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John Dennehy

John Dennehy

Senior Reporter
John is a senior reporter based in the UAE and has reported extensively across the country and Middle East - from the UN climate change talks to stories about abandoned Soviet-era planes in the Northern Emirates. He is particularly interested in documenting how major issues affect people's everyday lives. John has hosted a podcast at The National and frequently appears on its weekly online show, A Closer Look. He has also written a book on the First World War.
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road is one of three motorways to be upgraded under the major transport projects. The National
Dh170bn plan to 'future-proof' transport systems as UAE population booms

Widening motorways will help tackle traffic in short-term, with long-term push to bolster public transport crucial

UAENovember 06, 2025
Badr Jafar, special envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for business and philanthropy, at the formal launch of the Resilio Fund in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A $500m fund to tackle humanitarian crises launched in Dubai

Legatum, a Dubai-based investment partnership, says its Resilio Fund aims to provide hyper-local responses

UAENovember 05, 2025
An AUH Transport bus driver ready to roll out the depot. Victor Besa / The National
Could free public buses work in the UAE?

Faster and more connected service could be better goal, say experts

UAENovember 05, 2025
David Riley in Al Ain in the early 1960s. One of his main tasks was to oversee a mobile banking service from the back of a Land Rover. Photo: David Riley © UAE National Library and Archives
Tributes paid to photographer who chronicled 1960s Abu Dhabi

The photographer, who died in Britain last month aged 85, donated his remarkable collection to the UAE's National Library and Archives

UAEOctober 31, 2025
The governor of Aswan Ismail Mohamed Kamal. Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors' Forum. DEC, Expo City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Arab region can unite to build cities of tomorrow, says Egyptian governor

Ismail Kamal says Dubai's experiences offer lessons for Aswan

UAEOctober 29, 2025
Mo Gawdat said AI will shape cities in ways people have not considered before. Antonie Robertson / The National
AI can be 'superpower' but must be used responsibly

Former Google X executive says it is important to stop technology being used recklessly by 'bad actors'

UAEOctober 27, 2025
The latest Red List of Threatened Species found more than a quarter of the animals, plants and fungi assessed are at risk. Silvia Razgova / The National
AI's role in tackling threats to nature on show in Abu Dhabi

Meeting of world's top conservation body showcases power of AI in combating illegal fishing and poaching

UAEOctober 15, 2025
Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, speaks on the opening day of the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Protecting nature a 'humanitarian responsibility', UAE minister tells conference

Almost 10,000 visitors set to attend IUCN World Conservation Congress

UAEOctober 09, 2025
The service connects Al Quoz Bus Station in Dubai to Mohamed bin Zayed City Bus Station in Abu Dhabi. Photo: RTA / X
Details and timetable released for 'non-stop' Dh25 Abu Dhabi-Dubai bus service

Four trips are to operate every day, carrying passengers in each direction

UAEOctober 07, 2025
Etihad Rail's passenger service is on track for a 2026 launch. Victor Besa / The National
Etihad Rail signs deal with taxi firm to connect to suburban stations

Tie-up aims to cut congestion and improve last-mile connections

UAEOctober 02, 2025
Etihad Rail's freight network extends across the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
UAE to expand Etihad Rail's freight capacity as business grows

Omar Al Sebeyi outlines network's increasing importance to economy and environment

UAEOctober 01, 2025
A model of an Etihad Rail passenger train at the Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
'Top notch' Etihad Rail passenger service on track for 2026 launch

Senior official Azza Al Suwaidi says train project is 'progressing with a certain momentum'

UAESeptember 30, 2025
Etihad Rail's passenger service is due to be launched in 2026. Photo: Wam
All eyes on Etihad Rail passenger service at Abu Dhabi conference

Rail project on track to transform UAE as experts gather in capital

UAESeptember 30, 2025
Dubai Creek Harbour Metro station, due to open in 2029, is effectively the centrepiece of the Metro Blue Line. Photo: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
Dubai Creek Harbour Metro station - the city’s next big architectural statement

Designer whose company laid foundations for Burj Khalifa explains process behind majestic gateway building to new neighbourhoods, set to open in 2029

UAESeptember 26, 2025
American University in Dubai is to launch a new medical school. Getty Images
UAE's new medical school opens - but has work cut out for it, experts say

Challenges include funding and availability of residency programmes, experts say

UAESeptember 24, 2025
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