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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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Dubai's retail sector shows positive signs of growth, according to Emirates NBD's latest economy tracker. Pawan Singh / The National
Men outnumber women three to one as population hits nine million

Data shows that there are now three men for every woman living in the country

UAEAugust 03, 2017
Hyperloop achieves speeds of 310kph with its latest test
Hyperloop achieves speeds of 310kph with its latest test

Company tests prototype of passenger pod that will connect Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes

TransportAugust 03, 2017
Book cover of Five Children and it by E. Nesbit
My Favourite reads: James Langton

Just five? An impossible task. But the process of selection throws something about great literature in a sharper light, that it contains truths for any age. A good book reminds us that the human condition remains the same. James Langton is Senior National Writer

BooksAugust 02, 2017
Tourists take photos in front of Emirates Palace. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Increased summer visitor numbers show Abu Dhabi is hot stuff for tourists

China, India and the UK top a list of record visitor numbers for June.

UAEJuly 31, 2017
Special report: UAE ready to join the nuclear power club
Special report: Power for the people

Three hours west of the capital Abu Dhabi, the space between shimmering desert and dusty sky resolves into a series of massive concrete domes - this is Barakah, the UAE's first nuclear power station

EnvironmentJuly 28, 2017
Barakah site update photos as of May 2017. (WAM Photo)
UAE is 'role model' for peaceful nuclear power says energy chief

Barakah reactor is 96 per cent finished and ready to start in the New Year

UAEJuly 26, 2017
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, centre left, receives a representative from the UAE Space Agency, during a Sea Palace barza on July 24, 2017. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohammed briefed on the UAE's plans for exploration of space

Mission to Mars tops goals of UAE Space Agency.

ScienceJuly 24, 2017
An artist's impression of the Al Badayer Oasis complex, due to open by the end of this year. Courtesy Shurooq
Sharjah's Al Badayer Oasis will offer visitors comfort and adventure

Northern Emirates lure tourist dirhams with a combination of thrill-seeking and natural beauty.

UAEJuly 23, 2017
A new video released by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) shows what it might be like to travel in the pilotless aircraft. Courtesy Dubai Media Office
World's first self-flying taxi coming to Dubai 'within months'

Velocopter can carry two passengers in complete safety and will have new laws to guide operations, the RTA says.

TransportJuly 23, 2017
The index puts the UAE second for the ability of the Government to respond to changes, but takes 17th place for the performance of individuals and civil society. Christopher Pike / The National
When it's time for a change, the UAE is prepared for anything, survey finds

2017 Change Readiness Survey puts the county in third place out of over 130 countries.

UAEJuly 19, 2017
Eid Al Fitr has been announced for Friday June 15. Christopher Pike / The National
For work, life and play, Abu Dhabi is a rising star among the cities

Latest rankings put the UAE capital as second-best city in the world

UAEJuly 17, 2017
Visitors to the Tesla showroom examine the Tesla Model X. New green auto loans will help to catapult sales of zero-carbon emission vehicles, as part of the UAE’s clean Ā­energy drive. James Langton / The National
Tesla introduces affordable electric car to the UAE

The new showroom and service centre has been purpose built on the Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.

UAEJuly 12, 2017
The A350-1000 test aircraft, MSN065, successfully completed the hot weather tests at the Al Ain International airport. Courtesy Airbus
Airbus beats the heat after a testing time in Al Ain

Aircraft manufacturer uses UAE for hot weather testing after going to Canada's frozen north.

UAEJuly 11, 2017
Since early 2017, the EHang184 autonomous aerial vehicle has experimented flight tests in Dubai sky at the test site of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
All eyes to the sky as Dubai's flying taxi takes off for the first time

Unmanned tests show Ehang 184 in Burj Al Arab flypast

TransportJuly 11, 2017
Dubai's PMI score slipped slightly in February, dragged lower by the construction sector, but remains firmly in positive territory. Courtesy Dubai Media Office
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The Dubai firm behindĀ Apple's new roof

UAE firm has been at the centre of world beating projects from Mecca to Venice

UAEJuly 06, 2017
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