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Now playing Next World Centre Stage: Music in the Middle East, Past & Present This week we tread the boards at Dubai Opera and go behind the scenes with the European Union Youth Orchestra as they tune-up for their debut performance in the emirate. We also visit a refugee camp in Jordan where traditional music is helping Syrians reconnect with their heritage. 20/04/2018
Now playing Next World The Culture Summit: Art as an agent of social change Award-winning British photojournalist Jimmy Nelson takes us on a journey to the hidden corners of the world, putting indigenous communities into perspective through his camera lens at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. We also master martial arts with a real-life Power Ranger at Middle East Comic Con. 13/04/2018
Now playing Next World Horse Power: The inside track on the 2018 Dubai World Cup This week we’re saddling-up for an equestrian-themed show, with an exclusive interview with Bob Baffert, one of the most successful horse trainers in the world. Plus, we’ll introduce you to a horse whisperer, a man fondly referred to as the ‘Abu Dhabi Cowboy’. 06/04/2018
Now playing Next World Picture Perfect: Exploring creative minds at Art Dubai Egyptian-Swiss artist Karim Noureldin takes us on a creative journey through his modern textile installations which were on display at this year’s Art Dubai. We also examine the emerging Arab art genre of satirical cartooning in Jordan. 30/03/2018
Now playing Next World Drinking and eating gold at Dubai’s ‘seven-star’ hotel Burj Al Arab's engineering director explains how gold is used across more than 2,000 square meters of the hotel. We also look at how gold can be an investment, an accessory and even a bridal dowry. 23/03/2018
Now playing Next World Food for thought: Literature and gastronomy festivals in Dubai Inspire Middle East celebrates the region’s love for the written word at the 10th anniversary of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, by spotlighting some of the regional and international talents on the ground. 16/03/2018
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Now playing Next World Cruise control: Private jets and superyachts The Inspire Middle East team is on the ground at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo to discover the latest trends in private jets, and find out how the capital is realizing its ambitions to become a hub for business plane travel in the region. 02/03/2018
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Now playing Next World Trailblazing tech We travel to Dubai this week to interview innovators on the ground at the World Government Summit, with an exclusive interview with musician will.i.am 16/02/2018
Now playing Next World UAE's Minister of the Environment talks climate change In an exclusive interview to Inspire Middle East, His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi describes the UAE's approach to climate change 16/02/2018
Now playing Next Cult Witness the Sharjah Light Festival Twenty-four international light artists display breath-taking installations for 11 days in Sharjah UAE. 14/02/2018
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Now playing Next United Arab Emirates Artificial city to give a glimpse of life on Mars The United Arab Emirates plans to construct a Mars Science City near Dubai to simulate human occupation on the Red Planet. 13/02/2018
Now playing Next United Arab Emirates The World Government Summit 2018 In Brief Today marks the last day of the sixth World Government Summit in Dubai, where prominent thinkers, experts and policy-makers gather to talk about technology and innovation in a range of fields. 13/02/2018
Now playing Next no comment Sharjah Light Festival The United Arab Emirates celebrates the annual Sharjah Light Festival by illuminating the city's buildings. 12/02/2018
Now playing Next Culture news Art with a diplomatic heart In its debut episode, Inspire Middle East explores the powerful art of cultural diplomacy 02/02/2018
Now playing Next no comment World's longest zipwire opens in UAE Thrill seekers will travel on the zipwire at speeds of up to 150kph along its 2.8 kilometre length. 01/02/2018
Now playing Next United Arab Emirates World's longest zipline to open in the UAE Adventure-seekers can ride 2.8km over the Jebel Jais mountains near the Oman border. 01/02/2018
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Now playing Next United Arab Emirates UAE angers citizens by blocking Skype—then blocks petition against it National telecom providers said the video calling app was "unlicensed" and could not be used legally. 16/01/2018
Now playing Next Sport Serena Williams plays her first match since giving birth The 23 grand slam singles champion made a losing return to the courts against Jelena Ostapenko in Abu Dhabi after taking almost a year out to have her baby. 30/12/2017
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Now playing Next United Arab Emirates FIFA Club World Cup final: Real Madrid favourites as key players retur Brazilian side Gremio are the underdogs going into Saturday night's final in Abu Dhabi, but head coach Renato Gaucho says his side are up to the challenge. 15/12/2017