Middle East

Focus

Twin towers and a cooled shopping street on show at Cityscape Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Plans on show at Cityscape Qatar in Doha included more than 600 apartments at Lusail Marina and a waterfront street designed for pedestrians. Developers and architects discussed how to keep building costs down and make it easier for residents to get around on foot in summer.

12 November 2026

Europe Today

'Not much space for climate denial anymore', says climate expert

University College Cork professor Louise Firth believes 2026 was a "turning point" on global warming, as Europe suffered extreme weather conditions during summer and a fuel crisis.

12 November 2026

Qatar

EU plans Doha defence talks to strengthen security ties with Gulf

EU Ambassador to Qatar Antonino Maggiore tells Euronews that Europe plans to strengthen defence cooperation with Qatar and the Gulf countries, as "every crisis brings opportunities," while also deepening political and economic cooperation with the region.

11 November 2026

Earth News

Thunberg and Guterres blast oil companies for "fossil fuel addiction"

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres blasted fossil fuel companies for "killing our planet".

11 November 2026

No Comment

Ottoman marching band welcomes world leaders to COP31 in Turkey

An Ottoman-style military band welcomes international delegates to COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, with traditional marches and lively rhythms.

11 November 2026

Earth News

EU leaders criticised for missing COP31 family photo

Leaders meet privately to discuss the positions they will take during the COP negotiations, which stretch into next week.

11 November 2026

Kuwait

GCC members agree on new joint military command post in Kuwait

The new post in Kuwait will be part of the six Gulf countries’ joint military command, based in Riyadh, GCC announced on Tuesday.

10 November 2026

Qatar

Qatar sees 'progress' in US-Iran talks after White House meeting

A day after Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Trump at the White House, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesman said both sides were making positive statements about a diplomatic solution but that “we cannot say how close or how far away an agreement is.”

10 November 2026

Tech News

Mobile economy in MENA set to reach €421bn but many remain offline

MWC26 returned to Doha as the industry faces a dual challenge: building the networks that will power artificial intelligence and narrowing a digital divide that still leaves millions of people without mobile internet.

10 November 2026

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Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province

A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.

9 November 2026

No Comment

Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin

The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.

9 November 2026

Europe News

Turkey steel plant blast kills at least 17

The explosion occurred when a crane lifting a boiler collapsed into a large industrial furnace, causing a huge fire.

9 November 2026

No Comment

Egypt: Seven dead, 125 injured in collision between two trains

Rail workers began repairing damaged tracks in Al-Ayyat, Egypt, on Monday 9 November, a day after two passenger trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.

9 November 2026

Gaza

Gaza storm kills five people and leaves 70,000 tents flooded

Gaza's rescue service reported five people dead, including three children and two women, in an incident linked to Saturday's storm and heavy rains.

9 November 2026

Europe Today

Conservative politicians 'stupid and foolish' on climate rollbacks

Chloé Mikolajczak, social and environmental activist, believes the world is missing "political willingness to act" on climate policies ahead of COP31 in Turkey.

9 November 2026

Climate

Everything you need to know on day one of the COP31 climate talks

Get up to speed on the UN COP31 climate talks kicking off on 9 November, from electrification to emissions.

9 November 2026

Egypt

At least seven dead, 112 injured as two trains collide south of Cairo

The accident occurred about 52 kilometres south of Cairo, when one train hit the rear of another and one derailed. Egyptian President Abdelfatah al-Sisi has ordered an investigation to determine the causes and responsibility.

8 November 2026

World

Egypt announces new substantial gas find in Mediterranean

The Ministry of Petroleum attributed the positive results to higher investment and exploration activity, noting a better investment climate and progress in settling overdue payments to foreign companies in the energy sector.

8 November 2026

Israel

Netanyahu rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming Israeli government

In Israel, a candidate tasked with forming a new government has 28 days to carry out the job. The president is able to extend this by a maximum of 14 days before giving the mandate to someone else.

8 November 2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE vows to remain reliable energy supplier to Europe

One of the UAE's most senior energy officials told Euronews diversification has carried the country's energy sector through months of regional crisis, as Europe looks to the Gulf for secure supply.

7 November 2026

Ecotech

Türkiye’s solar boom overshadowed by coal ahead of COP31

As Türkiye prepares to host the UN climate summit, one critic describes the country's climate targets and policies as “critically insufficient”.

6 November 2026

No Comment

West Bank: Palestinians harvest olives under Israeli military restrictions

Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank have been allowed limited access to their olive groves under Israeli military restrictions. Many found damaged trees, while soldiers fired tear gas near the harvest.

5 November 2026

Focus

World Investment Forum looks at investment barriers and jobs

In partnership with Media City

Foreign investment remains concentrated in relatively few countries, while others struggle to attract funding. At the World Investment Forum in Doha, governments and businesses discussed how more economies could benefit and turn investment into jobs.

5 November 2026

No Comment

Gaza: Displaced Palestinian builds wind turbine to generate electricity

A displaced Palestinian in Gaza has built a makeshift wind turbine to bring electricity to tents in Khan Younis. Unable to afford solar panels, he has found a way to harness the wind to power everyday essentials.

5 November 2026

Travel News

Arab airlines to record a collective net loss of €3.82 billion in 2026

At its AGM held this week in Doha, the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization raised concerns over EU carbon regulations, as airlines look to boost European connectivity amid ongoing regional uncertainty.

5 November 2026

Israel

Israel's election commission says no fraud found in last week's vote

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election, possibly with foreign assistance.

4 November 2026