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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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      Guests write messages of support for Gaza at Dubai World Trade Centre. Leslie Pableo for The National
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      Event at Dubai World Trade Centre on Saturday aims to get more aid into the besieged enclave

      UAEMarch 23, 2024
      The new nationwide standard for health insurance will replace the previous system, under which it was left to the discretion of authorities in each emirate. The National
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      New UAE Cabinet ruling means mandatory health insurance for workers will be extended from Dubai and Abu Dhabi across the country

      HealthMarch 22, 2024
      Police say the 'unknown messages’ method had lured an increasing number of people into drug addiction. Photo: Dubai Police screengrab
      Nearly 300 held over WhatsApp drug-delivery service

      Force uncovers scheme involving unsolicited messages promoting illegal drugs

      UAEMarch 19, 2024
      Manhat founder Dr Saeed Al Hassan is on a mission to improve water and food security. Cody Combs / The National
      UAE 'dreamers' joining fight to boost food and water security

      Agricultural innovations with roots in the Emirates on display at major environmental exhibition in Doha

      EnvironmentMarch 19, 2024
      Emergency services were on the scene at The Torch in Dubai Marina. Greg Tanner / The National
      Fire breaks out at The Torch tower in Dubai Marina

      Smoke was seen coming from shop on the ground floor

      UAEMarch 14, 2024
      The Giving Family volunteers hand out iftar meals to labourers in Dubai's Al Quoz Industrial Area 1. Antonie Robertson/The National
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      Dubai non-profit gives thousands of iftar meals to labourers

      The Giving Family has been supplying food boxes in Al Quoz Industrial Area 1 during Ramadan

      UAEMarch 13, 2024
      Muslims offering taraweeh prayers at Al Noor mosque in Sharjah. 11th March 2024 Photo Credit:Ahmed Ramzan for The National
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      Muslims take part in the optional evening prayer to celebrate and reflect on their faith

      UAEMarch 13, 2024
      Donations to help provide emergency relief to people in Gaza should be made through official channels.
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      Two key initiatives will support besieged territory during holy month

      UAEMarch 13, 2024
      A piece of animal skin covered with symbols was found by customs officials. Photo: Dubai Customs
      Man accused of smuggling snake into Dubai in 'black magic' plot

      Traveller found with hidden contraband by customs officers at airport

      UAEMarch 12, 2024
      Shubham Hunda at home in his apartment in Dubai Sports City. Ruel Pableo for The National
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      My Dubai Rent: Indian businessman enjoys golf course view in Sports City

      Shubham Hunda pays Dh80,000 a year for one-bedroom apartment

      UAEMarch 10, 2024
      Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, unveiled the logo for the Ajman 2030 plan on Thursday. Photo: Ajman Media Office
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      Plan includes construction of green spaces, public beaches, community and tourist areas as well as a Dh1bn commercial port

      UAEMarch 08, 2024
      The new platform will move the majority of services online in one location. Victor Besa / The National
      Dubai cuts time to process visas from 30 days to five

      City looks to slash red tape to attract investors and businesses

      UAEMarch 06, 2024
      The Toshka Cafeteria has closed after flouting health and safety rules. Photo: Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority
      Restaurant in Abu Dhabi shut after rats discovered in the kitchen

      The Toshka Cafeteria received several warnings over hygiene and food safety, authorities say

      UAEFebruary 29, 2024
      Illegally tracking a person or vehicle can result in jail time or a large fine. AFP
      Tracking a spouse's movements could land you in jail

      The use of tracking devices on private cars is illegal, experts warn

      UAEFebruary 29, 2024
      Guinness World Record holder Faisal Al Mosawi set a new benchmark for adaptive sports in Dubai on Monday. Wam
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