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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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      Flooding at Dubai International Airport, where 1,244 flights were cancelled and 41 diverted over two days. Photo: FL360aero
      UAE weatherDubai airport chief says normal operations to resume in 24 hours

      Signs of recovery across transport networks after storms battered parts of the UAE

      UAEApril 18, 2024
      Eid celebration and prayers at Al Salam Community School. Al Twar, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      UAE worshippers focus their Eid prayers on Gaza while marking end of Ramadan

      Thousands flock to mosques to mark the end of holy month

      UAEApril 10, 2024
      The Five Luxe hotel in Dubai. Hoteliers have reported a sharp rise in bookings for Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Five Hospitality
      Nine-day Eid break leads to late surge in UAE staycation bookings

      Hoteliers set to reap rewards of extended holiday for many across the Emirates

      UAEApril 05, 2024
      The new nationwide standard for health insurance will replace the previous system, under which it was left to the discretion of authorities in each emirate. The National
      UAE's nationwide health insurance mandate to come into force in January

      New UAE Cabinet ruling means mandatory health insurance for workers will be extended from Dubai and Abu Dhabi across the country

      HealthMarch 22, 2024
      Vidisha Bathwal bought her duplex penthouse for Dh5.5 million
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      My Own Home: Family love Dh5.5m penthouse on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah

      Vidisha Bathwal and her family are thriving in the vibrant Golden Mile community

      UAEMarch 13, 2024
      The Abrahamic Family House centre in Abu Dhabi is celebrating its first year. Photo: The Abrahamic Family House
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      Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House is 'symbol of hope for better future'

      Interfaith complex has become a lifeline for communities in its first year

      UAEMarch 01, 2024
      The 30th edition of Dubai International Boat Show began in the city on Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Dubai International Boat Show focuses on sustainability and privacy

      Opening day of maritime extravaganza welcomes fleet of superyachts to Dubai Harbour

      TransportFebruary 28, 2024
      My Dubai Rent. Emiliana D'Andrea and her fiance Daniel Sarmiento pay 75,000 for a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai's JVC community. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      My Dubai Rent: Dh75,000 for one-bed apartment in JVC

      Emiliana D'Andrea first saw her building while it was still under construction

      UAEFebruary 25, 2024
      Salwa Attiga lives in a 1-bedroom apartment in City Walk and pays Dh170,000 rent annually. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Resident's Dh170,000 one-bed apartment reminds her of New York

      Salwa Attiga pays Dh170,000 a year for one-bedroom apartment in the emirate's bustling neighbourhood

      UAEFebruary 04, 2024
      Experts warn that the changing perception of social media will lead to further steps to protect against its harmful effects on mental health. Reuters
      Social media use could soon be compared to smoking

      Warning comes after New York's Mayor declared social media a public health hazard

      UAEFebruary 02, 2024
      The National spoke to property experts about what you need to know when moving home in the UAE. istockphoto.com
      Moving to a new home: Here's what you need to know about rent and utility bills

      A guide to renting property in the UAE for the first time

      UAEFebruary 02, 2024
      Careem says the safety and well-being of its riders is its priority, and pays bonuses for those who ride safely. Photo: Careem
      Careem says it paid customers Dh709,000 for late deliveries in 2023

      Company says money not taken from delivery riders but from marketing budget

      UAEFebruary 01, 2024
      Rami Kiwan paying 100K AED rent for one bedroom apartment at the RP Heights in Downtown Dubai in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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      My Dubai Rent: Economist pays Dh100,000 for Downtown apartment

      Huge balcony and central location are key attractions for Rami Kiwan

      UAEJanuary 14, 2024
      Robert Pether has been detained in Baghdad for years. Pether family
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      Hope fades for families of engineers jailed in Iraq for 1,000 days

      No end in sight for Robert Pether or Khaled Radwan despite an international ruling that the Central Bank of Iraq was to blame for dispute

      UAEJanuary 02, 2024
      Careem is launching the first phase of its roll out of electric delivery bikes. Photo: Careem
      Careem launches fleet of electric delivery bikes in Dubai

      First phase of carbon-neutral motorcycles will be on the city's roads later this month

      TransportDecember 12, 2023
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