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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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      Articles

      Zero-emission smart power generator displayed at Cop28. Photo: Ali Al Shouk
      New emission-free generator hailed as 'milestone for clean energy'

      The potentially revolutionary technology was on display at Cop28

      Cop28December 12, 2023
      Cop28's pollution pods allow visitors to experience pollution levels in major cities. Pawan Singh / The National
      Play25:53:46
      Inside the Cop28 pollution pods cutting through smog debate

      Specially crafted pods demonstrate air quality levels in Beijing, London and New Delhi

      Cop28December 10, 2023
      The OceanX anchored in Dubai Harbour. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Exploration vessel in town for Cop28 could help solve mysteries of Dubai waters

      OceanX research vessel will be used to investigate local underwater ecosystems

      UAEDecember 08, 2023
      Michael Evertz, from Germany, cycled to the UAE for Cop28 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
      German cyclist 'felt climate change in his body' on ride to Cop28

      Remarkable solo expedition across 13 countries to raise climate awareness

      Cop28December 06, 2023
      Hamed Al Mamari, from Oman, at his country's pavilion at the Cop28 climate conference at Expo City in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
      Arab states' net-zero hopes staked on Cop28 climate targets

      Regional participants raise the profile of their energy transition efforts at the UN-led climate summit

      Cop28December 05, 2023
      President Sheikh Mohamed presents the Zayed Sustainability Prize for food to Ahmed Sourani during Cop28. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
      Camera34
      How Zayed Sustainability Prize winners are improving lives

      Eleven winners announced at Cop28 will share prize fund of $5.9 million

      UAEDecember 03, 2023
      Leaders and delegates celebrate 52nd UAE Union Day at COP28. Screengrab
      Play13:02:34
      Spectacular display for UAE's 52nd Union Day celebrations

      A special show that will open to the public in coming days was held at Expo City Dubai's Jubilee Park

      UAEDecember 02, 2023
      President Sheikh Mohamed and Cop28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber alongside the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, announced during Cop28 at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo City Dubai. UAE Presidential Court
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      Gaza farming platform among Zayed Sustainability Prize winners

      Eleven winners announced across six categories will share increased prize fund of $5.9 million

      Cop28December 01, 2023
      A fire broke out near Jebel Ali port in Dubai on Wednesday.
      Huge fire breaks out in Dubai's Jebel Ali area

      Firefighters battled to extinguish the warehouse blaze on Wednesday afternoon

      UAENovember 29, 2023
      Dubai Police posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing drivers making illegal U-turns. Photo: Dubai Police
      Dubai Police crack down on drivers making illegal turns

      More than 29,000 drivers fined this year for making turns from non-designated areas

      UAENovember 10, 2023
      Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid, chairman of the Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman, supported the latest Gaza aid collection event in Ajman. Photo: Wam
      Abu Dhabi to host next Gaza aid collection event on Sunday

      Thousands of urgent relief packages have been prepared by volunteers at events all over the Emirates in recent weeks

      UAENovember 10, 2023
      Dubai Police issued images of suspects arrested in connection with a $36 million hacking plot. Photo: Dubai Police
      Dubai Police arrest gang accused of using AI to steal $36m

      The force arrests 43 suspected members of an international syndicate in the emirate

      UAENovember 09, 2023
      Ahmad Ghunaim pictured at what was left of his home after it was hit by an Israeli air strike. Photo: Ahmad Ghunaim
      Play39:25:52
      Gazan who lost his home in air strikes urges world to take action

      Ahmad Ghunaim said many are treating the Israel-Gaza war like it's a film to watch

      Palestine-IsraelNovember 09, 2023
      Dubai Police will be handing out free car seats to parents as part of a campaign to promote child safety in the emirate. Pawan Singh / The National
      Dubai Police to give child car seats to parents in safety drive

      Two children died and 45 sustained serious injuries in car accidents this year

      TransportNovember 07, 2023
      The Global Faith Leaders’ Summit on Climate Action, hosted in collaboration with the COP28 Presidency, Muslim Elders and UN Environment Programme, delivered the ‘Abu Dhabi Interfaith Statement for COP28’ uniting faith communities to progress transformative climate action and enable a sustainable world. Photo: Cop28 UAE
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      Religious leaders sign Abu Dhabi Interfaith Statement for Cop28

      Key meeting highlighted the role faith communities can play in protecting the planet

      UAENovember 07, 2023
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