Published Jun 27, 2016
34: The Highway Built by Oil Markets and Political Intrigue
Explore the profound impact of oil discovery in the Trucial States on the UAE's infrastructure and regional politics, as Matthew MacLean reveals how the E11 highway transformed urban landscapes and geopolitical power structures amidst British and Arab League influences.
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