Middle East

Qatar 365

Falcons, geeks, and Korean barbecue: the best of Qatar 365 in 2023

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 looks back on some of the most iconic moments of 2023, from ancient traditions like pearl diving and Sadu weaving to diverse culture with Indonesian theatre and anime geek events, with some of the best food experiences to have in Doha.

13/12/2023

Green News

5 key takeaways from the 'historic' COP28 climate deal

Potholes, loopholes and the end of the road for COP28: Campaigners and experts react to the UN climate summit in Dubai agreement.

13/12/2023

Gaza

Nine Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush

Israeli troops are still locked in heavy combat with Hamas fighters in and around Gaza City, more than six weeks after invading the territory's north.

13/12/2023

Europe Decoded

Were Gaza prisoners forced to strip to their underwear by Israel?

Men rounded up by troops, stripped to their underwear, and blindfolded. These shocking images of Palestinian prisoners have been widely shared these past few days. But some are raising questions about the authenticity of these videos.

13/12/2023

United Arab Emirates

COP28: Delegates agree to 'transition away' from fossil fuels

Negotiators at United Nations COP28 climate talks agreed Wednesday the world must transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels, a significant step toward shifting how the world is powered but one filled with questions about how soon and who will pay for the transition.

13/12/2023

Green News

COP28: Landmark deal signals 'beginning of the end' for fossil fuels

After days of negotiations and uncertainty, the draft text was quickly approved this morning at COP28.

13/12/2023

Partner content

Luxury and sustainability: how tourists regenerate at the Red Sea resort

Partner content presented by Red Sea Global

The Red Sea resort is combining luxury and sustainability at new levels and aims to be the global leader in regenerative tourism.

12/12/2023

Green News

Euroviews. COP28 could phase out fossil fuels without us realising

The various milestones agreed so far at COP28 are far from everything we need — but they’ll play a key role in shifting energy markets into a new gear under the realisation that the demise of the age of oil can be accelerated or delayed, but is ultimately unstoppable, Dr Nafeez Ahmed writes.

12/12/2023

Business

Zara just triggered a boycott campaign against its own business

Major brands like the Spanish Zara and the German Puma face a widening Palestinian boycott campaign.

12/12/2023

Business

FIFA+ Collect launches new digital collectibles

In collaboration with tech firm Modex, FIFA+ Collect has created a range of collectibles for the 2023 FIFA football Club World Cup.

12/12/2023

Turkey

Three men arrested and Turkish league games suspended after attack

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all league games in the country after a club president punched the referee in the face at the end of a top-flight match.

12/12/2023

Green News

COP28: What happened on day 12 of the UN climate conference?

Today was the scheduled end of talks but after a 'disappointing' draft text was released by the presidency, we're heading into overtime.

12/12/2023

Gaza

Israel losing support of international community, Biden warns

President Biden renewed his warnings that Israel should not make the same mistakes of overreaction that the US did following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

12/12/2023

Tech News

At COP28, 12,000 surveillance cameras are causing privacy concerns

The UAE has one of the highest concentrations of surveillance cameras on Earth. Some of those at COP are linked to an Emirati group accused of spying.

12/12/2023

Green News

COP28: What happened on day 11 of the UN climate conference?

We're heading into the final hours at the UN climate conference with COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber pushing to finish on time. But can a final deal be agreed that works for everyone?

11/12/2023

Israel

Israel trying to clear Palestinians from Gaza - UN agency head

An Israeli government spokesperson called these allegations "outrageous and false".

11/12/2023

United Arab Emirates

Fossil fuels and adapting to climate are still sticking points at COP

Negotiators are urged to narrow down their options in order to agree on how to save the planet from disastrous levels of warming and help vulnerable societies adapt to weather extremes.

10/12/2023

Israel

A look inside the lives of the youngest former Israeli hostages

Doctors warn the weeks these children spent in captivity will take its toll even more as the conflict continues.

10/12/2023

Egypt

Egyptians vote for president, with el-Sissi almost certain to win

Current President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has been in power since mid-2014 and it's expected this election will see him stay in the top spot until 2030.

10/12/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: UNRWA calls Gaza 'hell on earth' as fighting goes on

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

10/12/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Pictures of the week

A selection of some of the most impactful pictures as the Israel-Hamas conflict continues.

10/12/2023

Green News

COP28: What happened on day 10 of the UN climate conference?

Negotiations in Dubai are entering their final days. Can countries deliver a deal that tackles fossil fuels and unlocks funding for climate-vulnerable nations?

10/12/2023

The Dialogue

Chef Surender Mohan: sharing India’s culinary heritage

In partnership with Media City

Guy Shone and The Dialogue met with Surender Mohan, Executive Chef at Jamavar restaurants, to discuss his passion for cooking, from his childhood in India, to international recognition with a Guide Michelin star.

09/12/2023

Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza death toll rises as US ceasefire veto condemned

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

09/12/2023

Israel

Euroviews. The Red Cross is failing Jews again

We, whose people were decimated in the Holocaust, and who watched as our people were butchered and dragged off to hell, look to the ICRC to do the right thing. In our eyes, this might be your last chance, Robert Singer writes.

08/12/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Israeli soldiers celebrate Hanukkah from their military base

This year’s holiday comes as many Jewish people feel traumatised by Hamas’ deadly 7 October attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people.

08/12/2023