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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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Curved buildings and an observation deck are planned for the mall at the Aljada megaproject in Sharjah. Arada
Inside Aljada - the megaproject that is going to wow Sharjah

The National was granted rare access to a development that will be home to 75,000 people

UAEJuly 22, 2023
Cop28 takes place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12. Ruel Pableo / The National
Dubai's Cop28 hotel demand set to eclipse New Year's Eve

Data shows demand is surging as official booking portal opens

UAEJuly 19, 2023
Abu Dhabi's bottle-return programme aims to recycle about 20 million single-use plastic bottles a year. Getty
One discarded plastic bottle for every two metres of beach in Abu Dhabi

Monir Bou Ghanem says single-use plastic items are the issue

UAEJuly 18, 2023
Nicolas Niemtchinow, French ambassador to the UAE, in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
EXCLUSIVECop28 puts UAE at the 'centre of the world', says French ambassador

Nicolas Niemtchinow said France fully supports the efforts at such an 'extremely important' moment for the future of the planet

UAEJuly 14, 2023
Rove La Mer Beach is right on the shoreline in Dubai's La Mer neighbourhood. Photo: Rove Hotels
Eid staycations remain popular despite surge in travel abroad

From Abu Dhabi to Fujairah, many hotels are full or close to capacity, with beach properties highly sought after

UAEJune 28, 2023
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan, left, president and chief executive of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators, at the inaugural 'climate media majlis'. Photo: UICCA
Sheikha Shamma leads drive to improve climate coverage

First climate media majlis brings together policymakers, journalists and experts to advance conversation about the effects of global warming

UAEJune 20, 2023
Antonio Tajani, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE a vital Mediterranean partner, says Italy Deputy Prime Minister

Antonio Tajani says countries share many of the same regional concerns

GovernmentJune 19, 2023
Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan aims to transform the emirate, making it more sustainable and interconnected to cater to an expected population of 5.8 million. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai’s population is surging. How can it prepare?

An increase of about 90,000 in 12 months requires further careful planning, experts say

UAEJune 17, 2023
A global survey found more than a quarter of UAE employers are engaged and thriving in the workplace. Photo: Morsa Images
Two-thirds of UAE workforce admit they're 'quiet quitting'

Gallup survey finds workplace stress improving but slacking trend echos wider global phenomenon

UAEJune 13, 2023
Ignace Beguin Billecocq, ocean lead for the UN High Level Climate Champions, has said ocean action and climate action are closely linked. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Cop28 can be 'breakthrough moment for world's oceans and nature'

Countries and private sector urged to increase funding for blue economy before crucial climate summit in Dubai

UAEJune 09, 2023
Edward Hobart, UK ambassador to the UAE, spoke to The National. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
EXCLUSIVESuccess at Cop28 critical, says new UK envoy to UAE

Edward Hobart says the outcome of crucial climate talks must be ambitious as possible - and the UK is ready to help

UAEJune 08, 2023
BRAZIL - 2023/01/31: In this photo illustration, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 UAE logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Crucial climate talks in Germany to lay groundwork for Cop28

The Bonn conference aims to clear obstacles ahead of the summit, which will start in November

UAEJune 02, 2023
Chinese tourists at the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
China-Middle East flights soar with UAE set for tourism surge

Egypt and Saudi Arabia see major boost as Chinese companies win contracts and a desire for cultural travel returns

UAEJune 02, 2023
Razan Al Mubarak, UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Cop28. Pawan Singh / The National
Nature can be key climate ally, says UAE's Razan Al Mubarak

Environmental leader says there is 'not enough impetus' on where and how nature can help to protect the planet

UAEMay 29, 2023
Kemi Badenoch said a free trade deal with the UK would benefit the GCC immensely. Chris Whiteoak / The National
EXCLUSIVEUK minister Kemi Badenoch hopes for GCC free trade deal 'soon'

Business Secretary said talks to clinch an agreement were going 'very well' as she concluded a three-country tour of the region

UAEMay 26, 2023
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