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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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Ronaldo Cohin receives the prize from President Sheikh Mohamed, in January. Photo: Victor Besa / The National
How $1 million Zayed Sustainability Prize allowed one father’s mission to have a global impact

Ronaldo Cohin's company Jade provides personalised intervention for conditions such as autism and ADHD

UAEAugust 07, 2026
Shijin Paul, from Kerala, moved to Dubai in November. Photo: Supplied
Tributes paid to car showroom worker killed in Dubai gas blast

Shijin Paul, 27, died in explosion at dealership on Monday evening

UAEAugust 05, 2026
UAE motorists are being urged to be vigilant over tyre safety. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE drivers warned of tyre blowouts as temperatures soar

Motorists urged to maintain vehicles during intense heat to stay safe on the roads

UAEAugust 04, 2026
A resident takes cover during the summer heat in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Middle East braces for heatwave as summer season hits peak

Temperatures have been on the rise across the region, but more rain could be on the way in the UAE

MENAAugust 02, 2026
The shelter at the Birds and Pets Market in Warsan can house up to 200 cats. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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Dubai’s new animal shelter draws crowds eager to adopt stray cats

Centre in Warsan provides vet treatment and vaccination to animals before adoption

UAEJuly 30, 2026
Ruth Waithera and baby Skula received help from staff at Al Awir Centre with their relocation back to Kenya. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai shelter gives visa violators a helping hand to return home

Al Awir Centre accommodated 11,696 residency violators during first half of 2026, many of them victims of scams

UAEJuly 29, 2026
Fujairah Police are investigating the fatal crash on Wednesday that resulted in the death of an Emirati woman and her young daughter. Photo: Supplied
Fujairah police investigate crash that killed mother and infant daughter

Husband and elder daughter sustained serious injuries in accident

UAEJuly 24, 2026
Illegal streaming services are seeking to capitalise on the huge appetite for World Cup action. AFP
UAE fans warned over illegal World Cup streaming

Experts warn that viewers can face strict penalties for using unauthorised services

UAEJuly 11, 2026
A Yemeni man, 56, has been sentenced to death at court in Ras Al Khaimah, subject to appeal within 15 days. Alamy
Man sentenced to death for killing of mother and two daughters in Ras Al Khaimah

Family shot outside their home after dispute over blocked driveway

UAEJuly 10, 2026
Dana Al Zarouni is presented with her trophy by Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, chairwoman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Books helped me get through the war, says 11-year-old winner of Arab Reading Challenge

Dana Al Zarouni beat a record 830,000 entrants from across the Emirates

UAEJuly 09, 2026
Police in Sharjah have seized 3.3 tonnes of illegal substances in the past three years. Philip Cheung / The National
Hundreds of families report teenage children to Sharjah Police over drug abuse

Families reassured their loved ones will receive rehabilitation, not punishment

UAEJune 26, 2026
Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan, chairman of the National Drug Enforcement Authority. Photo: National Drug Enforcement Authority
Protecting children from drugs is 'national and civil duty'

National Drug Enforcement Authority chairman says everyone can play role as campaign is launched

UAEJune 24, 2026
The next deadline for the Nafis programme falls on June 30. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Surge in private companies seeking to hire Emiratis

Companies face heavy fines if they try to bend the rules, official warns

UAEJune 24, 2026
Worshippers gather for Friday prayers in Al Qasba mosque, in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
UAE mosques to reiterate respect and care for elderly during Friday prayers

Important role of senior citizens in society will be highlighted in sermon

UAEJune 18, 2026
The new measure aims to support and empower Emiratis and enhance their presence in healthcare jobs. Pawan Singh / The National
Half of Emirati private healthcare recruits to be given specialised roles

New directive increases targets to support and empower Emiratis in sector

UAEJune 18, 2026
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