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Alexander Christou

Alexander Christou

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Alexander is a Greek-American journalist with global newsroom experience and a trainee in The National's 2025 graduate programme. He graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi with a bachelor's degree in social research and public policy, and minors in Arabic and creative writing. During his studies, he was part of CNN Academy's 2023 cohort and wrote for the Buenos Aires Times in Argentina.

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Autogo's autonomous taxis are adapting to challenges posed by GPS navigation glitches. Victor Besa / The National
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How Abu Dhabi's autonomous taxis navigate GPS glitches to ensure safe travels

Autogo taxis use technology to counter GPS issues stemming from Iran conflict

UAEMarch 23, 2026
Fewer options are available to travellers, which inevitably means prices will be higher, experts say. AFP
Dh3,300 for a flight to India: UAE passengers count cost of travel disruption

Limited flights mean air passengers are having to dig deeper as Iran war causes travel costs to surge

UAEMarch 21, 2026
New bridges and traffic signals are open on Reem Island. Victor Besa / The National
Cutting the commute: New bridges open on Reem Island

Crossings part of wider Mid-Island Parkway project

UAEMarch 20, 2026
A passenger with her dog after their arrival in Athens. Getty Images
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Passengers board special UAE-Greece repatriation flight with precious pets

Special flight organised by Greek government brings 101 passengers and 45 pets to Athens

UAEMarch 19, 2026
Iftar at the Umm Al Quwain Museum. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Emiratis open up homes to serve taste of Ramadan tradition

Food and friendship on display at community gatherings held across the Emirates

UAEMarch 17, 2026
Pure Harvest Smart Farms has three farms in the UAE that produce 120,000kg of fruit each week. Victor Besa / The National
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Lessons from Covid-19 are keeping UAE food supplies well stocked, farmers say

Domestic production and diplomacy with neighbouring countries have boosted food security

UAEMarch 10, 2026
The OceanX Portal at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is open until December. Victor Besa / The National
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The hidden underwater wonders of the region on display in Abu Dhabi

Partnership between OceanX and NYU Abu Dhabi runs until December

UAEMarch 06, 2026
NYU Abu Dhabi sent a memo to faculty members. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi to continue remote learning to ensure safety of students

Flexibility offered to allow option of completing courses from home countries

UAEMarch 03, 2026
Hundreds were brought home on the Etihad Rail network, which is on track to open this year. Antonie Robertson / The National
Etihad Rail trains take Emiratis and residents back to UAE from Saudi border

Three trains from kingdom's border to Abu Dhabi reflect 'resilience and operational agility'

UAEMarch 03, 2026
Pupils could be spending up to seven more days in school each year according to the academic calendar announced this week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
More school days: What new UAE academic calendar means for families

New schedule maps out the next three years for schools in the emirates

UAEFebruary 25, 2026
Emirates Red Crescent and police are handing out iftar boxes to motorists in Dubai shortly before sunset. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Iftar boxes handed out to Dubai drivers to help reduce accidents

Project will help encourage safe driving, experts say

UAEFebruary 24, 2026
Cyclists on the UAE Tour were among the first to pass through Masfout Gate. Photo: Abu Dhabi Sports Council / X
Masfout, the Ajman exclave that's now truly on the world map

Community known for farming millet first in UAE added to body's Best Tourism Villages list

UAEFebruary 23, 2026
Residents across the UAE stock up on dates over Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
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'I took about 1,000 kilos': Business booms for Abu Dhabi date traders

Vendors in Mina Zayed reveal favourite varieties as shoppers stock up for the holy month

UAEFebruary 23, 2026
The fifth stage of the UAE Tour cycling race will be held in Dubai on Friday. Photo: AFP
Dubai road closures in place today for UAE Tour cycling race

Motorists advised to plan ahead if travelling during the event

UAEFebruary 20, 2026
Roads across the UAE are busier early in the afternoon during Ramadan as people finish work. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ramadan rush: UAE drivers warned over chaotic afternoon commute home

Reduced hours during holy month contributing to surge in accidents

UAEFebruary 19, 2026
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