In 2011, NFL player Husain Abdullah shocked his team by leaving the sport he loved to explore his faith on spiritual journey to Mecca.
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This is what it’s like to report from Gaza
CNN’s Jon Jensen reflects on a recent assignment to cover the conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
Comedian breaks down barriers
CNN’s Jon Jensen meets Maysoon Zayid, a Palestinian-American comedian who inspires young disabled children in the West Bank.
Bedouins thrive in ‘God-like’ desert
Inside the Middle East explores Wadi Rum, a stunning expanse of windswept valleys and gorges made famous 100 years ago by the visit – and subsequent writings – of British army officer T.E. Lawrence. Reported and produced by Jon Jensen in Wadi Rum, Jordan. First aired on CNN International on May 8, 2014. Don’t miss Part … Read More
Capturing the beauty of Wadi Rum
CNN’s Jon Jensen and Alasdair Skene were faced with the daunting task of how to capture the beauty of Jordan’s Wadi Rum. First aired on CNN International on May 6, 2014.
Inside the World’s Largest Mall
Take a rare, behind-the-scenes tour of the Dubai Mall, the largest shopping center on the planet. With 75 million visitors each year, maintaining this city within a city is no easy task.
Cleaning the world’s tallest building
Migrant workers are responsible for cleaning the 24,000 panes of glass that cover the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. CNN’s Jon Jensen looks at what it takes to keep the building in top condition.
Bored of F1 and NASCAR? Try dune bashing, the UAE’s extreme motorsport
CNN’s Jon Jensen reports on an unusual competition in one of the most remote places in the UAE.
Reinventing Egyptian street food
Inside the Middle East meets two business partners who are putting a fresh spin on traditional street food.
Cairo’s rich street culture
Inside the Middle East discovers how art, music and food are all influenced by the bustling streets of the Egyptian capital.
Cairo’s thriving art scene
Inside the Middle East explores how Egypt’s revolution has given new rise to creativity on the streets of Cairo.
A rare look behind the scenes at CNN
CNN Inside the Middle East gives you backstage access to what really happens behind the scenes on the program.