The National Media Council communicates information on the UAE to a wide range of users around the world. In addition to news and current affairs reports, it creates rich media in the form of interactive books, films and other digital resources. In this section you can select from some recently-made films on the UAE.
Then and Now
This film compares and contrasts the UAE of today with that depicted in historical films, going back to the 1950s. Homes made from palm fronds have been replaced by skyscrapers including the tallest building in the world. Camel transport has been replaced by fast cars and state-of-the-art metro rail systems. Sailing dhows used for pearling and trade are replaced by container ships and luxurious cruising boats. The earliest flights to the UAE on old BOAC bi-planes have given way to ultra modern airports and A380 aircraft. For those seeing the UAE for the first time, this film puts the country's amazing progress into perspective.
Building the Emirates
Inspired by the theme of EXPO 2010 Shanghai China, this high-definition film explores the creation of better cities and better lives in the UAE. The unprecedented population growth and urban expansion that have taken place in the last 40 years have shaped the identity of the country, and as the staggering pace of development picks up in the 21st century, the social and infrastructural challenges are being tackled in the most innovative ways.
24/7
From sunrise to sunset and throughout the night, the pulse of life in the UAE remains strong. Let us introduce you to the real UAE: 24/7. This film helped the UAE to win a gold medal award at EXPO 2008.
