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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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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
Worshippers perform prayers at Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh for The National
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Thousands of UAE worshippers attend first prayers of holy month

Muslims gather at mosques across the country

UAEFebruary 18, 2026
SHARJAH, 13th February, 2026 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has announced the inscription of four new archaeological sites in the emirate of Sharjah on the Islamic World Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO). photo: wam
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Historic Sharjah and Dubai sites recognised in Islamic world heritage list

Five new areas of historical significance honoured

UAEFebruary 13, 2026
Date Market. Mina Zayed Shorthand, Past, present and future. Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Special reportAbu Dhabi's Mina Zayed: a historic port at the crossroads of change

The beloved district is in tumult with new businesses arriving, old ones being relocated – and everyone agog at what an uncertain future holds

UAEDecember 29, 2025
The new Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre on Shark Island, Khor Fakkan. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Inside Dh100m Sharjah research centre spreading ocean conservation message

Scientific site seeks to raise awareness of impact on marine life caused by humans

UAENovember 06, 2025
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