National Geographic Channels International unveils new upcoming shows for 2013 going behind Dubai airport and tough jobs in Russia.

National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has announced new upcoming programming which South African viewers will start to see on the National Geographic Channel (DStv 260) on MultiChoice's DStv in 2013.

The shows commissioned by NGCI's international content unit in London include Dubai: Ultimate Airport, Vinnie Jones' Toughest Russia and Preppers UK: Surviving Armageddon (above).

Dubai: Ultimate Airport is a 10 part series from Arrow Media going behind the scenes at the incredibly busy airport.

Preppers UK: Surviving Armageddon is a British version of the American show which South African viewers can see already on the National Geographic Channel about people making their own amateur yet astounding preparations should a global calamity befall civilization so that they can survive.

Vinnie Jones' Toughest Russia sees Vinnie Jones taking on some of the toughest jobs and lifestyles in Russia, from being a bodyguard to a policeman.

"From capturing the tension and complexity of operating a very large, dynamic airport to following Vinnie Jones' quest to uncover the grit and glory behind Russia's toughest jobs, NGCI's newly commissioned programming slate offers viewers extraordinary access to some of the world's most remarkable people and places - all delivered by some of the brightest producers in the field," says Hamish Mykura, the executive vice president and the head of international content for NGCI.

National Geographic Channels International appoints Edward Sayer as its new commissioning editor.

National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has appointed Edward Sayer as its new commissioning editor.

Edward Sayer will be based in London and be working under Hamish Mykura, NCGI's executive vice president and head of international content. Edward Sayer will be developing series and TV specials for the company's bouquet of channels around the world, says NCGI in a press statement. He will be taking over the role in mid-September.

"Ed Sayer has a great creative track-record, lots of energy and experience in developing and producing popular series," says Hamish Mykura.

"He's a perfect fit for National Geographic Channel's exciting new phase. This continued expansion of our London-based content hub places us in an excellent position to work with the very best program makers and identify fascinating and entertaining formats and storytelling that can lift the channel to new heights."

New show Scam Cities commissioned by National Geographic; will look at biggest scams in tourist cities around the world.

National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) has commissioned a new 10 part series entitled Scam Cities about major scams - and how they're being committed - in major tourist cities around the world.

Scam Cities, with hour long episodes, will be a co-production between Zig Zag Productions and Handel Productions and uncover the scams - and how they're perpetrated on tourists visiting the biggest cities and popular tourist destinations worldwide, ranging from Bangkok and Rome to Rio de Janeiro.