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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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Abu Dhabi Police recovered Dh140 million from cybercriminals in the last two years.
Abu Dhabi Police return $38 million to victims of online fraud

Public urged to be careful and report suspected scams

UAEOctober 22, 2025
Dubai Police came to the aid of a driver who fell victim to cruise control failure. Photo: Dubai Police.
Dubai Police rescue driver after cruise control failure on Emirates Road

Officers instruct motorist on how to bring her vehicle to safe stop during busy morning traffic

UAEOctober 20, 2025
Dubai Police have impounded a vehicle following an incident in which the driver’s reckless behaviour endangered the life of a motorcyclist. Photo: Dubai Police / X
Dubai Police seize vehicle after driver endangered life of delivery rider

Online video leads to prosecution of motorist

UAEOctober 17, 2025
Worshippers perform rain prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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'Rain is a gift from God': UAE worshippers perform Salat Al Istisqa prayers

Imam reiterates importance of rite after President Sheikh Mohamed's call

UAEOctober 17, 2025
Emiratis with skills in AI are in huge demand in the banking sector. Silvia Razgova / The National
Banking industry shows rising interest in Emiratis with tech talent, expert says

UAE citizens skilled in AI are in demand at jobs fair in Sharjah focused on finance sector

UAEOctober 17, 2025
The UAE were beaten 2-1 by Qatar in Doha on Tuesday, in a blow to their World Cup qualifying hopes. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE football fans defiant after World Cup heartache in Doha

National side missed chance to secure place in 2026 finals after 2-1 defeat to Qatar, but can still qualify through play-off route

UAEOctober 15, 2025
Police and emergency workers at the scene of the crash on Umm Suqeim Road. Photo: Dubai Police
Delivery rider hurt in Dubai taxi crash after travelling on wrong side of road

Police issue urgent safety warning over perils of driving against the flow of traffic

UAEOctober 10, 2025
The UAE team are aiming to qualify for their first World Cup since 1990. AFP
Emirati set for epic road trip to Doha as UAE aims to clinch World Cup spot

Fervent supporters are travelling to Qatar to cheer on their national side in crunch qualifiers

UAEOctober 10, 2025
Gaza has been devastated by two years of war. Bloomberg
'I can only pray for ceasefire to hold': Mixed emotions for Gazans in UAE

Palestinian residents feel relief and doubt after Trump announces agreement on first phase of truce

UAEOctober 09, 2025
Two men were extradited from the UAE to Belgium. Getty Images
UAE extradites two men to Belgium to face money laundering and drug charges

Dubai and Sharjah police arrest pair who were subject of Interpol red notice

UAEOctober 08, 2025
A man and his infant son were killed in a Sharjah road accident on Monday. Sammy Dallal / The National
Emirati and his baby son killed in Sharjah crash

Boy's mother in intensive care after accident in Khor Fakkan

UAEOctober 07, 2025
The latest cohort graduated from the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government on October 7. Antonie Robertson/The National
Graduates ready to lead innovation and embrace AI in UAE government roles

Advanced technology set to play a major role in future governance, say graduates

UAEOctober 07, 2025
Parcels of aid are prepared in the UAE before being shipped to Gaza. Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
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How UAE public can donate to support suffering Palestinians in Gaza

Platforms and channels established by the government and NGOs enable people to provide aid

UAEOctober 06, 2025
The poisoning was linked to a contaminated batch of bottled water from Iranian brand Uranus Star. The National
Oman bans bottled water imports from Iran after two die from contaminated batch

Omani citizen and expat die in poisoning incident in Wilayat of Suwaiq

GulfOctober 01, 2025
The truck was badly damaged after the crash. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai lorry driver crashes into truck after falling asleep at wheel

Police issue warning after motorist is injured in collision

UAEOctober 01, 2025
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