Middle East

Israel

Israeli strikes kill scores across Gaza as ceasefire attempts continue

All the latest developments on the Israel Hamas war.

22/02/2024

Economy

Turkey holds key interest rate at 45% as consumer prices soar

Turkey held its key interest rate at 45% on Thursday as consumer prices rose by nearly 65% in January.

22/02/2024

Israel

Three gunmen open fire in West Bank, killing one

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

22/02/2024

Business

Could Saudi Arabia turn into a hub for building robots in the future?

Saudi Arabia's new investment firm Alat announced four partnerships with global companies as the country makes efforts to turn into a technology manufacturing hub.

22/02/2024

Qatar 365

Architecture as a means to preserve Qatar’s heritage

In partnership with Media City

From energy efficient superstructures to repurposed old buildings or the award-winning smart city of Msheireb, Qatar is reaping the rewards from laying the foundations of a greener future.

21/02/2024

Lifestyle

French rider gallops to victory in Riyadh's ladies' camel festival

French rider Coralie Viroulaud competed fiercely against local favorite Reem Salem In Riyadh's inaugural 'Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival'.

21/02/2024

Israel

Starvation fears as food deliveries into north Gaza halted

“The situation is beyond your imagination,” said Soad Abu Hussein, a widow and mother of five children sheltering in a school in Jabaliya refugee camp.

21/02/2024

Gaza

Gaza death toll hits grim milestone as US vetoes ceasefire resolution

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

20/02/2024

No Comment

WATCH: Hundreds of Palestinians transported to Deir al-Balah hospital

On Sunday, the Gaza health ministry said 127 bodies were brought to hospitals in the course of 24 hours.

20/02/2024

Economy

Israel-Hamas war takes its toll on Israel's economy

Israel's economic output plummeted in the final three months of 2023, mainly driven by a large drop in private consumption.

19/02/2024

Israel

Protesters across Israel demand early elections and hostages release

The Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the demonstrators demands and continues his offensive in Gaza.

19/02/2024

Art

Art in Saudi Arabia: 'AlUla can be a catalyst for change'

Desert X curator Neville Wakefield has been involved since the start shaping its journey from the Coachella Valley to Saudi Arabia. This year he returns to AlUla as the arts festival's co-artistic director and believes it can be a catalyst for change in the region.

19/02/2024

Israel

'Finish the job': Israel sets deadline for Rafah offensive

All the latest from the Israel Hamas war.

19/02/2024

Gaza

Netanyahu rejects pressure over Rafah as strikes kill 40 Palestinians

The Israeli Prime Minister says preventing Israel from acting in Rafah is "basically telling us - lose the war".

18/02/2024

Gaza

Israeli strikes kill 13 in Rafah as Palestinians start fleeing area

An estimated 1.4 million Palestinians, more than half of Gaza’s population, has crammed into the Strip's southernmost city of Rafah.

17/02/2024

Football Now

Asian Cup Review: Was it the best Asian tournament of all time?

In partnership with Media City

Qatar seals 2023 AFC Asian Cup repeat, unveiling multiple surprises and historic firsts, as fans bask in the drama of a tournament that was dubbed the best in Asia's football history.

15/02/2024

Culture news

Over 400 stars sign letter supporting Israel's inclusion in Eurovision

The letter comes in response to calls to ban the country from entry into this year's Eurovision song contest that's set to take place in Sweden.

15/02/2024

Israel

Israeli forces storm Gaza hospital as tensions with Hezbollah rise

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

15/02/2024

Cyprus

UK ‘bases of death’ see controversy amid Middle East conflict

Activists claim the UK and US use Cyprus as an "unsinkable warship” as recent conflicts in the Middle East spark renewed controversy over British military bases on the Mediterranean island.

15/02/2024

Europe Decoded

Were the two recently liberated Israeli hostages freed one month ago?

Some social media users are falsely claiming the two recently freed hostages were rescued in December. Certain users accused Israel of using the ‘liberation’ to justify the country's attack on Rafah, southern Gaza.

15/02/2024

Oman

Four people killed in deadly Oman floods, including three children

A lack of flood-ready infrastructure means the usually dry country is highly vulnerable in the face of unexpected downpours.

14/02/2024

The Exchange

The 26-billion-dollar Valentine’s Day Boom

In partnership with Media City

Many of the biggest brands are poised to profit from Valentine's Day. This ancient tradition has been celebrated in various forms on every continent for hundreds of years. Advances in digital technology are disrupting how companies communicate with couples and create memorable experiences.

14/02/2024

Gaza

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue as Rafah ground assault looms

Talks over a truce in Gaza are ongoing in Cairo, as allies pressure Israel to refrain from its planned ground assault in the southern city of Rafah.

14/02/2024

No Comment

Video: Massive landslide in Turkey captured on camera

Experts have warned that the landslide may carry environmental risks.

14/02/2024

Lifestyle

5 things you need to know about Dubai’s Classic Piano competition

In partnership with Classic Piano International Competition

The third edition of Dubai’s Classic Piano competition takes place this February. The gruelling three-week competition will put vying pianists through their paces across a range of repertoire both classical and contemporary.

13/02/2024

Lifestyle

Watch: This pole dancing group is helping to break taboos in Lebanon

Pole Fit Lebanon, founded by Laura Ayoub, has revolutionised pole dancing in Lebanon, expanding to six locations in under a decade and recently launching the Lebanon Pole Championship.

13/02/2024