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John Dennehy

John Dennehy

Senior Reporter
John is a senior reporter based in the UAE and has reported extensively across the country and Middle East - from the UN climate change talks to stories about abandoned Soviet-era planes in the Northern Emirates. He is particularly interested in documenting how major issues affect people's everyday lives. John has hosted a podcast at The National and frequently appears on its weekly online show, A Closer Look. He has also written a book on the First World War.
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A rendering of the Dubai Loop. Initially, it is set to have four stops. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Going underground: Can the Dubai Loop help solve traffic congestion?

Transport experts believe the way it integrates with other modes of public transport is crucial

UAEFebruary 05, 2026
Calixto Ortega Sanchez, Venezuela's Vice President for the Economy, right, and political commentator Tucker Carlson in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Venezuela must have access to its own resources, says vice president

Calixto Ortega Sanchez says oil-rich country can move on from events of January 3 in Caracas but must have access to international markets to do so

UAEFebruary 04, 2026
Dr Anwar Gargash said 'part two was coming' when asked about Russia-Ukraine talks at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE seen as a 'neutral venue' for Russia-Ukraine talks, says Gargash

Early decision not to pick sides was crucial, adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed tells World Governments Summit

UAEFebruary 04, 2026
Professor Roger Kornberg, second left, at the World Laureates Summit in Dubai. Prof Kornberg said the inspiring science journals of his youth had been replaced by more conservative media. UAE Presidential Court
AI-blockchain research platform launches new era of sharing scientific knowledge

At World Governments Summit in Dubai, Nobel laureate says fusion of AI and blockchain can open research to scientific and commercial rewards

UAEFebruary 03, 2026
Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and chairman of the World Governments Summit Organisation, opens the Dubai event. Antonie Robertson / The National
Rise of AI is redefining human capabilities, Mohammed Al Gergawi says

UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs asks whether global governments are 'ready for the humans we have become'

UAEFebruary 03, 2026
An Etihad Rail passenger train at Mohamed bin Zayed City station in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
Etihad Rail's key challenge: connecting people to the stations

Closing the first and last mile gap set to define how people use the network, experts say

UAEJanuary 29, 2026
Rising urbanisation in Africa means more people are affected by floods. AFP
Countries step up disaster planning to shield themselves from 'future shocks'

Rapid urbanisation and population shifts amplify impact of severe weather, says risk expert

UAEJanuary 27, 2026
An Etihad Rail passenger train at Mohamed bin Zayed City Station in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
From city to desert to mountains at 200kph: On board an Etihad Rail train

The National takes a memorable trip on a service that will soon be running across the UAE

UAEJanuary 23, 2026
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology is trying to solve issues of water security, such as through its cloud-seeding programme. Photo: National Centre of Meteorology
UAE issues $1.5m cloud-seeding grants for projects to address water security

Funds will be distributed to scientists over three years as part of efforts to increase rainfall

UAEJanuary 21, 2026
Etihad Rail Passenger Train. Ongoing construction work to one of the many planned high volume train stations along the route. Press ride along in the new passenger trail from Etihad Rail starting at Al Faya Depot to the Abu Dhabi train station in Mohamed bin Zayed City. Antonie Robertson/The National
ExclusiveFirst glimpse of the Abu Dhabi railway station set to usher in new era of travel

The National is granted access to Mohamed bin Zayed City station, nearing completion in capital

UAEJanuary 20, 2026
Etihad Rail Passenger Train. The new train dedicated to passenger transport inside the Al Faya Depot building. Press ride along in the new passenger trail from Etihad Rail starting at Al Faya Depot to the Abu Dhabi train station in Mohamed bin Zayed City. Antonie Robertson/The National
ExclusiveFirst Etihad Rail routes to link Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah

Frequent trains expected on the Abu Dhabi to Dubai corridor as anticipation for new rail service builds

UAEJanuary 20, 2026
Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and chairman of the World Governments Summit, revealed details at a briefing on Friday. Antonie Robertson / The National
World Governments Summit to feature gathering of Nobel laureates

World Laureates Summit to draw scores of Nobel laureates and recipients of prestigious international awards

UAEJanuary 16, 2026
Matt Damon and Gary White of the Water.org nonprofit organisation at one of their initiatives in Indonesia in 2018. Photo: Water.org
Water shortages: Why 'world's greatest challenge' is solvable

Abu Dhabi talk to hear the water crisis is a global one but many of the solutions can be found in the UAE

UAEJanuary 15, 2026
Villas being built on Palm Jebel Ali. Photo: Nakheel
Palm Jebel Ali megaproject takes root, with units 'on track for 2027'

Developer Nakheel reports 'steady progress' at construction site

UAEJanuary 12, 2026
US President Donald Trump. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Donald Trump's move to quit UN climate treaty risks funding gaps and cedes influence, experts say

Leaving the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change could be more damaging than quitting Paris

ClimateJanuary 08, 2026
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