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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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Aid from the UAE enters Gaza. Photo: Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
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UAE aid convoys deliver 930 tonnes of relief to Gaza before Eid Al Adha

Food and clothes among supplies sent to families in enclave under Operation Gallant Knight 3

UAEMay 24, 2026
Livestock costs are on the rise at Dubai's Al Qusais market ahead of Eid Al Adha. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Somali sheep up 40 per cent: UAE livestock costs surge ahead of Eid Al Adha rush

Sacrificial animals in good supply but disruption to shipping routes still felt

UAEMay 21, 2026
Marine rescue crews from Sharjah Civil Defence demonstrate rapid-response techniques during training. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
Play02:19
'If we weren't passing, he would have died': Team keeping Sharjah's waters safe

The National goes on patrol with rescuers who saved driver after car plunged into creek

UAEMay 20, 2026
In the wake of the new offering by Sukoon, one industry figure said other insurers in the UAE are working on vehicle war cover policies. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE insurer offers vehicle war cover as missile attacks fuel demand

Sukoon Insurance's expanded coverage fills 'critical gap' in the market

UAEMay 15, 2026
A rescue team lifts the taxi out of Sharjah Creek. Sharjah Civil Defence
Driver saved after car plunges into Sharjah Creek

A rescue team was on patrol at the time and spotted an accident.

UAEMay 14, 2026
One person was killed and 19 others injured after a truck hit a workers' bus in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Police
One person killed and 19 injured as lorry hits bus in Dubai

Bus stopped in middle of road before collision, police say

UAEMay 14, 2026
About 6,230 Emiratis are to travel to Makkah this month. EPA
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Thousands of Emiratis prepare to take part in Hajj pilgrimage this month

UAE authorities issue health guidelines to help protect citizens travelling to Makkah

UAEMay 11, 2026
Smoke from the blaze could be seen across Dubai Marina on Wednesday morning. The National
Play00:39
Dubai fire crews tackle blaze at under-construction Marina tower

Emergency services attend scene of The Residences, Al Habtoor Grand

UAEMay 06, 2026
Residents flocked to the grand reopening of Khor Al Mamzar Beach on Tuesday. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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Dubai opens revamped Khor Al Mamzar Beach

Upgraded beach features floating walkway, a night beach and 5.5km of running, walking and cycling tracks

UAEMay 05, 2026
Smart systems identified the vehicle despite it having no licence plates. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police catch driver who ditched licence plates to jump red lights

Car impounded with Dh50,000 fee for recovery

UAEMay 01, 2026
A new police unit will begin monitoring e-scooter and bicycle riders in Dubai on May 1. Photo: Dubai RTA
Dubai parents must do more to stop children's reckless scooter use, says expert

Authorities to begin clamping down on improper use of e-scooters and bicycles from May 1

UAEApril 29, 2026
13 men were arrested on suspicion of being part of an international drugs network operating in the UAE. Wam
UAE authorities foil plot to sell drugs valued at Dh3.3 million and arrest 13

Suspects accused of operating in Emirates on behalf of kingpin based in Bahrain

UAEApril 29, 2026
Fayez Al Namer and his fiance were overjoyed to be part of the mass wedding. Photo: UAE Mission to Gaza
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UAE holds mass wedding for 300 Gazan couples to bring hope out of adversity

Couples were selected in draw of close to 2,000 people

UAEApril 24, 2026
Dubai Police have impounded bikes used to perform risky stunts on the roads. Photo: Dubai Police
Play00:41
Dubai Police seize motorcycles to put brakes on reckless riding

Authorities will take action against dangerous behaviour on roads, says senior police official

UAEApril 24, 2026
Daniel Kinahan was arrested by Dubai Police acting on a warrant issued in Ireland. Photo: US State Department
UAE prepares for high-profile extradition of alleged drug kingpin Kinahan

Irish national expected to contest attempts to try him in Dublin

UAEApril 24, 2026
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