The Modern History of the UAE

The authors of new books about the history of the UAE meet to discuss the convergence of factors that led to the UAE’s sudden rise to global prominence. Focusing on the capital, Abu Dhabi, in the period since the discovery of oil in the 1960s, the panel discusses the intertwined arts of city- and nation-building. If you missed seeing Alamira Reem Bani Hashim, David Heard & Nick Cochrane-Dyet on stage together at the #EmiratesLitFest, here is your chance! Moderated by Rachel McArthur.