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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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      Maritime industry needs greater sustainability regulation, expert says
      Maritime industry needs greater sustainability regulation, expert says

      Abu Dhabi conference told of importance of ensuring all shipping firms are playing from same rule book

      UAESeptember 08, 2023
      Some pupils thrived while learning from home, a marked contrast from their performance in class. Getty Images
      What key lessons have been learnt in schools after Covid-19?

      Experts warn that pupils who thrived remotely may struggle to adapt to classroom environments

      EducationAugust 30, 2023
      Jessica Hulme, an elementary teacher who has just started at Greenfield International School, Dubai. Photo: Greenfield International School
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      New teachers already see long-term future in the UAE

      The surge in teachers flocking to the UAE is down to several factors, including the attraction of living in the Emirates

      EducationAugust 29, 2023
      Children play with water at the Project Maji kiosk in Ikulumbutuni village in Kitui County, eastern Kenya. Photo: Project Maji
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      How UAE firm helps vulnerable communities in Africa get access to clean water

      Project Maji was launched after children were spotted drinking from puddles in Ghana

      UAEAugust 25, 2023
      The UAE is braced for a spike in traffic on Monday on the first day back at school. Pawan Singh / The National
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      Extra police and flexible start times to beat back-to-school rush

      Plans in place to ease traffic congestion on Monday as hundreds of thousands of pupils return to classrooms

      UAEAugust 25, 2023
      From left, new UAE teaching recruits Hannah Sherratt, Luke Cullen and Michael Luu at the Gems education event in Dubai on Tuesday. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Thousands of teachers flock to UAE amid education sector boom

      Rising population means there is a growing need for more educators in the Emirates

      EducationAugust 22, 2023
      Emirates and Etihad run free bus services for their passengers between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. AFP
      Guide to free shuttle buses between Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports

      Etihad and Emirates offer coach service to anyone who books flights with them

      TransportAugust 16, 2023
      Mohammed Saidur fits window tints. Cheap tinting will not do the same job as a more expensive service, experts say. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      How to protect your car in UAE's summer heat

      Motoring experts offer essential advice to keep your vehicle running smoothly during high temperatures

      TransportAugust 15, 2023
      A Toyota Camry in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      How to buy a used car in the UAE: 6 top tips for Dubai and Abu Dhabi

      Experts advise getting the vehicle inspected professionally before parting with any money

      TransportAugust 12, 2023
      Drivers can learn, and take the road test, in a Range Rover at Emirates Driving Institute in Dubai. Christopher Pike / The National
      How to get a driving licence in the UAE

      What you need to know about applying online, booking lessons and passing road and theory exams

      TransportAugust 12, 2023
      Sumo wrestlers Hiroki Sumi and Saita Fumiya at Tabu Japanese restaurant in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Sumo wrestlers put on a show for Dubai diners

      Demonstration fights were staged in Tabu at St Regis Downtown Dubai

      WeekendJuly 28, 2023
      The view over Dubai Marina from the under-construction Uptown Tower. Experts predict the city will see a housing boom as more residential towers and villas are needed. Victor Besa / The National
      What's next for the Dubai property market?

      More skyscrapers, far flung desert suburbs and retirement communities are on the horizon

      WeekendJuly 28, 2023
      Motorists are advised to properly care for their electric vehicle in the UAE summer heat. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National
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      How to keep your electric vehicle running in the UAE summer sun

      The main issue is batteries being drained by the heat, which results in less range for drivers

      TransportJuly 24, 2023
      Cop28 takes place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12. Ruel Pableo / The National
      Dubai's Cop28 hotel demand set to eclipse New Year's Eve

      Data shows demand is surging as official booking portal opens

      UAEJuly 19, 2023
      Most young Arabs outside the GCC feel disenfranchised by their governments. Photo: Asda'a BCW
      ARAB YOUTH SURVEY 2023Most young Arabs outside GCC lack belief in their governments

      Gap in trust in governments between young Arabs in the Gulf and those in areas such as North Africa and the Levant

      MENAJuly 18, 2023
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