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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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Staff prepare food boxes at the Food ATM factory in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National
One woman's drive to provide cheap meals for those most in need

Ayesha Khan also provides thousands of free iftar meals throughout Ramadan

UAEApril 04, 2023
KHDA inspected 199 schools in Dubai this year. Photo: Knowledge and Human Development Authority
Here are the best 20 private schools in Dubai

A total of 25 schools showed improved performance from previous inspection in 2019

EducationApril 03, 2023
Susan George inside her studio apartment at the Montrell by Azizi in AL Furjan. Pawan Singh / The National
My Dubai Rent: Indian enjoys tranquil Al Furjan for Dh30,000

Susan George says her studio apartment is great value for money and convenient for local shops

UAEApril 02, 2023
Dubai Police and Talabat have launched a community awareness campaign called Ramadan Al Khair - 'Ramadan of Goodness'. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police to distribute 11,000 iftar meals during Ramadan

Project launched to highlight the values of compassion and solidarity

RamadanApril 01, 2023
The new rules come into effect from April and the application of fines will be enforced from May 1. Photo: Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi to introduce minimum speed limits on key intercity road

Motorists face Dh400 fine for driving under 120kph from April

TransportMarch 30, 2023
Motorists have been urged to exercise caution on roads during Ramadan. Antonie Robertson / The National
Top tips for driving safely during Ramadan

Fatigue levels are likely to be higher on UAE roads during the holy month, safety experts warn

RamadanMarch 27, 2023
John Doringo with his wife Angie and two kids at their residence in Ghoroob, Mirdiff, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
My Dubai Rent: Architect pays Dh64,000 for home he has lived in for 12 years

John Doringo says his children's school is close by, which was the main reason they moved to the community in Mirdif

UAEMarch 26, 2023
The force launched a campaign on Wednesday to target those breaking the law with excessive vehicle noise. Andrew Henderson / The National
Dubai Police to crack down on noisy late-night bikers and motorists

Residents complain of being kept awake at night by racing motorcyclists

UAEMarch 23, 2023
Hard hat tour of the Ciel hotel located in Dubai Marina which developers say will be the tallest hotel in the world upon completion. Antonie Robertson /The National
Dubai's Dh2 billion hotel set to be tallest in the world

Ciel, due to open next year, will stand at 365 metres and is set to claim record from another Dubai hotel

UAEMarch 21, 2023
Khaled Khalifa, UNHCR senior adviser to the GCC, speaks during the launch of the Islamic philanthropy annual report in Dubai on Monday. Pawan Singh / The National
Ramadan 2023: UN urges help for refugees who are more in need than ever

Senior UNHCR figures show the need to help is greater than before, with refugee numbers expected to continue to grow

UAEMarch 21, 2023
Paula Ralph, 46, from Wales, cycles 115km every day to prepare for the arduous task next year. Photo: Paula Ralph
Dubai resident to cycle 20,000km from Africa to Europe

Sports therapist aims to become the first woman to complete arduous South Africa-to-Norway challenge to help raise awareness on the importance of children's education

UAEMarch 18, 2023
Voice mail messages could be the latest hi-tech tool for cyber criminals. Photo: Xavier Lorenzo
How fake voice messages could be the next weapon in cyber crime

Gisec Global conference in Dubai hears of the evolving threats to cyber security as criminals adapt to advanced AI tools

UAEMarch 17, 2023
Dr Sonia Ben Jaafar said the situation surrounding the education of refugees was deteriorating. Photo: Al Ghurair Foundation
Refugee education takes hit from global energy crisis, summit hears

Dubai humanitarian conference hears how action is needed to help plug education gap for displaced children

UAEMarch 15, 2023
Professor Mukesh Kapila, Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs, University of Manchester and former under-secretary general with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Antonie Robertson/The National
Global energy crisis compounds misery for refugees, Dubai conference hears

Rising fuel and energy costs mean many displaced people are forced to make desperate choices

UAEMarch 14, 2023
Dubai-based blogger Lavina Israni has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram. Photo: Lavina Israni
Do influencers still have the same sway in UAE's hospitality industry?

How a huge number of new influencers are creating challenges for the sector

UAEMarch 06, 2023
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