Iraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place

Iraq has set the date for national parliamentary elections this year. The US and Russia are meeting in Istanbul for embassy talks. The number of millionaires living in Dubai has doubled in the past decade, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing wealth hubs.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

Iraq to hold parliamentary elections on November 11

US and Russian officials to meet for second round of embassy talks in Istanbul

A UK tax rate of 67% makes Dubai move the obvious choice for the non-domiciled

This episode features Sinan Mahmoud, Iraq Correspondent; Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent, and Tariq Tahir, Senior Investigations Correspondent.

Know your Camel lingo

The bairaq is a competition for the best herd of 50 camels, named for the banner its winner takes home

Namoos - a word of congratulations reserved for falconry competitions, camel races and camel pageants. It best translates as 'the pride of victory' - and for competitors, it is priceless

Asayel camels - sleek, short-haired hound-like racers

Majahim - chocolate-brown camels that can grow to weigh two tonnes. They were only valued for milk until camel pageantry took off in the 1990s

Millions Street - the thoroughfare where camels are led and where white 4x4s throng throughout the festival

Iraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s top stories

Know your Camel lingo