# Abu Dhabi on The No Agenda Show Abu Dhabi comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to August 2026. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** March 2010 – August 2026 - **Related topics:** [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [Airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md), [Associate Executive Producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [Australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [Birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [Customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [Data Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### UAE Pipeline Expansion, Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz - **Episode:** [1894: Fever Concerns](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Time:** 1:11:58–1:15:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1894-fever-concerns/chapter/uae-pipeline-expansion-bypassing-the-strait-of-hormuz.md The UAE is fast-tracking the expansion of the Habshan-Fujairah pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz entirely by 2027. This strategic shift by Gulf monarchies aims to secure oil exports to the Gulf of Oman, away from Iranian interference. The hosts suggest this "chess move" will stabilize global energy prices and create a lasting legacy for the current U.S. administration's foreign policy. Keywords: [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), [fujairah](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fujairah.md), sheikh khalid, [oil pipeline](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-pipeline.md), [opec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opec.md), [suez canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/suez-canal.md) ### Ukraine Peace Talks, Abu Dhabi, Zelensky at Davos - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 2:08:08–2:10:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/ukraine-peace-talks-abu-dhabi-zelensky-at-davos.md High-level delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Abu Dhabi for trilateral talks aimed at ending the four-year-long war. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized European leaders at Davos for their continued reliance on Russian oil and ghost ships. Zelensky's remarks followed a private meeting with Donald Trump, leading to speculation that the messaging was coordinated with the U.S. president-elect. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), [zelensky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/zelensky.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ### James Comey Seashell Post, UAE AI Deals - **Episode:** [1765: Pro-Mortalist](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist.md) - **Published:** 2025-05-18 - **Time:** 2:37:08–2:39:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1765-pro-mortalist/chapter/james-comey-seashell-post-uae-ai-deals.md A social media post by former FBI Director James Comey featuring 8,647 seashells sparked controversy, as the number matched the days since 9/11. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's Middle East tour resulted in $200 billion in deals, including a massive AI data center in Abu Dhabi and the sale of Boeing aircraft. The UAE has pledged to increase energy investments in the US to $440 billion over the next decade. Keywords: [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [uae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uae.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), [nvidia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nvidia.md), [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), ai data center ### Associate Executive Producers, Global Listener Donations - **Episode:** [1739: Hypophora](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-16 - **Time:** 2:26:16–2:37:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1739-hypophora/chapter/associate-executive-producers-global-listener-donations.md A diverse group of international listeners, including producers from Abu Dhabi, the Netherlands, and Australia, are recognized for their financial support. Notable mentions include a "Sheikh" from Abu Dhabi requesting camel milk at the banquet table and a resume writer from Colorado. The segment concludes with a reminder of the show's reliance on listener "treasure" to maintain its independent production model. Keywords: [associate executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/associate-executive-producer.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [australia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/australia.md), [resumes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/resumes.md) ### Meta's Llama 3 and Autonomous Racing Failures - **Episode:** [1680: Seismic Sundae](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-25 - **Time:** 1:59:40–2:03:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1680-seismic-sundae/chapter/meta-s-llama-3-and-autonomous-racing-failures.md Meta's release of the Llama 3 open-source model raises concerns about data scientist Siddharth Gupta's warnings on user consent and data anonymization. In a practical failure of AI, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League saw driverless cars spinning out, crashing, and stopping randomly on the track. Commentators' attempts to frame the failures as "pushing the edges of science" are mocked. Keywords: [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), llama 3, [open source](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/open-source.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), autonomous racing ### Executive Producer Donations and "De-Douching" - **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-01 - **Time:** 2:40:22–2:55:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/executive-producer-donations-and-de-douching.md The hosts acknowledge major donations from executive producers, including the Duke of Central Florida and Lynn Wells. A donor from Spain and another from Abu Dhabi are recognized for their support. The segment includes a "boots on the ground" update on the "Texit" movement and the "de-douching" of several listeners who made significant contributions. Keywords: [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [fort worth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fort-worth.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), [texit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texit.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, Birthday Announcements - **Episode:** [1526: Canuck Chuck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-06 - **Time:** 2:07:50–2:26:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1526-canuck-chuck/chapter/executive-producer-donations-birthday-announcements.md The hosts read letters and acknowledge significant donations from executive producers, including contributors from Abu Dhabi, Rhode Island, and London. They also announce several birthdays within the "No Agenda" community and grant "goat karma" to various listeners. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), [nashville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nashville.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md) ### Father's Day Donations, IBM and the Holocaust, Global Reports - **Episode:** [1146: Googers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-16 - **Time:** 2:10:01–2:15:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1146-googers/chapter/father-s-day-donations-ibm-and-the-holocaust-global-reports.md A series of Father's Day donations and listener reports are read, including an update from the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. A donor recommends the book "IBM and the Holocaust" by Edwin Black, who is noted as a friend of one of the hosts. The segment acknowledges the financial support of the "No Agenda" community and the diverse locations from which they listen. Keywords: [father's day](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/father-s-day.md), [edwin black](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edwin-black.md), [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), reports ### Spotify Valuation and the "Gangster" Music Business - **Episode:** [723: Axe Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-25 - **Time:** 1:35:45–1:40:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/723-axe-man/chapter/spotify-valuation-and-the-gangster-music-business.md Spotify's $8.4 billion valuation, following a $400 million investment from Goldman Sachs and the Abu Dhabi Sovereign wealth fund, is analyzed as a product of market hype rather than profitability. The music industry is described as a "gangster business" where label presidents manipulate platform values to cash out during public offerings. The segment also touches on the "racket" of copyright law firms using predatory tactics against downloaders. Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), abu dhabi sovereign wealth fund, [market cap](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/market-cap.md), [riaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/riaa.md), music labels ### International Pre-Clearance, US Customs in Foreign Airports - **Episode:** [706: Scrub In!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-22 - **Time:** 13:41–14:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/706-scrub-in/chapter/international-pre-clearance-us-customs-in-foreign-airports.md U.S. Customs and Border Protection operates pre-clearance facilities in several international locations, including Dublin, Abu Dhabi, and various Caribbean islands. These facilities allow travelers to complete immigration and customs inspections before departing for the United States. Passengers arriving from these locations land at domestic terminals, bypassing the standard international arrival process. Keywords: [customs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/customs.md), [immigration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration.md), [dublin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dublin.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), pre-clearance ### French Airstrikes in Iraq, Dassault Rafale Sales Pitch - **Episode:** [654: Q-Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-21 - **Time:** 2:18:39–2:21:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn/chapter/french-airstrikes-in-iraq-dassault-rafale-sales-pitch.md The hosts analyze France's first airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq. They argue the high-quality video released by the French military is essentially a "sales pitch" for the Dassault Rafale fighter jet. They suggest France is eager to demonstrate the jet's combat effectiveness to potential Middle Eastern buyers after years of struggling to export the aircraft. Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), rafale, dassault, [iraq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq.md), [airstrikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airstrikes.md), [military sales](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-sales.md), [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md) ### Libya New Prime Minister, Abdurahim El-Kib, International Law - **Episode:** [353: We Can't Wait](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/353-we-can-t-wait.md) - **Published:** 2011-11-03 - **Time:** 1:10:52–1:14:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/353-we-can-t-wait/chapter/libya-new-prime-minister-abdurahim-el-kib-international-law.md Abdurahim El-Kib has been named the new Prime Minister of Libya. Despite being presented as an academic, his background includes a chairmanship at the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi, which is sponsored by major international oil companies like BP and Total. Keywords: abdurahim el-kib, [libya](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/libya.md), petroleum institute, [abu dhabi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abu-dhabi.md), [international law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-law.md) ### Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Glider Crash - **Episode:** [186: Just Give Us Your Cash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-28 - **Time:** 1:32:12–1:34:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/186-just-give-us-your-cash/chapter/sheikh-ahmed-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-glider-crash.md Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, head of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi, is reported missing after a glider crash in Morocco. 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