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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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Department of Transport spokesman said the road pricing scheme would reduce traffic congestion and make journeys faster. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Abu Dhabi road tolls part of improvements to the capital, Minister says

Transport Undersecretary says the aim is to improve public transport and reduce the number of cars

UAEFebruary 06, 2018
Members of the French team from Art Graphique & Patrimoine with 3D scanners at Palmyra last year.
Can technology help restore Syria's lost archaeological heritage?

French team uses digital scanners to produce amazing 3D reconstructions of destroyed or damaged historic buildings

HeritageFebruary 05, 2018
The mangroves in Abu Dhabi. The UAE has seven designated as Wetlands of International Importance. Fatima Al Marzooqi /The National
Saving the world's wetlands can also save the planet

World Wetland Day highlights the UAE's preservation efforts

EnvironmentFebruary 01, 2018
A plane flies backdropped by the moon in London on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, a 'Super Blue Blood Moon' will be visible to the naked eye. Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA
Super blood moon will be seen across UAE tonight

Rare astronomical occurrence will be visible across the UAE shortly after 6pm on Wednesday

UAEJanuary 31, 2018
Saeed Al Gergawi, Programme Director at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre. Reem Mohammed / The National
Picture special: Mars or the UAE?

Mars Science City will replicate life in a Martian colony as preparation for the UAE's 100-year vision of a city there

UAEJanuary 29, 2018
The Ariane 5 rocket carrying Al Yah 3 blasts off from French Guianalast January. P. Piron / EPA
Yahsat confirms UAE’s latest satellite is safe in orbit with a revised flight plan

Yah 3 was blasted into space by Ariane 5 booster on Friday from French Guiana

UAEJanuary 28, 2018
Fueling of the new Al Yah 3 satellite, which launches early tomorrow morning.
Al Yah 3: Countdown to launch of the UAE's latest satellite begins

The satellite, which will bring broadband and TV to Brazil and 20 African countries, will blast off from French Guiana in the early hours of Friday morning

UAEJanuary 25, 2018
An Afghan girl named Habiba carries a box of high energy biscuits received from the World Food Programme (WFP) to her home in a refugee camp in Kabul on January 26, 2014. The biscuits are often the first shipments to land in crisis zones to keep people alive and before fresh food can be delivered. Johanned Eisele / AFP
Princess Haya's biscuit fund: how a simple packet can save a child's life

The National looks at how a donation to the World Food Programme will provide high energy food in a crisis

UAEJanuary 24, 2018
The two telecoms companies are paying tribute to the UAE's Founding Father on Sheikh Zayed Humanitarian Work Day. Courtesy Al Ittihad
Telling the life of Sheikh Zayed in 100 films and 100 minutes

Centennial Initiative by the National Archives will also include 100 education games and a series of 100 postcards

HeritageJanuary 24, 2018
UAE residents receiving traffic violations on or before December 2 are eligible for a 50 per cent reduction in fines. Andrew Henderson / The National
Fifty per cent off discounts on traffic fines will end on March 1

Fines incurred before December 2 were cut by half to mark National Day 2017

TransportJanuary 24, 2018
The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour. Rendering courtesy Emaar
Sheikh Mohammed sees the heights of Dubai's newest world beater

UAE Vice President gets an on-site update of thousand meter tall Dubai Creek Tower

UAEJanuary 23, 2018
Matthias Dolderer of Germany leads Martin Sonka of Czech Republic and Nicolas Ivanoff of France along the skyline of the city of Abu Dhabi before the first stage of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship on February 6, 2017. The race returns to the capita on the weekend of February 2 and 3 capital. Courtesy: Red Bull
Red Bull Air Race is flying back to Abu Dhabi

World's best pilots will battle for victory over the Corniche

UAEJanuary 23, 2018
Using satellite technology provided by Yahsat, doctors are able to bring modern health treatment and diagnostics villagers in areas of Pakistan that can only be reach by foot
UAE's newest satellite will provide internet to remote global communities

Due to launch later this week, Al Yah 3 will help bring better education, healthcare and opportunities to some of the world's most cut-off people

ScienceJanuary 22, 2018
The opening of a monument honouring UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed is set to take place on Monday night at 9.30pm. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Opening of Sheikh Zayed memorial is postponed 'until further notice'

Founder's Memorial was due to be inaugurated on January 22

UAEJanuary 21, 2018
Some shops say they are willing to absorb small extra charges in the interests of avoiding unnecessary stress for customers. Silvia Razgova / The National
Shops in Abu Dhabi must now give correct change after VAT

DED says it reversed its earlier decision after assurances by Central Bank that enough low value coins were in circulation

UAEJanuary 14, 2018
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