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Five Days That Shaped The UAE

NYUAD Institute

English - December 08, 2021 07:21 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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The five days between November 28 and December 2, 1971 saw Abu Dhabi mark the fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed as Ruler, an invasion by Iran, and a never-to-be-forgotten appearance by the Star of the East herself—Umm Kulthum. This talk reflects on this period of celebration, turmoil, and anticipation.

Speaker
James Langton, Journalist, Writer & Editor
In Collaboration with

NYUAD Cultural Engagement - Student Life