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- Season 9
- Episode 26
Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
Al Jazeera World - S9 - E26
Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
Al Jazeera World: Season 9 - 39 Episode s
9x1 - Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
January 15, 2019
Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.
9x2 - Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
January 22, 2019
Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?
9x3 - Morocco's Village Superwomen
January 29, 2019
Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
9x4 - Iraq's Dying Rivers
February 5, 2019
War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
9x5 - The Algerian Revolutionary
February 12, 2019
Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
9x6 - The Ceska Murders
February 19, 2019
How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
9x7 - The Archbishop and the PLO
February 26, 2019
The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
9x8 - Morsi: The Final Hours
March 19, 2019
An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
9x9 - Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
March 26, 2019
An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
9x10 - Istanbul: Songs of the City
April 2, 2019
Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
9x11 - The French Orientalist
April 9, 2019
French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
9x12 - Welcome to Italy
April 16, 2019
Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
9x13 - Casablanca Fight Club
April 23, 2019
A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
9x14 - Wedding on Hold
April 30, 2019
Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
9x15 - Stateless in Lebanon
May 21, 2019
The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
9x16 - Afghan United
May 28, 2019
Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
9x17 - The Gaza Gas Deal
June 4, 2019
The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
9x18 - The Love of Books
June 25, 2019
In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.
9x19 - Flight 990: What Really Happened?
July 2, 2019
A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.
9x20 - Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
July 9, 2019
Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
9x21 - Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
July 16, 2019
In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.
9x22 - Bahrain: Playing with Fire
July 27, 2019
Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
9x23 - Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
August 6, 2019
Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
9x24 - Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
August 13, 2019
Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
9x25 - Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
September 3, 2019
Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
9x26 - Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
September 10, 2019
Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
9x27 - Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
September 17, 2019
Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.
9x28 - Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
September 24, 2019
Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
9x29 - Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
October 1, 2019
Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
9x30 - Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
October 15, 2019
The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.
9x31 - Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
October 22, 2019
The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.
9x32 - Egypt's Squash Champions
October 29, 2019
Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.
9x33 - The New Women of Gaza
November 5, 2019
The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
9x34 - Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
November 12, 2019
The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.
9x35 - Suez: The Yellow Fleet
November 19, 2019
The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
9x36 - Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
November 26, 2019
The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
9x37 - The Nile: A Woman's Journey
December 10, 2019
A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.
9x38 - Darfur: Football for Peace
December 17, 2019
A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
9x39 - Double Exile
December 24, 2019
The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.
Al Jazeera World: All seasons
S1: Season 2011
12 Episode s
S2: Season 2012
24 Episode s
S3: Season 2013
24 Episode s
S4: Season 2014
35 Episode s
S5: Season 2015
36 Episode s
S6: Season 2016
34 Episode s
S8: Season 2018
30 Episode s
S9: Season 2019
39 Episode s
S10: Season 2020
33 Episode s
S11: Season 2021
30 Episode s
S12: Season 2022
23 Episode s
S13: Season 2023
23 Episode s
S14: Season 2024
5 Episode s
S2017: Season 2017
32 Episode s