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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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Pupils wearing masks wait to sit a maths exam at Gems Cambridge International School in Baniyas, Abu Dhabi, in January. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
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UK exam board confirms summer iGCSEs and A-Levels cancelled in UAE

The decision by Cambridge International, in co-ordination with the Ministry of Education, will mean teachers will grade pupils based on coursework

EducationMarch 31, 2021
The Hayat-Vax Covid-19 vaccine will be produced in the UAE. WAM
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First glimpse of UAE-made Hayat-Vax shots rolling off production line

Footage from Ras Al Khaimah's Julphar pharmaceutical plant shows fast progress as UAE produces China's Sinopharm shots

HealthMarch 30, 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 18, 2021. Mohammed Almansoori registers before getting his PCR test at the Biogenix lab at G42 in Masdar City. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA Reporter: Shireena Al Nowais
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Hayat-Vax: UAE drug firm already making Sinopharm vaccine under new name

Julphar can produce 2 million doses per month, with a dedicated vaccine plant at Abu Dhabi's Kizad in the works to boost that figure

HealthMarch 29, 2021
Sgt Ahmed Al Hammadi, left, pictured with Zein Al Abideen. The police officer came to the aid of Mr Al Abideen when his vehicle suddenly came to a halt in the middle of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road in Sharjah. Courtesy: Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed praises Sharjah officer who helped stranded motorist

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi said Sgt Ahmed Al Hammadi was an exemplary officer

GovernmentMarch 28, 2021
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Barakah: first unit to provide power to homes 'soon', as second reactor gets licence

Countries in the region have sought the UAE’s assistance in developing their own nuclear programme

GovernmentMarch 09, 2021
A United States Navy officer from the amphibious ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) receives a vaccine against Coronavirus (COVID-19) at the navy port in Manama, Bahrain in this picture taken February 26, 2021 and released by U.S Navy on February 27, 2021. Brandon Woods/U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS- THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.
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First Johnson & Johnson single shot Covid-19 vaccine set to arrive in Gulf

A delivery of the J&J-owned Janssen vaccine was due in Bahrain on Monday night

WorldMarch 01, 2021
Catboy pictured with former co-presenter Aylissa Boyce at Dubai Eye’s studios. Victor Besa for The National
Dubai radio presenter Catboy spends a week in hospital with Covid-19

The Arabian Radio Network star was given oxygen and daily injections

HealthFebruary 15, 2021
Dr Anwar Gargash, who was Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, takes on a new role advising the President. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Gargash leaves UAE Foreign Ministry after Cabinet reshuffle

Dr Anwar Gargash and Zaki Nusseibeh awarded for their service and appointed special advisers to the President

GovernmentFebruary 11, 2021
An Emirates Airlines Boing 777 plane unloads a coronavirus vaccine shipment at Dubai International Airport on February 1, 2021. AFP
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Dubai working on Pfizer supplies and aims for 100% vaccination by late 2021

Dr Amer Sharif denied hospitals were full but said the private sector helped health services cope with recent surge

GovernmentFebruary 07, 2021
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , Feb 6 – PEOPLE STADING IN A QUEUE TO GET THE FIRST DOSE OF SINOPHARM VACCINATION DRIVE AT THE GURU NANAK DARBAR GURUDWARA IN DUBAI. Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara has partnered with Tamouh Health Care LLC, to provide on-site Sinopharm Vaccination for all residents of the UAE free of charge on 6th, 7th & 8th February 2021. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online
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UAE vaccinates more than 190,000 in weekend push

People queued in centres across the country on Friday and Saturday

HealthFebruary 06, 2021
Dubai brunches. AP
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Dubai hotels told to axe Friday brunch and restrict yacht parties

Tourism officials say any activity that ‘leads to large gatherings such as weekend brunches’ is suspended until February 28

GovernmentFebruary 03, 2021
Women walk near The Dubai Mall on January 31. The emirate will cut back capacity in public venues including hotels and shopping centres, but they will remain open. Christopher Pike / Bloomberg
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Dubai to close bars and cut mall and hotel capacity

Any licensed venue that is classed solely as a ‘bar or pub’ will close immediately

GovernmentFebruary 03, 2021
Dr Farida Al Hosani, spokeswoman for the UAE government's health authorities, said the country is seeing 'good progress' in Covid-19 vaccine take-up. Courtesy Oloum Aldar
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UAE vaccine take-up 'higher than expected', says top health official

Good progress boosts hopes of reaching herd immunity and a return to normal life soon

HealthFebruary 03, 2021
Two jets soar over Dubai Marina on Sunday in an impressive aerobatic display. The National
Stunt jets fly over Dubai Marina in mystery display

Two aircraft had residents squinting at the sky on Sunday with an impressive low-altitude display

GovernmentJanuary 31, 2021
A nurse handles a vial of the Sputnik V vaccine in Moscow on Wednesday. Andrey Rudakov / Bloomberg
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UAE approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for use

Russia's sovereign wealth fund chief says many countries face a slower than expected vaccine roll-out, while those in front will see an economic rebound

GovernmentJanuary 21, 2021
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