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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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Sharjah English School's first pupils at Al Mahatta Fort, performing a Christmas Nativity play, in 1974. Photo: Sharjah English School
Sharjah English School marks 50th year with time capsule unveiling

Teachers and pupils mark half a century with celebration of history

UAEMarch 13, 2025
Abra captains prepare to break their fast during Ramadan while their boats are moored on Dubai Creek. Antonie Robertson / The National
How abra captains on Dubai Creek break their fast with a quiet iftar

Some gather in small groups on the boats to eat simple meals together

UAEMarch 10, 2025
Road Safety UAE has published a guide for sensible driving during the holy month. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE motorists urged to be respectful during busy Ramadan commutes

Safety campaigners tell those not fasting to avoid road travel at peak times if possible and show courtesy

UAEMarch 03, 2025
Yousef Al Otaiba, Minister of State and UAE ambassador to the US, at the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Wednesday. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE to seek common ground with Trump on Gaza, envoy says

Yousef Al Otaiba said the country was in the 'solutions-seeking' business

UAEFebruary 12, 2025
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, in conversation with CNN's Richard Quest at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
AI hitting global labour market ‘like a tsunami’, says IMF chief

Kristalina Georgieva tells World Governments Summit that 60 per cent of jobs in advanced economies could be affected

UAEFebruary 11, 2025
Al Karama in Dubai is set to be transformed into a pro-pedestrian area. Chris Whiteoak / The National
‘I feel recharged’: Dubai’s old town residents thrilled by car ban plan

Proposals could cut congestion, reduce emissions and increase green spaces

UAEFebruary 08, 2025
Alex McNabb has written a book on UAE history. Jumeirah, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Book takes 130,000-year journey through the UAE’s past

Alexander McNabb's Children of the Seven Sands is a tale of rebellion, intrigue and power

UAEJanuary 31, 2025
AI weather forecasting could help to track extreme weather events such as the Los Angeles wildfires more accurately. Getty Images
'Nowcasting': how AI is reshaping weather forecasts

Technique can run on a laptop and is accessible to anyone but could it run out of data?

UAEJanuary 29, 2025
A cloud-seeding plane flies over the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Photo: National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology
Cloud-seeding must weather misinformation storm, expert says

More countries could learn from the UAE's programme, according to a leading expert

UAEJanuary 28, 2025
Etihad Rail's plans have been hailed as ambitious and transformative. Victor Besa / The National
How high-speed trains could reshape the UAE

The country’s latest big project could transform public transport, boost the economy and may make people happier

UAEJanuary 26, 2025
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, inspect the UAE’s first passenger train fleet. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
Etihad Rail to offer 30-minute passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Move will slash journey times and transform transport in the UAE

UAEJanuary 23, 2025
The UAE has been at the forefront of cloud seeding efforts. Photo: Wam
UAE to host major event on weather and cloud seeding

Experts from around the world will gather in Abu Dhabi for the International Rain Enhancement Forum

UAEJanuary 23, 2025
US President Donald Trump holds a letter to the UN confirming the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement during the inaugural parade. AFP
Trump’s Paris climate decision could hand advantage to competitors

Experts warn US withdrawal could slow progress, boosting rivals in the global push for sustainability

ClimateJanuary 21, 2025
The ship was loaded at Al Hamriya Port with 5,800 tonnes of relief such as food supplies, medicines and several ambulances. Pawan Singh / The National
Largest UAE aid ship set for Gaza as fragile truce holds

It will carry 5,800 tonnes of vital assistance to those most in need

UAEJanuary 20, 2025
Accurately tracking how much rain falls is challenging. Antonie Robertson / The National
More rain in the Gulf? New data shows close to 19% rise in rainfall over 20 years

Experts advise caution and highlight difficulty in obtaining reliable rain data due to variability factors and regional differences

UAEJanuary 09, 2025
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