Middle East

Turkey

Turkish media say video shows Saudi men behind critic's disappearance

Turkish outlets have released footage they claim shows a 15-strong team of Saudi intelligence officers who are behind the disappearance of the Saudi journalist.

10/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Slow progress in Khashoggi disappearance investigation

Turkish authorities looking at Saudi flights out of Istanbul after consulate visit

10/10/2018

Turkey

Did Embassy in DC send Khashoggi to Istanbul?

That’s according to NBC news who said friends of the missing journalist said it prompted concerns that he was being lured into a trap

09/10/2018

Turkey

Was Khashoggi sent to Istanbul by Embassy in DC?

The Saudi journalist, missing for a week, Jamal Khashoggi was sent to the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul from the Saudi Embassy in Washington DC. That’s according to NBC news who said friends of the missing journalist said it prompted concerns that he was being lured into a trap

09/10/2018

Turkey

Istanbul cafe employs Down syndrome staff

“I say to every customer: please don't pity us. We are different, we are overcoming boundaries," says teenage waiter Evren.

09/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

Consulate will be searched as pressure mount on Saudi Arabia

US and Turkey lead call for information on whereabouts

09/10/2018

Saudi Arabia

What has Jamal Khashoggi said about Saudi Arabia?

Fears are growing over the fate of the prominent Saudi dissident after Turkish authorities said they believed he was killed inside his nation’s consulate in Istanbul.

08/10/2018

Turkey

Erdogan says he's tracking Saudi journalist's disappearance 'personally'

Turkey's president Tayyip Erdogan says he's tracking Jamal Khashoggi's case personally and hopes for a positive outcome.

07/10/2018

Israel

Manhunt underway after West Bank shooting

Manhunt underway after West Bank shooting kills 2

07/10/2018

Israel

Israeli soliders kill 12-year-old boy at Gaza protest

Israeli soliders kill 12-year-old boy at Gaza protest

06/10/2018

World

El Gouna Film Festival brings regional & international stars to Egypt

The El Gouna Film Festival made its debut in the Middle East and North Africa region just last year, and for its second edition it stepped up the pace with 80 films from more than 30 different countries.

05/10/2018

World

Patrick Dempsey and Jean-Jacques Annaud present new TV series at the El Gouna Film Festival

During the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey and French director Jean-Jacques Annaud presented a preview of their new television miniseries ‘The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair’.

05/10/2018

World

Egyptian actress Yousra reveals the most important lesson in her career

Award-winning Egyptian actress Yousra has more than 80 film and television credits to her name.

05/10/2018

World

Owen Wilson describes toughest time of his career and reveals favourite film

The second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival showcased local and regional films whilst also focusing on inspiring and educating young talent. Actor Owen Wilson was on the ground to share his experiences during a movie workshop.

05/10/2018

World

Sylvester Stallone talks Creed II, Rambo V and reveals future plans

Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone was feted with the Career Achievement Award during the second edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.

05/10/2018

World

Modern Bedouins show another side to El Gouna luxury resort

Dotted with five-star hotels and lush golf courses, the luxury resort of El Gouna was established along Egypt’s northern Red Sea coast around 1989.

05/10/2018

Turkey

Saudi critic Khashoggi 'missing' after embassy visit in Turkey

The American newspaper said that it had been unable to reach Jamal Khashoggi and that it is "very concerned about where he may be."

03/10/2018

Cult

El Gouna international film festival wraps

El Gouna international film festival wraps

30/09/2018

Israel

Two boys among 7 Palestinian protesters killed by Israeli soldiers

Two boys among 7 Palestinian protesters killed by Israeli soldiers during weekly Gaza protests.

29/09/2018

Israel

Netanyahu: Claims Iran has a secret nuclear warehouse

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu made the accusation at the United Nations's General Assembly, as he sought to rally support for US sanctions against the Islamic Republic

28/09/2018

Turkey

Watch: Protester ushered out of Erdogan-Merkel press conference

The man was wearing a t-shirt demanding freedom for imprisoned journalists in Turkey

28/09/2018

Israel

What Trump’s decision on Jerusalem means for those living in the city

US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December deepened divides between Israelis and the Palestinian people. NBC Left Field went there to find out what people thought of the move.

28/09/2018

World

Meet Adeeb and Dana Alblooshi, two super smart UAE siblings

Emirati brother and sister Adeeb and Dana Alblooshi are two of the UAE’s child prodigies. At just fourteen-years-old, Adeeb, who was named this year as one of world’s smartest teenagers, has already applied for seven scientific patents.

28/09/2018

World

The UAE launches its first NASA space camp for young scientists

The UAE is aiming to become a world leader in space technology by 2021 and the country is investing heavily in its young scientists.

28/09/2018

Destinations

The art of doing nothing in Bodrum

A step-by-step explainer of 'farniente Instagram posting' for dummies

28/09/2018

Living

The world's most expensive shoes go on sale in Dubai

A pair of gold stilettos with a price tag of $17 million

27/09/2018