Toby Gregory

Earth Series

Tackling air pollution at its source

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From emissions at busy ports to pollution from industry, traffic, heating and dust, improving air quality means tackling a complex mix of sources. In Turkey and Uzbekistan, different approaches are being taken to reduce emissions and better understand the air people breathe.

3 November 2026

United Arab Emirates

UN chief race enters decisive phase as new contender arrives

UAE’s star diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race for the UN secretary-general position, challenging front-runner Rebeca Grynspan at a decisive time for the global organisation's future. The UN chief race could now lead to the first ever female secretary-general.

23 October 2026

United Arab Emirates

Oil spill hits UAE beaches as tanker attacks multiply near Hormuz

The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change said teams were deployed to contain a spill affecting Umm Al Quwain’s beaches, days after a tanker was struck by a projectile off the UAE coast, causing a fire.

23 October 2026

Earth Series

Building cities that can withstand a changing climate

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From Turkey’s push to make its cities and energy systems more resilient to a new city rising outside Tashkent, planners are changing how urban areas are built, powered and adapted to environmental pressures.

20 October 2026

Focus

Neutrality, energy and youth shape Turkmenistan's next chapter

In partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan celebrated 35 years of independence with a vast parade through Ashgabat, as the country set out its ambitions for the decades ahead.

8 October 2026

Earth Series

Making every drop of water count

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From desalination in the UAE to modernising irrigation systems in Uzbekistan, countries facing water pressure are finding ways to secure supplies and reduce losses.

6 October 2026

United Arab Emirates

Trump adviser Boulos says US president is determined to end Iran war

In an interview with Euronews, the US administration's adviser for Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos outlines the US president's views on the war with Iran, the US ties with Gulf states, Sudan and the political stakes ahead of the midterm elections.

28 September 2026

Earth Series

How countries are making waste management more circular

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From advanced sorting in Sharjah to new waste infrastructure in Uzbekistan, efforts to recover materials and generate energy are changing what happens to rubbish.

22 September 2026

United Arab Emirates

Dubai declares 10 days of mourning for ruler's brother Sheikh Ahmed

Dubai has declared ten days of official mourning after the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the emirate's ruler's youngest brother.

21 September 2026

Focus

Tajikistan celebrates 35 years of independence

In partnership with The Government of the Republic of Tajikistan

To mark the 35th anniversary, the country’s president, Emomali Rahmon, set out plans for economic growth, hydropower, investment, and a stronger international presence.

18 September 2026

United Arab Emirates

Trump determined to end Iran war soon, senior adviser tells Euronews

Massad Boulos, senior adviser to the US president on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, said Donald Trump was working to end the months-long war, pointing out he was a "person who delivers".

17 September 2026

United Arab Emirates

UAE's Gargash says trust with Iran will take years to rebuild

The diplomatic adviser to the UAE president told a session in Dubai that relations with Tehran must continue, but that confidence broken by the attacks on the Gulf will take years to restore.

17 September 2026

United Arab Emirates

Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its history

In a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai, Azerbaijan presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev said peace with Armenia is “an uphill struggle,” but Azerbaijan is committed to preserving the Christian heritage on its territory as it is part of its history.

16 September 2026

United Arab Emirates

Escalation coming but region must keep calm, al-Sharaa tells Euronews

Answering Euronews' question at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Syria's president said he hoped the situation "remains stable" but admitted "nobody can predict" what happens next, while urging Arab countries to work together.

15 September 2026

Focus

Bishkek summit marks 25 years of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

In partnership with Ministry of culture, information and youth policy of the Kyrgyz Republic

World leaders gathered in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s 25th anniversary summit, as Kyrgyzstan concluded its year as chair.

11 September 2026

Earth Series

Protecting threatened wildlife

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From heat-resilient corals in the Gulf of Oman to saiga antelopes on the Ustyurt Plateau, scientists and conservationists are using research, technology and hands-on protection to safeguard threatened wildlife.

8 September 2026