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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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Peter Van Wyk, a senior director at Emaar, pictured with the company's chairman Mohamed Alabbar at a charity art auction. Peter was diagnosed with ALS, a form of motor neuron disease. Emaar has been raising funds for the condition and donating them to Al Jalila Foundation. The auction raised a total of US$87,725 (over AED 322,000). Emaar doubled the funds to a total of US$175,450 (over AED 644,000). All proceeds from ticket sales for the event will also be contributed to Al Jalila Foundation.
Emaar employees rally to raise funds for research after colleague stricken with ALS

Employees at property firm Emaar rally round to raise funds for research after colleague was stricken with motor neuron disease

UAEJuly 04, 2017
A series of observation decks built into the mountainside will offer views across the Al Hajar mountain range. Jeff Topping / The National
Visitors to RAK's newest attraction will need a head for heights

Observation decks are near the summit of the UAE's tallest mountain

UAEJuly 02, 2017
The Godolphin Arabian, painted by Daniel Quigley.
UK village thanks Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

Dubai's Godolphin racing stable named in honour of Arabian horse which founded the modern thoroughbred

WorldJune 29, 2017
The chapel in the Godolphin Cross village in Cornwall. Courtesy Godolphin Cross Community Association
UK village thanks the Ruler of Dubai

Nearly 300 centuries after the power of the Arabian stallion was first recognised by the racing world, his winning ways continue for residents of a small village at the very tip of England.

UAEJune 28, 2017
Saudi's Prince Mohammed bin Nayef has been relieved of his duties as crown prince. Saudi Press Agency
Mohammed bin Nayef: the crown prince destined never to wear the crown

Prince Mohammed bin Nayef has long been a familiar figure on the international circuit, especially in the United States, where he has reinforced the close ties between Washington and Riyadh under both Presidents Obama and Trump.

WorldJune 21, 2017
Terror scare forces Gatwick easyJet flight to divert to Germany
Terror scare forces Gatwick easyJet flight to divert to Germany

Passengers fears after hearing male passengers discuss bombs" and "explosives" Three men taken off plane at Cologne by police Backpack destroyed on runway in controlled explosion

EuropeJune 18, 2017
Holy Stiffs! Batman actor Adam West dead, aged 88

TV series defined the Caped Crusader for a generation Star died after short battle with cancer

TelevisionJune 18, 2017
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TransportJune 18, 2017
Best of friends: Nasser bin Ghaith, left, with the exiled militant extremist Hassan Al Diqqi at a 2013 Istanbul meeting of the Ummah Conference. The group seeks the overthrow of legitimate governments, and Dr bin Ghaith leads its branch in the UAE.
Revealed: the ‘peaceful academic’ and his links with violent global jihad

In prison while his trial continues on charges of fomenting political dissent, Nasser bin Ghaith insists he is a non-violent advocate of democracy. In fact, he is part of an alliance of militant extremists who seek the overthrow of legitimate governments.

UAEFebruary 14, 2017
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces , presents the 2015/2016 Abu Dhabi Award to Deborah Henley, who received it on behalf of her mother. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
A book to recall life so very long ago

An out-of-print book about the country before the discovery of oil has had a new lease of life after an early expatriate resident received the Abu Dhabi Award on behalf of her mother, who wrote the book.

UAEDecember 02, 2016
From the memoirs of diplomats' wives to out-of-print academic texts, we scan notable titles all about the UAE. Delores Johnson / The National
Written in the UAE: our guide to the best books about the Emirates

The Emirates have long inspired visitors to commit their thoughts to paper. From the memoirs of diplomats' wives to out-of-print academic texts, we scan notable titles all about the UAE, as a new history Keepers of the Golden Shore by Michael Quentin Morton is published.

March 16, 2016
‘Rain of Light’ on the horizon as Louvre Abu Dhabi nears completion
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‘Rain of Light’ on the horizon as Louvre Abu Dhabi nears completion
Travel and TourismFebruary 16, 2016
40,000 books bound for schools

For nearly a century, Scholastic has been one of the world’s leading publishers of books and educational material. And this week, the company joins The National to promote the cause of reading in a spectacular way.

EducationFebruary 07, 2016
This artist's concept illustration shows a distant view from Planet Nine back towards the sun. The planet is thought to be gaseous, similar to Uranus and Neptune. Hypothetical lightning lights up the night side. AFP Photo / Caltech / Robert Hurt
Unseen planet dents the old order

The news that a ninth planet may exist has both excited and divided the scientific community.

WorldJanuary 21, 2016
Gro Harlem Brundtland, the former Norwegian prime minister, has also served as the World Health Organisation director and as an United Nations special envoy. John Lamparski / Getty Images
Norway’s Iron Lady honoured with Zayed Future Energy Prize

Environmentalist and former Norwegian premier Gro Harlem Brundtland is this years winner of the lifetime achievement at the Zayed Future Energy Prize

EnvironmentJanuary 18, 2016
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