Middle East

Cyprus

Erdoğan demands international recognition of northern Cyprus

The Turkish president re-iterated his support for northern Cyprus in his first visit to the island after re-election.

13/06/2023

Scenes

Meet the Qatari sportsman reviving the ancient tradition of horse archery

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

12/06/2023

No Comment

'We needed it': Fans react after City beats Inter in Champions league

Manchester City tasted Champions League glory at last on Saturday as a second-half Rodri strike gave the favourites a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a tense final, allowing Pep Guardiola's side to complete a remarkable treble.

11/06/2023

Egypt

Three British tourists missing after boat catches fire in Red Sea

A medium-sized scuba diving boat, christened “Hurricane,” went up in flames off the southern Red Sea resort town of Marsa Alam.

11/06/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Football fans party in Istanbul ahead of Champions League final

Manchester City and Inter Milan clash in Saturday's Champions League final in Istanbul with the English side, under Pep Guardiola, strongly fancied to win European club football's biggest prize for the first time.

10/06/2023

Turkey

Rocket factory explosion in Turkey kills five workers

Authorities say incident thought to have been caused by a chemical reaction, not sabotage or terrorism

10/06/2023

Health news

Scientists develop new repellent that can stop 99% of mosquitos

Scientists in Israel have developed a new kind of 'chemical camouflage' that could more effectively keep pesky mosquito bites at bay.

10/06/2023

The Dialogue

Rhythms of the Gulf: The singing star bringing Khaliji music to the world

In partnership with Media City

Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi talks to The Dialogue about his successes, performing on the 2022 FIFA World Cup song and how he's aiming to take Khaliji music mainstream

10/06/2023

Travel News

Russian man killed in shark attack at Egyptian Red Sea resort

A 74-kilometre stretch of the coastline will remain closed off until Sunday.

09/06/2023

No Comment

Watch: Palestinian painters turn rubble into an art exhibition

Buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip have been turned into an art exhibition which aims to draw attention to young people affected by the attacks.

09/06/2023

Explore

Türkiye's best beaches: How to pick in a country of endless coastlines

In partnership with GoTürkiye

There’s something for every beach lover on Türkiye’s coastline. From chic to rustic, these are some of the country’s best beaches.

09/06/2023

Football Now

Which football clubs are doing their bit for the climate?

In partnership with Media City

As the world's most popular sport, is football doing enough to address the climate crisis? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

08/06/2023

Sport

Saudi Arabia's quest to become a sport kingdom

In a bid that experts say is to divert the world's eyes from the county's controversial treatment of minorities, Saudi Arabia is targetting football stars and high profile competitions.

06/06/2023

Culture news

Watch: From rural Afghanistan to high fashion

Traditional Afghan clothes and jewellery are making their way into high fashion with the help of a young designer who wants to help Afghan women.

06/06/2023

Turkey

IATA says airline industry is rapidly returning to profitability

Airline industry body, IATA, has significantly upgraded its prediction for profitability in 2023 as passenger numbers almost recover to pre-Covid-19 levels.

05/06/2023

Turkey

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan names his new cabinet

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan names his new cabinet after being sworn in for an historic third term in office.

04/06/2023

Turkey

Turkey's President Erdogan sworn in for third mandate as president

Turkey’s longtime leader, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, took the oath of office on Saturday, ushering in his third presidential term that followed three stints as prime minister.

03/06/2023

Israel

Three Israeli soldiers and Egyptian policeman die in border violence

Three Israeli solders and an Egyptian officer killed in shootout near border with Egypt. Killings appeared to be connected to a thwarted drug smuggling attempt.

03/06/2023

No Comment

Watch: Thousands of Israelis celebrate Pride in Jerusalem

It is the first time that Pride has been held under the hard-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

02/06/2023

Football Now

Meet the football clubs growing their brand through the media

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar - Football, once solely a sport, has now transformed into a multi-billion euro industry. In the modern world, growing a club's brand has become paramount.

01/06/2023

Turkey

Stoltenberg: 'Door open' for Ukraine to join NATO

At an informal meeting in Oslo, the NATO Secretary General also touched on how to iron out Sweden's accession process to joining the bloc.

01/06/2023

Culture news

European royals join Jordan royal wedding celebrations

European royalty is in Jordan to celebrate the marriage of the country's Crown Prince.

01/06/2023

Qatar 365

Explore Qatar's grassroots initiatives aiming to protect the planet

In partnership with Media City

In this latest episode of Qatar 365, we speak to activists and entrepreneurs leading Qatar's fight against waste.

31/05/2023

Green News

The UN is racing to prevent one of the worst oil spills of all time

Eight years after the Safer super tanker got stranded in the Red Sea, the UN has reached a 'critical milestone' for averting disaster.

31/05/2023

Culture news

Uncovering ancient mummification workshops in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed two embalming workshops and two tombs with 4,500 old artifacts in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, Egypt.

30/05/2023

Turkey

Opposition Turkish TV investigated for 'insulting' election coverage

The inquiry comes amid growing concerns over Erdogan's crackdown on media freedoms.

30/05/2023