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Examining the development of the Gulf
World Service,·4 episodes
Dubai is one of seven United Arab Emirates
05 Jul 2006,·22 mins
Oman has taken a more moderate approach to change than some of its neighbours
12 Jul 2006,·22 mins
Qatar has led the media revolution in the Arab world by creating al-Jazeera
19 Jul 2006,·22 mins
Examining why Egypt is faring less well than the more modern Gulf societies
26 Jul 2006,·22 mins
