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Cody Combs

Cody Combs

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Cody Combs is Technology Policy Editor for The National, where he reports on the innovations and trends that will be impacting our world for years to come. Cody explores topics such artificial intelligence, consumer technology, societal trends, energy and climate, as well as other topics we probably can’t imagine yet. He has an extensive background in reporting and content creation, and is constantly looking for new ways to tell stories through the use of various platforms. Previously, Cody worked in the United States as a broadcast journalist and an investigative reporter. He earned his master’s degree in journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Before pursuing his master’s degree, he worked at CNN’s Washington Bureau.
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Dr Ahmad Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and chairman of UAE Space Agency. Leslie Pableo for The National
UAE space programme proof of resilience in face of adversity, Dr Al Falasi says

Cabinet minister and Space Agency chairman talks about prospect of sending an Emirati astronaut to Mars

FutureMarch 25, 2026
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg arrives at Los Angeles Superior Court for the trial. AFP
California jury finds Meta and YouTube liable in social media addiction trial

Decision expected to send ripple effects throughout technology sector

TechnologyMarch 25, 2026
OpenAI announced the end of Sora on social media. Reuters
That's a wrap: OpenAI to shut down artificial intelligence video app Sora

App stirred controversy over intellectual property rights and using people's identities without permission

TechnologyMarch 24, 2026
US President Donald Trump and David Sacks, the White House artificial intelligence and crypto adviser. Getty Images
UAE's use of American GPUs makes US tech a 'dominant standard', Trump's AI adviser says

David Sacks says critics of deal were perpetuating a hoax

TechnologyMarch 24, 2026
Starlink is considered to be the dominant leader in the low-Earth-orbit internet sector and is now available in more than 150 countries. AFP
Starlink in the UAE: What you should know

Packages for Starlink are advertised as starting at Dh230 a month

TechnologyMarch 23, 2026
Jacon Helberg, undersecretary of state for economic affairs, centre, speaks on the White House's AI strategy. He is joined by venture capitalist Christian Garrett on the left and Varda founder Delian Asparouhov on the right. Cody Combs / The National
UAE AI delegation to meet US officials in Washington

Senior US economic official says Mubadala will take part in Pax Silica Investor Consortium

TechnologyMarch 23, 2026
Manhat recently launched the Young Water Innovators Programme, an initiative designed to engage pupils across the UAE on the topics of water technology and sustainability.
UAE water-focused tech start-up wants students to 'explore solutions to global challenges'

Manhat's inaugural Young Water Innovators Programme involves 15 pupils from five emirates

ScienceMarch 20, 2026
The US seized several web assets that it says belonged to an Iran-backed hacking group going by the name of Handala.
Iran-linked Handala hacker group responds with defiance after US seizure of websites

Justice Department accused group of 'psychological operations and transnational repression'

TechnologyMarch 20, 2026
Yousef Al Otaiba says the country remains 'open for business' despite Iran's unjustified attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
UAE to stand by $1.4 trillion US investment pledge, says Al Otaiba

Ambassador says partnerships are on track as country demonstrates resilience

USMarch 19, 2026
Bitchat Mesh is providing valuable communication in countries such as Iran, where 99 per cent of the population has been blocked from internet access.
Offline apps such as Bitchat offer alternatives as Iran war affects internet in Gulf

Apps based on mesh networks don't depend on typical internet infrastructure

FutureMarch 18, 2026
Users trying to access Elon Musk's X social media platform on Wednesday had problems doing so.
Elon Musk’s X faces global disruption as users report access issues

Cause of widespread platform problems unknown

TechnologyMarch 18, 2026
Joseph Gordon-Leavitt will serve in the newly created UN role of global advocate for human-centric digital governance
UN appoints actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt to new AI and tech role

'This tech can do so much good for the world,' star says

TechnologyMarch 17, 2026
Starlink is gaining regulatory approval in the Middle East. Illustration: Starlink / SpaceX
Iran seizes Starlink devices as Musk's company gains approval in Middle East

Kuwait and UAE recently allow use of Starlink's low-Earth orbit internet service

FutureMarch 17, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks at Nvidia's GTC Conference on March 16 in San Jose, California. Getty Images via AFP
Nvidia GTC: AI trumps politics at much-anticipated tech conference

Chief executive Jensen Huang holds focus on artificial intelligence

TechnologyMarch 16, 2026
Iran's authorities have cut off internet access for almost everyone apart from rulers and other officials. The National
Iranian cyber attacks at full force even as Tehran imposes internet blackout

'They know they can't match the US militarily,' experts say

TechnologyMarch 16, 2026
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