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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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      Dubai Police officers rewarded e-scooter riders with a special pin and certificate for adhering to safety traffic rules. Photo: Dubai Police
      Dubai Police reward law abiding e-scooter riders

      Police aim to encourage the safe use of bikes and e-scooters in the emirate

      UAENovember 06, 2023
      A man was detained after allegedly trying to smuggle more than 400 grams of drugs into Dubai International Airport. Photo: Dubai Airports
      Man arrested at Dubai Airport over alleged drug-smuggling attempt

      Customs officials say the passenger will now face prosecution

      UAENovember 03, 2023
      The UAE has imposed strict penalties for hacking, including jail sentences and fines. Reuters
      UAE has thwarted 71 million cyber attacks this year, authorities say

      Head of Cybersecurity Council says the government body plays a key role in tackling online threats

      UAENovember 03, 2023
      Residents of Dubai can now rent electric scooters for 50 fils a minute. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Call for better education to reduce e-scooter accidents on UAE roads

      Concerns raised over riders travelling against flow of traffic, speeding and failing to wear safety equipment

      TransportOctober 31, 2023
      An Afghanistan fan cheering for his team at the cricket World Cup. AFP
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      Afghan fans in UAE enjoy team's showing at cricket World Cup

      Afghan supporters talk about their pride in the performance of their national cricket side

      UAEOctober 28, 2023
      A still from the video shows the motorcyclist travelling at almost 280kph on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Police
      Motorcyclist fined for riding at 280kph and doing 'wheelies'

      Officers also confiscate offender's motorbike, after video of the reckless behaviour went viral online

      UAEOctober 27, 2023
      A young child is seen by medical professionals. Photo: Abed Elhakeem Abo Riash
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      'We are documenting war crimes': Citizens capture reality of Gaza Strip

      In an atmosphere of disinformation and denial, brave young Palestinians are recording the devastation of the war

      Palestine-IsraelOctober 26, 2023
      Jobseekers at the three-day Industrialist Career Fair for Emiratis at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Victor Besa / The National
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      Emiratis snap up interviews at first Industrialist Career Fair

      Thousands attend event as private sector firms continue to receive government help to hire more local talent

      UAEOctober 25, 2023
      Dubai has been at the forefront of efforts to promote the safe use of e-scooters. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Five e-bike and e-scooter deaths recorded in Dubai this year

      Dubai Police traffic chief emphasises dangers of flouting safety rules while using the vehicles

      UAEOctober 24, 2023
      Dubai Police are trialling a new high-tech accident reporting system. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Dubai Police unveil AI-powered accident report system

      Pilot scheme aims to boost efficiency and save time and resources

      UAEOctober 20, 2023
      Heavy traffic in Dubai. Authorities are to expand the emirate's road network. Leslie Pableo for The National
      Dubai study explores how remote working could affect traffic

      Results of survey will be used to help determine the effect working from home and flexible hours could have on boosting traffic flow

      UAEOctober 20, 2023
      Emirati job seekers attend the 25th UAE National Career Exhibition in Sharjah Expo Center. Photo: Sharjah Job Fair
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      Hundreds of Emirati jobseekers converge on Sharjah career fair

      Event also viewed as platform for networking and improving work prospects

      UAEOctober 20, 2023
      "Tarahum" UAE Aid for Gaza. Victor Besa / The National
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      Dozens of donation centres open in UAE to collect aid for Gaza

      Sites open daily from 8am to 6pm and will take donated food, health and hygiene items for families affected by the war

      UAEOctober 16, 2023
      Four domestic worker agencies in Abu Dhabi have been closed and fined Dh50,000 for violating UAE labour laws. Reuters
      Almost 50 UAE recruiters shut down for domestic worker offences

      Four firms in Abu Dhabi have been closed and fined Dh50,000 in just two weeks

      UAEOctober 15, 2023
      Sharjah Police seized drugs worth Dh14 million stashed in a shipment. Photo: Sharjah Police
      Sharjah Police foil Dh14m drugs plot and make 32 arrests

      Hashish, crystal meth and illegal pills were recovered from warehouse in neighbouring emirate

      UAEOctober 15, 2023
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