Middle East

Turkey

Turkey arrests 25 people over deadly coal mine explosion in Amasra

The director of the state-operated mine was reportedly among those arrested.

28/10/2022

Football Now

The Volunteers - The face of the 2022 World Cup

In partnership with Media City

Over 20,000 volunteers from over 100 countries will participate at this winter's World Cup in Qatar

27/10/2022

Qatar 365

Sculptures and sports history provide backdrop to Qatar World Cup

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar World Cup is now just weeks away and more than a million visitors are expected to travel to the tournament. To welcome the fans, an exhibition all about football has opened in one of the world's largest sports museums.

26/10/2022

Turkey

Doctor arrested after calling for Turkish army chemical weapons probe

Ankara has denounced allegations of chemical weapons as a campaign of "disinformation".

26/10/2022

Climate

‘Our food systems are broken’: Can COP27 help fix agriculture?

For the first time at the UN climate conference, a food pavilion will help put agroecology and other solutions on the agenda.

26/10/2022

West Bank

Six killed, several wounded by Israeli forces in West Bank raids

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's spokesman, Nabil Abu Rdeneh, issued a statement in which he described the raid in Nablus as a war crime.

25/10/2022

Qatar

World Cup 2022: Qatar rejects human rights concerns as 'slander'

The Emir of Qatar said on Tuesday that criticism raised about his country's treatment of migrant workers and the LGBT community ahead of the World Cup was "slander".

25/10/2022

Smart Regions

Underwater museum: Discover the hidden wonders of the Aegean Sea

In partnership with the European Commission

Exploring the hidden wonders beneath the waves, as the European project 'Treasure', is set to highlight cultural treasures around the Black and Agean seas including towns in Turkey, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Romania. The project also offers opportunities to provide classes in music and art.

24/10/2022

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John Sanei furture stragetist: "prepare for all eventualities"

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Future strategist and bestselling author John Sanei says that society should "prepare for all eventualities" when contemplating the future, despite adding that there is no way to actually "future-proof the future." John was speaking at the Dubai Future Forum at the Museum of the Future.

24/10/2022

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan proposes a referendum on right to wear headscarf

The Turkish president has proposed a referendum on a constitutional change to guarantee the right to wear a headscarf in civil institutions.

23/10/2022

No Comment

XPeng flying car takes to the sky in Dubai

A futuristic flying two-seater car flew over Dubai’s skyline during GITEX 2022.

21/10/2022

Football Now

Qatar 2022: Ronaldo's World Cup curtain call?

In partnership with Media City

It's been a glistening 19-year international career for Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo. Will the winter World Cup in Qatar be his last tournament?

20/10/2022

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GITEX: world's biggest technology show

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Held in Dubai, GITEX is the world's biggest technology show and on display was an array of science-fiction, being turned into science-fact. One of the stand-out attractions was a two-seater carbon-neutral flying car, and others included robot dogs and driverless taxis.

20/10/2022

Green News

COP27 to ‘amplify the youth’s voice’
 with new children’s platform

The Children and Youth Pavilion will be positioned front and centre in the Blue Zone, where world leaders enter negotiations.

20/10/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar's entrepreneurs prepare to welcome World Cup crowds

In partnership with Media City

With an estimated 1.5 million football fans descending on Qatar in November for the World Cup, there are plenty of opportunities for savvy businesses.

19/10/2022

Travel News

Cappadocia: Two tourists killed in a sunrise hot air balloon accident

Three people were also injured out of a group of 30 when a surge in wind speed forced the balloon to make a hard landing.

18/10/2022

Scenes

Meet the dance crew taking steps towards success in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

"I just hope they have fun dancing and continue to dream. They can do anything if they can believe it."

17/10/2022

Tech News

AI-powered guns being deployed by the Israeli army in the West bank

The artificial intelligence-powered guns can track targets to enhance accuracy when firing tear gas, stun grenades and sponge-tipped bullets.

17/10/2022

Food and Drink

Meet Fatih Tutak, Turkey's first 2-Michelin Star chef in Istanbul

Fatih Tutak says he's not only proud to be Turkey's first 2-Michelin Star chef in Istanbul. He also wants to promote the best of Turkish cuisine around the world.

17/10/2022

Turkey

Blaze at a 24-story skyscraper in Istanbul brought under control

The fire quickly climbed up the building via the exterior cladding, but the building was quickly evacuated. No injuries were reported.

16/10/2022

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Dubai's 'Yogi with a Lamborghini' on bridging the gap between money and spirituality

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Master Sri Akarshana opens up about his journey from businessman to educational motivator, and his latest projects in Dubai's yoga and NFT scenes.

16/10/2022

Climate

7 big questions for Egypt’s chief climate negotiator ahead of COP27

In an exclusive Q&A, Ambassador Mohamed Nasr lays out Egypt's ambitions for the UN climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh.

16/10/2022

Turkey

Turkish MP smashes phone in furious speech over social media law

"We fear that it may further curtail freedoms, freedom of expression and independent media in Turkey", said one European Commission spokesperson.

14/10/2022

Turkey

Turkey coal mine blast death toll reaches 41, president says

The country's leader also said that rescue operations were concluded on Saturday evening but that the investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing.

14/10/2022

Football Now

Can Brazil win a sixth World Cup?

In partnership with Media City

20 years on from Brazil's last World Cup win, can they add a sixth title in Qatar this winter?

13/10/2022

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UAE Green Visa launched

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The United Arab Emirates has updated its visa rules related to work, investment and innovation to keep attracting global workers to the country.

13/10/2022