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From copper to pearls, to oil, the people of the UAE have always made their livelihoods from the precious resources of their land and sea. In this episode, we see how the UAE has been a focal point for people from across the globe for centuries; from ancient trading routes across Mleiha and Ed-Dur to the modern shipping and aviation networks.
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Unity
duration: 58:29
We explore the historic drive towards unity in the UAE. We see how ambitious empires have arrived, but rarely shaken life in the region. We ....
Episode 04
duration: 49:00
In the fourth episode of the history of the Emirates, we see how Emirati society coexisted amid differences in the rituals of religions and ....
Innovation
duration: 50:00
A tough environment nurtures a resilient society. In this episode, we learn how the people of the UAE have coped with one of the harshest ....
Episode 01
duration: 47:22
In this episode, we discover the earliest human migrations to the UAE from Africa over 125,000 years ago. We learn of equality in a society ....
