PHOTO
- Documentary to premiere on February 13 at 10pm UAE time / 9pm KSA time
Abu Dhabi – Over half (55%) of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a figure expected to climb to 68% by 2050 - but how many people know what’s underneath a modern city?
National Geographic Abu Dhabi’s brand new 44-minute documentary film ‘Modern Cities - The Building Blocks’ and four associated short vignettes explore what makes up the often-unseen infrastructure that we take for granted, but which is vital to keep residents moving such as the supply of fresh water, electricity and data; the education of youth and healthcare for all.
Hosted by Emirati TV presenter Ahmed Almarzooqi , Modern Cities - The Building Blocks takes audiences on a journey around the UAE’s cutting-edge infrastructure – including housing, hospitals, schools and roads - focusing on the work of Abu Dhabi General Services Company ‘Musanada’; the Abu Dhabi government entity responsible for the development of the urban infrastructure and the driving of the capital’s world-class residential communities and sustainable living standards.
Heading back in time to the 18th century, the documentary also touches on the history of civil engineering - a discipline the average human unknowingly depends on most waking moments; and for the 2.9 million residents of Abu Dhabi, much of work has only been done in the last 50 years. From having no paved roads, schools or electricity in 1965, the emirate rapidly developed a modern infrastructure, driving the country’s economy, guaranteeing ease of mobility, and enhancing quality of life.
Today, Musanada continues this work with the implementation of health projects, residential projects and infrastructure projects such as roads and public services networks. Modern Cities - The Building Blocks provides previously unseen insights into some of the projects the entity has successfully implemented such as a 4.4 billion Dirham integrated medical facility Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City – set to be one of the most globally modern hospitals and the largest hospital in the UAE.
Modern Cities - The Building Blocks will premiere on National Geographic Abu Dhabi on February 13 at 10pm UAE time / 9pm KSA time
About National Geographic Abu Dhabi
National Geographic Abu Dhabi, the first free-to-air Arabic documentary channel, was established as the result of a partnership between Abu Dhabi Media and the National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) in 2009. National Geographic Abu Dhabi has provided viewers in the UAE and the Middle East with an opportunity to see the world through smart, innovative programing dubbed into Arabic. Its programing is smart and fact-based with an emphasis on popular science, technology, natural history, archaeology and natural mysteries.
National Geographic Abu Dhabi was awarded the ‘Best Arabic Language Media Award’ for 2015, in recognition of its commitment to the production of credible and authentic Arabic scientific and educational programs and content. It was also honored with the Arab Social Media Pioneers Award for the 2015 corporate environment category.
For more information, please visit www.natgeotv.com/ae
About National Geographic Partners
National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic Society and Disney, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivalled portfolio of media assets. NGP combines the global National Geographic television channels (National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo Mundo, Nat Geo People) with National Geographic’s media and consumer-oriented assets, including National Geographic magazines; National Geographic studios; related digital and social media platforms; books; maps; children’s media; and ancillary activities that include travel, global experiences and events, archival sales, licensing and e-commerce businesses. Furthering knowledge and understanding of the world has been the core purpose of National Geographic for 131 years, and now it is committed to going deeper, pushing boundaries, going further for consumers… all while reaching millions of people around the world in 172 countries and 43 languages every month. NGP returns 27 percent of its proceeds to the nonprofit National Geographic Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation and education. For more information visit http://natgeotv.com/me
For more information please contact:
Samar Abdulhadi
Samar@inspirat.us
+971504546313
Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. Neither this website nor our affiliates guarantee the accuracy of or endorse the views or opinions expressed in this press release.
The press release is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Neither this website nor our affiliates shall be liable for any errors or inaccuracies in the content, or for any actions taken by you in reliance thereon. You expressly agree that your use of the information within this article is at your sole risk.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this website, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its affiliates and the respective shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, advertisers, content providers and licensors will not be liable (jointly or severally) to you for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, including without limitation, lost profits, lost savings and lost revenues, whether in negligence, tort, contract or any other theory of liability, even if the parties have been advised of the possibility or could have foreseen any such damages.
