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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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Abeer Knio, 24, from Beirut. David Enders for The National
Arab Youth Survey: Gloomy times for young people in the Levant

Research reveals a deep sense of pessimism among the youth of Lebanon and Jordan

UAEMay 09, 2018
Reuben Abraham, chief executive of IDFC, says education is an area that could experience rapid growth should the UAE and India work together. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Room for further investment between UAE and India, forum told

Dubai and Abu Dhabi could drive investment to India in a revival of ancient trading ties

UAEMay 08, 2018
Vehicles such as Joby Aviation's conceptual S2 vehicles may become one of many in our urban skies. Courtesy: Joby Aviation
Flying houses and self-repairing roads: what the future holds

Experts share their visions of the world to come

UAEMay 08, 2018
The National Future Forum is being held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, May 8. Victor Besa / The National
The National celebrates ten years of achievements by looking to the future

The National's Future Forum brings together international experts to examine the UAE's place in the world

UAEMay 08, 2018
The vast majority of interviewees questioned for the Arab Youth Survey backed Mohammed bin Salman's reforms and direction for Saudi Tolga Akmen / AFP
Arab Youth Survey: Saudi Crown Prince reforms win huge support

Latest research finds anti-corruption drive and greater rights for women have struck a chord, despite wider concerns region is moving in wrong direction

UAEMay 08, 2018
Young Arabs view the Russian leader as strong and stable, and strongly disapprove of Donald Trump. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds and Mikhail Metzel / AFP
Arab Youth Survey: Perceptions on the US and Russia

Most young Arabs now see the US as an enemy, view Russia as an ally, and think the election of Donald Trump is a bad thing

UAEMay 08, 2018
Tony Seba expects that in 12 years we will all be driven by fleets of autonomous vehicles. Pawan Singh / The National
Why the death of the private car is just around the corner

Futurist Tony Seba predicts that by 2030 we will travel cheaply and more efficiently in electric self driven vehicles

TransportMay 06, 2018
An artist's impression of a HyperloopTT Station.
Life in the fast lane - the future of transport in the UAE

Flying taxis and a trip to Dubai that takes 12 minutes sound like science fiction, but they could soon be a reality.

TransportMay 06, 2018
10-best shortlisted photographes from Wiki Loves Emirates photo campaign.
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How the UAE made the world's biggest online encyclopedia bigger

Wikipedia's winning photos from Wiki Loves Emirates contest expand the country's online presence

HeritageMay 06, 2018
The rise of widespread cyber attacks has been accompanied by a boom in companies tracking and chasing criminals. Ritchie Tongo / EPA
How the fight against online fraud has become a billion dollar business

This year's GISEC cyber security conference in Dubai shows the fight against cyber crime is global

UAEMay 01, 2018
DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , MAY 1 – 2018 :- Richard Browning , Inventor of World’s fastest jet pack during the live demonstration at the GISEC Future Technology Week held at Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai. For News. Story by James Lagton. Courtesy DWTC
Real life Iron Man demonstrates jet engine flying suit in Dubai

Inventor Richard Browning achieved a Guinness World Record for the fastest speed in a body-controlled jet-engine powered suit last November

ScienceMay 01, 2018
Images of the new Cargo Speed hyperloop terminal at Dubai Port. DP World
Virgin Hyperloop proposes revolutionary cargo network for Dubai

Images of Cargospeed hyperloop terminal at Dubai Port released, which will transport passengers and goods at 'air speed at the price of transport by land'

UAEApril 29, 2018
HyperloopTT system front view. The firm will test in China. Courtesy Hyperloop Transportation Technologies
Dubai puts the brakes on hyperloop hype amid flurry of plans for super-fast travel

RTA says advanced transport system is still under development and needs 'careful planning' before any go-ahead is given

TransportApril 26, 2018
A dead Saker falcon hangs from a power line in Mongolia, where it is estimated around 4,000 of the endangered birds die by electrocution every year. Courtesy Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
UAE fund to prevent deaths of thousands of endangered falcons

New Dh70 million Mohammed bin Zayed research fund seeks solutions to needless deaths caused by electricity power lines

EnvironmentApril 26, 2018
Hunters aim at a flock of birds in the Lebanese village of Shlifa. More than a 15 million bidrs are estimated to e killed annually in Lebanon, Italy, Egypt and Syria.Joseph Barrak / AFP
How illegal bird hunting in the Arab world could drive species to extinction

Report released at international gathering in Abu Dhabi singles out Egypt, Syria and Lebanon plus Italy as culprits

EnvironmentApril 26, 2018
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