Jerusalem is not only home to some of the world's holiest sites but also to some of the region's — and even the world's — most dramatic political developments. Recent weeks have proved this once again with US president Donald Trump's recent recognition of the holy city of the capital of Israel — a move that sparked widespread condemnation from both Palestinians and the international community. In this week's podcast, Naser Al Wasmi speaks to Joseph Dana, a contributor to The National, about how the ramifications of the US action are likely to unfold in the coming weeks. Read more of our coverage here
Next up, with World Arabic Language Day observed earlier this week, assistant foreign editor Laura Mackenzie talks to local Arabic teacher Amer Alsibai about the importance of learning Arabic in the UAE — despite English being so widely spoken. Read more of our coverage here
