Now playing Next World Abu Dhabi Special Olympics wraps, but fight for inclusion continues Lit in Athens and brought to Abu Dhabi, the arrival of the Flame of Hope marked the start of the Special Olympic World Games in the United Arab Emirates. For the first time, the global sports event dedicated to people with intellectual disabilities was held in the Middle East. 22/03/2019
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Now playing Next World Breast cancer awareness in focus in the UAE Dressed in pink, volunteers took part in a horseback parade across the UAE to raise awareness for breast cancer. 08/03/2019
Now playing Next World Life coach Tony Robbins shares top career advice: Self-education Best-selling author and life coach Tony Robbins, famous for helping people like President Clinton and Serena Williams in times of personal and professional crisis, came to the UAE to share his advice with an audience which included parliamentarians. 01/03/2019
Now playing Next World World Government Summit: Leaders prioritize climate change solutions The 7th edition of World Government Summit was held in Dubai, gathering world leaders alongside experts in the sectors of technology, economy, environment and wellbeing. 15/02/2019
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Now playing Next no comment Ninth annual Sharjah Light Festival in UAE Featuring worldclass pyrotechnics and lazers that light up the night sky, the event includes 20 shows, dotted across 17 locations for 11 nights. In all, the festival is expected to attract around million visitors. 11/02/2019
Now playing Next World Wagner’s The Valkyrie debuts in Abu Dhabi Richard Wagner’s The Valkyrie was staged in the United Arab Emirates for the very first time. The performance was part of the Abu Dhabi Classics season, an initiative that brings international musical talent to the emirates. 08/02/2019
Now playing Next World UAE residents celebrate the Chinese New Year Chinese residents in the United Arab Emirates gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year. 08/02/2019
Now playing Next no comment Pope hails 'courageous' girl who broke through security to greet him at UAE mass A little girl defied tight security to fulfil her dream on Tuesday (February 5), breaking through a police cordon to greet Pope Francis. 06/02/2019
Now playing Next World Pope Francis heads home after giving Arab peninsula's first papal Mass Pope Francis is heading back to the Vatican aboard 'Shepherd One', after historic visit to the UAE. 05/02/2019
Now playing Next no comment Pope Francis welcomed by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince as he visits presidential palace Pope Francis on Monday (February 4) was welcomed by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and the Vice-President of UAE and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, at Abu Dhabi's presidential palace. 04/02/2019
Now playing Next World Pope Francis begins historic visit in UAE Pope Francis is the first pontiff to set foot on the Arabian Peninsula. 04/02/2019
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Now playing Next World 'Fresh Prince' star DJ Jazzy Jeff talks Will Smith & highlights industry problems DJ Jazzy Jeff, famous for starring in the 90's television series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, came to the United Arab Emirates to perform his latest set. 01/02/2019
Now playing Next World Latest digital book trends showcased at Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum The Abu Dhabi Publishing Forum came to a close on January 30th, following three days of workshops and panel discussions on the industry's latest trends. 01/02/2019
Now playing Next World Jane Goodall reinforces her wildlife conservation initiative in the UAE Conservationist and primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, famous for observing wild chimpanzees in Africa in the 1960’s, came to the United Arab Emirates as part of a Roots and Shoots promotional tour. 25/01/2019
Now playing Next World Endangered species find refuge in UAE national parks The United Arab Emirates is aiming to increase numbers of its indigenous animals by improving their natural habitats. 25/01/2019