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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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Barakah's units Three and Four are now connected to the national electricity grid. Courtesy Enec
UAE's first nuclear power plant marks 'significant milestone' in construction

Two more reactor units have been connected to the national electricity grid

UAEJanuary 13, 2018
“In few years, the young ones will look at a car and go wow! I can't wait!”-- Mazin Al Khatib, CEO of Nostalgia Classic Cars. Christopher Pike / The National
End of the internal combustion engine, part 4: an affection for classic cars lives on

Will the UAE's love affair with the engine end with electric cars? In the last of our series, petrolhead Mazin Al Khitab talks about this life in cars and how relationships are evolving

UAEJanuary 13, 2018
Sheikh Zayed visits Liwa and Delma Island in Abu Dhabi in 1979. Al Itihad
The end of the combustion engine: how cars came to the UAE

As the age of petroleum-powered vehicles enters what could be its final era, we look at its beginnings – from Bertha Benz's pioneering drive through western Germany to Sheikh Zayed's Maybach – in the first of a four-part series

TransportJanuary 10, 2018
The UAE is planning to send four Emirati astronauts into space by 2021. Courtesy Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Future
Thousands in the running to become the UAE's first astronaut

Director of space agency says age is no barrier at launch of a new competition

UAEJanuary 09, 2018
Imran Khan’s party, Pakistani opposition leader and head of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), has issued a statement clarifying the situation around his marital status. Aamir Qureshi / AFP Photo
Imran Khan waits to learn if he will marry for the third time

Third wife is a divorced faith healer with Dubai connections

WorldJanuary 08, 2018
VAT to be paid on all goods sent by popular Shop & Ship service

UAE customs will determine fee, but method of payment not yet explained

UAEJanuary 01, 2018
VAT was introduced in the UAE on January 1, 2018. Pawan Singh / The National
Consumer watchdogs ready to crack down on VAT overcharging

Retailers can expect stiff fines if they are caught adding more than five per cent after the tax comes into force on Monday

UAEJanuary 01, 2018
Artificially intelligent robots like Kuri will soon be entertaining children and caring for the elderly and infirm. Mayfield Robotics
UAE embraces artificial intelligence

From flying taxis, to smart cities and a dedicated minister for AI, 2017 was a giant leap for robotkind

UAEDecember 25, 2017
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre is looking for four degree-qualified citizens to be the first recruits to its new astronaut corps. Satish Kumar / The National
What does it take to get a place on the UAE astronaut programme?

Young, old, male, female – all are welcome to sign up, says the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre. And in the first week of applications, over 1,000 hopefuls already have

UAEDecember 13, 2017
Viewers gather to view Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi, on display at Christie's auction rooms in London. The rare painting of Christ, which sold for a record $450 million, is heading to Louvre Abu Dhabi. Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP Photo
For Louvre Abu Dhabi, Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi is a game changer like no other

Arrival of world's most expensive painting makes the museum an even greater draw

UAEDecember 07, 2017
Stephen Hadley, former national security adviser to then President George W Bush, said the UAE was one of the countries in the Middle East that was responding to the demands of their people and improving healthcase, and education. Antonie Robertson / The National
Jerusalem embassy move to 'kick up a lot of dust', former Bush adviser says

Stephen Hadley said Middle East peace deal would mean a broader reconciliation for Israel with the Arab world

UAEDecember 07, 2017
King Salman, left, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in Jeddah in June. Saudi Press Agency
UAE and Saudi Arabia form joint military alliance

The Joint Co-operation Committee will co-ordinate between the two countries in all military, political, economic, trade and cultural fields

GovernmentDecember 05, 2017
A Hollywood film will be made about the life of Sheikh Zayed. Courtesy Al Ittihad
Year of Giving and Year of Zayed offer the same strong message

The legacy of the UAE's Founding Father drives the defining themes and far-reaching influence of both 2017 and 2018

UAEDecember 05, 2017
XDubai has opened the world's longest urban zipline at Dubai Marina
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Making today's headlines: Sheikh Zayed Festival, Expo 2020 and Dubai Marina zipline

UAEDecember 04, 2017
An aerial shot of the empty land of Abu Dhabi and the road (or bridge) that was a beginning to Abu Dhabi's future. Maqta Bridge. Courtesy Al Ittihad
Abu Dhabi to Dubai was always a journey of hope

Not so very long ago, the road was a sand track with an international border and bandits along the way. Then came bulldozers and closer national ties

November 30, 2017
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