James Langton

MV Dara attack 60 years ago remains the worst peacetime maritime disaster in the modern history of the Gulf

The Kuwaiti-born chairman of the Sharia-compliant Gatehouse Bank in London talks about metamorphic moments that began with the invasion of his homeland

How Prince Philip went from being smuggled out of Greece as a baby to being married to the queen for more than 70 years

Plant embodies nation's ambitions and leaders' long-term vision, writes James Langton

The country's eco journey started with the Founding President, Sheikh Zayed

Many of the best-known manufacturers trace their origins back to the 1970s and have customer bases across the GCC and beyond

Use our interactive slider to explore the capital's ever-changing beachfront

Obituary The elder brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Ruler of Dubai, devoted his life to the UAE

Decisions made 100 years ago at Cairo Conference still create conflict in the region today

Home-grown manufacturing is the way forward for the country's economy

Use our interactive slider to explore how the old runway has lived on as King Abul Aziz Street

To mark his 60th birthday, 'The National' and the National Archives present 32 pictures that capture a life of military service and public duty

But potential rewards could outweigh the risk as the Holy Father continues his work for interfaith tolerance

Use our interactive slider to explore the changing face of the White Fort from the 1950s to now

Drinking supplies were essential for the development of Abu Dhabi and Dubai