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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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Flooding on Al Khail Road, Dubai, after heavy rainfall in April 2024. Chris Whiteoak / The National
'UAE floods can happen again': Experts predict 30% rise in rainfall in future

Authorities outline action plan to deal with potential flooding

UAENovember 11, 2024
Officials helping visa overstayers during the amnesty at Dubai's Al Awir Centre. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE visa amnesty extended to December 31

Extension comes as a response to high demand, officials say

UAEOctober 31, 2024
Many in Dubai rushed to Al Awir Centre this week ahead of Thursday's amnesty deadline. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's visa amnesty centres braced for busy final day

Public warned there will be no extension to the initiative, unlike in previous years

UAEOctober 31, 2024
President Sheikh Mohamed has pardoned two footballers and a club director convicted of an assault after a match in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
President pardons Egyptian footballers and director jailed for assaulting guard in Abu Dhabi

Players representing Zamalek and team's director of football had been fined and sentenced to one month in prison

UAEOctober 30, 2024
Amnesty visa renewal tents at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Al Awir, Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai doubles immigration officers for last week of visa amnesty

Huge numbers expected as overstayers rush to settle status before October 31

UAEOctober 28, 2024
Sophia Addas with workers on a bus heading to Makkah. Photo: Umrah4 Labour Workers
Dubai resident fulfils dreams as hundreds perform Umrah for free

Sophia Addas is leading a community initiative to fund journeys to Saudi Arabia for UAE workers

UAEOctober 25, 2024
Named ‘The Ideal Face’, the scheme will offer priority services at Amer Centres among its rewards. Photo: British Council
Dubai creates reward system for 'ideal' residents with 10 years of no visa breaches

'The Ideal Face' campaign will also recognise Emiratis sponsoring residents with impeccable visa records

UAEOctober 22, 2024
Nelson Bautista is up for a global award for his work during the Covid-19 pandemic. Pawan Singh / The National
Filipino nurse in UAE makes shortlist for $250,000 prize for Covid efforts

Al Ain nurse Nelson Bautista helped pioneer a wellness programme for nurses working on the front line during Covid-19

UAEOctober 18, 2024
The building fire in Dubai's Al Barsha area was contained shortly before 6am on Tuesday. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence.
Tenants evacuated in early morning fire at Dubai apartment block

No injuries reported after Dubai Civil Defence teams battle blaze for two hours

UAEOctober 15, 2024
Aid for Lebanon is packed by volunteers including Natalie Hobbs and her daughters Emilia and Olivia at Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo 2020. Antonie Robertson/The National
Thousands attend donation drive events for Lebanon across UAE

Aid-packing morning was held as part of campaign across the nation

UAEOctober 12, 2024
The UAE will hold aid packing events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend after opening dozens of donation centres. Thousands turned out at similar events in support of Gaza last year. Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
UAE opens dozens of donation centres to collect aid for Lebanon

Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation, said the Emirates is delivering urgent relief to the Lebanese people

UAEOctober 11, 2024
Members of the Dubai Police all-female land rescue team graduated in September after a rigorous three-month training course. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Behind the scenesA day with Dubai Police's all-women rescue team

The group of eighteen officers formally graduated in September

UAEOctober 10, 2024
Officials help visa amnesty seekers at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
No plan to extend UAE visa amnesty's October 31 deadline

People without valid permits have until end of month to leave without penalties, or get a job and renew their visa, official says

UAEOctober 08, 2024
Authorities warn that drivers under the influence of drugs, even prescribed medication, face stiff penalties. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Warning against drug-driving after 240 cases in Dubai this year

Taking prescription medication and driving is still illegal, warns senior figure from Dubai Traffic Prosecution

UAEOctober 05, 2024
President Sheikh Mohamed meets young Emiratis who secured success in global competitions. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed meets award-winning Emirati youth

UAE leader praises young citizens representing their nation in global competitions

UAEOctober 01, 2024
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