Middle East

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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

Earth News

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

Yemen

Civilian casualties soar in Yemen’s Hodeidah

The monthly death toll in the strategic port city was up 164% in June-August from the first five months of the year.

24/09/2018

Turkey

Meet the teenage Turkish swimming champion born without arms

Paralympic swimmer Sümeyye Boyaci says “fish also have no arms but decided to swim”.

21/09/2018

World

UAE Minister talks plans to build a 'Silicon Valley' of food technology

A ‘Food Valley’, or a technology hub, dedicated to the development of food and farming automation, is set to be built in the UAE.

21/09/2018

World

How do you grow vegetables in the desert?

A Syrian farmer in the UAE is producing a variety of salad vegetables and herbs in the inhospitable climate and terrain of the region.

21/09/2018

Egypt

Egypt's second El Gouna Film Festival opens on the Red Sea

Only in its second year, it's already growing in size and stature.

21/09/2018

Turkey

Watch: Tourists flock to Cappadocia's for hot-air balloons

Would you go for a ride in one of these?

20/09/2018

No Comment

White Helmets protest strikes against facilities and volunteers

Members of the Syrian Civil Defence in Idlib province demonstrated on Tuesday against the targeting of their facilities and volunteers by Syrian forces and their allies.

19/09/2018

Yemen

5 million Yemeni children face starvation, warns aid group

Renewed fighting in the coastal city of Hodeidah threatens its vital port.

19/09/2018

Earth News

Underwater crystal art

Israeli artist Sigalit Landau has created a collection of "frozen" sculptures using the high salinity of the Dead Sea.

19/09/2018

World

Idlib "buffer zone" established by Putin and Erdogan ahead of Syrian offensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the creation of a "buffer zone" in Syria's Idlib province. It will be a demilitarized area in between Syrian government forces and rebel forces during the looming battle for the territory.

18/09/2018