Middle East

Qatar

Hungary's Orban claims Ukraine wont win against Russia

The Hungarian Prime Minister criticised EU leaders for being "too intellectual" and not exploring enough avenues to end the fighting.

24/05/2023

Turkey

Voting closes for Turks living abroad ahead of general election runoff

Some 3.4 million Turks living abroad were eligible to vote in the runoff between incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition coalition leader, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

23/05/2023

Explore

Get your taste buds tingling with some Turkish cuisine

In partnership with GoTürkiye

In this new episode of Explore Türkiye, we visit Istanbul - a city famous for its vibrant dynamism. But it is the food in this ‘gastrocity’ that will be the focus of this episode as we explore its gastronomical offering.

22/05/2023

Scenes

Meet the female boxers knocking out stereotypes in Gaza

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

22/05/2023

Explore

From boat trips to disco balls: How to live the high life in Bodrum

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Known for its luxurious tourism offering, Türkiye’s Bodrum is a top destination for those who want to vacation like the stars.

22/05/2023

Turkey

Registered Turkish voters living abroad cast their votes

As both candidates in Turkey's presidential election runoff continue campaigning, Turkish citizens living outside the country have started to cast their votes.

20/05/2023

Saudi Arabia

Zelenskyy: Some Arab countries 'turning a blind eye' to invasion

The Ukrainian leader is making his first trip to Saudi Arabia, meeting leaders at the Arab League summit in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.

19/05/2023

Turkey

Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in boost for food security

Russia agreed to a two-month extension of a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday, a boost to global food security after the war drove up prices.

17/05/2023

Qatar 365

How Qatar is putting sustainability at the heart of its economy

In partnership with Media City

Discover the ways Qatar is making its future sustainable for generations to come, from a cutting-edge solar testing site to initiatives to raise environmental awareness.

17/05/2023

World

Turkish Airlines growth is 'sustainable', chairman tells Euronews

Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee for Turkish Airlines talks about the current state of the global aviation industry, the expansion of Turkish Airlines and the launch of their new in-flight cuisine menu.

16/05/2023

Turkey

Turkey's disinformation election: Fake videos and misleading claims

The presidential and parliamentary election campaigns have not been immune from disinformation narratives.

16/05/2023

Turkey

Turkish election: Five things we learned from the vote

From positions of power to kingmakers, the parties that did well, and the politicians fighting for survival in the second round of voting at the end of the month

15/05/2023

Turkey

Turkey 'breaking away from the West', says expert

With a second round of voting scheduled for 28 May, we ask two experts for their thoughts on the Turkish election, and what it could mean for Ankara's future relations with its NATO allies.

15/05/2023

Travel News

Food miles: This airline uses 80% fresh homegrown ingredients

Inflight meals just got a sustainable upgrade on this airline.

15/05/2023

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan says he could still win poll and would accept run-off

Turkey's President Erdogan is locked in a close battle with his main election rival, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, with neither candidate reaching the 50% threshold needed to avoid a second round, according to most recent figures from the country's Supreme Election Council.

15/05/2023

Sport

Gold for Japan in final day of Judo World Championship

Japan overcome France in the Mixed Team World Championships to take home gold in day 8 of the 2023 Doha World Championships.

14/05/2023

Israel

Ceasefire between Israel and militants in Gaza appears to hold

While the ceasefire brought a sense of calm was restored to the Gaza Strip after five days of rockets fired, an air of unease and anger lingered amongst Palestinians.

14/05/2023

No Comment

Watch: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu cast votes in Turkish elections

Erdogan went to his polling station in Istanbul while Kilicdaroglu was in the capital Ankara to cast his vote.

14/05/2023

Israel

Anti-government protesters in Israel march despite government ban

Around 2,000 people marched in Tel Aviv on Saturday in a weekly protest against government judicial reform, that took place despite a ban imposed for security reasons. The protesters distanced themselves from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip this week, claiming it was a deliberate distraction.

14/05/2023

Turkey

Turkish election heads to runoff as Erdoğan falls short

The second round of voting will be held on 28 May after neither candidate reached a 50% threshold for victory.

14/05/2023

Israel

Gaza celebrates a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinians

There were celebrations in the streets of Gaza on Saturday night as an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire brought hopes of peace after five days of bloodshed in which 33 Palestinians and two Israelis have died in air strikes and rocket attacks.

14/05/2023

Sport

The King Is Back. Teddy Riner wins his 11th world title!

At the 7th day of the IJF in Doha, Teddy Riner wins his 11th world title while Akira Sone takes home gold for Japan.

13/05/2023

No Comment

Watch: Violence escalates between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants

Israel and Islamic Jihad militants continue to trade heavy fire despite Egyptian mediators launching a new bid to end days of fighting that has killed dozens.

13/05/2023

The Dialogue

Generation Hope: Children, charity and knowing your limits

In partnership with Media City

Save the Children's UK CEO talks to The Dialogue about the organisation's work and how she's learned to know her own limits. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

13/05/2023

Israel

Air raids and rocket strikes as death toll rises in Gaza violence

Air raids and rocket attacks continued in Gaza, with Israel targeting more Islamic Jihad fighters as the funerals of those killed in earlier strikes took place. Israel has been hit by scores of rockets in a week of increased violence that has killed more than 30 people.

13/05/2023

Turkey

Turkish elections: 64 million voters can decide who becomes president

Turks go to the polls on Sunday in combined presidential and parliamentary elections. Three candidates remain in the presidential race.

13/05/2023