Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott
Multimedia Journalist


A sky pod runs along a 2.4km track at uSky Test & Certification Centre in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. Christopher Pike for The National
Video: Inside Sharjah’s futuristic skypods

Developed by uSky Transport, the pods can carry 25 passengers at a time

May 10, 2024, 6:01 PM
Inside the futuristic sky pods set to transform the UAE
Inside the futuristic sky pods set to transform the UAE

uSky Transport has developed a mass transit system at a fraction of the cost of traditional models

May 07, 2024, 4:02 PM
'Emirati Warrior' Hadi Omar Al Hussaini ready to make his PFL debut
'Emirati Warrior' Hadi Omar Al Hussaini ready to make his PFL debut

Dubai-born MMA fighter expected to be on the card for an event in summer

May 02, 2024, 12:56 PM
Rain and thunderstorms batter the UAE
Rain and thunderstorms batter the UAE

Thunder and lightning began overnight with heavy rain in the morning

May 02, 2024, 7:46 AM
Palace Dubai Creek Harbour Hotel opens to the public
Palace Dubai Creek Harbour Hotel opens to the public

Five-star skyscraper towers over one of city's newest neighbourhoods

May 01, 2024, 10:19 AM
Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks on Gaza
Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks on Gaza

The US Secretary of State will also meet leaders from Qatar, Egypt, the UAE and Jordan

April 29, 2024, 9:14 AM
Alex Eala, the new pride of the Philippines
Alex Eala, the new pride of the Philippines

The teenage tennis sensation has become the highest-ranked Filipina in tennis history

April 25, 2024, 7:36 AM
Erik believes Al Ain fans can make a difference in AFC Champions League final
Erik believes Al Ain fans can make a difference in AFC Champions League final

The Brazilian defender scored in the semi-final to send Al Ain through

April 24, 2024, 1:15 PM
Thousands of mosquito traps placed across the UAE
Thousands of mosquito traps placed across the UAE

The eco-friendly traps lure all mosquitoes within a 20-metre radius

April 23, 2024, 10:13 AM
Sheikh Hamdan calls for early disbursement of salaries to government employees
Sheikh Hamdan calls for early disbursement of salaries to government employees

The early payment is to support those affected by the recent flooding

April 22, 2024, 12:16 PM
The new Lotus Emira, a blossoming of the classic marque
The new Lotus Emira, a blossoming of the classic marque

The car will set you back about Dh500,000 in the UAE

April 20, 2024, 12:54 PM
A hard day's night - Dubai veterinary nurses trapped by flooding from Tuesday until Friday
A hard day's night - Dubai veterinary nurses trapped by flooding from Tuesday until Friday

No relief worker could make it to replace them so they elected to stay

April 19, 2024, 2:16 PM
Death toll rises as flash floods hit Afghanistan
Death toll rises as flash floods hit Afghanistan

Many were killed when their homes collapsed

April 18, 2024, 9:29 AM
Dubai flood wrecks family's home
Dubai flood wrecks family's home

The Doherty family fled their villa when the water started rising up through their drains.

April 17, 2024, 4:13 PM
Second wave of violent storms hits Dubai
Second wave of violent storms hits Dubai

Stormy weather forecast to last until Wednesday

April 16, 2024, 2:02 PM