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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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Adrian Smith, left, and Gordon Gill designed the Burj Khalifa, which is, for now, the world’s tallest building. Pawan Singh / The National
Burj 2020: Architectural duo set their sights on Dubai

The men who are building the world's tallest building in Jeddah are in town - and they have plans for Dubai.

UAESeptember 07, 2015
Rebuilding Aden: the challenge

The destruction wrought on Aden by the Houthi rebellion has been less publicised than that of Syria, but is just as great.

WorldSeptember 05, 2015
New home for old treasures: Egypt’s relics moved to new Cairo museum
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New home for old treasures: Egypt’s relics moved to new Cairo museum
WorldAugust 30, 2015
Education and childcare costs as well as safety, climate and chances to make good friends were all on top of the ‘to think about’ list for expats. Nicole Hill / The National
Expat Insider Survey: Snapshot of a home from home

Making friends, health care and education costs, what did you consider before getting on that plane to a new life? Expatriates across the globe gave their opinions and rankings on the best places to settle in.

UAEAugust 24, 2015
Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum announce the formation of the Union Defence Force.
Treasure trove of historical UAE news clips now on YouTube

More than 50,000 news clips from as far back as 1895 to the present have been released by British Movietone and the Associated Press, and can be watched on demand online for free.

UAEJuly 26, 2015
Kagan Mcleod for The National
Newsmaker: Barney the dinosaur

The purple dinosaur has been amusing children the world over for 30 years. But some of his fiercest critics feel Barney only offers children a one-dimensional view of the world.

July 23, 2015
The Louvre Abu Dhabi’s first Rain of Light drops shine through
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi’s first Rain of Light drops shine through
Travel and TourismJune 25, 2015
This page begins at ayah, or verse, 37 of Surah 17 and ends with verse 57 of Surah 36. Courtesy University Library of Tubingen
Quran in focus: the earliest known fragment

This fragment of the Quran has been dated to the second half of the 6th century CE or the 1st century in the Hijri or Islamic calendar. If this is the case, these are the oldest known written Surah in existence.

WorldJune 22, 2015
An artist’s impression of Al Maryah Central, due to open in March 2018. Ken Himmel, chief executive of developers Gulf Related, says it will have not only shops but sport and entertainment attractions. Courtesy Gulf Related
Al Maryah Central: ‘when it’s built, shoppers will come’

Ken Himmel, the man behind the massive new Al Maryah Central mall in Abu Dhabi is absolutely certain about two things: that it will open on schedule in March 1, 2018, and that it will be full of shoppers.

UAEJune 17, 2015
Tropical Cyclone Ingrid approaches Cape York Peninsula, Australia on March 7, 2005. Tropical cyclones only form over oceans where the surface temperature has reached at least 26.5°C NASA / GSFC/ Getty Images
The vicious circle: Your questions about cyclones answered

What's the difference between a cyclone and a hurricane and six other things you should know as Cyclone Ashobaa heads our way

EnvironmentJune 10, 2015
The greenest buildings in the UAE
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The greenest buildings in the UAE
EnvironmentJune 03, 2015
A symbolic gesture of peace
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A symbolic gesture of peace
WorldMay 21, 2015
Twilight of the ocean dhow: Sailing the Arabian Sea in 1973
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Twilight of the ocean dhow: Sailing the Arabian Sea in 1973
UAEMay 17, 2015
Christo’s Mastaba is being planned for Liwa Oasis in Al Gharbia. The monument will feature 410,000 steel barrels and rise 150 metres and 300 metres along its vertical walls. Courtesy Andre Grossman
Christo unwraps his latest vision but still has sights set on the Abu Dhabi Mastaba

Christo, the world's most famous wrap artist unveils his latest project to walk on the waters of an Italian lake.

April 27, 2015
Emirati satellite operations team. Courtesy Yahsat
Yahsat set on creating a launch pad for the UAE in space exploration

As the Emirates prepares to enter the space race, we speak to the innovators behind the Emirati satellite-communications company Yahsat, which hopes to help the country's future exploration ambitions.

April 09, 2015
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