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Alexander Christou

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Alexander is a Greek-American reporter on the UAE news desk. As a trainee in The National's 2025 graduate programme, he worked with the multimedia team to produce videos. Working in newsrooms around the globe, he was part of CNN Academy's 2023 cohort and wrote for the Buenos Aires Times in Argentina. 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.

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In^X Next 2026, Future of Education, which was held at Adnec in October. Ryan Lim for The National
UAE's largest university graduates more than 6,700

In^X Education plans to expand academies to 10 in less than a year

UAENovember 07, 2026
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme. Photo: BYD
503kph on Abu Dhabi's E11: BYD electric hypercar sets astonishing speed record

Yangwang U9 Xtreme test took place on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road in Al Dhafra

UAENovember 06, 2026
A stork nests on top of a minaret in Chellah, with Mohammed VI Tower in the background. Alexander Christou / The National
History and culture meet modernity in Morocco's capital

Clean and green, with very good cuisine, the city has everything to be an ideal weekend getaway

TravelNovember 05, 2026
Jeremy Crane, chief executive and founder of Yellow Door Energy. Victor Besa / The National
Play00:40
US election results 'could put renewables back into focus'

Rising hydrocarbon prices are also supporting the case for clean energy, Yellow Door Energy CEO says

EnergyNovember 05, 2026
Raptor, wall climbing robot by Gecko Robotics. Victor Besa / The National
Play01:15
How wall-climbing robots could help Gulf energy producers

US firm Gecko Robotics says its new robot can cut inspection data collection costs by 50 times

TechnologyNovember 04, 2026
Falconer Ammar bin Humaid Al Marri with one of his birds. Victor Besa / The National
How falconry season brings Emiratis together in Abu Dhabi

Season began on October 20 and will run until the end of January

UAEOctober 31, 2026
A train arrives in Dubai from Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Etihad Rail sells 120,000 tickets in 30 days after expanding network

Rail company to open two additional stations next month

UAEOctober 30, 2026
Sunita Williams during her stay on the International Space Station that began in 2024. Photo: Nasa
Play01:27
Astronaut stranded on ISS for nine months praises UAE's space ambitions

Sunita Williams tells Abu Dhabi audience about being stuck on ISS for 286 days

UAEOctober 27, 2026
Abu Dhabi residents shopping at Lulu Hypermarket. Victor Besa / The National
'We had a plan B, C and D': UAE retailers pledge to keep food prices stable

Retailers and producers to limit increases on essentials as people look to reduce discretionary spending

UAEOctober 23, 2026
The free shuttle bus service aims to make the journey between Yas Island and Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi 'as seamless as possible'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Free shuttle to link Yas Island to Etihad Rail hub in Abu Dhabi

Free service to create more options for rail passengers

UAEOctober 21, 2026
More than 200,000 students were enrolled at universities across the UAE last year. EPA
UAE universities enjoy enrolment boost amid decline in students heading to UK

Institutions expanding academic offerings to support growing demand

UAEOctober 20, 2026
After opening his first restaurant in Africa in Rabat, Morocco, Alain Ducasse plans to expand across the Middle East. Alexander Christou / The National
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Alain Ducasse on the pursuit of perfecting regional tastes

French chef has opened his first restaurant in Morocco and his next stop is expanding his culinary feats across the UAE

FoodOctober 19, 2026
The regional head of the World Economic Forum believes the Gulf remains an attractive prospect to investors despite the disruption from the Iran war. Photo: Property Finder
Investor confidence in Gulf remains strong despite war

Diversification has helped region withstand crisis despite IMF downgrading growth forecasts

UAEOctober 16, 2026
The Dubai station opened on September 30 as part of the UAE’s national passenger rail network. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
New Dubai footbridge and Sharjah buses to improve access to Etihad Rail stations

A 400-metre bridge connects Jumeirah Golf Estates Metro station and Dubai Al Yalayis rail station

UAEOctober 15, 2026
Omar Al Olama warned of the need for a united global strategy on the use of AI when it comes to weapon systems. The National
'Minimise catastrophes': UAE's AI minister highlights dangers of autonomous arms

Omar Al Olama says major powers must come to consensus on regulating use of AI in destructive systems

UAEOctober 14, 2026
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