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Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

National Reporter
Dubai
Patrick is an experienced journalist with a long-standing record in news publications in Ireland and across the Middle East. He has a keen interest in news and current affairs as well as community issues. Patrick has covered a wide range of areas in his time as a reporter including crime, transport, community news, business, sport and technology.
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Huda Tayyab at home with sons Ali and Wali. Victor Besa / The National
My Sharjah Rent: Mother gets twice the space for same price after leaving Dubai

Freelance journalist loves home she shares with husband and two sons

UAEMay 18, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Travellers wait at Islamabad International Airport amid disruption to flights caused by the escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan. EPA
Flights to India and Pakistan disrupted for third day amid conflict

Etihad and Emirates cancel services to Pakistan until Saturday and warn of further changes

UAEMay 09, 2025
Patrick Ryan
A rendering of the Disney theme park in Yas Island, which property experts say will help drive up property prices and rent costs. Miral
Disney theme park 'good news for home owners and landlords' on Yas Island

Attraction expected to create demand to live on Yas Island

UAEMay 09, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Security personnel participate in the civil defence security mock drill at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Wednesday. Reuters
Flights to India and Pakistan disrupted for second day

Pakistan airspace was due to reopen on Thursday but airlines including Gulf carriers warn of disruption

UAEMay 08, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Passengers in the Terminal 1 departure area at Dubai International Airport. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE and Gulf airlines cancel flights to India and Pakistan

Military escalation leads to Islamabad closing country's airspace as airports in northern India suspend services

UAEMay 07, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Australian Robert Pether pictured with his three children before his detention. Courtesy: Desree Pether
Robert Pether's family plead for justice on anniversary of detention in Iraq

Australian Foreign Minister calls for his release as wife fears for his future amid renewed charges

UAEApril 07, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Dubai still offers significant value for money for people buying property.
Here's what Dh1 million gets you today in Dubai's boomtime property market

We take a look at how the emirate's surging market matches up to other cities worldwide

UAEApril 07, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Chart of the week: Dubai properties deliver more for your million
Dubai properties deliver more for your million

How far does your investment go compared with other cities around the world?

NewsApril 01, 2025
Fadah Jassem
The Schwebebahn train carries about 80,000 passengers a day in the German city of Wuppertal. AFP
Trains, planes and bicycle lifts: The world’s most unusual modes of transport

Wicker toboggans and hovering trains help commuters and tourists get around

UAEMarch 16, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Sangeeta Bora with her husband Rejesh B Nair and their son Reyansh R Nair. Antonie Robertson/The National
My Dubai Rent: Meet the woman who says her whole world is close to her doorstep

Sangeeta Bora pays Dh60,000 for apartment in Mankhool

UAEMarch 09, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Heather Clayton rents a one-bedroom apartment in Al Hudaiba, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
My Dubai Rent: Writer swaps Downtown for Old Dubai

Heather Clayton pays Dh57,000 for a one-bedroom apartment in Al Hudaiba

UAEFebruary 25, 2025
Patrick Ryan
The Dubai International Boat Show is under way at Dubai Harbour from February 19. Antonie Robertson/The National
Cryptocurrency investors driving up demand for superyachts at Dubai Boat Show

Manufacturers take on more staff to cope with surge in sales

UAEFebruary 19, 2025
Patrick Ryan
There were 20,066 new apartments completed last year in Dubai, compared to 6,891 villas, according to ValuStrat. Photo: Natalie Naccache/Bloomberg
Dubai property prices and rents 'set to keep rising for next few years'

Number of new homes completed in 2024 was the lowest in six years, report reveals, despite surge in population

WeekendFebruary 09, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Dubai resident Robert Pether has had his jail sentence increased by a court in Iraq. Desree Pether
Dubai resident jailed in Iraq over contract dispute faces new prison sentence

Robert Pether could be given more than 10 extra years in jail while his colleague remains in custody despite both men being due for release

UAEJanuary 18, 2025
Patrick Ryan
Variable pricing is coming into effect for Salik gates in Dubai, meaning motorists will pay more during rush hour. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai motorists brace for rising costs as Salik and parking fees go up

Less congestion on city's main roads expected as drivers set to cut costs

UAENovember 29, 2024
Patrick Ryan
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