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Peter Hellyer

Peter Hellyer

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Peter Hellyer came to Abu Dhabi as a filmmaker in 1975, and has been an author and journalist for more than half a century. UK-born and now a UAE citizen, he has a special interest in the history, environment and heritage of the Emirates, with a sideline in the country’s political and social development. His preferred forms of relaxation include reading and birdwatching.
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The Hajar Mountains in Fujairah, UAE. Getty
What it takes to protect UAE's distinct 'Olive Highlands'

The plants and animals found here, my friend argues, represent the survival of species

CommentApril 21, 2021
Spray-painted graffiti daubed on one of the rock formations at the Fossil Dunes site. Courtesy: Hannah Androulaki-Khan
Graffiti on monuments is not new – neither is it an excuse to defile history

Markings can be revealing but defiling monuments won't do

CommentApril 07, 2021
UAE flags outside the Museum of the Future in Dubai as the country celebrates its 49th National Day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE can be optimistic as the country nears its 50th year mark

One of the most remarkable features of the Emirates is how it has not just survived, but thrived

CommentApril 07, 2021
A women's demonstration in Krakow, Poland. Women have battled all odds to make the progress they have made today. Getty Images
Do men in media spend enough time on critical introspection?

To truly appreciate the challenges women face, an assessment of our own behaviour is important

CommentMarch 10, 2021
Faisal Al Bannai, CEO and managing executive of Edge, at the Idex 2021 in Abu Dhabi. UAE companies showcased their latest products at this year's defence exhibition. Reuters.
How the UAE became a centre for international business

Gone are the days when the country only purchased goods and knowledge. Now, it sells them as well

CommentFebruary 24, 2021
Jumaa Hathbour Al Romaithi shows his collection of fishing tools, old coins, knives, picture frames and other collector's items at the Liwa Date Festival in 2018. Victor Besa / The National
We shouldn't lose sight of uniquely Emirati heritage

Efforts are being made to preserve traditional culture and practices, but more must be done

CommentFebruary 10, 2021
Global finance would do well to invest in environmental causes. AFP
What if we merged conservation with finance?

How nice it would be if we could pool efforts and link bodies like the MBZ Fund and the Houbara Fund

CommentJanuary 27, 2021
The UK government advises users to wear helmets when on an electric scooter - not beanie hats. Getty Images
After 2020 legal reforms, targeting irresponsibility should be next

Last year's modernised laws have made life easier for residents. Dissuading dangerous behaviour should be next

CommentJanuary 14, 2021
Healthcare workers at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Reem Mohammed / The National
There are lessons to be drawn from the UAE's managing of Covid-19

Regardless of size, can the coronavirus response of three countries – UAE, UK and Jersey – be compared?

CommentJanuary 13, 2021
Umbrella Thorn Acacia trees will be among the UAE species documented at the Plant Genetics Resources Centre. Silvia Razgova / The National
How the UAE got to be a nation of nature-lovers

Conservation efforts, however, can't be viewed through the lens of a single country

CommentDecember 16, 2020
Al Fursan aerobatics team performs over the Abu Dhabi Corniche to mark the 48th UAE National Day in 2019. Kushnum Bhandari / The National
Why we will look back at 2020 as a critical year in UAE history

As the founding fathers did at the start, today's leadership has taken radical steps to shape the next 50 years

CommentDecember 02, 2020
The UAE flag at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Recent UAE legal reforms are at the heart of a greater transformation

Nothing quite so all-encompassing has been announced in the region for decades

CommentNovember 19, 2020
Fishermen collect their nets full of fish near Al Bateen port. Nicole Hill for The National
UAE's steps to curb over-exploitation of resources are promising

Deep-sea fishing and an increase in the numbers of camels, sheep and goats are having an adverse impact on the ecology

CommentNovember 04, 2020
The view deck at Jubail Mangrove Park, Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National
Can we enjoy the UAE outdoors this winter amid a pandemic?

Observing social distancing guidelines in public remains essential

CommentOctober 21, 2020
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presents an Abu Dhabi Award to Ibrahim Al Abed. Ryan Carter for the Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Ibrahim Al Abed: A man who told the UAE’s story in a way few others could

Peter Hellyer reflects on his 45 years of friendship with a towering figure in the country's media landscape

HeritageOctober 20, 2020
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