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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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A ban on workers' buses during morning and evening rush hour in Abu Dhabi has been introduced. Credit: Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi restricts workers' buses during rush hour

Buses with more than 50 passengers banned from using Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Road during peak traffic

UAEOctober 09, 2023
The number of accidents in the UAE increased by 13 per cent annually in 2022. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Abu Dhabi tailgaters face Dh5,000 fine for impounded cars to be released

Motorists will also be fined Dh400 and receive four black points on their licence

UAEOctober 06, 2023
Distracted driving caused the death of six people and injured 50 others in the first eight months of this year in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Ð July 15: Motorist still using mobile phones while driving on the roads in the UAE despite various Traffic awareness campaigns, Fines and Accidents on the roads. (Pawan Singh / The National) For Weekender *** Local Caption *** PS05- CAR & PHONE.jpg
Six killed by drivers using phones on Dubai roads this year

Anyone found using mobile phones while driving will be fined Dh800 and receive four points on their licence

UAEOctober 06, 2023
Workers who start new jobs in the UAE will have a four-month grace period to sign up for unemployment insurance. Courtesy Dubai Airports
New workers have four months to join UAE's unemployment insurance scheme

More than 6.5 million employees have registered in the system

UAEOctober 06, 2023
Sharjah polling station for the Federal National Council elections. Antonie Robertson / The National
Early FNC election voters cast ballots in Dubai and Sharjah

Selected centres open for voting before the main vote on Saturday

UAEOctober 04, 2023
The latest deadline for subscribing to the unemployment insurance scheme was October 1. Sarah Dea / The National
UAE unemployment insurance scheme optional for free zone employees

More than 6.5 million people have subscribed to the programme since it went into effect on January 1

UAEOctober 04, 2023
Teenagers as young as 14 in the UAE are becoming addicted to illicit drugs. Philip Cheung / The National
Children as young as 14 addicted to drugs, UAE authorities say

Parents being urged to engage in open conversations about the risks associated with substance use

UAESeptember 28, 2023
Emirati jobseekers at the Ru'ya 2023 Careers UAE Redefined event at Dubai World Trade Centre last week. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE begins private-sector training scheme for 3,500 young Emiratis

Secondary school pupils and final-year university students to be equipped with key career skills in support of Emiratisation drive

UAESeptember 25, 2023
Unemployment insurance form and clipboard on a desk.
Workers urged to register for unemployment insurance before October 1

Failure to sign up could lead to fines of Dh400

UAESeptember 24, 2023
Dr Saher Arour from Al Tadawi Speciality Hospital with the patient, who hails from Ghana, after her treatment. Photo: Al Tadawi Speciality Hospital
Dubai doctors save woman with multiple blood clots

Medics carry out emergency procedure on patient with life-threatening condition

HealthSeptember 23, 2023
Dubai has unveiled plans for a floating mosque set partially underwater. Photo: Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department.
Dubai to open floating mosque with underwater prayer hall

Grand development built on canal will feature underwater prayer hall

UAESeptember 21, 2023
A general view of the Habtoor Grand Resort in Dubai. Reuters
Fire crews tackle blaze in Dubai Marina hotel resort

Owner Al Habtoor thanks fire service after accident on property

UAESeptember 20, 2023
Jobseekers attend the Careers UAE event held at Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday. Pawan Singh / The National
Emirati jobseekers 'not picky' about private or public sector work

Ru'ya 2023 Careers UAE Redefined event at Dubai World Trade Centre to attract over 15,000 Emirati's looking for employment

UAESeptember 19, 2023
A makeshift camp in the aftermath of the earthquake in Morocco. Reuters
Moroccans in the UAE mourn friends and family lost in earthquake

UAE residents tell of suffering and turmoil caused by disaster in home country

UAESeptember 15, 2023
A traveller uses Dubai International Airport's smart gates system. Photo: Dubai Airports
Dubai conference to explore future of global air travel

Industry experts will discuss efforts to meet growing demand for air travel

UAESeptember 12, 2023
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