Talk
Five Days That Shaped the UAE
Part of "UAE 50th Anniversary"Sunday, October 24, 2021, 7:00PM
Zoom Webinar
Past Event
Open to the Public
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.
* Time: 7:00pm Gulf Standard Time
11:00am Eastern Daylight Time
To access the live stream click here
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.
* Time: 7:00pm Gulf Standard Time
11:00am Eastern Daylight Time
To access the live stream click here
- James Langton, Journalist, Writer & Editor
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NYUAD Cultural Engagement - Student Life