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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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The latest Red List of Threatened Species found more than a quarter of the animals, plants and fungi assessed are at risk. Silvia Razgova / The National
AI's role in tackling threats to nature on show in Abu Dhabi

Meeting of world's top conservation body showcases power of AI in combating illegal fishing and poaching

UAEOctober 15, 2025
Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, speaks on the opening day of the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Protecting nature a 'humanitarian responsibility', UAE minister tells conference

Almost 10,000 visitors set to attend IUCN World Conservation Congress

UAEOctober 09, 2025
The service connects Al Quoz Bus Station in Dubai to Mohamed bin Zayed City Bus Station in Abu Dhabi. Photo: RTA / X
Details and timetable released for 'non-stop' Dh25 Abu Dhabi-Dubai bus service

Four trips are to operate every day, carrying passengers in each direction

UAEOctober 07, 2025
Etihad Rail's passenger service is on track for a 2026 launch. Victor Besa / The National
Etihad Rail signs deal with taxi firm to connect to suburban stations

Tie-up aims to cut congestion and improve last-mile connections

UAEOctober 02, 2025
Etihad Rail's freight network extends across the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
UAE to expand Etihad Rail's freight capacity as business grows

Omar Al Sebeyi outlines network's increasing importance to economy and environment

UAEOctober 01, 2025
A model of an Etihad Rail passenger train at the Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
'Top notch' Etihad Rail passenger service on track for 2026 launch

Senior official Azza Al Suwaidi says train project is 'progressing with a certain momentum'

UAESeptember 30, 2025
Etihad Rail's passenger service is due to be launched in 2026. Photo: Wam
All eyes on Etihad Rail passenger service at Abu Dhabi conference

Rail project on track to transform UAE as experts gather in capital

UAESeptember 30, 2025
Dubai Creek Harbour Metro station, due to open in 2029, is effectively the centrepiece of the Metro Blue Line. Photo: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
Dubai Creek Harbour Metro station - the city’s next big architectural statement

Designer whose company laid foundations for Burj Khalifa explains process behind majestic gateway building to new neighbourhoods, set to open in 2029

UAESeptember 26, 2025
American University in Dubai is to launch a new medical school. Getty Images
UAE's new medical school opens - but has work cut out for it, experts say

Challenges include funding and availability of residency programmes, experts say

UAESeptember 24, 2025
Hassan Al Mutawa, director of rail operations at the RTA's rail agency, inside the Dubai Metro control centre. Victor Besa / the National
Inside the Dubai Metro nerve centre that keeps millions on the move

Staff at the operations control centre in Al Rashidiya work 24 hours a day to keep vast network on track

UAESeptember 20, 2025
The president of the American University in Dubai called Penn 'a phenomenal partner'. Getty Images
UAE to boost number of home-grown doctors with new medicine degree

Link-up with University of Pennsylvania will boost local healthcare system

UAESeptember 16, 2025
Hawksbill turtles at table coral reefs in Khor Fakkan. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi
How Sharjah coral reefs are turning tide in recovery from bleach damage

NYUAD-led team praise progress and call for further protection of marine areas

UAESeptember 11, 2025
A scuba diver installs an articulated pipe along a cable. International Cable Protection Committee
Cuts to Red Sea internet cables were probably accidental, experts say

Efforts to bolster resilience of world's undersea cables are advancing, experts said

TechnologySeptember 09, 2025
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 10: A general view from on board a Dubai Metro train near the Jumeriah Lakes Towers in Dubai on September 10, 2009. Ten metro stations on the Red Line officially opened to the public this morning. (Randi Sokoloff / The National) For News/Stock- Dubai Metro *** Local Caption *** RS034-091009-METRO.jpg
Dubai Metro turns 16: How trains transformed a city

Driverless trains confounded the doubters to make Dubai a more cosmopolitan destination

UAESeptember 09, 2025
Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, in Dublin. Photo: Embassy of Ireland, UAE
Ireland builds ties with expats in UAE and pledges to improve housing back home

Irish minister Neale Richmond holds talks with growing expat community in the UAE

UAESeptember 03, 2025
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