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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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      Police are warning parents not to allow teenagers to cause disruption on public roads. Photo: Dubai Police
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      Authorities received several complaints about noise and disruption

      UAEFebruary 27, 2026
      Fog in Abu Dhabi. The National
      Play00:49
      More fog forecast for Abu Dhabi and Dubai until Thursday

      Authorities urge motorists to drive cautiously and adjust speed on affected roads

      UAEFebruary 24, 2026
      Police said the suspect arrested with Dh 20,000 in cash travelled across the city by bike to beg for money. Photo: Dubai Police
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      Force said suspect was targeting drivers of luxury cars at traffic lights

      UAEFebruary 22, 2026
      Fog in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Reena Ratan / The National
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      Flights cancelled and motorists warned of challenging conditions

      UAEFebruary 11, 2026
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      Forces from 45 countries battle for Dh950,000 of prizes

      UAEFebruary 07, 2026
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      The UAE is leading the way in the global AI race, says Deputy Prime Minister

      Advances in artificial intelligence and Emirati family values have made the country a fortress, says Sheikh Saif bin Zayed

      UAEFebruary 05, 2026
      Rouble Nagi with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence. Photo: World Governments Summit
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      Award recognises art-based education projects in marginalised communities

      UAEFebruary 05, 2026
      Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Sabah addresses the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Photo: KUNA
      Kuwaiti Prime Minister calls for common sense to prevail in US-Iran nuclear talks

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      GulfFebruary 04, 2026
      The stations will be built at the Burj Khalifa, DIFC 2, Zabeel Dubai Mall Parking and ICD Brookfield Place. Photo: Dubai Media Office
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      Project to connect Dubai Mall and DIFC as part of first phase

      UAEFebruary 04, 2026
      The Glydway electric vehicle is displayed at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Dubai to launch self-driving electric vehicles 'like train in a cycle lane'

      Glydways network will be linked to Metro and aims to ease pressure on congested roads

      UAEFebruary 03, 2026
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      Crescent moon heralding the start of Ramadan is expected to be visible on Wednesday, February 18

      UAEFebruary 03, 2026
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      Prizes totalling Dh950,000 up for grabs at next month's event

      UAEJanuary 28, 2026
      The boat was carrying 23 French tourists, the vessel's captain and a tour guide, authorities said. Photo: Royal Oman Police
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      Three killed as boat carrying French tourists capsizes in Oman

      Two injured in incident off coast of Muttrah province

      GulfJanuary 27, 2026
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      UAEJanuary 22, 2026
      Scammers set out to dupe students, job seekers and experienced professionals, police have warned. Getty Images
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      National campaign is raising awareness of key tactics used by fraudsters to steal money and personal data

      UAEJanuary 21, 2026
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