Ep 44: Surveying the UAE rugby scene
Paul Radley and Jonathan Raymond examine the state of the UAE Premiership, national team and Gulf rugby in general as the local season kicks into gear.
16m Sep 23, 2014
16m
Global Talk: How important are the Kurds in the anti-ISIL coalition? - Ep 12
The National’s foreign correspondent Hugh Naylor speaks to us from Erbil, capital of Iraqi Kurdistan.
9m Sep 21, 2014
9m
Ep 43: Previewing the 2014/15 Arabian Gulf League season
Paul Oberjuerge and Jonathan Raymond break down the upcoming UAE domestic football season, looking at whether anyone can catch title holders Al Ahli and examining Al Ain's Asian Champions League trophy hopes. Produced by Mohammed Al Neyadi.
12m Sep 10, 2014
12m
Global Talk: What would a stable Gaza look like? - Ep 11
The National’s foreign correspondent Orlando Crowcroft paints a picture of what Gaza could be with a stable government and not blockaded by Israel.
9m Sep 06, 2014
9m
Ep 42: Al Ain reach Asian Champions League semi-finals
John McAuley and Jonathan Raymond discuss Al Ain's run to the Asian Champions League semi-finals and assess what it will take for the Arabian Gulf League side to become continental title winners.
14m Aug 27, 2014
14m
Global Talk: How has Modi fared in his first 100 days in office? - Ep 10
India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has been in office for 100 days. The National’s India correspondent Samanth Subramanian assesses his achievements. For more on this story, visit http://www.thenational.ae/world/india/indias-modi-marks-first-100-days-in-office
10m Aug 26, 2014
10m
Global Talk: How to save Iraq & Syria from the Islamic State? - Ep 9
Theodore Karasik, director of research and consultancy at the Dubai-based Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, discusses Iraq's tribes and the Islamic State.
10m Aug 20, 2014
10m
Ep 41: The Premier League season begins
Graham Caygill and Jonathan Raymond take a look at the opening weekend's matches in the English Premier League, examining the good first impressions (Chelsea) and the bad (Manchester United).
12m Aug 19, 2014
12m
Global Talk: How to reach a lasting ceasefire in Gaza? - Ep 8
Hugh Naylor, a correspondent for The National, discusses the Palestinians joining the International Criminal Court and the path to a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
12m Aug 12, 2014
12m
Global Talk: Will Erdogan succeed in the presidency? - Ep 7
Istanbul-based journalist Alex Christe-Miller discusses Turkey's upcoming presidential election.
10m Aug 06, 2014
10m
Global Talk: What are the obstacles to peace in Gaza? - Ep 6
Reporter Hugh Naylor speaks to Global Talk about the the challenges facing a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel.
7m Jul 28, 2014
7m
Ep 40: Formula One at the summer break
Graham Caygill breaks down where the 2014 F1 season stands after the Hungarian Grand Prix, takes stock of the Nico Rosberg-Lewis Hamilton battle at the top of the drivers' standings and looks ahead to what could be an all-or-nothing showdown at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
11m Jul 28, 2014
11m
Ep 39: UAE football player in Champions League and AGL transfer news
Paul Oberjuerge discusses with Aaron Gray the importance of Hamid Al Kamali becoming the first Emirati player to compete in a top-flight European football match. He also breaks down the AGL summer transfers. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan
15m Jul 23, 2014
15m
Global Talk: Have Iran nuclear talks progressed? - Ep 5
Iran researcher Dina Esfandiary on the positive signs in the negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
8m Jul 21, 2014
8m
60 Seconds: 4 children killed in Israel airstrikes
Four children were killed by Israel airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on July 16, Hugh Naylor reports from Gaza City.
1m Jul 16, 2014
1m
Ep 38: Brazil defeat was World Cup 2014’s standout event
Gary Meenaghan gives Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil a list of his top three games and teams in Brazil 2014. He also backs Fifa for giving the tournament a 9.25 rating.
13m Jul 15, 2014
13m
Global Talk: Hugh Naylor reports from Gaza City - Ep 4
The National's reporter Hugh Naylor speaks to Global Talk from Gaza City,
5m Jul 13, 2014
5m
Global Talk: What is the US thinking on Iraq? - Ep 3
Dr Michael Knights gives his thoughts on the US policy on Iraq.
9m Jul 12, 2014
9m
Ep 37: When Brazilians began cheering on Germany
John McAuley, our man in Brazil, describes the mood of a football-mad country after their team were thrashed in the semi-finals. He also tells Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil why he thinks the Germans will lift the cup. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
14m Jul 10, 2014
14m
Global Talk: How is Iran reacting to the Iraq crisis? - Ep 2
Middle East expert Randa Slim describes the view of Iranian officials on the crisis in Iraq and Syria after a recent visit to Tehran
7m Jul 09, 2014
7m
Global Talk: Will the caliphate lead to Iraq's partition? - Ep 1
Iraqi-British analyst Aymenn Jawad Al Tamimi speaks to Global Talk about the declaration of a caliphate by the Islamic State and what it means for Iraq.
14m Jul 03, 2014
14m
Ep 36: What's making the World Cup so memorable?
In a free-wheeling conversation with Jonathan Raymond, Gary Meenaghan describes his long stay in Brazil and what has excited him on and off the football pitch. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.)
14m Jul 02, 2014
14m
60 Seconds: How is football part of the Palestinian resistance?
In 60 Seconds from The National, Orlando Crowcroft describes the role football plays in the Palestinian resistance.
1m Jun 30, 2014
1m
Iraqis in Iran
Journalist Yeganeh Salehi attended a demonstration in Tehran were Iraqis gathered to show support for the Shiite-led government in Baghdad.
2m Jun 25, 2014
2m
What's happening in Iraq?
Reporter Hugh Naylor reports on the takeover of large parts of Iraq by Islamist militants and their allies.
8m Jun 23, 2014
8m
Ep 35: Taking stock of Fifa World Cup 2014 after Week 1
Gary Meenaghan, our man in Brazil, speaks to Aaron Gray about how Week 1 at the Fifa World Cup panned out, his expectations of the upcoming games and who he thinks will make it to the final. (Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan. Photograph: Daniel Garcia / AFP)
12m Jun 19, 2014
12m
What's next for Afghans?
Talks with the Taliban and making peace? Faiysal AliKhan, a non-resident fellow at the New America Foundation, describes what's next for Afghanistan
2m Jun 14, 2014
2m
Afghans vote
Faiysal Alikhan, a non-resident fellow at the New America Foundation, describes the atmosphere during the presidential election in Kabul, Afghanistan on June 14.
2m Jun 14, 2014
2m
Ep 34: Who will win 2014 World Cup? Our staff predicts
Assorted members of The National Sports department give their predictions for winner, surprise and flop of the tournament at the 2014 Fifa World Cup. Produced by Mohammed Al Neyadi.
15m Jun 12, 2014
15m
Ep 33: Japan the great big Asian hope at 2014 World Cup
John McAuley is not very optimistic about how the four Asian teams will perform in Brazil , his best prediction being Japan will get to the last 16, he tells Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil. (Iran slipped in the Fifa ranking from 37 to 43 since this recording). Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
12m Jun 08, 2014
12m
Ep 32: World Cup holds much promise for Brazilians despite the problems
Gary Meenaghan, our man in Brazil, talks to Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil about how a football-crazy country is getting ready for the Fifa World Cup, which is only a week away. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
14m Jun 04, 2014
14m
Helping or monitoring?
Rebels are unsure about the MOC's role.
1m Jun 01, 2014
1m
North Vs South
What are the differences between Syria's northern and southern fronts? Phil Sands reports from Lebanon.
1m May 28, 2014
1m
Regime fear
Rebels struck fear into the regime. Phil Sands reports from Lebanon.
1m May 28, 2014
1m
Deraa in 2012
Secret trips
1m May 28, 2014
1m
Surprise uprising
Phil Sands reflects on living in Syria.
1m May 28, 2014
1m
Military operations command
Who are the Syrian rebels' supporters? Phil Sands reports from Lebanon.
1m May 28, 2014
1m
End of moderates
The end of moderate fighters in the south? Phil Sands reports from Lebanon.
1m May 28, 2014
1m
Humanitarian situation in Syria
What is the humanitarian situation in southern Syria? Phil Sands reports from Lebanon.
24s May 28, 2014
24s
Syrian regime offensive
Is the Al Assad regime going on the offensive in southern Syria? Phil Sands reports from Lebanon.
1m May 28, 2014
1m
Ep 31: Taking stock of the year in UAE football
The National's Sport web editor, Jonathan Raymond, and reporter John McAuley discuss the major events of 2013/14 surrounding Arabian Gulf League clubs Al Ain, Al Ahli, Al Jazira, Al Wahda and Al Nasr and look ahead to next season in the Arabian Gulf League. Produced by Mohammed Al Neyadi.
13m May 21, 2014
13m
Ep 30: Exciting finish to the 2013/14 football season
The National's web editor, Jonathan Raymond and senior sports editor, Graham Caygill talk football as the UAE's Arabian Gulf League, the English Premier League and the Spanish Primera Liga reach the business end of their respective seasons. Produced by Mohammed Al Neyadi.
12m May 08, 2014
12m
Ep 29: Will IPL's success in the UAE change the status of cricket in the country?
With the first phase of the Indian Premier League proving to be a huge hit in the United Arab Emirates, The National's online sports editor Kumar Shyam speaks with staff writer Paul Radley on the impact the annual Twenty20 competition will have on the future of the sport in the country. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
11m May 01, 2014
11m
Ep 28: Why UAE rugby needs stability before it can take off
Does UAE's latest defeat to Singapore in the Asian Five Nations and their subsequent relegation to Division 2 spell doom for the sport in the country? Paul Radley is still cautiously optimistic that it is not the case. He speaks to The National's Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil about the past, present and future of UAE rugby. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
15m Apr 24, 2014
15m
Ep 27: Time for the UAE football clubs to shine in Asia
Aaron Gray and the National's sports editor, Paul Oberjuerge discuss the Asian Champions League, local and international football and the opening of the Indian Premier League in the UAE. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
14m Apr 17, 2014
14m
Ep 26: Is MMA an acceptable contact sport? UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi to settle debate
'UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi' gets underway in the UAE capital on Friday. Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil talks to senior sports editor Steve Luckings and sports wed editor Jonathan Raymond about the event, who could win and the popularity of Mixed Martial Arts – a largely controversial combat sport. Produced by Paul O'Driscoll and Mohammed Al Neyadi.
9m Apr 10, 2014
9m
Ep 25: Tall order for Manchester United in Uefa Champions League but Al Ain can go deep in Asia
The National's senior sports editor, Graham Caygill and sports web editor, Jonathan Raymond break down the Uefa Champions League and the Asian Champions League as both continental competitions deal with knockout rounds. Produced by Mariam Al Nuaimi.
12m Apr 03, 2014
12m
Ep 24: Spotlight on Ruler of the World and Mike De Kock at this year's Dubai World Cup
The Dubai World Cup – the richest horse racing event on the planet – is being held on March 29. Chitrabhanu R Kadalayil talks to The National's racing correspondent, Geoffrey Riddle about what to expect from the nine races on the cards, likely winners, best moments and favourite horse names. Produced by Paul O'Driscoll.
13m Mar 27, 2014
13m
Ep 23: Royal Challengers Bangalore likeliest to win as IPL 7 comes to the UAE
The first phase of the Indian Premier League – the world's richest cricket competition – is all set to be staged in the UAE next month. To find out why it is such a big deal to sports fans in the country, listen to Jonathan Raymond's chat with The National's senior sports editor, Graham Caygill. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
12m Mar 20, 2014
12m
Ep 22: UAE cricketers have a lot of heart but World Twenty20 could be a tough place
With less than a week to go before the ICC World Twenty20 2014 qualifying games begin in Bangladesh, the UAE team's average performance in the warm-up matches have been disappointing. Jonathan Raymond and Paul Radley discuss the UAE's chances and the outlook for other teams at the T20 tournament this year. Produced by Deepthi Unnikrishnan.
8m Mar 11, 2014
8m