Dubai airport gears up to handle World Cup supporters
The first World Cup ever held in a Middle Eastern country is set to kick off in Qatar on November 20, and will last until December 18.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Football star Beckham to become face of Qatar World Cup in US$206 million deal
Bekham agrees to become the Middle Eastern nation's ambassador, making GBP15 million per year over the next decade under the deal.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Abdul Hadi to continue with earlier plans following reappointment
Abdul Hadi said he will continue with all the plans that have been made as a result of meetings with ambassadors from 10 Middle Eastern countries during his previous tenure.
Fri Sep 03 2021
Hadi tells Malaysian ambassadors to increase cooperation with Egypt, Oman, Lebanon
Abdul Hadi has asked Malaysia's Ambassadors to Egypt, Oman and Lebanon to make an effort to increase the nation's cooperation with the three middle eastern countries.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Egyptian Billy Elliot sets new bar for Middle Eastern ballet
The international competition in Switzerland has been one of the leading showcases for young ballet talent since it began in 1973.
Wed Mar 10 2021
No guarantee changing govt best solution - Najib
Najib, who is also UMNO president, said the people should take a lesson from the rise of the people or the Arab Springs that saw many Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq now in turmoil.
Sun Jul 30 2017
US ending laptop ban on Middle Eastern airlines
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration said on Monday it was lifting a ban on passengers on Saudi Arabian Airlines carrying large electronics like laptops onboard U.S.-bound flights.
Tue Jul 18 2017
Arabic restaurants emerging to meet local demand for Middle-Eastern food
The most popular Arabian dish, the Kabsah rice which has meat, vegetables and a mixture of spices in it, though pricey is much sought-after as the taste suits the local palate.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Hillary Clinton disagrees with Trump's reason for ordering airstrikes on Syria
Hillary Clinton says Trump's reasoning for the airstrikes on Syria conflicts with his attempt to ban the Middle Eastern country's refugees from entering the United States.
Sat Apr 08 2017
MAHB to collaborate with Middle Eastern Airlines to lure tourists
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) plans to work closely with Middle Eastern airline companies in a bid to attract more visitors from the region to Malaysia.
Fri Mar 31 2017
Trump moves ahead with wall, puts stamp on U.S. immigration, security policy
A draft executive order would block the entry of refugees from war-torn Syria and suspend the entry of any immigrants from Muslim-majority Middle Eastern and African countries.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Malaysians and our restaurants
Malaysia has one of the best spreads of food, be it Malay, Chinese, Indian, or Western cuisine, and now with the mushrooming of several Middle Eastern restaurants offering their fair of dishes.
Fri Dec 30 2016
Cabinet rejects proposal to introduce visa for nationals of middle eastern countries
The Cabinet has rejected a National Security Council (MKN) proposal to introduce visa for nationals of Middle Eastern countries.
Wed Jul 13 2016
Latin American couple turn jubah-wearing 'Arabs' to break into homes
Latin American burglars are resorting to wearing the 'jubah' to hoodwink the public into thinking they are Middle Easterners when targeting potential homes to break into.
Sat Apr 02 2016
Australian PM urges unity after Sydney police shooting
Malcolm Turnbull said no one should blame the entire Muslim community for the actions of one 15-year-old gunman with Middle Eastern background.
Sat Oct 03 2015