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James Langton

James Langton

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James was one of the original founding editors for The National back in 2008, responsible for news features. Now back in the UK, he contributes to The National on a wide range of topics from space flight to heritage. In a long career in journalism, he worked for the London Telegraph and Evening Standard, and as a correspondent in New York.
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History Project 2010, "The First Day". Sheikh Zayed raising the flag at Union House in Dubai. December 2, 1971. Mahdi Tajer (right, need to confirm this) is shown handing the flag to Sheikh Zayed. Credit Ittihad Newspaper **EDS NOTE ***IMPORTANT** SEEK ADVISE FROM KAREN BEFORE USE
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'The most precious of things': Sheikh Zayed and the road to the union

Fifty years ago, the formation of the UAE seemed far from certain

HeritageFebruary 11, 2021
Abu Dhabi, left, boasts a modern skyline, while Aberdovey has seaside charm. Reuters, James Langton for The National
Abu Dhabi versus Aberdovey: a curious case of mistaken identity

Their names may sound alike, but are there any other similarities between the capital of the UAE and this small slice of Wales?

February 11, 2021
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Sarwat Nasir. News. Mars Mission. People celebrate at an event at Burj Park to celebrate the Hope probe going into orbit around Mars. Tuesday, February 9th, 2021. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
International media coverage of Hope mission is out of this world

The arrival of UAE's Mars probe makes headlines from New York to Hong Kong

ScienceFebruary 10, 2021
This majestic false-color image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows 'mountains' where stars are born. These towering pillars of cool gas and dust are illuminated at their tips with light from warm embryonic stars. NASA
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13 of the most incredible pictures from space

Much of what is seen in space is a window through time

ScienceFebruary 09, 2021
Shanghai World Financial Centre is pictured during heavy rain in the Lujiazui financial district. Aly Song / Reuters
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The top 10 tallest buildings in Asia - in pictures

Build a skyscraper in Asia and it won't stay top for long

AsiaFebruary 09, 2021
PYEX0M Restoration of the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings continues. Built in 1797, it was the world's first Iron frame building, Shropshire, England, UK.
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The 10 tallest buildings in Europe - in pictures

Moscow's bustling financial centre dominates our list - but doesn't quite make the no.1 spot

EuropeFebruary 08, 2021
Makkah Clock Tower, is part of Abraj Al Bait, a collection of seven skyscraper hotels that stand over the holy city. AFP
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The 10 tallest buildings in the Middle East – in pictures

Seven of the region’s top 10 structures are in Dubai

UAEFebruary 08, 2021
One World Trade Centre is the tallest building in North America, standing an impressive 541 metres. AFP
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The 10 tallest buildings in North America – in pictures

The continent's 10 highest structures are in the US

The AmericasFebruary 08, 2021
The Hajjar Mountains in the Northern Emirates. Jeff Topping / The National
Mars or the UAE? Take our quiz
UAE in SpaceFebruary 05, 2021
Qala'at al-Bahrain, Jidd Hafs, Bahrain, Middle East. Getty Images
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How the centuries-old mystery of Bahrain's lost civilisation of Dilmun was solved

An oilman-turned-archaeologist helped show that Dilman existed both in myth, and at the heart of a great maritime empire

HeritageFebruary 03, 2021
Pope Francis blesses a child before celebrating mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on on February 5, 2019. Vatican/Reuters
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Pope's 2019 UAE visit offers light and hope in these darker days

Abrahamic Family House is among the legacy of Pope's message of peace

February 02, 2021
The original Rolls-Royce Phantom V used by the Founding President, Sheikh Zayed. Courtesy: Mohammed Luqman Ali Khan
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UAE at 50: rolling back the years to discover Sheikh Zayed's magnificent lost limousine

How a motor historian trackeddown Rolls-Royce Phantom V used by the Founding Father

HeritageJanuary 27, 2021
Caption RAK Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: 25 JANUARY 2009: Snow covering the top of Jebel Jais Mountain and local men building a snow man during wintry weather in the Northern Emirate. Coutesy Mike Charlton??Object Name: Rating: ?Category: Copyright: ?Byline: Coutesy Mike Charlton Credit: ?Headline:
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Floods, snow and locusts - take cover from the UAE's wildest weather

It's not all sunshine and palm trees when winter comes around as history shows

EnvironmentJanuary 02, 2021
Sarah Al Amiri, the UAE's Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, is playing an important role in space exploration. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's monumental and risky Mars mission to inspire future

Sara Al Amiri said Government has placed faith in young team at the opening of The National Future Forum

ScienceDecember 30, 2020
Raju Narisetti (left) and The National's editor-in-chief Mina Al-Oraibi speak about the future of news at The National's Future Forum in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The National Future Forum: News has a bright future with UAE at forefront

Editor-in-chief Mina Al-Oraibi announces international youth journalism competition and says the UAE is the future

UAEDecember 30, 2020
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