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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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      The World Food Programme loads trucks with food and supplies at the International Humanitarian City Warehouses in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      UN official urges governments to act on Turkey-Syria earthquake appeal

      Request for more than $70 million must be met for organisation to continue providing help, says aid co-ordinator

      UAEFebruary 19, 2023
      Wadi Naqab is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the UAE. Photo: Wikipedia
      Austrian man dies on hiking trip in Ras Al Khaimah

      Search and rescue operation launched after hiker reported missing on Saturday

      UAEFebruary 14, 2023
      Dubai resident Caroline Leon climbed the highest peak in Antarctica last month. Photo: Caroline Leon
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      Dubai climber aims high after scaling highest volcanic peak in Antarctica

      Caroline Leon plans to climb all seven volcanic summits across the world in six months

      UAEFebruary 14, 2023
      A digital rendering of the first 'vertiport' in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Government Media Office
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      Flying taxis in Dubai within three years, says emirate's Ruler

      Designs for 'vertiport' hubs unveiled at World Government Summit

      GovernmentFebruary 12, 2023
      Rayyanah Barnawi is one of the astronauts who will fly on the AX-2 mission in Q2 of this year.
      Saudi Arabia to send its first female astronaut into space

      Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al Qarni will travel to the International Space Station later this year

      Saudi ArabiaFebruary 12, 2023
      Wafa Ahmad pays Dh63,000 to live in a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Sports City. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
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      My Dubai Rent: Family pay Dh63,000 for Sports City apartment

      Jordanian Wafa Ahmad said no agency fees was key factor in deciding to live there

      UAEFebruary 12, 2023
      UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology predicts that temperatures would begin to rise from Saturday. AFP
      UAE weather: Temperatures to reach 34ºC next week

      Abu Dhabi will see temperatures peaking at 34ºC next week

      UAEFebruary 09, 2023
      UAE Team ADQ on Al Wathba cycle track. Photo: UAE Women's Cycling Team
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      Road closures for women's cycling tour in Dubai on Thursday

      Closures due to the inaugural UAE Tour Women cycling event taking place across the country over four days

      UAEFebruary 08, 2023
      Qatar Airways is investigating reports of a plane dropping 1,000 feet shortly after take-off last month. AP
      Qatar Airways flight plunges 1,000 feet after take-off

      Pilot blamed as plane fell for 24 seconds to just 850 feet above the ground before climbing again

      GulfFebruary 08, 2023
      A rough diamond at Almas Diamond Services company, in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Inside the Dubai factory handling $100m worth of diamonds a year

      Almas Diamond Services routinely cuts and polishes up to 15 rough diamonds each month

      UAEFebruary 07, 2023
      Dubai's taxi fleet is expected to be completely environmentally friendly by 2027. Photo: RTA
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      Dubai RTA to phase out petrol-only taxis from its fleet by 2027

      All taxis will be hybrid, electric or hydrogen-powered by 2027, RTA chief says

      TransportFebruary 06, 2023
      Kanessa Muluneh with her husband Remco Coerman at their villa in Al Quoz 2. Pawan Singh / The National
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      My Dubai Rent: Family pay Dh300,000 for villa with Burj Khalifa views

      Kanessa Muluneh loves the Arabic feel of living in Dubai's Al Quoz area

      UAEFebruary 05, 2023
      A mother and child in Ethiopia's Oromia region. Photo: WFP
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      Child malnutrition levels at crisis point amid calls for countries to increase funding

      World Food Programme director paints grim picture of the challenge ahead

      HealthFebruary 03, 2023
      More couples are expected to marry in the Emirates than abroad due to the new decision. Photo: The National
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      More marriages expected as new laws come into force across the UAE

      New federal law allows non-Muslim couples to have civil ceremonies in UAE courts

      UAEFebruary 02, 2023
      Andrew Bowie, UK minister for exports, at Arab Health in Dubai on Monday afternoon.
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      Arab Health: Sustainability now a 'driving factor' for global health industry

      MRI machines are being designed to use less gas and helium - both diminishing natural resources

      HealthFebruary 01, 2023
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