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      Patrick Ryan

      Patrick Ryan

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      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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      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
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      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
      The solar-powered Nova vessel at Dubai International Boat Show. Ruel Pableo for The National
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      Solo voyager, 71, set for six-month journey in UAE-built solar boat

      Nova catamaran boat will raise awareness about sustainable travel and help fight plastic pollution

      UAEMarch 05, 2023
      Wessam El Zairy with her children, Mohamed, 16, Zeineldin, eight, Laila, six, and their pet dog Dahab. Victor Besa / The National
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      My Dubai Rent: Meet the resident who never wants to leave Layan

      Wessam El Zairy pays Dh85,000 to live in a ground-floor apartment with her husband and three children

      UAEMarch 05, 2023
      Captain Patricia Caswell on board one of the superyachts designed by UAE firm Gulf Craft at the Dubai International Boat Show. Mahmoud Rida / The National
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      The superyachts built with luxury and sustainability in mind

      Gulf Craft's vessels among those on display at Dubai International Boat Show

      UAEMarch 02, 2023
      The Dubai International Boat Show kicked off on Wednesday. Antonie Robertson/The National
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      Dubai Boat Show: Builders struggle to keep up with billionaires' demands

      Rise in high net worth individuals fuels luxury vessel industry

      UAEMarch 02, 2023
      Media Walk Through before the official opening of the 2023 Dubai Boat Show in Dubai Harbour. Antonie Robertson/The National
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      Dubai boat show sails into town with Dh2.5bn worth of vessels

      Event featuring more than 175 yachts and other vessels will be held at Dubai Harbour over five days

      UAEFebruary 28, 2023
      Sarah Sabbah pays Dh47,000 to rent a studio apartment in Botanica Tower, Dubai Marina. Pawan Singh / The National
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      My Dubai Rent: A Dubai Marina studio minutes from the beach for Dh47,000

      Sarah Sabbah says her apartment is close to most amenities

      UAEFebruary 26, 2023
      Food industry experts have warned of an emerging trend showing a rise in the number of people consuming junk food. PA
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      How can healthy eating prevail over junk food in post-pandemic age?

      Rising costs and less time to cook at home are behind emerging trend of people opting for fast food instead of healthy and nutritious options, experts say

      HealthFebruary 25, 2023
      The Ramadan discount section at Carrefour's branch at Ibn Battuta mall in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Supermarket's value range of UAE-grown produce for Ramadan

      Supermarket chain has worked with local suppliers and producers to ensure staples are in plentiful supply

      UAEFebruary 23, 2023
      Andrew Ho from London tea exchange at Gulfood. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Cost of living crisis 'making consumers more discerning'

      Consumers are happy to pay more for healthy and nutritious products, experts at opening day of trade show say

      UAEFebruary 20, 2023
      The Nakheel villas in Jumeirah Village Circle. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Why Dubai's Jumeirah Village Circle is booming right now

      Residents and experts on why so many are opting for life in JVC

      UAEFebruary 20, 2023
      Footballer Soheil Var lives in Dubai Sports City. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      My Dubai Rent: Football pro finds 'Downtown vibe' in Sports City for Dh78,000

      Soheil Var, who plays for Gulf United, has his training ground on his doorstep

      UAEFebruary 19, 2023
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