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John Dennehy

John Dennehy

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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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An ambulance boat approaches the MV Hondius off Praia, Cape Verde. AFP
Hantavirus: How concerned should we be?

Risk to Middle East is low and Covid-style pandemic is unlikely, experts say

HealthMay 08, 2026
Fujairah's Etihad Rail station near Al Hilal City. Photo: Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail set to offer economic uplift to Fujairah, businesses say

Upbeat assessment follows completion of city's station

UAEMay 06, 2026
Dr Abdulla Al Mandous, minister and director general of the National Centre of Meteorology. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
UAE aims to become 'epicentre for climate innovation', meteorology chief says

Newly appointed minister Dr Abdulla Al Mandous says country is investing in advanced forecasting systems

UAEMay 06, 2026
The UAE Armed Forces are marking 50 years since unification on May 6, 2026. The National
Special reportFrom desert beginnings to missile defence: the rise of the UAE Armed Forces

The 1976 unification created a military that has since expanded in scale, capability and commitment to humanitarian missions

UAEMay 06, 2026
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, overseeing the start of tunnelling work on the Dubai Metro Blue Line. Photo: Wam
Going underground: The high-tech machines digging tunnels for Dubai's Blue Line

State-of-the-art machines utilised in preparation for 2029 opening

UAEMay 06, 2026
Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, and chairman of Etihad Rail, on the train leaving Fujairah station. Photo: Wam
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Fujairah's Etihad Rail passenger station first to be completed

Ruler and Crown Prince of Fujairah, and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, visit station on UAE's east coast before passenger service launch

UAEMay 05, 2026
Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai is being constructed at increasing pace. Photo: Nakheel
From islands to transport: Dubai speeds up mega projects

Palm Jebel Ali offers rare chance to build transit-oriented destination

UAEApril 30, 2026
Pancreatic cancer has survival rates of less than five per cent. Getty Images
AI tool helps detect pancreatic cancer up to three years before diagnosis

Mayo Clinic-developed artificial intelligence brings hope of tackling one of world's deadliest cancers

UAEApril 30, 2026
The Etihad Rail station at Dubai's Jumeirah Golf Estates. The station is set to welcome passengers for the first time this year. The National
From suburb to super-hub: Dubai's Jumeirah Golf Estates emerges as key public transport centre

Two Metro lines, an Etihad Rail station, bus links and proximity to the major 311 motorway are positioning the area as a super connector as the city spreads south

UAEApril 29, 2026
The Dubai Gold Line has been hailed as the emirate's biggest transport project. Photo: Dubai Media Office
40 metres underground, Dubai's metro will be 'complex and challenging' to build

Scale and depth of tunnels make it most demanding infrastructure project in years

UAEApril 24, 2026
Dubai's first commercial vertiport will be the launchpad for the emirate's burgeoning air taxi sector. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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Ready for take-off: First look inside Dubai's air taxi vertiport

The National tours site next to Dubai International Airport where aviation, metro and city will be linked

UAEApril 23, 2026
Pupils return to the British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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'So excited to be back': Pupils return to classrooms amid Iran ceasefire

Dubai Ruler sends message of hope to pupils who have faced weeks of disruption

UAEApril 20, 2026
Mako and Phil are recovering at Ras Al Khaimah Animal Welfare Centre. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Animal Welfare Centre
Two puppies rescued after being abandoned in UAE desert

Dirt biking residents find Mako and Phil in remote part of Sweihan

UAEApril 18, 2026
Binous Gym in Al Quoz, Dubai, was cordoned off after being gutted by fire. The National
'Kept us going through war': Wave of support for Dubai gym gutted by blaze

Fitness community hopes Binous Gym in Al Quoz will return stronger

UAEApril 15, 2026
Masses at St Mary's Catholic Church will be indoor only for now, church authorities say. Antonie Robertson / The National
Orthodox Christians in UAE pray for peace and love at Easter services

Worshippers mark the faith’s most important festival with indoor prayers in churches in Dubai during ceasefire in Iran war

UAEApril 11, 2026
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