Rashid and the astrolabe

In a tale that takes place between the present and the distant past, Rashid sets out on a voyage across the Arabian Gulf. When his GPS abruptly breaks down, he travels back in time and discovers an astronomical instrument that will alter both the path of his journey and his perspective.

The episode was written by Amer Al-Mahri.
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Photo credit: © Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi / Photo by Thierry Ollivier