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.

Speaker
James Langton, Journalist, Writer & Editor
In Collaboration with

NYUAD Cultural Engagement - Student Life

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. Speaker James Langton, Journalist, Writer & Editor In Collaboration with NYUAD Cultural Engagement - Student Life

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.

Speaker
James Langton, Journalist, Writer &amp; Editor
In Collaboration with

NYUAD Cultural Engagement - Student Life

Five Days That Shaped The UAE

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