Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he has no interest in being re-elected. A doctor describes the horrendous state of children in Gaza. Abu Dhabi artificial intelligence company G42 has teamed up with tech giants on Stargate UAE.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Turkey's Erdogan says he has 'no interest in being re-elected'

'Skeletons draped in skin': Doctor describes the state of children in Gaza

Abu Dhabi's G42 teams up with Big Tech companies to build Stargate UAE

This episode features Alvin R Cabral, Business Reporter – Consumer and Technology; and Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent.

Iran says it has opened “indirect” communications with the new regime in Syria. Israeli protesters are attempting to block aid deliveries to Gaza through the Karam Abu Salem crossing. US President Donald Trump has selected a design for America's Golden Dome missile defence shield.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

Iran talking 'indirectly' to new Syrian regime

Israeli civilians try to stop aid lorries from entering Gaza

Donald Trump announces plan to introduce 'Golden Dome' air defence system in less than three years

This episode features Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent; and Nada AlTaher, Senior Foreign Reporter.

The UK announced sanctions against prominent settlers in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. The European Union announced on Tuesday it would begin lifting sanctions on Syria. The UN's leading humanitarian affairs official has warned that 14,000 babies in Gaza are at risk of death.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

EU begins lifting sanctions on Syria

UK ends Israel trade talks after 'indefensible' new Gaza offensive

Israel steps up row with UK, France and Canada after sanctions threats over Gaza war

Thousands of babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours without aid, UN official warns

This episode features Thomas Harding, Security and Policy Editor; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.

Aid is once again entering Gaza but with Israeli-imposed limitations. Syrian security troops have begun operations to “eradicate” ISIS from urban centres. Egypt has repatriated ancient artefacts from Australia.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Netanyahu says Israel will control all of Gaza while allowing 'minimal' aid

Syria cracks down on ISIS as authorities seek closer US ties

Australia and US return ancient artefacts to Egypt as repatriation campaign gathers pace

This episode features Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent, and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.

Gaza ceasefire talks are continuing in Qatar. The Prime Minister of Libya's UN-backed government has told armed groups to "stand with the state”. Armed groups in Syria who have not joined state ranks have been given 10 days to do so.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Gaza talks focus on plan for 70-day truce and the release of up to nine hostages

'Stand with the state', Libya Prime Minister tells armed groups after clashes

Syria's remaining armed rebel groups given 10 days to join state forces

This episode features Hamza Hendawi, Cairo Correspondent.

Donald Trump is wrapping his visit in the UAE today; he arrived in Abu Dhabi yesterday, becoming the second serving US president to visit the country. Turkish-hosted talks to end the conflict in Ukraine appeared uncertain on Thursday. Israel's army stepped up attacks on Gaza.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Sheikh Mohamed vows to work with Trump on advancing peace

US President Donald Trump visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed bestows Trump with Order of Zayed

Ukraine accuses Russia of 'disrespect' as peace talks stall

'We were expecting a ceasefire': More than 100 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, civil defence says

This episode features Mohamad Ali Harisi, Foreign Editor; and Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent.

Qatar and Boeing on Wednesday struck a deal for what US President Donald Trump called the largest order of jets in the history of the planemaker. GCC leaders told Mr Trump that a Palestinian state is central to stability in the Middle East, while Syrians have reacted to the lifting of US sanctions. Mr Trump will continue his Gulf tour in the UAE today.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

Boeing secures $200bn jet order from Qatar Airways that Trump says is 'largest'

Qatari Emir says Donald Trump visit a chance to 'bring peace to the region'

'There is hope': Trump's Syria pledge marks shift in US foreign policy

Landmark meeting between Trump and Al Shara boosts new order in Syria

UAE and US working to announce AI and tech partnership during Trump visit

This episode features Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor; Mohamed Ali Harisi, Foreign Editor; and Cody Combs, Technology Policy Editor.

US President Donald Trump rounded out his first day in Saudi Arabia with a strong commitment to Saudi-US relations as the Gulf country has committed to investing $600 billion in the US, including the "largest defence sales agreement in history”.

During his address at the US-Saudi Investment Forum, Mr Trump also announced that he would order the cessation of sanctions against Syria.

Qatar is preparing to receive Mr Trump later today on the second stop of his Gulf visit.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Saudi Arabia to invest $600bn in the US as countries sign 'largest defence deal in history'

Donald Trump orders cessation of US sanctions on Syria

Trump says it would be 'stupid' not to take gift of plane from Qatar

Trump visit: Qatar Airways' potential 100 Boeing jets order would be 'big boost' for struggling US company

This episode features Manus Cranny, Geo-Economics Editor, Mohamad Ali Harisi, Foreign Editor and Vanessa Ghanem, Arab Affairs Editor.