About this episode

The episode discusses the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the state of tourism in the Gulf, along with insights from Abu Dhabi's Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

We’re live from the UAE to discuss the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the state of tourism in the Gulf. Plus: papers from London and Zürich, and a look inside Abu Dhabi’s Museum of Contemporary Art and Design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• US blockade
• tourism
• Gulf
• Abu Dhabi
• contemporary art
• current events

Keywords

• Abu Dhabi
• US blockade
• Strait of Hormuz
• tourism
• Gulf
• Museum of Contemporary Art and Design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Museum of Contemporary Art and Design, US

Places: Abu Dhabi, UAE, Strait of Hormuz, London, Zürich

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