Open The National News AppNews, Opinion, Puzzles & More
OPEN
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Puzzles
Newsletters
TN Magazine
  • International Edition
  • UAE Edition
Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
PuzzlesNewslettersTN MagazineWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
Business
Opinion
Future
Climate
Health
Culture
Lifestyle
Sport
Puzzles
Newsletters
TN Magazine
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

Ali Al Shouk

Ali Al Shouk

Senior Reporter
Location
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.
Follow on XLinkedInInstagram

Articles

Dubai Police have warned pedestrians and e-scooter riders the consequences of not adhering to traffic laws. Photo: Dubai Police
Police issue safety warning after four scooter riders killed in Dubai this year

Pedestrians and e-scooter riders urged to make sure they cross roads only at designated areas

UAEJune 13, 2025
Nine people have been injured in a pile-up accident in Fujairah. Photo: Fujairah Police.
Play00:21
Nine hurt as 20 vehicles involved in UAE pile-up

Four lorries collide with commuter cars in evening crash

UAEJune 11, 2025
A fire at a spare parts and furniture warehouse in Sharjah. Photo: Supplied
Sharjah fire: Emergency services at scene after blaze

No injuries were reported

UAEJune 11, 2025
The UAE floating hospital organised an Eid Al Adha celebration for Gazan patients. Photo: Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
Play01:25
UAE Floating Hospital brings Eid joy to Gaza patients

Event offers psychological support to children and families receiving treatment aboard vessel in Al Arish

UAEJune 07, 2025
A team of inmates from Dubai Police Central Jail took fifth place at the first online edition of the Asian inmate chess championship. Photo: Dubai Police.
Checkmate: Dubai inmates rank fifth in Asian chess tournament

Participants hailed for strong mindset and commitment to improvement

UAEJune 07, 2025
Abdullah Al Mutawa, one of the many Emiratis making their way to Saudi Arabia from Dubai International Airport on Monday. Photo: Ali Al Shouk
Play00:49
'A dream come true': Joy for Emiratis embarking on Hajj pilgrimage

Thousands of UAE citizens are travelling to Saudi Arabia this week

UAEJune 02, 2025
Dubai Police arrested 41 people on suspicion of being members of an organised begging gang. Photo: @DubaiPoliceHQ / X
Dubai Police arrest gang of 41 living in hotel on suspicion of begging

Members of syndicate accused of selling paraphernalia without approval to supplement begging operations

UAEMay 30, 2025
Mohammed Al Shehhi, Secretary General of the UAE Media Council, announced the regulations on Thursday. Photo: UAE Media Council
UAE reveals new media rules with fines of up to Dh2 million

Regulations to apply to publications, content creators and influencers

UAEMay 29, 2025
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, speaks at the Arab Media Summit at the World Trade Centre, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Play01:09
Gargash urges Arab world to embrace change as 'era of ideologies is over'

Diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed calls on region to keep pace with evolving global political landscape

UAEMay 28, 2025
Ghassan Salame, Lebanon's Culture Minister, spoke at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Price of Syria sanctions relief could be deal with Israel, Lebanese minister says

Ghassan Salame tells Arab Media Summit the West may demand conditions for supporting new regime in Damascus

MENAMay 27, 2025
Dr Ahmed El Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, delivers the keynote address at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Play01:03
'Show the injustices': Grand Imam of Al Azhar calls on Arab media to rally behind Gaza

Dr Ahmed El Tayeb delivered the keynote address at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai

UAEMay 27, 2025
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addresses the Arab Media Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Lebanon cannot remain a 'proxy battlefield', PM says

Nawaf Salam says nation must be unified and no longer undermined by militias

UAEMay 27, 2025
The Tamm app is setting the global standard for smart, seamless and citizen-first governance. Photo: TAMM
Abu Dhabi super app Tamm surpasses 1,000 services milestone

AI-powered software provides residents and citizens with quick access to government services

UAEMay 24, 2025
Dubai Police agriculture project to train inmates in advanced agricultural practices at Dubai Central Jail in Al Awir. Antonie Robertson/The National
Play02:21
Dubai inmates sow seeds of rehabilitation on prison farm

More than 300 prisoners have taken part in scheme launched last year

UAEMay 23, 2025
The moon crescent marking the start of Dhu Al Hijja is expected to appear on Tuesday, May 27, at 7.02am. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Play00:52
Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday announcement in the UAE: When is it expected?

Exact date will be confirmed by Emirates' Moon-sighting committee

UAEMay 22, 2025
More Articles

The National News Logo
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Puzzles
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.