The United Arab Emirates exploded onto the world map. Whether it be the tallest building in the world, it’s luxury cars, or its artificial islands, it’s a place where money is plentiful.

But underneath it all is a world most would not know of.

Controversies have followed the mysterious royal family, led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Author and 60 Minutes reporter Tom Steinfort joins John to share what he found during his research for his new book “The Sins of a Sheikh” and how much Australia relies on this relationship.

Find out more about The Sins of the Sheikh here.

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