English Euronews More Programmes Live INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST What does the UAE’s art and cultural scene look like post COVID-19? Vibrant, diverse, and plentiful are a few words that describe the UAE’s culture and art scene, which also serves as a hub for regional creatives stemming from the Middle East and North Africa to share their work, before the pandemic. INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST How are Jordanian musicians adapting Western pop songs into Arabic? INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST How is the Abu Dhabi Investment Office supporting startups and attracting foreign businesses? INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST This is how Saudi Arabia is investing in its economic future INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST How are political cartoonists in the MENA region drawing attention to social issues? MORE NEWS INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Children in the Middle East & North Africa want funnier, relatable Arabic cartoons For many children in the Middle East and North Africa, who have grown up almost exclusively watching international animations, finding relatable cartoons can be a challenge. 20/11/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Property mogul & reality TV star Mohamed Hadid talks cookbooks & kibbeh in lockdown The global pandemic has triggered a boom in reading, according to the president of the International Publishers Association. 13/11/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Sporty UAE staycations prove a hit amidst COVID-19 travel restrictions Global tourism, being one of the world’s most important and fastest growing economic sectors, took a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. 13/11/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST How is the ancient art of Egyptian puppetry making a comeback? The art of puppetry in Egypt dates back to ancient times and the rule of the Pharaohs. 13/11/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST El Gouna Film Festival supports MENA films during global pandemic Despite the global coronavirus pandemic, the 4thedition of the El Gouna Film Festival went ahead this October, along Egypt’s Red Sea’s coast. 06/11/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST UAE-produced Saudi soap opera heralds new era for regional TV drama Watching soap operas is a cherished pastime in many Arab homes. 06/11/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Egyptian actress & activist Menna Shalaby launches initiative to support female filmmakers Attending this year’s El Gouna Film Festival was celebrated Egyptian actress & women’s rights activist, Menna Shalaby. 06/11/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Views from a rabbi, a priest & an imam on the Abrahamic house being built in Abu Dhabi Religious history was made in Abu Dhabi last year, when the Document on Human Fraternity was signed in February by Pope Francis and Dr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. 30/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST This is how ‘inclusive’ art & artifacts are keeping museums relevant In the spirit of inclusion and appealing to as broad an audience as possible, once rarely seen and sacred artifacts, are now accessible to many in museums and galleries around the world. 30/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Sisterhood is found at the El Gouna Film Festival The fourth edition of the El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) saw the launch of the 'Sisters in Film, Rawiyat' initiative. The Tunisia-Paris based non-profit came as a part of GFF’s mission to support and empower women in Arab cinema. 29/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST El Gouna Film Festival: Short film competition tackles social issues in the MENA region The El Gouna Film Festival has officially kicked off, under strict social distancing measures. Amongst the three major prize-winning categories this year’s short film competition incorporates some 18 films, with the top winner claiming the El Gouna Golden Star for Short Film Award accompanied by 27/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Emirati henna artist launches natural henna brand & rolls out 'risqué' designs Whilst the art form of henna may be thousands of years old, just like any fashionable trend it has taken many a stylish twist and turn down the years. 23/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Al Ain Oasis: A monument to the UAE’s building & construction past The archaeological city of Al Ain is located along the north-eastern border of the Rub’ Al Khali desert in the UAE. 23/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Might Al Harrah desert drawings reveal the Middle East’s forgotten past? In this vast plain of the Al Harrah desert, stretching from Syria across north-eastern Jordan and into Saudi Arabia, ancient drawings are carved into volcanic basalt rock. 23/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST UAE-based celebrity couturier Michael Cinco pivots to protective clothing during pandemic Shopping for high-end apparel & accessories fell out of fashion when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. 16/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Lebanese designers struggle to rebuild their brands following triple crisis Lebanon’s fashion industry is currently enduring a triple crisis. The current economic recession is the worst in the country’s history, COVID-19 has decimated sales and August’s port explosion has destroyed many outlets. 16/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST UAE sees steady rise in pets repatriated & rehomed during COVID-19 pandemic Many animal shelters in the UAE have seen an influx of creatures since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. 09/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Exotic, endangered & trafficked animals in the Middle East receive UAE care For the past 15 years, the world has faced an unprecedented spike in illegal wildlife crime, according to the World Wildlife Fund. 09/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Is natural gas the MENA region’s ‘new oil’ following recent UAE discoveries? The United Arab Emirates is continuing to diversify its economy & energy resources away from oil, by investing in natural gas and renewables. 02/10/2020 INSPIRE MIDDLE EAST Here’s a look inside a COVID-19 waste facility in Abu Dhabi The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of people’s lives including their health, ability to socialise, and also the environment. 02/10/2020 SEE MORE Type 3 or more characters for results. 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