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James Langton

James Langton

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James was one of the original founding editors for The National back in 2008, responsible for news features. Now back in the UK, he contributes to The National on a wide range of topics from space flight to heritage. In a long career in journalism, he worked for the London Telegraph and Evening Standard, and as a correspondent in New York.
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Seven fragments of Arabic silver coins dating back to the 8th century discovered in Norway
How the price of Viking cows was measured in dirhams

Fragments of Arabic silver coins uncovered in Norway cast light on Viking trade

HeritageJanuary 29, 2023
The Burj Khalifa was built at an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. Ryan Carter / The National
As Dubai's Burj Khalifa turns 13, here is how it hit the heights

Always planned as the world's tallest building, the only question was by how much?

UAEJanuary 04, 2023
The International Space Station seen from the Russian Soyuz MS-19 space ship. AP
Astronauts trapped in space hope for happy ending to nightmare voyage

Damage to Russian craft means three crew members on the International Space Station may have no way home until next March

WeekendDecember 30, 2022
A crowd watches the long jump at a sports day organised to mark the visit of HMS Owen to Abu Dhabi in February 1955. Photo: Susan Hillyard
How an Abu Dhabi team beat 'England' at football (although it was 67 years ago)

The match in 1955 took place on hard sand near Qasr Al Hosn, featured three sheikhs and a Royal Navy team playing in full uniform

WeekendDecember 16, 2022
Boeing 747-400 at sunset. Getty Images
A fond farewell as Queen of the Skies flies off into the night

As Boeing ends production of its Queen of the Skies this week, one aircraft tells the story

WeekendDecember 09, 2022
Peter Lienhardt in local dress with a khanjar dagger in what it is now the UAE
The English wanderer who chronicled a disappearing way of life

Today Peter Lienhardt is almost forgotten, despite a landmark study of Emirati life and culture in the 1950s

UAEDecember 05, 2022
Egyptian singer Nagat Al Sagheera performs in Abu Dhabi for National Day in 1972. Photo: Alittihad
The day the UAE's national anthem was heard for the first time

Ishi Biladi made its debut on National Day in 1972 at a concert also featuring Egyptian star Najat Al Sagheera

WeekendDecember 02, 2022
Jules Rimet, president of Fifa, presents the first World Cup trophy to Dr Paul Jude, Uruguayan Football Association president, after Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo. Getty Images
'Dead' player gatecrashing own wake capped off the weirdest World Cup

Hosts Uruguay triumphed at inaugural tournament in 1930 amid riots, driving snow and teams literally missing the boat to take part

World CupDecember 02, 2022
Rulers of the six emirates of the UAE at Union House in Dubai on December 2, 1971. Photo: Noor Ali Rashid
National Day 2022: Who was there the day the UAE was formed?

From the Rulers of the emirates to the diplomats at the ceremony, we look at the people who helped unify the emirates

HeritageNovember 29, 2022
The historical flags of the UAE, including the individual emirates and Trucial States Council. Ramon Peñas Jr / The National
UAE national flag: What do the colours mean?

Following a series of raids in the Arabian Gulf in the early 1800s, a treaty with Britain required ships to display 'friendly' flags, prompting the introduction of new designs

UAENovember 29, 2022
Harry St John Philby on his 1917 trek, which he recorded in his book Heart of Arabia
My memories of desert explorer Philby, by his grandson

A new expedition honours Harry St John Philby's exploration of the kingdom more than 100 years ago

WeekendNovember 25, 2022
Camelicious instant coffee on display at the Gulffood exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre in in February 2021. Chilled cans of camel milk are becoming popular in the UK. Antonie Robertson / The National
TikTok gives British consumers a taste for Dubai camel milk

Shop owner's viral video shows camel milk is becoming big business in the UK

UAENovember 23, 2022
World Cup stadiums across Qatar. Photos: Wires
How Qatar will breathe new life into its stadiums after World Cup

Shopping centres, hotels and housing to replace cheering crowds

WeekendNovember 18, 2022
A 1970 painting of Sheikh Zayed by David Shepherd always 'catches guests' attention' at the UAE Embassy in Belgravia. Photo: UAE Embassy, London
How a renowned artist captured the majesty of Sheikh Zayed

Ambassador decided it was time to learn more about the painting that hangs in the UAE Embassy in London, and the man who created it

WeekendOctober 28, 2022
The UAE is central to the broad effort to eradicate polio in Pakistan. Wam
UAE is a world leader in the fight against polio

Beginning with Sheikh Zayed, the country has always been generous in the fight against killer disease

HealthOctober 24, 2022
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