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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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Dubai Creek in 1966 and again in March 2021. Courtesy John Vale and Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE then and now: Images show a Dubai Creek barely changed in decades

Use our interactive slider to explore the historic heart of the city

HeritageMarch 17, 2021
Dublin's Grafton Street in 1982 after the Irish capital's main shopping district was pedestrianised. David Jazay
Before the Tiger: old photographs of Ireland show a time lost for ever

As the Emerald Isle celebrates St Patrick's Day on Wednesday, a series of images from the 1980s champions its heritage

March 17, 2021
Burj Khalifa was in 2020 lit up in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. WAM
St Patrick's Day: Ireland to celebrate national holiday with free online festival

Showcase of heritage to connect the 80 million people across the world with Irish descent

UAEMarch 12, 2021
Two thirds of respondents to the Cigna survey would prefer to stop or drastically reduce working from home when the pandemic ends. Getty Images
Workplace stress in UAE higher than during lockdown, survey reveals

Cigna Insurance study also found the 'always on' culture has become increasingly prevalent

UAEMarch 01, 2021
Left: Khor Fakkan in 1973. Right: Khor Fakkan in 2020. Courtesy Alain Saint-Hilaire and Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE then and now: how Sharjah's east coast coastal town has transformed

Use our interactive slider to explore the changing face of Khor Fakkan

HeritageMarch 01, 2021
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, with the now retired Maj Gen Helal Al Shehhi at the time of the war. Courtesy: Helal Al Shehhi
Liberation of Kuwait: Emirati commander recalls blazing oil wells and looted shops

Retired major general remembers raising the Emirati flag over the UAE embassy in Kuwait

UAEFebruary 28, 2021
Visitors look at some UAE firepower by Caracal at Idex 2021 . Victor Besa / The National
Idex 2021: How the region's biggest-spending defence event was made possible

Daily PCR tests for delegates and exhibits spread over 12 halls played a crucial part

UAEFebruary 24, 2021
Steven Seagal and Caroline Cresp at the Streit Group stand with the Storm armoured car. Victor Besa / The National
Steven Seagal talks guns, armoured vehicles and films at Idex

The star of the early 90s is in Abu Dhabi as brand ambassador of the Streit Group

UAEFebruary 23, 2021
Charles Dufour of Cebair, with the Chimera, an anti-drone system. Victor Besa / The National
Idex 2021: The drone destroyer that can be slung over the shoulder

The Chimera can detect errant drones within a one kilometre radius and jam their signal

UAEFebruary 23, 2021
Inflatable aircraft hangars that can be deployed across the globe and built within hours. Courtesy: Aviatech
Instant, inflatable aircraft hangars on show at Idex

The hangars can be used in extreme temperatures ranging from –60°C to +70°C and can withstand hurricane force winds

UAEFebruary 23, 2021
Inflatable aircraft hangars that can be deployed across the globe and built within hours. Courtesy: Aviatech
Instant, inflatable aircraft hangars on show at Idex

The hangars can be used in extreme temperatures ranging from –60°C to +70°C and can withstand hurricane force winds

UAEFebruary 22, 2021
A model of Russia's T-14 Armata tank on display at the Rosoboronexport pavilion on the second day of Idex 2021. Victor Besa / The National
A look at Russia's new fearsome super-tank the T-14 Armata

The fifth-generation tank is fitted with an array of weapons such as a remote-controlled machinegun and imposing cannon

UAEFebruary 22, 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 22, 2021. Idex 2021 Day 2. The Black Hawk down Hellicopteror, Sikorsky UH-60. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA
Idex 2021: First Israeli arms companies debut at defence expo

A handful of manufacturers and sellers were able to make it Abu Dhabi this week

UAEFebruary 22, 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 21, 2021. Idex 2021. Social distancing is a must on day 1 of IDEX. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA/Stock Images
'The start of the recovery': Idex 2021 opens with big military deals expected

First major in-person exhibition held in Abu Dhabi since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out

UAEFebruary 21, 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Ongoing prep work for the NAVDEX 2021 taking place at ADNEC Marina. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Idex 2021: Abu Dhabi gears up for a very different defence show

Strict safety measures in place for first major in-person exhibition since Covid-19 outbreak

UAEFebruary 17, 2021
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