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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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A police officer stops a vehicle Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai on Thursday. The city will extend its 24-hour stay-home order and permit system for another week, officials said on Friday. Pawan Singh / The National
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Coronavirus: Dubai to extend 24-hour stay-home order

A permit system allowing residents to leave home for essentials will continue

TransportApril 19, 2020
Nurses line up by cubicles in Dubai's World Trade Centre field hospital. Karim Sahib / AFP
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Updated: Dubai World Trade Centre turned into 3,000-bed field hospital

The centre's exhibition halls will allow hundreds of staff to look after patients, if numbers continue to grow

HealthApril 16, 2020
From Saturday, masks should be worn by anyone leaving the home. Victor Besa / The National
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Dubai’s travel restrictions explained as leave permit brought in

Stricter measures were put in place that significantly limit travel and shopping. Here's what they mean

GovernmentApril 07, 2020
A mother and daughter wear gloves and face masks as they walk in Dubai. AFP
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UAE public told to wear masks as 241 new cases confirmed

Residents should cover their faces whenever they leave home, officials said as total hit 1,505

HealthApril 05, 2020
The UAE has carried out a mass testing campaign for the coronavirus. Getty Images
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Coronavirus: what to do if you're worried you have Covid-19

We explain when to self-isolate, when to call a doctor and if you can ask for a test

HealthMarch 23, 2020
Forks of lightning and storm clouds captured over Dubai Marina on Saturday night. Courtesy: Anton Balchin
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Dubai hit by spectacular lightning and rain storm

Flashes of lightning lit up the night sky on Saturday and heavy rain followed

EnvironmentMarch 22, 2020
Boki Prekovic plays each afternoon from his balcony to keep residents stuck at home entertained. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Coronavirus: Balcony musician serenades Dubai community

A musician has brought joy to his neighbourhood with traditional Serbian ballads

HealthMarch 20, 2020
Edinburgh Castle looks out over the Scottish city. Getty Images
An ode to Edinburgh: a local's insight to Scotland's 'gift to the world'

News editor Rory Reynolds shares the delights of the city he chooses to call 'home'

March 12, 2020
A shisha cafe. Salah Malkawi / The National
Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi orders shisha ban

Decision comes as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait also halted sales

HealthMarch 12, 2020
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become major winter ports and bases for a number of ships to operate out of. Jaime Puebla / The National
Coronavirus: UAE suspends cruise operations as liners become global hotspots

Operators offer refunds for scheduled holidays

TransportMarch 11, 2020
Airports across the globe are carrying out checks on travellers to cut the risk of spreading the virus. This includes temperature checks to detect fever and nasal swabs that can give an indication of whether the person has the virus. AFP
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UAE steps up airport virus checks and warns against travel abroad

Passengers were told they may face tests on arrival and possible quarantine, while Emiratis and residents were urged against leaving the country

HealthMarch 06, 2020
Physics teacher Regina O'Dwyer demonstrates how Dubai College's remote learning system works. Victor Besa / The National
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All UAE schools and universities to close to contain coronavirus

Spring break will be moved forward and all public and private schools and universities will be sterilised

EducationMarch 04, 2020
Cabin crew with protective masks welcome passengers on board a flight in Bangkok. AFP
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Coronavirus: Dubai families asked to declare travel history

Schools distributed forms on Thursday asking parents to declare their travel history

HealthMarch 01, 2020
UAE Tour 2020 - 2nd Edition - 5th stage Al Ain - Jebel Hafeet 162 km - 27/02/2020 - Tadej Pogacar (SLO - UAE - Team Emirates) - Adam Yates (GBR - Mitchelton - Scott) - photo Dario Belingheri/BettiniPhoto©2020
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UAE Tour coronavirus cases: two quarantined after hotels screened

Riders including British star Chris Froome were tested in an Abu Dhabi hotel as a precaution

HealthMarch 01, 2020
Sheikh Mohammed spent time learning English in Cambridge, at his father's behest. Courtesy: Wam
Sheikh Mohammed on embracing English manners and mashed potatoes

In his autobiography, the Ruler of Dubai reflects on his time in a humble house in Cambridge, the UK, in the 1960s

GovernmentFebruary 23, 2020
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