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Rory Reynolds

Rory Reynolds

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Rory is an assistant editor-in-chief at The National, overseeing the daily running of the newsroom. He was news editor for six years and prior to that worked for The Scotsman newspaper group. He grew up in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and has lived in the UAE since 2014. He does not miss Scotland's weather, nor its politics.
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Umm Al Quwain Municipality is leading clean-up efforts to limit the environmental effects of the oil spill. Photo: Umm Al Quwain Municipality
UAE tackles supertanker oil spill in Arabian Gulf

The spill was causing the strong fuel smell reported by residents in Dubai and the northern emirates

UAEOctober 22, 2026
How the UAE kept trade flowing and struck new deals during the Iran conflict
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Business ExtraHow the UAE kept trade flowing and struck new deals during the Iran conflict

One of UAE's top trade negotiators describes how the Emirates keeps punching above its weight in an increasingly challenging trade environment

Business ExtraOctober 16, 2026
MIT professor and Arab science pioneer Fadel Adib speaks to The National at the World Economic Forum event in Dubai. Suhail Rather / The National
Play01:39
AI is changing us as humans, says pioneering Arab scientist

Fadel Adib, who won UAE's Great Arab Minds award, further sees powers outside the US and China getting in on the AI race

FutureOctober 15, 2026
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar | Flydubai at Tabuk Airport after diversion. Reuters / Kann
Play01:00
UAE to investigate if flydubai incident was 'terrorist activity'

Saudi Arabia says initial findings show co-pilot attacked pilot on board Dubai to Tel Aviv flight

UAEOctober 01, 2026
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar. The flydubai plane diverted to Tabuk Airport, Saudi Arabia. Reuters / Kann
Play01:36
Flydubai pilot hailed a hero for averting disaster on Israel flight

Aviator in stable condition, says Indian embassy in Riyadh

UAEOctober 01, 2026
The 1 Billion Followers Summit connects social media influencers, industry leaders, brands and policymakers. Wam
Dubai to award $1 million AI film prize at 1 Billion Followers summit

Coming social media restrictions for under-15s also key focus of event in January

UAESeptember 30, 2026
Tourists in Downtown Dubai, three weeks before the war began. August was the busiest month for visitors since February. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai visitor numbers recover as tourism boss hails city's determination

Hotel occupancy hits 66 per cent as city recovers from effects of Iran war

UAESeptember 13, 2026
Much of the exterior of Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in Ras Al Khaimah is complete, with rooms and interiors now being fitted out. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Play01:21
Wynn sets new opening date for UAE resort and raises costs by $600 million

Rising budget linked to material costs and disruption from Iran war

BusinessAugust 05, 2026
The National's editors and correspondents answer your questions on the breakdown of
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Q&A replayWhat does the US-Iran escalation mean for the Gulf?

Your questions answered as analysts warn of an 'escalatory trap'

MENAJuly 21, 2026
MOMBASA B Crude Oil Tanker
One dead and eight injured as Iran hits two UAE tankers in Hormuz

The two very large crude carriers were being operated by Adnoc L&S

UAEJuly 14, 2026
Lindsey Graham during a visit to Abu Dhabi in February. Wam
Play00:36
Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies aged 71 after sudden illness

Foreign policy hawk and Iran critic was respected among Gulf leaders

USJuly 12, 2026
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa and his wife Sheikha Moza hold a replica of the World Cup in Zurich in December 2010, when Qatar was awarded the 2022 tournament. Reuters
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Former emir of Qatar dies at 74

Sheikh ⁠Hamad bin Khalifa oversaw economic boom during his rule

GulfJuly 12, 2026
Iran is targeting the Gulf states after a ceasefire with the US broke down. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE issues missile alert and urges residents to seek shelter

Ministry of Defence says Iran has fired missiles and drones at the Emirates

UAEJuly 12, 2026
Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Sabah inspects damage at Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport today after it was hit by an Iranian drone attack. Photo: X/Kuwait News Agency
Kuwait's Foreign Ministry says one killed in Iranian attack on airport

US Central Command says attempts to hit American forces failed

GulfJune 03, 2026
The UAE and Oman are easing customs checks as the closure of Hormuz sparks a boom in the need for goods to be trucked across borders. Reuters
Sharjah and Oman open logistics route after surge in trade from Dubai's green corridor

Authorities working to ease customs checks due to increase in goods arrivals on east coast

BusinessMay 17, 2026
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