UAE embassy screens snippets of ‘History of the Emirates’ documentary in Washington
DUBAI: The UAE’s embassy in the US screened exclusive excerpts from the upcoming documentary series “History of the Emirates” last week at an event held at the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, DC.
Created in association with Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Atlantic Productions, the three-part series, narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, uses CGI technology, 360-degree camerawork and archaeological footage to depict the history of the UAE over 125,000 years, culminating with the formation of the union in 1971.
The screening was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi, commentator on Arab affairs and featuring Hana Makki, head of documentary making at Image Nation Abu Dhabi; Peter Magee, head of Archaeology at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi; and Director of the Department of Excavation and Archeological Sites at Sharjah Archeology Authority Eissa Yousef.
In her welcome remarks, Dana Al-Marashi, head of Cultural Diplomacy at the embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington, DC, said, “History of the Emirates is a very special production which highlights the extraordinary journey our people have made. Our story spans thousands of years, from humble beginnings, to the union of seven emirates just under 50 years ago, to the ultra-modern nation we are today, leading the way in education, culture and innovation, including our own endeavors into space.”
