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      Patrick Ryan

      Patrick Ryan

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      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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      Companies are urgently trying to meet year-end Emiratisation targets. Silvia Razgova / The National
      Private sector scrambles to hit January 1 Emiratisation target

      Private sector businesses with 50 employees or more must ensure by January 1 that 2 per cent of their workforce are Emirati

      GovernmentDecember 08, 2022
      British businessman John Martin St Valery received an OBE from King Charles last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Dubai businessman receives OBE from King Charles

      John Martin St Valery was named in the last New Year Honours List from Queen Elizabeth

      UAEDecember 07, 2022
      Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Fans arriving in Qatar - Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar - November 19, 2022 Fan poses with an image of Argentina's Lionel Messi printed on his clothes after arriving in Qatar REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
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      UAE football fans to flock to Qatar World Cup as entry rules eased

      Flight prices ease and more hotel rooms now available

      World CupDecember 07, 2022
      The In Memoriam device that detects if someone inside a property has died. Photo: Ony Yan
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      The device that detects when someone dies alone at home

      In Memoriam system is triggered by odours from decomposing body and sends alert to neighbours and passers-by

      HealthDecember 06, 2022
      Emirati students pictured at a job fair in Dubai. The government is keen to get more citizens into private sector employment. The National
      Survey tracks needs of Dubai's private sector workforce

      Half of the 3,000 households being surveyed are Emirati

      UAEDecember 05, 2022
      The Big Ticket Live Show produced its first Dh30m winner on Saturday. Supplied
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      Man wins Dh30 million in Abu Dhabi Big Ticket draw

      Competition officials trying to track down lucky Kathar Hussain

      UAEDecember 04, 2022
      Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is operating thousands of taxis to help ease the movement of people going to fan zones and travelling through the airport. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Dubai taxis overwhelmed with demand amid World Cup and winter tourism rush

      Emirate's transport authority has said it is adding an extra 700 Hala taxis that can be booked on the Careem app

      World CupNovember 28, 2022
      My Dubai Rent. Windalyn Goma rents her home in JLT because itÕs the perfect home for her and her pet dog. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Landlords 'bend rules on eviction notices' in Dubai to get higher rents

      High market value is tempting some landlords to evict sitting tenants and re-rent properties

      UAENovember 27, 2022
      Vijayshankar Kavasseri, Anjana Kavasseri, Avantika Kavasseri and Vedaant Kavassari are travelling together to watch Portugal play. Photo: Vijayshankar Kavasseri
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      UAE football fans to pay flying visits to Doha to enjoy World Cup action

      Excited supporters look forward to being among the crowds to watch the big matches as the tournament takes shape

      World CupNovember 25, 2022
      Jorge Silva from Buenos Aires, 47, is worried about being able to attend the Spain v Japan game because of confusion over his Hayya card. Photo: Nick Webster
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      World Cup 2022: Hayya card issues leave football fans in limbo over travel to Qatar

      Lack of updates means fans are unsure if they can travel for matches, despite having tickets for games

      World CupNovember 24, 2022
      Diver Richard Lundgren with a bicycle at Deep Dive Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
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      The secrets behind Deep Dive Dubai's city block under water

      Mercedes car and a Ducati motorbike are striking features of the 'city' that reaches 60 metres beneath surface

      UAENovember 23, 2022
      England fans celebrate a goal as they watch their side take on Iran at the Dubai Media City fan zone. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      England fans flock to Dubai as Three Lions kick off World Cup glory bid

      Three Lions supporters in jubilant mood at Dubai Media City fan zone for tournament opener against Iran

      World CupNovember 21, 2022
      Fans waiting for the game of FIFA World Cup in Qatar at the McGettigans football fan zone, Dubai Media City. Ruel Pableo for The National
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      Dubai fan zone buzzes with talk of spare tickets, pricey flights and who to cheer for

      Media City comes alive for the opening match a mere 600km away, but many fans will settle for a beanbag and a sundowner

      World CupNovember 20, 2022
      Two students from the UAE will head to Oxford University next year after winning the Rhodes Scholarship. Photo: Getty Images
      Two students in the UAE win Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University

      Sara Fekri and Guste Gurcinaite were selected as 2023 UAE Rhodes Scholars

      EducationNovember 20, 2022
      Pineapple stuffed with bags of marijuana. Photo: Dubai Customs
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      Dubai Customs find more than 400g of marijuana hidden in pineapples

      The drug was put in small black plastic bags and then placed inside the fruit

      UAENovember 20, 2022
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