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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, chairs a meeting of the Year of Giving Higher Committee, as part of the Year of Giving, which has three months left to run. Wam
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid: Year of Giving has entered crucial final stretch

With three months to go, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai reviews new proposals to boost charitable giving and volunteering

UAESeptember 21, 2017
Gems’ vice president Brendan Law says pupils should be assessed on more than academic performance Christopher Pike / The National
'Mixed emotions' for founding Cranleigh head as he steps down for Dubai move

Brendan Law is to take up senior post at Gems after five year association with leading Abu Dhabi school

EducationSeptember 20, 2017
Sharks for sale in the UAE. Over-fishing of various species has led to them becoming endangered. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sharks become victims of most deadly predator in the Gulf

New report says the fishing industry is pushing many species towards extinction

UAESeptember 19, 2017
Dragon capsule containing Genes In Space Alia Al Mansooris' DNA experiment is released from the International Space Station at the start of its five hour journey back to Earth.
Splashdown! Alia's space station experiment has come down to Earth

SpaceX reports successful landing of capsule containing Genes in Space samples

UAESeptember 18, 2017
A Zambian healthcare worker tests for malaria in a rural village during one of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership's programmes. Malaria kills about 430,000 people every year. Thierry Roge / Reuters
Crown Prince brings a multi-million dollar boost in the fight against malaria

Winning the fight against one of the world's deadliest diseases will save 700,000 lives a year

UAESeptember 17, 2017
Veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson on board the International Space Station. Whitson worked on the experiment of Genes in Space winner Alia Al Mansoori before returning to Earth earlier this month. Whitson, who has spent more time in space than any other woman, also sent a message of support to Alia.
'You can do it': Nasa chief astronaut's message to Dubai teen

Alia's dreams of going to space encouraged from team on International Space Station

UAESeptember 17, 2017
The Falcon 9 rocket takes to the skies, but not all landings go to plan. SpaceX / AFP
When rocket tests go wrong: SpaceX releases blooper reel of catastrophic crashes

It's Monty Python's Crashing Rockets Circus as space company releases footage to wacky tune

UAESeptember 17, 2017
All you need to know about the new iPhone X. Graphic News
At what price will the UAE fall in love with the new iPhone X?

Experts predict healthy interest in Apple's new baby but question if customers buying the cheaper iPhone 8 could lose face

UAESeptember 14, 2017
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, left, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed under the roof. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed visit Louvre Abu Dhabi

Genes in Space Winner Alia Al Mansoori was also a surprise guest on the VIP tour of the new museum ahead of its opening on November 11

UAESeptember 12, 2017
Visitors at the Floating Venice project by Kleindienst at the 16th edition of Cityscape Global. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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High fliers and deep pockets show the way to a model Cityscape Dubai 2017

Penthouses, yoga lawns and an underwater hotel are making waves at the annual property show

UAESeptember 12, 2017
The theme of Expo 2017 is future energy, but in the Africa Pavilion it is sales of carved animals that count. James Langton / The National
Why badges and folk dancing are the key to a successful Expo

With Expo 2017 ending this week in Kazakhstan, Dubai 2020 is next on the list, James Langton writes from Astana

UAESeptember 09, 2017
Schools across the emirates that follow the UAE Government Ministry of Education's curriculum will be brought under one education system. Jeff Topping / The National
UAE President announces plans to unify education in all government schools

Emirati School Model designed to ensure pupils secure "first-rate education"

UAESeptember 04, 2017
Former Atlantis shuttle commander Chris Ferguson models Boeing's new spacesuit in a mock up of the Starliner capsule. Boeing
Boeing will rocket the US back into manned space flight

Six years after the last flight of Atlantis a replacement for the Space Shuttle is almost ready to launch

WorldSeptember 03, 2017
There are always stories from folklore about dust devils in countries where they form.
UAE weather: What is a dust devil and how is it caused?

Natural phenomenon is also believed to be supernatural in many cultures around the world

EnvironmentAugust 21, 2017
The Arabian sand cat, pictured at the Al Ain Zoo, is one of the desert’s more reclusive inhabitants. Lauren Lancaster / The National
Conservation efforts in Abu Dhabi mean new hope for endangered species

Rare orchids, a dwarf palm, the Arabian Sand Cat, Humpback dolphins and a rare Oryx all thriving

EnvironmentAugust 20, 2017
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