Al Jazeera World
Al Jazeera World: Season 9

Air Date

January 15, 2019

Episodes

39 episodes

Al Jazeera World

Season 9

Episodes

Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies

1. Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies

January 15, 2019
48 min

Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.

2. Independence and the Iraqi Kurds

January 22, 2019
46 min

Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?

3. Morocco's Village Superwomen

January 29, 2019
46 min

Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.

4. Iraq's Dying Rivers

February 5, 2019
47 min

War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.

5. The Algerian Revolutionary

February 12, 2019
48 min

Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.

6. The Ceska Murders

February 19, 2019
48 min

How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.

7. The Archbishop and the PLO

February 26, 2019
48 min

The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.

8. Morsi: The Final Hours

March 19, 2019
48 min

An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.

9. Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist

March 26, 2019
49 min

An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.

10. Istanbul: Songs of the City

April 2, 2019
46 min

Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.

11. The French Orientalist

April 9, 2019
46 min

French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.

12. Welcome to Italy

April 16, 2019
47 min

Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.

13. Casablanca Fight Club

April 23, 2019
48 min

A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.

14. Wedding on Hold

April 30, 2019
47 min

Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.

15. Stateless in Lebanon

May 21, 2019
46 min

The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.

16. Afghan United

May 28, 2019
48 min

Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.

17. The Gaza Gas Deal

June 4, 2019
48 min

The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.

18. The Love of Books

June 25, 2019
47 min

In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.

19. Flight 990: What Really Happened?

July 2, 2019
46 min

A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.

20. Senegal: Wrestling with Reality

July 9, 2019
48 min

Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.

21. Rajasthan's Snake Dancers

July 16, 2019
46 min

In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.

22. Bahrain: Playing with Fire

July 27, 2019
49 min

Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?

23. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power

August 6, 2019
48 min

Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

24. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour

August 13, 2019
47 min

Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

25. Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons

September 3, 2019
47 min

Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.

26. Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor

September 10, 2019
46 min

Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.

27. Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor

September 17, 2019
47 min

Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.

28. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels

September 24, 2019
47 min

Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.

29. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division

October 1, 2019
48 min

Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.

30. Gaza, Sinai and the Wall

October 15, 2019
48 min

The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.

31. Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer

October 22, 2019
47 min

The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.

32. Egypt's Squash Champions

October 29, 2019
48 min

Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.

33. The New Women of Gaza

November 5, 2019
49 min

The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.

34. Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator

November 12, 2019
47 min

The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.

35. Suez: The Yellow Fleet

November 19, 2019
48 min

The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.

36. Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman

November 26, 2019
48 min

The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.

37. The Nile: A Woman's Journey

December 10, 2019
47 min

A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.

38. Darfur: Football for Peace

December 17, 2019
47 min

A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.

39. Double Exile

December 24, 2019
48 min

The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.

No cast information available