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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 UAE has strengthened its Wage Protection System to safeguard the rights of workers. Getty Images
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      UAEJune 04, 2026
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      UAEJune 03, 2026
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      UAEJune 03, 2026
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      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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      UAEMay 24, 2026
      Livestock costs are on the rise at Dubai's Al Qusais market ahead of Eid Al Adha. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Sacrificial animals in good supply but disruption to shipping routes still felt

      UAEMay 21, 2026
      Marine rescue crews from Sharjah Civil Defence demonstrate rapid-response techniques during training. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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      UAEMay 20, 2026
      In the wake of the new offering by Sukoon, one industry figure said other insurers in the UAE are working on vehicle war cover policies. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Sukoon Insurance's expanded coverage fills 'critical gap' in the market

      UAEMay 15, 2026
      A rescue team lifts the taxi out of Sharjah Creek. Sharjah Civil Defence
      Driver saved after car plunges into Sharjah Creek

      A rescue team was on patrol at the time and spotted an accident.

      UAEMay 14, 2026
      One person was killed and 19 others injured after a truck hit a workers' bus in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Police
      One person killed and 19 injured as lorry hits bus in Dubai

      Bus stopped in middle of road before collision, police say

      UAEMay 14, 2026
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      UAE authorities issue health guidelines to help protect citizens travelling to Makkah

      UAEMay 11, 2026
      Smoke from the blaze could be seen across Dubai Marina on Wednesday morning. The National
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      Emergency services attend scene of The Residences, Al Habtoor Grand

      UAEMay 06, 2026
      Residents flocked to the grand reopening of Khor Al Mamzar Beach on Tuesday. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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      Dubai opens revamped Khor Al Mamzar Beach

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      UAEMay 05, 2026
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