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Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
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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.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, Cristiano Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia to finalise his deal with Al Nassr, after agreeing to the terms of a two-and-a-half year contract.
Iran activists issue a New Year's “victory” message as anti-government protests enter their third month.
Oman's social security recipients receive their biggest boost in six years in the sultanate's 2023 fiscal budget.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has set out the UAE's five key priorities for the new year during the first Cabinet meeting of 2023.
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 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’s new unemployment insurance scheme for citizens and residents working in the public and private sectors comes into effect.
Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah is set to marry his fiancée Rajwa Al Saif on June 1.
The UN expects Arab economies to expand this year on record lower inflation rates and improved fiscal positions.
According to Google, internet searches for “happiness” in the New Year are up 650 per cent.
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
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 remembers Brazilian football great Pele after his death at the age of 82 following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Israel ushers in its most right-wing government amid international criticism for its ultranationalist religious stance under returning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Google search data reveals that a lot of people are searching for various inspirational New Year quotes to kick off 2023.
Dubai says it hosted 12.82 million overnight international visitors in the first 11 months of the year, more than 85 per cent of tourist numbers during the same period in 2019, before the onset of Covid-19.
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
On today's episode, ChatGPT, the AI program that some have described as a possible game changer for the internet, continues to win over users.
Egypt’s annual Ramadan food drives will be launched three months earlier than usual in 2023, a supply ministry official has said.
Pope Francis asks for prayers for former pontiff Benedict, saying he is “very sick”.
Internet searches for the phrase “high wind warning” are up 350 per cent, according to Google.
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world.
On today's episode, visitors are forced to evacuate Jordan’s famed archaeological site at Petra after flooding caused by heavy rain.
The UN Security Council calls on the Taliban to reverse the restrictions they have imposed on women in the country.
A temporary exhibition of 70 artefacts, seized at Egyptian ports and prevented from being smuggled out of the country, opens at Cairo's Prince Muhammad Ali Museum.
The winter weather prompts shops in Dubai to stock up on hoodies, boots, beanie hats and coats to match an increase in demand as more shoppers seek to stay warm.