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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 Rox vehicle of Mohammed Al Tamimi after the fatal road accident in Oman. Photo: X
Tributes paid to Emirati father killed on Oman holiday road trip

Mohammed Al Tamimi and Omani driver died in head-on crash

UAEAugust 05, 2025
Saint George Hospital stands rebuilt as Beirut marks port blast anniversary. The hospital before the Beirut port blast. Photo: Saint George Hospital University Medical Center
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Saint George Hospital stands rebuilt as Beirut marks port blast anniversary

Restoration made possible by $2.36 million donation from UAE's Big Heart Foundation

UAEAugust 03, 2025
A diamond merchant has thanked Dubai Police after retrieving his jewellery. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police recover Dh1m of diamonds after bag mix-up at airport

Passengers unwittingly picked up each other's baggage, leading to loss of gems

UAEJuly 29, 2025
Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from southern Kerala state, faces the death penalty for the murder of a Yemeni national.
Brother of Yemeni murder victim demands new execution date for Indian nurse

Talal Mahdi’s relatives reject spiritual leader’s claim that Nimisha Priya’s death sentence has been revoked

AsiaJuly 29, 2025
Dubai Police have arrested and extradited two French men facing fraud and drug trafficking charges in their home country. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai extradites two men to France on fraud and drugs charges

Suspects held after Interpol red notice issued against them

UAEJuly 25, 2025
Dubai Police quickly identified and apprehended the suspect. Pawan Singh / The National
Driver arrested over Dubai hit-and-run incident

Garage owner also held in connection with collision that left pedestrian with serious injuries

UAEJuly 24, 2025
Rush hour in Dubai. Linking fine payment to visa renewal will make motorists pay extra attention to their driving, said officials. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai links traffic fine payments to visa renewal

Motorists must settle all road penalties before they can renew, cancel or change their visa

UAEJuly 23, 2025
The Khalifa aid ship is heading for Gaza via Al Arish Port. Victor Besa / The National
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UAE's largest aid ship sets sail for Gaza with field hospital on board

Vessel leaves for Egypt from Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port carrying 7,000 tonnes of supplies

UAEJuly 21, 2025
Yaqeen Kankar, a two-year-old Syrian girl with spinal muscular atrophy, begins treatment at Al Jalila Hospital in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Syrian girl receives Dh7m life-saving treatment covered by Dubai Ruler

Vice President Sheikh Mohammed answered family's plea for help

UAEJuly 18, 2025
Ras Al Khaimah Police arrested the suspect at the scene. Photo: RAK Police
Ras Al Khaimah shooting: Family call for justice over killing of three women

Horror of May attack recalled by grieving son and brother

UAEJuly 17, 2025
Gareeb Al Yammahi with his son Rashid Al Yammahi, who has died in a road accident in Oman. Photo: Gareeb Al Yammahi.
Emirati father pays tribute to son killed in Oman crash

Three members of Emirati family among five who died in pile-up on Friday

UAEJuly 14, 2025
Dubai Police urged motorists to take extra care during the summer months. Dubai Police
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Dubai Police urge drivers to be vigilant as road deaths in summer rise

Campaign calls for drivers to make sure they are safe on emirate's roads

UAEJuly 10, 2025
The golden visa has provided long-term stability to UAE residents. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE says reports of Dh100,000 golden visas for certain nationalities are false

Authorities warn of legal action against companies that falsely claim they can process long-term residency documents

UAEJuly 09, 2025
Rush hour traffic in Sharjah. Sharjah has expanded its traffic fine discount scheme, aiming to encourage prompt settlement of penalties. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sharjah expands 35 per cent traffic fines discount scheme to include impound fees

Move is part of government drive to encourage motorists to pay off fines promptly

UAEJuly 08, 2025
Khalid Al Zarooni is making his mark in the property sector. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Teenage Emirati real estate broker aims high after selling Dh2.3m worth of homes

Khalid Al Zarooni, 18, wants to become well-known in the trade

UAEJuly 04, 2025
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