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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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The winner of the Agentic AI Award will be announced at next year's event. Victor Besa / The National
UAE offers $1 million prize for winners of global AI challenge

10,000 entrants from around the world will take part in competition

UAEOctober 14, 2026
AI could prove to be a major asset for the region's economic growth by 2030, researchers say. Reuters
AI could be worth $1 trillion to the Mena region, new research suggests

Global Future Leaders in Dubai puts AI in the spotlight

UAEOctober 14, 2026
Zayed Education Foundation recently selected the first 50 Ruwwad Zayed Scholars. Photo: Wam
UAE universities must make fundamental changes, says minister

Minister says evolving jobs market must be reflected in courses and teaching methods

UAEOctober 13, 2026
Ghaith Al Suwaidi and horse trainer Faye Galvin at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Therapeutic riding helping people build confidence and skills

Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club launches initiative for children, disabled people and senior citizens

UAEOctober 13, 2026
Alois Zwinggi, president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum and principal chairman of the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders. EPA
Future leaders to convene in Dubai this week

World Economic Forum and Dubai government are to host inaugural Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders

UAEOctober 12, 2026
Dr Mohamed Almarei, the first Ruwwad AI Scholar. Photo: Ibram Raafat
MBZUAI fellowship puts Emiratis at forefront of AI research

Dr Mohamed Almarei to study at Oxford after being chosen as first Ruwwad AI Scholar

UAEOctober 12, 2026
Worshippers pray for rain on Friday. Victor Besa / The National
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UAE worshippers answer President's call to pray for rain

Salaat Al Istisqaa performed by worshippers on Friday around the country

UAEOctober 09, 2026
A rendering of the agricultural community being developed in Abu Dhabi. Image: Qitaf
Agricultural city being developed in Abu Dhabi to aid UAE's food security efforts

The desert will turn green in country's latest agricultural mega-project

UAEOctober 09, 2026
Dr Xiangyu Wang was known as a brilliant researcher and exemplary colleague. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi
Community mourns NYUAD post-doc researcher Dr Xiangyu Wang

Dr Xiangyu Wang was 'quietly brilliant' and an inspiration to his colleagues

UAEOctober 09, 2026
UAE supermarkets have had to deal with rising costs and supply disruption due to the Iran war. Victor Besa / The National
How UAE food retailers and producers adapted to absorb impact of war

From chartering their own vessels to rerouting trade, companies are changing the way they do business

UAEOctober 09, 2026
The UAE is taking steps to limit levels of sugar, salt and fat contained in packaged foods sold in the country. Photo: Getty Images
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UAE drive to cut sugar, salt and fat to make healthy choices easier, experts say

New regulations mark new milestone in drive to improve public health

UAEOctober 08, 2026
The camel milk market is predicted to reach $24 billion worldwide by 2030. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE aims to take camel milk global in quest to turn product into new superfood

Al Ain Farms Group unveils plans to bring camel milk brand to China and Europe

UAEOctober 07, 2026
Sarah Al Amiri, Education Minister, says human interaction cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE minister: teachers vital to learning in the age of AI

Technology and artificial intelligence are tools that will not replace classroom interactions, says Sarah Al Amiri

UAEOctober 06, 2026
The launch of train services at the new Etihad Rail Al Yalayis Station in Dubai this week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Etihad Rail announces more trains between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to meet demand

Train tickets between the two emirates sold out on the service's opening weekend

UAEOctober 02, 2026
Chef Rakish of Novotel Dubai World Trade Centre prepares healthy food at the Embers restaurant. Antonie Robertson/The National
Abu Dhabi hotels and restaurants to increase healthy options

Reduced waste and focus on more vegan and vegetarian food to tackle obesity rates

UAEOctober 01, 2026
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