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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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The boat was carrying 23 French tourists, the vessel's captain and a tour guide, authorities said. Photo: Royal Oman Police
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Three killed as boat carrying French tourists capsizes in Oman

Two injured in incident off coast of Muttrah province

GulfJanuary 27, 2026
The rules for maternity could change if new recommendations by the FNC are implemented. Silvia Razgova / The National
UAE's FNC proposes remote work and 98-day maternity leave for Emirati mothers

Federal National Council says flexible work plan for public sector staff supports family balance and national development

UAEJanuary 22, 2026
Scammers set out to dupe students, job seekers and experienced professionals, police have warned. Getty Images
Dubai Police crack down on scams involving real company names – but fake jobs

National campaign is raising awareness of key tactics used by fraudsters to steal money and personal data

UAEJanuary 21, 2026
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Prof Majed Chergui, who won the medicine award. Antonie Robertson / The National
Play01:48
Great Arab Minds winner to share Dh1 million prize money with medical students

Ceremony takes place at Dubai’s Museum of the Future

UAEJanuary 15, 2026
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has completed a 7km traffic expansion project on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, alongside the advanced drainage network. Photo: RTA
Dubai upgrades key road with advanced drainage to prevent storm flooding

Upgrades completed in Al Warqa’a 1 Street, as part of improvements after April 2024 deluge

UAEJanuary 07, 2026
Hundreds of tourists are stuck on Socotra, days after their return flights to Abu Dhabi were cancelled. EPA
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Hundreds of tourists stranded in Socotra as clashes ground planes

Travellers left in limbo on island after flights back to UAE cancelled

UAEJanuary 06, 2026
Abdul and Ruksana Lateef with their children, Ashaz, Ammar, Azam, and Ayash, who died in the road accident. Photo: Lateef family
Four brothers and maid killed in Abu Dhabi crash

Parents and sibling receiving treatment in hospital

UAEJanuary 05, 2026
Worshippers gather at Al Garhoud Mosque for Friday prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National
Worshippers gather early at UAE mosques as new Friday prayer time comes into effect

Decision to move prayers forward from 1.15pm coincides with start of the UAE's Year of the Family

UAEJanuary 02, 2026
Balvinder Singh Sahni was at the centre of an international money-laundering scheme. The National
Jail for Dubai Bitcoin scammer Sahni as he loses final appeal

Balvinder Singh Sahni is to be deported after serving five-year sentence as appeal fails

UAEJanuary 01, 2026
More than 152,000 Emiratis work in the private sector. The National
UAE sets Dh6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis in private sector

Increase of Dh1,000 to take effect from January 1, ministry says

UAEDecember 31, 2025
More than 15,000 content creators are set to attend the summit in Dubai in January. Antonie Robertson / The National
Will Smith and MrBeast to attend 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai

Oscar-winning actor and YouTuber among star attractions at event

UAEDecember 30, 2025
Residents are urged to seek medical advice if unusual or concerning symptoms develop following a mosquito bite. Alamy
UAE issues mosquito warning as residents report increase in numbers

Authorities give advice on treating bites and depriving the insects of breeding habitats

UAEDecember 29, 2025
Atta Mamoun, 7, fell into a crevice created by heavy rainfall on Saturday. Photo: Supplied
Play01:12
Desperate search to rescue Gaza boy from floods ends in tragedy

Atta Mamoun, 7, is latest child to die in winter storms

UAEDecember 28, 2025
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
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