Middle East

Israel

Reigning Dutch champion Tom Dumoulin wins first stage of Giro D'Italia

Sky's Chris Froome came in a disappointing twenty first having crashed whilst reccying the course before the race.

04/05/2018

Israel

Many injured in Gaza protests

Gaza’s Health Ministry says at least 350 Palestinians have been injured in protests; some by live fire.

04/05/2018

Turkey

Turkey's main opposition announces presidential candidate

Muharrem Ince will be challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in next month's presidential election, it's been announced at a rally in Ankara

04/05/2018

World

How will hyperspeed and AI tech shake up the Middle East?

This week’s Inspire Middle East goes high-tech as we focus on the big and small innovations that will be impacting tomorrow’s world.

04/05/2018

My Europe Series

Syrian war crimes allegations quietly probed

“We have stronger evidence than we had for any past conflicts, any past tribunals.”

03/05/2018

Sport

Froome bids for historic win as Giro d'Italia opens in Jerusalem

The first of the season's great cycle races begins on Friday with Britain's Chris Froome looking to complete the set of blue riband trophies, and become the first rider to hold all three at the same time since Eddie Merckx.

03/05/2018

Israel

Abbas anti-semitism controversy

Abbas has been accused of being anti-semitic after suggesting the murder of European Jews was the result of their financial activities

03/05/2018

Turkey

Turkish trade unions angry at corralled May Day protests and blockade of Taksim square

Scuffles and a number of arrests in Ankara and Istanbul mark the May Day workers' marches, as the authorities try to take the sting out of the day by banning people from the symbolic Taksim square.

01/05/2018

Syria

Missiles strike Syrian military bases

Missile strikes on several Syrian government military bases in northern Syria on Sunday night are reported to have killed a number of pro-government fighters, including Iranians.

30/04/2018

Turkey

Turkish fan got banned from team stadium — so he hires a crane to watch game

Some fans will stop at nothing to watch the team they love. In this case, it involved hiring a crane.

30/04/2018

Egypt

Fire engulfs building site of new Egypt Museum

At least 10 fire engines sent to the scene near the famed pyramids

30/04/2018

Israel

US' Pompeo echoes Netanyahu's call for action over Iran

The new US Secretary of State's visit to Israel is part of a three-day tour in the Middle East.

29/04/2018

Turkey

Erdogan launches his election campaign

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has kicked off his election campaign as a key rival ruled out standing.

28/04/2018

Saudi Arabia

Pompeo visits Saudi leaders as part of three-day trip

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Iran nuclear deal and his country's role in Syria.

28/04/2018

Syria

Russia, Iran and Turkey continue to seek political solution in Syria

Ministers from Russia, Iran and Turkey meet in Moscow and say that a political solution should be sought despite Western missile strikes.

28/04/2018

Israel

Three more killed in Gaza protest

Israeli troops shot dead three protesters along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza medics said, hours after the United Nations human rights chief criticised Israel for using "excessive force" against demonstrators.

28/04/2018

World

Sustainability and hyperspeed: the future of tourism showcased at ATM

This week, Inspire Middle East tours the Arabian Travel Market, a leading event for the tourism industry looking at the future of travel in the region. We also report on the real-estate event Cityscape Abu Dhabi to discover how much affordable housing really costs in today’s money.

27/04/2018

Turkey

Woman turns to YouTube to deliver own baby in Turkish hotel room

Tia Freeman used shoe laces and a pocket knife to cut the umbelical cord after giving birth in her hotel room bath.

27/04/2018

Turkey

Surge in Afghan refugees arriving in Turkey

Ankara warns well on course to more than double last year's 50,000 total from war-torn country.

27/04/2018

Syria

Witnesses claim Douma chemical attack was staged

Russia presents allegation to OPCW

27/04/2018

Living

Reviving a rare craft

Egyptian craftsman remains loyal to the dying art of horse-drawn carriage manufacturing.

26/04/2018

Turkey

15 jailed in Cumhuriyet trial

15 journalists and managers at the Turkish opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet have been given prison sentences in a trial which has drawn criticism about press freedom.

25/04/2018

Smart Regions

Teleprometheus: medical information at your fingertips

In partnership with the European Commission

Better training can help professionals in Intensive Care Units (ICU) avoid errors in treatment and this is what Teleprometheus brings to the table.

25/04/2018

Turkey

Gallipoli remembered

ANZAC day commemorations around the world

25/04/2018

Syria

Syrian pro-government forces 'strike IS positions' in Damascus

Syria's state television reports the operation taking place in Yarmouck, where thousands of Palestinian refugees live.

24/04/2018

Yemen

Yemen rebel leader killed in Saudi strike

Saleh al-Samad was senior political leader

24/04/2018