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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 seized the minibus in Al Quoz industrial area. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police seize minibus packed with gas cylinders

Driver faces prosecution over 'very dangerous violation' that endangers motorists

UAESeptember 01, 2025
Opening day of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition. Victor Besa / The National
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New generations at Adihex learn and enjoy Emirati traditions

Falcons and horses among the stars this weekend, with adults keen to introduce children to UAE heritage

UAEAugust 30, 2025
Balvinder Singh Sahni was at the centre of an international money laundering scam. The National
Dubai tycoon's international Bitcoin scam ends in Dh150 million fine

Indian businessman Balvinder Singh Sahni faces years behind bars

UAEAugust 29, 2025
Ibrahim Al Raesi with his children, Rashid and Hind, at Yas American Academy in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Back to school: Parents and pupils share excitement for new academic year

More than one million children have returned to school today

UAEAugust 25, 2025
Yemeni citizen Talal Mahdi was killed in 2017 by Indian nurse Nimisha Priya in Sanaa. Photo: Abdel Fattah Mahdi
Yemeni murder victim's family push for execution of killer Indian nurse

Talal Mahdi’s relatives reject mediation efforts to pardon Nimisha Priya

AsiaAugust 23, 2025
Dubai Police are to operate 250 patrols around schools, with drones set to help monitor traffic. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Police join school run to help ease traffic on first day of new term

Increased patrols aim to boost sense of safety for pupils returning to classrooms after summer break

UAEAugust 22, 2025
The three men arrested were of Asian descent. Photo: Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi Police seize more than 300kg of crystal meth in major bust

Hidden narcotics found in cargo of oil used for sewing machines

UAEAugust 21, 2025
The UAE is rewarding drivers who follow traffic rules on the first day back at school this month. Photo: The National
How to remove black points from your driving licence on Accident-Free Day

Annual Accident-Free Day launched to encourage drivers to follow rules of the road

UAEAugust 21, 2025
A heist at Wafi Mall in 2007 was linked to a group known as the Pink Panther. Photo Dubai Police
Daring diamond heists in Dubai: From swallowing gems to ramming jewellery stores

After a $25 million pink diamond plot was foiled, here are some previously tried (and failed) attempts to steal gems in the emirate

UAEAugust 20, 2025
Falcon auction at ADNEC. Victor Besa / The National
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Prized falcons sell for thousands as bidders swoop in at Abu Dhabi auction

Birds sell for high prices at event held before Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition

UAEAugust 17, 2025
The UAE passport is in the top 10 of the Henley Passport Index. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Emiratis can now renew passports up to a year before they expire

Citizens previously had to wait until the last six months

UAEAugust 14, 2025
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority is carrying out improvement work on a stretch of Emirates Road. Photo: Dubai RTA
Dubai to complete Emirates Road repair project for busy first school day

Authorities to complete extensive roadworks in preparation for one of the busiest traffic days of the year

UAEAugust 13, 2025
One of the stunts is pictured. Police said the men had put their own lives and those of other drivers in danger. Photo: Dubai Police / X
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Dubai Police impound sports cars after ‘reckless’ social media stunt

Two men who danced on bonnet of moving vehicles in bid to boost online following face Dh50,000 fee

UAEAugust 08, 2025
Palestinian freelance photojournalist Abdelhakim Abu Riash says 'everyone is a target' of Israeli attacks. Photo: Abdelhakim Abu Riash
Photographer who documents horrors of Gaza says he 'can't take it any more'

Abdelhakim Abu Riash has launched crowdfunding campaign to leave war-torn enclave

UAEAugust 08, 2025
Dubai Police have warned that fraudsters are using fake promotions on social media. Getty Images
Dubai Police bust scam offering fake discounts on traffic fines

Suspects accused of using stolen credit cards to pay fines and pocketing victims' cash

UAEAugust 06, 2025
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