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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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A driver in Dubai is accused of ignoring a stop light and causing a crash while under the influence of alcohol. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Motorist in Dubai jumps red light and injures two in crash

Officials warn they are taking a zero-tolerance approach to motorists flouting traffic rules

UAEDecember 25, 2025
Authorities have urged the public to report negative practices. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Recruitment office in Ajman shut down over domestic worker offences

Business closed and licence revoked after customer complaints

UAEDecember 24, 2025
Balvinder Singh Sahni was at the centre of an international money-laundering scam. The National
Dubai businessman set for final appeal over $40 million Bitcoin scam verdict

Emirate's highest court to rule on five-year prison sentence for Balvinder Singh Sahni

UAEDecember 24, 2025
A driver and a passenger were injured after their car crashed into a barrier on Mohamed bin Zayed Road. Photo: Dubai Police.
Two hurt in Dubai road crash after driver loses consciousness

Police highlight dangers of being tired or unwell when driving

UAEDecember 23, 2025
Dubai project manager Monty Guhathakurta, right, hopes to travel to the US for the World Cup, depending on ticket prices. Photo: Monty Guhaehakurta
UAE fans expect to spend up to Dh65,000 to watch Fifa World Cup

Some say they will be priced out of matches in US, Mexico and Canada

UAEDecember 23, 2025
The vessel, laden with supplies, prepares to leave Khalifa Port. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE humanitarian ship sets sail with 10 million meals for Gaza

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship is carrying 7,300 tonnes of supplies

UAEDecember 18, 2025
Details of the World Sports Summit were revealed at a press conference in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sporting titans to appear at World Sports Summit in Dubai

Event to be held at Madinat Jumeirah on December 29 and 30

SportDecember 17, 2025
A delivery worker on his motorcycle in Dubai. Pressure not to keep customers waiting is leading to some reckless riding, campaigners say. EPA
Campaigners call for riders to focus on safety over fast food deliveries

Fears grow that bikers are taking more risks with their lives and safety on UAE's roads

UAEDecember 16, 2025
Clean-up operations under way in Dubai after a bout of rain on Sunday. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE hit by month of rain in a day - with more wet weather to come

Ras Al Khaimah drenched by 12mm of rain in hours on Sunday, exceeding December average

UAEDecember 16, 2025
Midocean University was found to have engaged in 'activities that do not align with legislation governing higher education institutions'. Photo: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
University in Fujairah stripped of accreditation by higher education ministry

Ministry reiterates that qualifications at Midocean University will not be recognised

UAEDecember 15, 2025
Dubai Police Take Action Against Young Man for Setting Fire on Road to Celebrate Birthday. Photo: Dubai Police / X
Dubai Police dampen motorist's flaming birthday stunt with 23 black points

Motorist sets fire to public road to light up his age in reckless act that went viral

UAEDecember 12, 2025
Rahaf Kalthoum was her sister Rania's caregiver during her cancer treatment. Photo: Rahaf Kalthoum
'Unsung heroes': why family members of cancer patients need key support

Patients not the only ones who need helping hand, expert says

UAEDecember 10, 2025
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
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