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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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Rishi and Rohan grew their hair for 18 months before having a close shave for charity.
Schoolboy brothers shave heads for cancer charity

The brothers, 6 and 9, donated hair so it can be used as wigs for chemotherapy patients

UAEJune 27, 2018
As they play such an important role in the home and family, a new initiative aims to ensure domestic workers get the safety training they need in case they are confronted with an emergency. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE's new recruitment fees 'to offer domestic workers more protection'

Announcement of new fees will stop exploitation says leading lawyer

UAEJune 26, 2018
Boy, 3, saved from drowning in Dubai

The boy had fallen into a swimming pool and was found unconscious

UAEJune 26, 2018
Hassan Elhais has warned of serious consequences for embellishing CVs
UAE jobseekers who exaggerate CVs face three-year jail sentence

Leading lawyer warns of dire consequences for embellishing CVs with false information

UAEJune 25, 2018
Employee salaries are the top source of income for 82% of UAE respondents, compared to 75% globally. Jaime Puebla / The National
Dubai firms hire private investigators for CV cheats

Embellishing resumes is so commonplace that companies turn to third parties for background checks

UAEJune 24, 2018
As summer sets in, doctors are warning residents to avoid sudden changes in temperature or risk falling ill. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE weather: Temperatures to reach 47°C

Humidity will reach 90 per cent in coastal regions

UAEJune 24, 2018
The Horizon English School will benefit from a range of renovations. Horizon English School
Dubai school announces major renovations

The Horizon English School new sporting facilities will include a raised playing area, as well as upgrades to the existing pool and fitness areas

EducationJune 20, 2018
Report links low vitamin D levels to lung disease

Grim reading for UAE where 90 per cent of the population are vitamin D deficient

UAEJune 20, 2018
Dubai hopes to boost its tourism via the reduction in fees, as does Abu Dhabi. Dubai Tourism
Cut in hotel tax to help UAE's tourism industry compete with Europe

Figurehead of global organisation says cuts are 'great news' for the region

UAEJune 19, 2018
The old Shindagha area next to the creek in Bur Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Renovation of Dubai ruling family's former neighbourhood welcomed

The business community in Dubai Creek believes that the restoration scheme will boost tourism

UAEJune 19, 2018
Assia Riccio is the founder of Evolvin’ Women, a UAE-based social enterprise that provides women from developing countries with work placements at hotels in Dubai. Courtesy Evolvin' Women
UAE social enterprise helps women in developing countries work

In some countries, families spend their money educating the first boy and not the girls, so Evolvin' Women is helping to create opportunities for them through placements at Dubai hotels

UAEJune 18, 2018
DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , JUNE 16 – 2018 :- People enjoying with family and friends near the Dubai Aquarium on Eid Al Fitr holiday at Dubai Mall in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News. Story by Patrick
Shoppers out in force for Eid offers

Consumers flock to malls to take advantage of Eid deals

UAEJune 16, 2018
Burj Al Arab in Dubai is one of the Dubai hotels offering discounts on room rates this Eid Al Fitr weekend. Giuseppe Cacace / AFP
Dubai hoteliers boosted by reduction in municipality fees

Hotels in the emirate are already bracing for a bumper Eid Al Fitr

UAEJune 12, 2018
The 600m bridge will provide the main access point for the new 15.3 sq km waterfront city and is due for completion in 2020. Courtesy Nakheel
Nakheel awards Dh448 million contract for Deira Islands bridge

The 12-lane bridge will link Deira Islands with Dubai mainland

UAEJune 11, 2018
Temperatures inland will reach highs of 45°C.
UAE weather: Mercury to reach highs of 45°C

Humidity will be 95 per cent in coastal regions and winds will whip up dust

EnvironmentJune 11, 2018
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