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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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Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, called for more domestic supply chains throughout the Gulf. Reuters
Saudi Arabia restores East-West pipeline flows to 5.8 million bpd

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman addressed event in Bahrain, at which Gulf officials call for greater co-operation in manufacturing

EconomyOctober 06, 2026
Friday's sermon will emphasise that education is a shared responsibilty involving teachers, children and parents. Victor Besa / The National
UAE Friday sermon to praise educators before World Teachers' Day

Worshippers will be reminded that teaching is among the noblest professions

UAEOctober 02, 2026
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has been praised for his 'thoughtful and compassionate decision'. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
Sharjah Ruler extends bereavement leave for employees who lose close relatives

Staff to have five days' bereavement leave when death of a loved one occurs inside the UAE

UAEOctober 01, 2026
AI was a big talking point at Ru’ya career fair at Dubai World Trade Centre. Antonie Robertson/The National
AI skills new advantage for Emiratis entering workforce

Students expect knowledge of the technology to be a requirement for jobs of the future

UAEOctober 01, 2026
Gerald Darmanin, French Justice Minister, said his country's crime-fighting collaboration with the UAE should be replicated by other nations. Reuters
French minister says UAE alliance can be model for tackling organised crime

Crime thrives on lack of international co-operation, Gerald Darmanin tells Abu Dhabi congress

UAESeptember 30, 2026
Abdullah Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Justice, at the summit with Japanese Justice Minister Takashi Yamashita. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE pledges $5m to support Abu Dhabi Declaration on global fight against crime

UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opens in UAE capital

UAESeptember 26, 2026
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
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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
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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
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