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Alexander Christou

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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Canon Middle East sponsors the launch of “World Unseen 2.0 – Coral Reef Restoration” in collaboration with Freestyle Divers, at the Fujairah Port and Project REEFrame reef site near Dibba. Freestyle Divers owner Daryl Owen with coral samples takes from the reef that will be used to propogate the new reef. Antonie Robertson/The National
Under pressure: Fujairah divers' coral project battles effects of climate change

The National joins divers as they aim to plant 24,000 corals by end of next year

UAENovember 04, 2025
Mexican Liz Toba Shiels and Irishman Dermot Shiels with their Mexican-Irish baby, Noah Toba Shiels, in front of the altar. Photo: Peter Rodrigues
Halloween brings Irish and Mexican communities together in Abu Dhabi

Unexpected cultural connection celebrates what the two countries have in common for a night of festivities and food

LifestyleOctober 31, 2025
Dynamic speed limits have been introduced on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi's new dynamic speed limit can drive further upgrades, experts say

Change on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street praised, amid hopes it can pave way for hard shoulder improvements

UAEOctober 28, 2025
William Luke, known as Wolfie, prepares to cheer on Al Wadha in a crunch AFC Champions League clash. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The British super fan banging the drum for the rise of UAE football

William Luke, known as Wolfie, has been a firm fixture in the stands at Al Wadha FC for a decade and wants more to share his passion

UAEOctober 25, 2025
Runners at the second event in the Emirates Villages Run Series at Masfout in Ajman. Photo: Emirates Villages Run Series
Play01:08
'Best Tourism Village' welcomes runners from across the country

Masfout winning UN accolade is 'historic crowning moment for Emirati tourism'

UAEOctober 23, 2025
Dubai-based runner Semion Guran said the races offer an opportunity to discover another side of the UAE. Photo: Semion Guran
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Emirates Villages Run Series showcases 'jewels of UAE'

Spotlight this weekend on Masfout in Ajman, in second of seven events covering each emirate

UAEOctober 17, 2025
Two technology professionals work diligently in a bright office setting, one focusing on a laptop while the other engages with a large monitor, coding together.
'Seeing isn't believing any more': UAE cyber security chief on rising AI threat

Public 'the first line of defence' against online scams, says Mohamed Al Kuwaiti

UAEOctober 14, 2025
Etihad Rail is set to launch its passenger service in 2026. Photo: Wam
Etihad Rail: Everything we know, from expanded routes to passenger line launch

Vast national rail network is rapidly taking shape

UAEOctober 11, 2025
A Gulf-wide train service will not stop at each border, officials say. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Crossing the Gulf by train to be 'as easy as taking a plane'

Service spanning from Kuwait to Oman is on track to open by the end of the decade

GulfOctober 02, 2025
A rendering of the tram set for Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Transport Company
Abu Dhabi tram to connect Yas Island landmarks to airport

Network will connect Yas Island to mainland Abu Dhabi

UAESeptember 30, 2025
A model of an Etihad Rail passenger train at the Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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'Top notch' Etihad Rail passenger service on track for 2026 launch

Senior official Azza Al Suwaidi says train project is 'progressing with a certain momentum'

UAESeptember 30, 2025
Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of the RTA's Public Transport Authority, at the Dubai World Congress for Self Driving Transport. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dubai carves out 15km zone to test self-driving vehicles

Trials are part of efforts to make quarter of journeys autonomous by 2030

UAESeptember 24, 2025
First day of Ruaya career fair for Emirati jobseekers at the Dubai Trade Center. General View. Antonie Robertson/The National
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Emiratis in demand in private firms but public sector job security still a draw

Companies note more enthusiasm from jobseekers but pull of public sector remains

UAESeptember 23, 2025

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