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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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Dubai Police dispatched the national ambulance air unit and paramedics to help the hiker. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police rescue hiker lost in Hatta mountains for two days

Police send specialist teams to the area after receiving weekend distress call

UAEJune 15, 2026
Three aid convoys have carried the humanitarian aid into Gaza. Photo: UAE mission to Gaza
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UAE sends 544 tonnes of food and shelter supplies to Gaza in latest aid drive

Essential goods delivered by 42 lorries as part of steadfast support to enclave

UAEJune 14, 2026
A rescue operation under way after a child was locked in a car in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai police rescue scores of children trapped alone in cars, homes and lifts

Children locked in cars during summer at risk of suffocation, warns senior officer, after new figures released

UAEJune 11, 2026
Motorists travelling between Sharjah and Dubai will face diversions while construction takes place at Al Taawun roundabout starting this weekend. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sharjah begins major tunnel project to ease Dubai commuter traffic

New tunnel at Al Taawun roundabout will improve traffic flow in emirate, says Sharjah's transport authority

UAEJune 10, 2026
Abdulsalam Aljarmah has arrived in the US after a months-long road trip celebrating Jordan's historic World Cup qualification. Photo: Abdulsalam Aljarmah
From Turkey to Texas: Jordanian super fan makes epic World Cup road trip

Abdulsalam Aljarmah has travelled to dozens of countries to promote Jordan's tournament debut

UAEJune 10, 2026
Seven people died and nine were injured when a minibus collided with the back of a lorry. Photo: Dubai Police
Seven killed as minibus collides with lorry in Dubai

Crash occurred after minor accident caused lorry to stop in middle of Emirates Road

UAEJune 08, 2026
Sharjah firefighters rescued a baby girl after a fire broke out at her family's apartment. Photo: Sharjah Civil Defence Authority
Newborn rescued from Sharjah apartment fire

Officers took baby girl and her family to safety following early morning blaze

UAEJune 08, 2026
Ismail Ponnan, who worked as a sales officer in Dubai, was stabbed to death during an altercation in Sharjah on Sunday
Family awaits repatriation of Indian man's body after deadly Sharjah brawl

Police investigating social media row that escalated into violent confrontation

UAEJune 05, 2026
The Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy gives employees respite from the noon heat in summer. Silvia Razgova / The National
Midday break for outdoor workers to begin on June 15

Ban on working outdoors between 12.30pm and 3pm will run until September 15

UAEJune 04, 2026
All suspects were detained within four hours of the fight being reported. Wam
Arrests made after man stabbed to death during brawl in Sharjah

Fatal altercation broke out after social media dispute, police say

UAEJune 04, 2026
The UAE has strengthened its Wage Protection System to safeguard the rights of workers. Getty Images
UAE tightens scrutiny of companies to tackle salary delays

Travel bans among potential penalties as authorities look to ensure prompt payment of Dh37 billion in wages each month

UAEJune 04, 2026
Dhia Subhi underwent complex surgery aboard the UAE's floating hospital to improve his quality of life. Photo: UAE mission to Gaza
Gazan patient undergoes leg-lengthening surgery at UAE's floating hospital

Complex operation helps 28-year-old who had struggled to walk

UAEJune 03, 2026
Dubai schoolboy Yousef Hayder Al Waaeli is making progress after starting treatment. Photo: Hayder Al Waaeli
Dubai schoolboy receives Dh10m injection for rare disorder after donation drive

Ten-year-old Yousef 'feeling stronger' as he continues treatment for muscle-wasting condition

UAEJune 03, 2026
Kuwait fugitives police chase. Photo: KUNA
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Fugitives recaptured in Kuwait desert chase after midnight prison break

Three back behind bars after pursuit involving convoy of police cars and helicopter

GulfJune 02, 2026
Eid Al Adha morning Prayers at the Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Al Safa, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
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Joy and celebration as thousands of UAE worshippers perform Eid Al Adha prayers

Muslims across the Emirates mark start of religious festival on Wednesday morning

UAEMay 27, 2026
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