Middle East

Egypt

Terrorism, migration central at first ever EU-Arab League summit

“The goal is to start a dialogue with other world regions. By that the EU aims to counter Russia’s and China’s growing influence in these regions,” an EU source said.

24/02/2019

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Louvre Abu Dhabi brings Rembrandt to Middle East for first time

The UAE museum is currently exhibiting more than 90 works from the Dutch Golden Age.

23/02/2019

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Dubai: a hub for international business

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

With its numerous summits, conferences and expos in this episode of Target we explore Dubai as a top business destination.

22/02/2019

World

Winter at Tantora: music festival brings Yanni and other stars to Saudi Arabia

The Winter at Tantora Festival is bringing international music stars to perform at Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia.

22/02/2019

World

Why is Al-Ula paving the way towards tourism in Saudi Arabia?

The Al-Ula governorate in Saudi Arabia is an area packed with prehistoric sites and landmarks.

22/02/2019

Green News

Creating music from garbage

An environmental activist in Egypt recycles waste to create musical instruments.

22/02/2019

Israel

Israel to take 'digital bible' into space and leave it on the Moon

The privately funded venture will include a copy of the Bible and Israel's national anthem.

21/02/2019

Egypt

Skydivers soar over Egyptian Pyramids

The skydiving festival, now in its fourth year, will see 140 participants from 32 countries take flight over Giza's landmarks.

20/02/2019

United Arab Emirates

France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

17/02/2019

Lebanon

Raya Al Hassan: The Arab world's first female interior minister

The first female interior minister in the Arab world told Euronews her appointment is a "unique experience that needs to be mainstreamed and generalised in other countries in the region".

15/02/2019

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City with a conscience: Dubai's desert utopia

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In this episode of Focus we travel to the outskirts of Dubai to visit a community at the forefront of environmentalism and sustainability.

15/02/2019

World

World Government Summit: Leaders prioritize climate change solutions

The 7th edition of World Government Summit was held in Dubai, gathering world leaders alongside experts in the sectors of technology, economy, environment and wellbeing.

15/02/2019

World

How does switching between languages impact your body?

UAE-based researchers are exploring how switching between languages affects the body and brain.

15/02/2019

United Arab Emirates

Drones temporarily ground all Dubai Airport flights

Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily grounded on Friday morning due to suspected drone activity

15/02/2019

Egypt

Egyptian lawmakers back changes that could keep Sisi in power til 2034

Egyptian lawmakers back changes that could keep Sisi in power til 2034

15/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Human rights campaigners call for tech firms to act over Saudi app

The calls came after it emerged that both platforms have hosted a Saudi Arabian government app that allowed men to track women’s activity.

14/02/2019

Syria

British ISIS schoolgirl found in Syria says she wants to go home

Shamima Begum, a British citizen who ran away at 15 years old to join the so-called Islamic State in Syria, has said that while she doesn't regret leaving, she now wants to return home.

14/02/2019

Saudi Arabia

Euroviews. The world has not forgotten about Saudi women behind bars ǀ View

The European Parliament agreed a resolution condemning the detention and torture of women activists in Saudi Arabia. Now is the time for action. The world should not turn its back on wrongfully imprisoned women like Eman Al Nafjan.

14/02/2019

Cult

Sharjah and its spellbinding Light Festival

In partnership with Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority

From worldclass pyrotechnics to fairytale characters parading along a lagoon, Euronews discovers a host of spellbinding spectacles during the 9th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival.

11/02/2019

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Ninth annual Sharjah Light Festival in UAE

Featuring worldclass pyrotechnics and lazers that light up the night sky, the event includes 20 shows, dotted across 17 locations for 11 nights. In all, the festival is expected to attract around million visitors.

11/02/2019

Turkey

Turkey calls on China to end mass detention of Muslims

Turkey has called on China to close its internment camps of Uighurs Muslims, calling it "an embarrassment for humanity".

10/02/2019

Syria

Syria: IS resists US-backed forces in 'final battle' near Iraqi border

Syrian Democratic Forces, backed by the US, aim to take back al-Baghuz in what they're calling their final battle but they are meeting fierce resistance.

09/02/2019

World

Wagner’s The Valkyrie debuts in Abu Dhabi

Richard Wagner’s The Valkyrie was staged in the United Arab Emirates for the very first time. The performance was part of the Abu Dhabi Classics season, an initiative that brings international musical talent to the emirates.

08/02/2019

World

UAE residents celebrate the Chinese New Year

Chinese residents in the United Arab Emirates gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

08/02/2019

Turkey

Death toll in Istanbul building collapse climbs to 10- governor

The governor's office for Istanbul said 10 people were killed in a building collapse and 13 were injured.

07/02/2019

Turkey

1,200-year-old Bible seized in Turkish anti-smuggling operation

Six people were arrested for attempting to sell the Biblical text.

07/02/2019