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.