Podcasts | The National

Beyond the Headlines

Dive deeper into the week's biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National's foreign desk.

Culture Bites

A lively conversation focused on the arts scene in the UAE and the ever-evolving landscape of global entertainment.

Trending Middle East

We bring you the top news stories, field reports and in-depth insights from the Middle East and beyond

How to Adult

Your go-to guide for figuring out life, whether you’re just out of university or navigating your 20s

Business Extra

As one of the world‘s most influential business hubs, the Middle East requires expert attention. Business Extra provides those experts, as well as news and insights from The National‘s esteemed team of business editors and reporters.

Iraq: 20 Years On

We mark 20 years since the US-led invasion of Iraq with a special podcast series, examining the era which shaped a generation. We feature stories, reflections and experiences from Iraq, 2003, the present and the future.

Tarab

Explore the creative worlds of the Middle East’s most compelling musicians through candid, behind-the-scenes conversations that reveal the voices shaping the region’s evolving music scene.

Books of My Life

You can learn a great deal about somebody from the books they read. Take a listen to storytellers and celebrities as they invite you inside the library of their life.