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Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world. On today's episode, at least 125 people, including 17 children, were killed in Indonesia after thousands of fans invaded a football pitch. Authorities said police fired teargas that caused a panic.
The UAE's latest visa rules come into force, and among the major changes are longer visit visas for tourists, long-term residency for sought-after professionals, and easy access to the 10-year golden visa initiative.
NFL legend Terry Bradshaw revealed on Fox NFL Sunday that he has had bladder and skin cancer diagnoses within the past year. The former quarterback reassured fans that he was now cancer-free.
Meanwhile, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife will travel to the UK next month to be hosted by King Charles III, marking the monarch's first state visit.
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world. On today's episode, the Lebanese Parliament has failed to elect a successor to President Michel Aoun at its first attempt, with no candidate receiving enough votes. An absolute majority is needed in subsequent polls.
Celebrated oud player Ahmed Alshaiba has died following a traffic accident in New York. Alshaiba, who was in his early thirties, was renowned for his arrangements of popular international songs, performing for the likes of Hillary Clinton and the presidents of Turkey and Yemen.
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, internet searches concerning hurricanes and their danger are spiking, according to Google. Some have described Ian as a once-in-500-year weather event. Meanwhile Trevor Noah, host of the popular Daily Show, announced he would be leaving the Comedy Central programme after hosting it for seven years.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Cody Combs gives a round-up of today’s trends.
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Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world. On today's episode, Category 3 Hurricane Ian is approaching the Florida coast. The cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg in Florida appeared to be likely to feel the wrath of the hurricane, with many residents already evacuated.
More than 75 people have been killed in anti-regime protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini. Iran is now stepping up arrests of activists and journalists in a crackdown against the unrest.
President Sheikh Mohamed arrived in Oman on a two-day state visit. Sheikh Mohamed will meet Sultan Haitham to build on long-standing ties and boost economic relations.
The Dubai Metaverse Assembly is getting under way, developing digital infrastructure that supports global transformations and the digital economy.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world. On today's episode, the UAE and Germany have signed a "landmark agreement" aimed at accelerating joint efforts to boost energy security, decarbonisation and combat climate change. Pakistan has secured $2 billion in relief funding from the World Bank after floods killed more than 1,600 people and caused at least $10 billion worth of damage.
Bahrain's economy grew 6.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2022 to record the highest rate of growth in the past 11 years and banks in Lebanon will reopen following a week-long closure that came after several lenders were stormed by customers trying to retrieve their trapped savings.
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to send a woman into space for the first time as part of its new mission programme. Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says the death of Mahsa Amini while in custody of the country's morality police will be investigated, but he accuses western nations of hypocrisy for raising concerns.
Turkey’s central bank announces another shock cut to interest rates, despite inflation running at a 24-year high. Meanwhile, the number of jobs in the global renewable energy sector rose about 6 per cent in 2021, to reach 12.7 million, a report says.
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world.
On today's episode, Russia has released 10 prisoners of war captured in Ukraine after mediation by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. While, violent demonstrations across Iran continued for a fifth day, after the death of Mahsa Amini.
The UAE Central Bank raised its benchmark borrowing rate after the US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate to fight inflation and the UAE has held on to the top spot as the country young Arabs would choose to make their home for the 11th year.
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world.
Lebanon and Israel are rapidly closing in on a historic maritime border deal, though officials stress that nothing is certain until it is signed, while UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned world leaders that nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction”.
Iran is facing growing international criticism on after the death of Mahsa Amini, who died while in the custody of the country’s morality police and an Egyptian archaeological team has announced the discovery of a pink granite sarcophagus believed to have belonged to a prominent statesman.
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the Middle East and around the world. On today's episode, the UN General Assembly began with the energy crisis, climate change and the Ukraine war dominating discussions, while Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency after Hurricane Fiona knocked out electricity. Dubai reduced its carbon emissions by 21 per cent in 2021, while Elon Musk said SpaceX would ask for an exemption from sanctions against Iran to provide its Starlink satellite broadband service.