Middle East

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

World

Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates one year, but what’s next?

The Louvre Abu Dhabi is celebrating its one year anniversary.

16/11/2018

Yemen

Euroviews. How to Stop the War in Yemen | View

The Houthi threat has not been given due attention in Western capitals. They are not proscribed as a terrorist group by the US State Department, NATO, or the EU. This means it is perfectly legal to support, or even fundraise for them.

15/11/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi prosecutor seeks death penalty in Khashoggi murder

Saudi Arabia has announced that the death penalty is being sought against five suspects in the murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

15/11/2018

Israel

Painting of Jesus Christ found in ancient church in Israel

A painting of Jesus Christ’s face has been discovered at a Byzantine church in Israel’s Negev desert.

14/11/2018

Cyprus

Cypriot carnival bans costumes inspired by Netflix series 'Money Heist

"Casa de Papel" (Money Heist) is Netflix's most-watched non-English show.

14/11/2018

Bahrain

Bahraini national arrested for tweeting about election boycott

A Bahraini citizen has been charged with "violating the freedom of the election and obstructing the electoral process," after he tweeted about boycotting upcoming elections in the country.

13/11/2018

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New border crossings open in divided Cyprus, first in 8 years

Cypriot officials opened two new border crossings on Monday for the first time in eight years, marking the latest push for peace by the two sides after UN-backed talks collapsed last year

13/11/2018

Israel

Israel bombs Hamas TV in Gaza

UN calls for restraint as tit-for-tat exchanges escalate

13/11/2018

Egypt

Mummified scarab beetles unearthed in Egyptian tomb

Archaeologists have unearthed a rare collection of mummified scarab beetles in an Egyptian tomb.

12/11/2018

Gaza

Israeli operation inside Gaza brings casualties on both sides

Seven Palestinians including a Hamas commander have been killed in an Israeli special forces operation inside Gaza. An Israeli soldier also died.

12/11/2018

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Floods kill at least nine in Jordan, strand Petra tourists

Heavy rainfall suprised tourists and locals alike as flash floods bisect Petra region.

10/11/2018