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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, ten initiatives that offer "impactful, innovative and inspiring solutions" have been awarded the UAE's Zayed Sustainability Prize.
President Sheikh Mohamed and South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the Barakah Nuclear Plant to mark the completion of Unit 3.
Anju Khatiwada was co-piloting the flight that crashed in Nepal. In 2006, her husband had been co-piloting a Yeti Airlines flight when he died — and it was his death that made Anju pursue a career in aviation.
In the US, eight people were shot at a Martin Luther King Jr Day event in Florida, police confirm.
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, people in Nepal are observing a day of mourning on Monday for the victims of the country's worst air disaster in decades.
The UAE and the US will allocate $20 billion to fund 15 new gigawatts of clean and renewable energy projects in the US before 2035.
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is on a four-day visit to the Emirates, speaks of the valuable ties between his nation and the UAE.
Davos is also trending as the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting begins this week.
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, the UAE names Dr Sultan Al Jaber as President-designate of the UN Cop28 climate change summit.
Saudi women now comprise 37 per cent of the workforce in the kingdom, the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed Al Rajhi, has said.
Oman sends a delegation to Yemen for the second time in a month, in an effort to mediate a revival in peace talks that stalled in October.
Lisa Marie Presley, the musician and only daughter of rock 'n' roll star Elvis Presley, died after suffering a heart attack.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, further releases of oil stocks by International Energy Agency member countries are “on the table” in the event of market disruptions, the agency's chief energy economist has said.
Lebanon's public school teachers protest outside the Education Ministry as their strike enters its third day.
Emiratisation is trending after figures showed that 28,700 Emiratis took up jobs at private companies since the launch of the Nafis employment programme a year ago.
Jeff Beck, who influenced generations of musicians and become known as the guitar player’s guitar player, has died aged 78.
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, the World Economic Forum starts next week and president Borge Brende says the gathering in Davos will serve as a springboard for the Cop28 climate summit.
The global economy is set for a sharp downturn this year, with growth nearly halving and the slowdown affecting all regions, the World Bank has said.
Anyone in Saudi Arabia who wants to perform the traditional Ardah dance will now have to submit a formal request after complaints that it was being devalued.
Once known as Hollywood's favourite party, the Golden Globes event is back to usher in the awards season with bang.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, the UN Security Council unanimously votes to keep the last border crossing between Turkey and north-west Syria open for another six months for the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Pope Francis says the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity helps to promote the protection of women’s rights.
Egypt will conduct a major family planning survey this year, following previous studies in 2009 and 2014, as it struggles with overpopulation.
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is admitted to hospital in Florida a day after his supporters stormed government buildings to protest against his electoral defeat last year.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, Brazilian police used tear gas to try to repel hundreds of supporters of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro after they stormed the grounds of Congress.
Dubai’s D33 economic agenda aims to double the size of the emirate's economy with a target of Dh32 trillion ($8.71 trillion) over the next decade.
Additional rain is forecast for the Emirates this week following a weekend downpour that led to some flooding.
Prince Harry does not envision ever returning to life as a full-time member of the British royal family, but holds out hope relationships can mend, he said in an interview.
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Friday Jan 06, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world.
On today's episode, a UN official says Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to the Al Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem was seen as “particularly inflammatory” and warns of the risk of violence.
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah opens Hajj 2023 registration for pilgrims in the kingdom.
Dubai recorded almost 23.7 million traveller arrivals last year, up by 89 per cent from 2021.
Prince Harry’s tell-all book about life in the UK royal family is due to be released.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has unveiled a plan to put Dubai among the world's top cities by economic strength in the next 10 years.
Football's Gulf Cup returns to Iraq to much fanfare, with Iraqis hoping the tournament in Basra can help to spur a national recovery after four troubled decades.
The funeral of Pope Benedict XVI will take place, after hundreds of thousands queued to see him lying in state at the Vatican.
Republicans in the US House of Representatives failed in three successive votes to elect a new Speaker.
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, Al Nassr manager Rudi Garcia says his primary focus is ensuring Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys his time on the pitch and winning with his new club.
Wednesday marks 13 years since Burj Khalifa was inaugurated, becoming the world's tallest building and a global landmark.
Some schools and universities in Jeddah have moved to remote learning after authorities warned people of heavy rain and advised them to stay indoors.
Palestine and Jordan request an emergency meeting at the UN Security Council to discuss Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Al Aqsa compound in Jerusalem.