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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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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Wam
Prime Minister announces UAE Cabinet reshuffle

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces new appointments in the ministerial shuffle via Twitter on Thursday

UAEOctober 19, 2017
The Man Booker Prize-winning Nigerian writer Ben Okri will head to Abu Dhabi this month. Getty Images
Prize-winning poet Ben Okri pens an ode to Louvre Abu Dhabi

Nigerian poet and writer narrates his work for new video to launch international campaign to promote November opening

UAEOctober 18, 2017
A screengrab from flightradar24.com of air traffic in the Arabian Gulf at 12.30 pm on October 18. Flight Radar
Stuck at the airport? Help is at hand to ease congestion in the region's crowded skies

UAE aviation authorities unveil a revolutionary new air traffic system that promises fewer delays for passengers and lower costs for airlines

UAEOctober 18, 2017
The upper stage of a Soyuz rocket which may have been the source of a fireball seen over the UAE on October 15. The Soyuz carries resupply missions to the International Space Station. Courtesy Energia
Spectacular night visitor to UAE skies likely part of Soyuz space rocket

Experts now think blazing trails in the sky were either supply capsule for the International Space Station or rocket booster

UAEOctober 18, 2017
Progress MS-06 is a supply capsule that was launched in July. Nasa
Russian workhorse spaceship had a burning appointment with the UAE

Debris from Soyuz craft believed to have caused fiery trails in the night skies

UAEOctober 17, 2017
Elizabeth Forkuoh serves a table while taking part in the restaurant service competition at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017. Christopher Pike / The National
Search for the world's best waiter continues at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi

Contestants compete over four days to find the champion in restuarant services at the world's biggest vocational skills contest

EducationOctober 17, 2017
Falling space debris from a Progress rocket used to supply the International Space Station. Reem Mohammed / The National.
Falling Russian rocket now chief suspect for lights over UAE

Dubai Astronomy Group reported that the object was falling space debris from a Progress rocket used to supply the International Space Station

UAEOctober 17, 2017
The object in the sky, as seen over Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Courtesy Kat Risner.
Watch: Flaming object creates spectacle in UAE night sky

Theories abound after bright light flashes over UAE and meteor breaks up in atmosphere

UAEOctober 17, 2017
Alireza Badri of Iran competes in the welding category at WorldSkills. Young people from 77 countries are competing in in 51 skills competitions. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Seeking the world's best bricklayer at Abu Dhabi's skills Olympics

WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 sees young contestants going for gold at the world's biggest vocational skills competition

UAEOctober 16, 2017
Cristian Ignacio Cortes Rivas pictured at the Qudwa Conference which is a teaching forum. Chris Whiteoak / Abu Dhabi.
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How giving just two years in the classroom will change the rest of your life

Teach for All movement helps children most in need in 46 countries across the world

EducationOctober 14, 2017
Maryam Al Kuwaiti entered a male-dominated industry but it did not faze her and she's keen for more females to follow suit. Paul Driscoll
Thanks to vocational skills, aircraft engineer Maryam Al Kuwaiti's career is really taking off

Cutting edge technology at Strata Manufacturing uses 3D printing to build Etihad aircraft cabin interiors

EducationOctober 12, 2017
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, speaks at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum in New York, September 20, 2017. Brendan McDermid / Reuters
Bill Gates to visit Abu Dhabi in support of final battle against deadly diseases

World's richest man will join Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed for the Reaching the Last Mile conference next month

UAEOctober 10, 2017
Uber currently has to keep its UAE rates at least 30 per cent above those of traditional taxis under rules set by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority. Ravindranath K / The National
Talks to bring a cheaper Uber ride service to Dubai have been 'positive' says company

Uber has met with RTA to discuss affordable transport in line with the city's vision for the future

TransportOctober 05, 2017
Shaesta Waiz, Afghanistan’s first female certified civilian pilot, arrives in Montreal, Canada, on May 15, on the third leg of her round-the-world solo flight. Catherine Legault / AFP
Afghan refugee becomes the youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Shaesta Waiz lands in Florida at the end of an epic 25,000 mile flight that included Dubai, with the aim of promoting education

UAEOctober 05, 2017
Today is World Teacher's Day. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National
Sheikh Mohammed thanks UAE educators on World Teacher's Day

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed posts video praising work of teachers in building the country

EducationOctober 05, 2017
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