The UAE is 50 years old. Half a century of growth and change has taken place to bring a small desert country to the forefront of global recognition. Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the tallest building in the world; in February, the UAE successfully sent an orbiter to Mars; and in November the UAE announced it would be the first country in the Middle East to test s ... Show More
Nov 21
How Israel is obstructing reconstruction in Lebanon
<p>Israel has bombed Lebanon on an almost daily basis over the past year, despite a ceasefire being in place.</p>
<p>Its army claims to be attacking Hezbollah, accusing the group of re-arming. But civilian infrastructure, agricultural land and even construction equipment in south ... Show More
21m 29s
Nov 12
What will it take to end the civil war in Sudan?
<p>When the Sudanese city of El Fasher fell to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in late October, the group gained control of the entire Darfur region and areas to the south-west.</p>
<p>Their rivals, the Sudanese armed forces, control the capital Khartoum, as well as the nor ... Show More
19m 23s
Jun 2021
Emirates to resume flights to India and Nigeria, UAE approves cancer drug - The Daily Update - June 20, 2021
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, the announcement that Emirates will resume flights from India, Nigeria and South Africa from June 23, and the UAE becoming the second country in the world to approve a key lung cancer drug.
In the UAE, Dubai Police have co ... Show More
3m 49s
Nov 2021
UAE at 50: How the Emirates went to outer space
Since the Emirates’ formation in 1971, it has become a close friend and strategic partner of the United Kingdom. In this miniseries, The UAE at 50, we examine how the relationship between the UAE and the UK has developed over the past fifty years. In this episode, we take a look ... Show More
7m 52s
Nov 2021
UAE at 50: How the Emirates is tackling climate change
Since the Emirates’ formation 50 years ago, it has become a close friend and strategic partner of the UK. In this miniseries, The UAE at 50, we speak to those at the heart of this connection about what it means. In this episode, we talk to two environmental experts about the UAE’ ... Show More
10m 19s
Dec 2020
The Daily Update - December 28, 2020
On today's update we have the latest coronavirus figures, Dubai Police reveal their New Year's Eve traffic plans, and a new council chaired by Sheikh Khalifa will oversee Abu Dhabi's economic and financial affairs.
UAE researchers will produce biofuel from date seeds, Saudi Arabi ... Show More
4m 51s
Nov 2021
How the Emirates is discovering itself through archaeology
Since its formation in 1971, the UAE has become a close friend and strategic partner of the United Kingdom. In this mini-series, The UAE at 50, we examine how the relationship between the two countries has developed over the past 50 years. In this episode, we speak to two experts ... Show More
15m 8s