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Sarah Forster

Sarah Forster

News Editor
UAE
Sarah is News Editor on The National's UAE desk. She is a UK trained journalist who has worked in national news departments at the BBC, Sky News and Bloomberg TV before moving to the UAE. Her work has ranged from producing global news programmes to interviewing top politicians. In her spare time Sarah is an author and a mother of one.

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Tamm is one of DGE’s flagship initiatives and a direct result of this co-operation between entities and sharing of data Photo: Tamm
CommentWhat DOGE got wrong and Abu Dhabi's DGE got right

The differences between Doge and DGE are stark despite their superficial similarity in name and intent

CommentJune 19, 2025
Sarah Forster
A sign displayed in a supermarket in Massachusetts. Jokes about buying eggs on the black market are now familiar social-media content. Reuters
Why is it young people in the West can buy luxuries but can’t afford the basics?

Without a course correction, a healthy and stable existence will stay out of reach

CommentApril 04, 2025
Sarah Forster
Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar. Victor Besa / The National
ExclusiveSlovenia's first female president makes inaugural UAE visit

Natasa Pirc Musar discusses artificial intelligence, war and the US election in an exclusive interview with The National

UAENovember 04, 2024
Sarah Forster
Boeing whistleblowers have alleged extreme negligence in the company's aircraft manufacturing processes. Reuters
Scandal-hit Boeing shows that our society stands at an ethical crossroads

Is it reasonable for businesses to consider safety and profit equivalent priorities?

CommentMarch 25, 2024
Sarah Forster
Teachers in the UAE can apply for the new permit from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. PA
New work permit to allow UAE teachers to offer private tuition

Change in regulations means educators can apply for the free two-year licence and generate additional income

EducationDecember 18, 2023
Sarah Forster
Pupils at the Indian High School in Dubai's Garhoud area. Its management has chosen to freeze fees, at a time when many schools are set to unveil increases. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE's largest school freezes fees

The Indian High Group of Schools told parents that keeping education affordable was key to its decision

EducationMarch 25, 2023
Anjana Sankar
Schools will consult with parents to decide whether remote learning on Fridays during Ramadan is the right decision for them. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai private schools can choose remote learning on Ramadan Fridays

Schools will consult with their communities with regards to online learning during the holy month

RamadanMarch 17, 2023
Sarah Forster
The revamped Lexus LX600 starts at Dh495,000. Photo: Lexus
Land Rover least dependable car brand with Lexus best, survey finds

Tesla scored low but was unranked due to a lack of data from the company

MotoringFebruary 28, 2023
Sarah Forster
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed announced he birth of his son on Saturday. WAM
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed welcomes baby boy

Dubai Crown Prince has shared a special message on social media

UAEFebruary 25, 2023
Sarah Forster
Deira City Centre hosted the 'A Home for All' campaign, which was closed after three hours due to unexpected crowds. Sarah Dea / The National
Dubai's three-day visa event relocates after unexpected crowds

The site had reached capacity by 1pm on the first day

UAEFebruary 25, 2023
Salam Al Amir
A member of the media visits the Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue during a tour at the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi on February 21, 2023. - The United Arab Emirates has opened a centre housing a mosque, church and the country's first official synagogue with the aim of promoting interfaith coexistence in the Muslim nation. (Photo by Ryan LIM / AFP)
First glimpse inside Abu Dhabi's Abrahamic Family House

The mosque, church and synagogue complex offers fascinating insight into Islam, Christianity and Judaism

UAEFebruary 21, 2023
Anjana Sankar
One of the Syrian children rescued from under the rubble after their house collapsed in the earthquake in Turkey. Wam
UAE team rescue Syrian family trapped under rubble in Turkey

A mother was rescued along with her son and two daughters from what remained of their house

UAEFebruary 08, 2023
Sarah Forster
Dubai property of the week: JBR loft on market for Dh4 million. Photo: Luxhabitat Sotheby's International Realty
Moving to Dubai: Best residential areas to rent by budget

Whether you need space, amenities or loathe traffic, there is a residential area to fit your needs

UAEJanuary 20, 2023
Sarah Forster
Retailer MMI was among the stores to confirm it would be updating prices to reflect the decision. Photo: MMI
Dubai Municipality suspends 30% tax on alcohol sales

The decision will last one year and affects only companies selling alcoholic beverages in the emirate

UAEJanuary 02, 2023
Sarah Forster
Burj Khalifa will be lit up on New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve road closures and metro timings for Dubai

Several popular roads and metro stations will be closed to reduce overcrowding

TransportDecember 29, 2022
Sarah Forster
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