2020

Turkey

Erdogan to visit Brussels amid Turkey standoff with EU over migrants

President Erdogan will visit Brussels on Monday for a one-day trip, his office said, amid a row between Turkey and the EU over migrants and refugees.

07/03/2020