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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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Abdullah Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, said representatives from more than 97 countries would be in attendance at the congress. Photo: UAE Government Media Office
UAE to call for global co-operation in combatting crime at UN congress

Officials from more than 97 countries to gather in Abu Dhabi to address cybercrime, AI and organised crime

UAESeptember 21, 2026
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, spoke of the future of the Middle East after a spate of Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours. Antonie Robertson / The National
Play01:46
Dialogue with Iran key to 'turning page' on crisis, Dr Gargash says

President Sheikh Mohamed’s adviser warns Tehran and allies they cannot negotiate while attacking Gulf states

UAESeptember 17, 2026
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Tom Cruise at the Dubai International Film Festival premiere of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol in 2011. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai International Film Festival to return after decade-long break

Mona Al Marri calls the revived event a new step in developing the film industry

Film & TVSeptember 17, 2026
Elias Bou Saab, Deputy Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, speaks during the Arab Media Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre. Antonie Robertson / The National
Hezbollah must be convinced to disarm, Lebanese politician says at Dubai event

Elias Bou Saab, Deputy Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, says disarming group is key to enhancing security

UAESeptember 16, 2026
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, chairwoman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, addresses the Arab Media Summit at Dubai World Trade Centre. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sheikha Latifa: No one was paid for positive posts about UAE during Iran attacks

Head of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority said people voiced support out of love of the country

UAESeptember 16, 2026
Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, has said the UAE champions diplomacy and efforts to preserve Arab culture. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Fake news treated as security threat during Iran war, says UAE minister

Noura Al Kaabi tells Dubai summit misinformation could be weaponised if combined with AI

UAESeptember 15, 2026
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai meets Syrian President Ahmed Al Shara during his visit to Dubai for the Arab Media Summit. Photo: Dubai Media Office / X
Play00:33
Everyone can benefit from a strong Syria, Al Shara says in Dubai

President tells Arab Media Summit his country has transformed from an exporter of Captagon to a stable hub

MENASeptember 15, 2026
A plan has been approved to bring senior citizens, their spouses and retired people back to work part-time in Sharjah's public sector. Ravindranath K / The National
Sharjah citizens welcome part-time jobs for retired people

Senior citizens and retirees welcome project announced by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah

UAESeptember 11, 2026
A still from the video clip of a traffic accident released by Abu Dhabi Police. Photo: Abu Dhabi Police GHQ / X
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Abu Dhabi Police highlight safety drive as crash video gets millions of views

Viral crash footage from police sparks widespread debate online over causes and consequences

UAESeptember 07, 2026
Travellers use the new Click and Travel service at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
Play01:18
Dubai airport opens pop-up passport scanner to whisk passengers through terminal

Service can be moved around to speed up immigration checks in busy periods

UAESeptember 07, 2026
President Sheikh Mohamed with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed is ‘spirit of the nation’, Ruler of Dubai says

Sheikh Mohammed praises UAE President for his leadership and focus on the future

UAESeptember 06, 2026
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, said those who retire from the Sharjah government will also receive the minimum living allowance. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
Sharjah Ruler approves minimum wage of Dh20,000 for government employees

New minimum living allowance also introduced for retired people and families receiving social service benefits

UAESeptember 03, 2026
The donation from the Ahmed bin Zayed Foundation will be used to help Gazan amputees. Victor Besa / The National
Play00:53
UAE foundation pledges Dh3 million to support Gazan amputees

Donation will bolster Operation Gallant Knight campaign

UAESeptember 02, 2026
Indian and Lebanese residents in the UAE have been warned they are targets for phone scammers. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
Indian and Lebanese governments warn of scammers

Cyber criminals attempting to gain access to foreign nationals' data under guise of helping with visa process, exit permits and IDs

UAEAugust 31, 2026
Emirati lawyer Abdullah Al Nasser conducts much of his legal work from his van. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
Play01:14
UAE's 'Lincoln Lawyer' beats traffic with mobile office

Abdullah Al Nasser changed course after traffic jam made him late for meeting

UAEAugust 28, 2026
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