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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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      The aftermath of the crash in Al Ain. Photo: Abu Dhabi Police
      Tributes paid to five young Emiratis killed in car crash

      One survivor remains in hospital with 'serious injuries'

      UAEAugust 23, 2023
      Khalaf Al Habtoor, the chairman of Al Habtoor Group. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Afghan female students barred from attending Dubai university 'a tragedy'

      Emirati Businessman and philanthropist pledged in December to help bring at least 100 female Afghan students to emirate

      UAEAugust 23, 2023
      Five young Emiratis died in a traffic accident in Al Ain. Abu Dhabi Police.
      Five Emiratis killed following two-car collision in Al Ain

      Sixth person seriously injured in crash on Tuesday

      UAEAugust 22, 2023
      Jamal Al Bannai, is a loyal fan of Shabab Al Ahli. Photo: Jamal Al Bannai
      Shabab Al Ahli fans seek shock win over Ronaldo's Al Nassr side

      UAE champions face star-studded Saudi side in Asian Champions League play-off on Tuesday

      UAEAugust 22, 2023
      The first day of the school year is usually one of the busiest on the country's roads during peak hours. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE police offer motorists chance to wipe black points from licence

      Motorists can remove four points from their licence by steering clear of accidents on August 28

      UAEAugust 21, 2023
      Al Taawun Road in Sharjah has been expanded from three to four lanes. Photo: Ali Al Shouk
      Sharjah-Dubai commuters back congestion-busting road expansion

      An extra lane has been added to Al Taawun Road to improve traffic flow between the two emirates

      UAEAugust 18, 2023
      A chef passes on his expertise to inmates at Dubai Central Jail. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Dubai prisoners hope cooking classes will offer second chance at life

      Rehabilitation initiative is inspiring inmates at Dubai Central Jail to pursue careers in the culinary industry once released

      UAEAugust 17, 2023
      The DubaiNow app is only for minor accidents in the emirate. For major accidents dial 999. Antonie Robertson / The National
      How to report a traffic accident in the UAE

      The DubaiNow app can be used in Dubai for reporting minor prangs, while other emirates have similar services

      TransportAugust 16, 2023
      People working outside must be given time off between 12.30pm and 3pm, until September 15. Victor Besa / The National
      EXCLUSIVEDozens of employers caught flouting UAE midday break rules

      Government issues fines of up to Dh50,000 per company as it reiterates need for compliance

      UAEAugust 16, 2023
      The UAE has made hundreds of arrests in connection with money laundering over the past two years. The National
      UAE arrests 387 international suspects in money-laundering crackdown

      Authorities also seize Dh4 billion in illicit funds

      UAEAugust 14, 2023
      Tributes have been paid to three members of an Emirati family killed during heavy flooding in Oman. Photo: Oman Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority
      Tributes to Emirati family members killed in Oman floods

      The two men and a child from Al Ain were in a vehicle that was swept away while crossing a wadi in north of country

      UAEAugust 14, 2023
      The aftermath of the fire in Ajman on Saturday morning.
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      Residents of Ajman block recount 'miraculous escape' after fire broke out

      Witnesses speak of ordeal when homes went up in smoke

      UAEAugust 12, 2023
      Salah Al Shamsi, right, and Ibrahim Al Bashir are on the first leg of what will be an exploration of countries in Asia and Africa. Photo: Salah Al Shamsi.
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      Emirati friends 'living the dream' on Europe trip in Toyota Camry

      Retired Sharjah pair have covered 19,000km after planning journey for nearly 30 years

      UAEAugust 11, 2023
      Dubai Police arrested several drivers for reckless stunts in rainy weather. Photo: Dubai Police
      Dubai Police arrest drivers performing stunts in wet weather

      Video showed three cars engaging in dangerous manoeuvres

      UAEAugust 09, 2023
      Nesryne El Chad, left, and Sarah Kassi embrace after losing to France in the Women's World Cup with Nouhaila Benzina in the background. Sarah Reed / Getty Images
      Our players can walk with their heads held high, say Moroccan fans in UAE

      Fans of the Atlas Lionesses react with joy and pride despite defeat to France in last-16

      UAEAugust 08, 2023
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