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Ali Al Shouk

Ali Al Shouk

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Ali is a Senior News Reporter at The National, overseeing daily news coverage in the UAE, breaking news, police, courts, crime, laws and foreign assignments. He studied chemistry in Baghdad but turned his passion for journalism into a career after the Iraq war in 2003. An Iraqi national and bilingual in Arabic and English, he worked for the Xinhua news agency and several newspapers in Iraq during one of the most dangerous and controversial periods of news coverage in the history of the Middle East. He has lived in the UAE since 2006 and worked with several English-language newspapers in the Emirates before joining The National.
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Mulhim Darweesh takes part in the campaign in Expo City to help ensure the vital supplies 'reach needy people in Gaza'. Antonie Robertson / The National
Thousands gather in Dubai to help send 10 million meals to Gaza families

Authorities expect vital supplies to reach families by January after volunteers show up in force in Expo City Dubai

UAEDecember 07, 2025
AL WATHBA, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - December 04, 2025: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (L) and HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence (R), attend the March of the Union, at the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---
'We are one fabric under one flag': Tribes celebrate the UAE at Union Parade

Thousands of tribesmen gather to honour the Rulers, culture and traditions of the Emirates

UAEDecember 05, 2025
One of the vehicles seized due to reckless driving on National Day. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police deal with thousands of traffic offences during National Day holiday

Force issues warning to the public after seizing dozens of cars and motorbikes

UAEDecember 03, 2025
Palestinian couples participate in a mass wedding ceremony in Hamad City in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)
WatchUAE holds weddings for 54 couples in Gaza in 'message of resilience'

Ceremonies took place on UAE's 54th National Day

UAEDecember 03, 2025
A screengrab of a video shared by Abu Dhabi Police on social media, showing chaos on the road. Photo: Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi Police release crash footage to raise awareness of distracted driving

Force issues reminder for motorists to focus on road ahead

UAEDecember 03, 2025
Rush-hour traffic in Sharjah is set to improve thanks to two new projects. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sharjah Ruler approves projects worth Dh150 million to reduce congestion

Two initiatives bolster efforts to enhance traffic movement, senior roads official says

UAENovember 28, 2025
Lucas, now 12, using the Jade app, for which his father, an Abu Dhabi resident, has received a Zayed Sustainability Prize nomination. Photo: Jade Autism
How one man's love for his son led to Zayed Sustainability Prize selection

Father created app to help children with autism, which is now used around the world

UAENovember 25, 2025
Dubai Police's intelligent traffic system will catch noisy vehicles. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police tackle road noise by rolling out more AI radar technology

Vehicles exceeding 95 decibels can be fined Dh2,000

UAENovember 17, 2025
Mohammed Khadher is one of thousands of patients to receive critical care on the UAE's floating hospital. Wam
UAE's floating hospital provides 5,000 surgeries for Gazan patients since launch

The repurposed ship first welcomed patients in February last year

UAENovember 13, 2025
UAE fans fly the flag before the team's qualifying match in Qatar last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
'We are all brothers': UAE and Iraq fans united ahead of World Cup clash

Iraqi fans have received a warm welcome in the Emirates ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifying match

UAENovember 12, 2025
UAE residents are being urged to report cases when e-scooter riders have behaved dangerously. Chris Whiteoak / The National
E-scooter scourge: Police call on public to report dangerous riders

Accident victims and doctors call for improved safety measures and stricter enforcement of rules

UAENovember 10, 2025
Dr Sultan Al Jaber speaks at the annual meeting of government officials. Photo: UAE Government Media Office
Dr Sultan Al Jaber vows UAE will keep up with new industries in changing world

UAE minister speaking as national leaders gather for talks at Government Annual Meetings

UAENovember 05, 2025
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, called for an investigation into war crimes in Sudan. Photo: Wam
UAE to strengthen Sudan aid efforts as Dr Gargash urges ceasefire

Diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed says dire humanitarian crisis needs urgent attention

UAENovember 05, 2025
Animals, including lynxes and foxes, were transferred to a nature reserve by police in Sharjah. Photo: Sharjah Police
Sharjah Police arrest man on suspicion of being involved in illegal animal trading

Animals released into nature reserve by authorities

UAENovember 02, 2025
The rules for delivery riders on Dubai and Sharjah roads have changed. Antonie Robertson/The National
Delivery riders call for patience as UAE fast lane ban comes into force today

Safety measures aim to curb rising accidents involving delivery bikes in effect from November 1

UAENovember 01, 2025
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