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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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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
Mina Zayed Port Shorthand Gif 2
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
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
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'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
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