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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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Officials look at school and stationery supplies included in a shipment bound for Gaza. Sharjah International Airport, 19th August 2026. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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UAE sends school supplies for thousands of Gaza children in latest humanitarian drive

‘Through Education We Rise’ is aimed at helping to sustain education in the enclave

UAEAugust 19, 2026
Humidity typically increases in the UAE as summer ends and September begins. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Suhail star signals end of UAE summer but Sweat-tember and Hot-tober loom

End of summer approaches but weather to remain uncomfortable as humidity rises

UAEAugust 18, 2026
The first day of school is one of the busiest traffic days of the year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Play01:06
Schools praise UAE traffic campaign that rewards safe driving

Drivers can have four black points removed from licence for driving safely on August 31

UAEAugust 17, 2026
The initiative aims to improve traffic safety on the first of the new school year. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE drivers can wipe four black points by staying accident-free for one day

Ministry of Interior launches campaign to encourage safe driving by motorists

UAEAugust 16, 2026
Laura Annon receives her A-Level results at Repton School Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE class of 2026 shows resilience and ambition with outstanding A-Level results

School pupils had to contend with mass disruption and upheaval because of Iran war

UAEAugust 13, 2026
There were 44,000 beneficiaries of the Workers Protection Programme in the first six months of 2026, with an average payment of Dh7,000. Getty Images
UAE workers receive more than Dh830m from protection schemes

Compensation paid out under unemployment insurance and worker protection programme in first six months of year

UAEAugust 11, 2026
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
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