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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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Indian sailors stranded on board a cargo vessel off the coast of Oman in June. Getty Images
India lifts ban on its seafarers from operating in Strait of Hormuz

Consent must be obtained from Indian seafarers' union before voyages

UAEAugust 06, 2026
People can join the Do Not Call Registry and are encouraged to report spam callers
Dh19m in fines and 9,400 numbers cut in cold-calling crackdown

UAE regulator clamps down on unwanted telemarketing calls

UAEAugust 06, 2026
The UAE is monitoring the prices of essential food items across the country. The National
UAE food price-tracking platform to expand after receiving 1,450 daily visits

Availability of essential goods remains priority, Ministry of Economy and Tourism says

UAEAugust 05, 2026
Dubai's population has continued to grow this year, despite the challenges of the Iran war. Photo: AFP
Dubai population rebounds after dropping by 61,000 at height of Iran war

Data shows emirate is home to 157,000 extra residents since the start of 2026

NewsAugust 04, 2026
Al Yousuf Center's Thrift Shops facing difficulty due to increased rent prices. No Byline/The National
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Al Yousef Centre tenants in Abu Dhabi 'driven away by high rents'

Al Yousuf Centre is a 'home from home' for people looking for bargains

UAEAugust 04, 2026
Rain falls on the Wadi Shawka road on Tuesday. Antonie Robertson/The National
Abu Dhabi issues weather alert as UAE braces for rain, hail and 50kph winds

Humid summer season brings clouds, rain and cloud seeding

UAEAugust 04, 2026
Etihad Rail remains in high demand, with passengers booking tickets an average of 12 days in advance. Victor Besa / The National
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Etihad Rail sells more than 70,000 tickets since launch

Train operator prepares to launch two stations next month as wider network takes shape

UAEAugust 03, 2026
Dubai's Island Coast Audio & Video offers nostalgia to customers with its rich collection of VHS tapes and audio cassettes. Wajod Alkhamis / The National
Play02:05
The Dubai video shop where customers can rewind to the days before digital

Even in the age of Netflix and Spotify, many hanker for VHS tapes and cassettes - and Island Coast Audio & Video is the place to buy them

UAEJuly 31, 2026
The first Etihad Rail passenger train arrives in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
One month of Etihad Rail: How project has put UAE on track for transformation

Boost for passengers and local economies as project gathers pace

UAEJuly 31, 2026
Emirati farmer Ahmed AlFalahi works to provide the nation with dates. Antonie Robertson / The National
Play02:26
UAE date farmer aims to be 'master of his field' as harvest season brings joy

UAE's favourite fruit takes centre stage every summer

UAEJuly 28, 2026
Scholarship winner Farzan Ahmad Khan will begin studying at the University of Oxford in October. Victor Besa / The National
NYUAD alumnus praises UAE system after winning Oxford scholarship

Farzan Ahmad Khan is first UAE-based winner of Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship

UAEJuly 28, 2026
Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, announces the launch of the Ghatareef initiative. Photo: Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE announces skills programme to help prepare young citizens for future

Voluntary Ghatareef initiative offers job placements as part of 11-month course

UAEJuly 23, 2026
Parents have been urged to prevent the illegal use of e-scooters by children. Photo: The National
Major e-scooter accidents double in the UAE prompting calls for stricter regulations

As more countries introduce blanket bans for children, doctors urge parents to honour the law

UAEJuly 22, 2026
The Etihad Rail station in Mohamed bin Zayed City will open on June 30. Victor Besa / The National
Play00:36
First look: Abu Dhabi's Etihad Rail station offers a seamless travel experience

Passenger train service between capital and Fujairah poised to begin operations next week

UAEJune 25, 2026
The Etihad Rail station in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson/The National
Play00:28
Etihad Rail: Fujairah tourism and hospitality sectors anticipate boost from launch

Passenger service to emirate from Abu Dhabi begins on June 30

UAEJune 25, 2026
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