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Anjana Sankar

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A 3D rendering of the new Dh25 million St George Orthodox Church, under construction in Abu Dhabi. Photo: St George's Church
Abu Dhabi's new St George Orthodox Cathedral to open next year

New facility to cater for increase in worshippers

UAEAugust 30, 2023
Anjana Sankar
epa06254670 Rohingya woman struggles while walking through water inside Bangladesh border as they fled from Budichong, Myanmar after crossing the Naf river, Bangladesh, 09 October 2017. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), more than 525,000 Rohingya refugees have fled Myanmar from violence over the last few weeks with most of them trying to reach Bangladesh. International organizations have reported claims of human rights violations and summary executions allegedly carried out by the Myanmar army. Minister for the Office of the State Counsellor of Myanmar Kyaw Tint Swe visited Bangladesh and agreed to take back the Rohingyas after mutual understanding with the Bangladesh government. EPA-EFE/ABIR ABDULLAH
SPECIAL REPORTRohingya seek justice and safe return to Myanmar six years after violence

Millions of stateless refugees in sprawling camps in Bangladesh renew calls for culpability and a safe path home

AsiaAugust 25, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Omidulla Alizadah, an Afghan refugee and former national boxing champion, with students at the Kakuma refugee camp in north-west Kenya. Photo: Omidulla Alizadah
Afghan boxing champion teaches Kenyan camp refugees

Omidulla Alizadah, who fled persecution in his home country, aims to train young fighters to compete on international stage

AfricaAugust 21, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Dr Abdulla Al Mandous said his priority was to strengthen early warning systems for all regions, addressing the shortage of funding and lack of monitoring stations. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
New weather forecasting will help us prepare for extreme conditions, says UAE expert

Dr Abdulla Al Mandous, the Emirati head of the World Meteorological Organisation, also says Middle East must make cloud seeding technology a priority

EnvironmentAugust 17, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Nick Donaldson / The National
SPECIAL REPORTTwo years after Taliban takeover, life in Afghanistan is forever changed

With no country recognising the militants' government, Afghans worldwide are left in legal limbo

WorldAugust 15, 2023
Sulaiman Hakemy
Nuclear energy is now the largest source of clean electricity in the UAE. Wam
Abu Dhabi to focus on clean energy in new climate strategy

Plan aims to reduce emissions by 30 million tonnes by 2027 and will be delivered through 81 initiatives

UAEAugust 13, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Ethan Mulholland, 6, and Beth, 8, play with their dog Marley at the new dog park on the Corniche, Khubeirah area. Victor Besa / The National
Where to rent in Abu Dhabi if you're a new arrival

Good deals can be found in some of the capital's most popular areas

UAEAugust 05, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Dr Haider Ali wants to help low-income workers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai doctor offers free health care to low-income workers

Dr Haider Ali says he wants to create a positive legacy of giving

UAEJuly 24, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Rama Meena with his wife Sunita in Dubai after winning Dh10 million. Photo: Rama Meena
Dubai cook becomes entrepreneur after winning Dh10m jackpot

Rama Meena, 40, opened a restaurant and salon in Dubai, and employs 10 people

UAEJuly 20, 2023
Anjana Sankar
The man received both audio and video calls, during which he saw his friend's face speaking to him on the screen. Reuters
Deepfake video call said to be from Dubai used to scam man in Kerala

Urgent plea for cash to help with family emergency appeared to be from a friend

UAEJuly 19, 2023
Anjana Sankar
President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Photo: EPA
ExclusiveUAE ambassador says country is keen to grow ties with India

Dr Abdulnasser Alshaali said India considers UAE as a reliable partner, and bilateral relations have matured into a strong partnership

UAEJuly 15, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Indian PM Narendra Modi was greeted by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed. Photo: @MohamedBinZayed / Twitter
India's Narendra Modi meets UAE President in visit to Abu Dhabi

Mr Modi was received by President Sheikh Mohamed for talks on bilateral relations

UAEJuly 15, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Baby Abbas's treatment racked up millions of dirhams in medical bills, which the hospital generously waived. Photo: Syed Iftikhar
Baby with holes in heart given new lease of life in Dubai

Boy also has a rare genetic disorder called micro deletion

UAEJuly 14, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Vignesh Vijayakumar with his luxury cars at his villa in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai multi-millionaire started out washing cars

Vignesh Vijayakumar speaks to The National about his dream – and now reality – of owning 14 luxury cars in Dubai

UAEJuly 14, 2023
Anjana Sankar
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to the UAE will discuss a range of issues with senior leaders. EPA
India's Narendra Modi to visit UAE on July 15

The Prime Minister says he will arrive in Abu Dhabi after his trip to France

UAEJuly 13, 2023
Anjana Sankar
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