Global Scan
November 25, 2013
The news over the weekend was of an agreement between leaders of six world powers and Iran over that country's nuclear program — but what the agreement really says isn't really, well, agreed. Still, there was no shortage of strong feelings about the deal. Plus, a Canadian town has developed a system for dealing with polar bear visits to town. That and more, in today's Global Scan.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Rise of the Emirates as an Airline Traffic Hub
PRI's The World
September 07, 2012
Australia's Quantas Airlines has ditched its 17-year alliance with British Airways to partner with Emirates Airline. That means its twice-daily 'kangaroo route' from Sydney to London will stop in Dubai instead of Singapore.
"As One" documentary about autism in the United Arab Emirates
Health & Medicine
Autistic kids star in a new play — and documentary — from the United Arab Emirates
PRI's The World
April 10, 2014
When the royal family of the United Arab Emirates approached filmmaker Tricia Regan about producing a documentary to bring autism in their country out of the closet, she was hesitant. Staging a play with autistic children in another culture was daunting. But she says the result was incredible.
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Arts, Culture & Media
Iraqi-Canadian Hip-Hop Artist The Narcicyst
PRI's The World
September 19, 2011
For fans of hip-hop artist Yassin Alsalman, the Narcicyst tells the reality of being Arab, Muslim and Western in a post-September 11 world.
Arts, Culture & Media
Geo answer
PRI's The World
March 30, 2009
Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out who won what's billed as "the richest horse race in the world." It's an event hosted by the emirate of Dubai -- which is the answer to our Geo Quiz today. The winning thoroughbred is taking home six million dollars.
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Politics
National Democracy Institute Office Closes in Dubai
PRI's The World
April 02, 2012
An American-backed pro-democracy group's office in the United Arab Emirates has been shuttered. The National Democracy Institute, based in Washington, was told its license to operate in Dubai had been revoked.
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Arts, Culture & Media
A late bell, silent prayers and the world's largest fireworks show greet the new year
PRI's The World
December 31, 2013
Dubai went for the fireworks record while the Japanese chose to take time to reflect. Meanwhile, for New Year's, New York is getting a new mayor.
Lifestyle & Belief
Dubai launches subway system
PRI's The World
September 09, 2009
Dubai opened the Arab Peninsula's first metro system today. It's to become the world's longest driverless train system. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with John Alexander Smith, professor of Architecture and Interior Design at American University in Dubai.
Arts, Culture & Media
D'Banj: Nigeria's Latest Music Sensation
PRI's The World
May 02, 2012
Reporter Bruce Wallace introduces us to Nigeria's new music sensation: D'Banj.
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Politics
Qatar's neighbors are pressuring the small Gulf country to fall in line
March 11, 2014
Qatar and its neighbors in the Arabian Gulf aren't getting along too well. Saudi Arabia, along with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, recalled its ambassador recently — just one move in a series of diplomatic measures designed to get the small, but wealthy Gulf country to step in line.
Conflict & Justice
Dubai in trouble
PRI's The World
November 27, 2009
Wall Street shares fell on worries about Dubai. American markets were closed when other world markets all suffered steep losses. Alex Gallafent reports.