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Beyond the Headlines
Dive deeper into the week's biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National's foreign desk.
Culture Bites
A lively conversation focused on the arts scene in the UAE and the ever-evolving landscape of global entertainment.
Trending Middle East
We bring you the top news stories, field reports and in-depth insights from the Middle East and beyond
Iraq: 20 Years On
We mark 20 years since the US-led invasion of Iraq with a special podcast series, examining the era which shaped a generation. We feature stories, reflections and experiences from Iraq, 2003, the present and the future.
Business Extra
As one of the world‘s most influential business hubs, the Middle East requires expert attention. Business Extra provides those experts, as well as news and insights from The National‘s esteemed team of business editors and reporters.
Recorded
A collection of topical interviews, interesting discussions and sometimes random stories.
Books of My Life
You can learn a great deal about somebody from the books they read. Take a listen to storytellers and celebrities as they invite you inside the library of their life.
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