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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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All suspects were detained within four hours of the fight being reported. Wam
Arrests made after man stabbed to death during brawl in Sharjah

Fatal altercation broke out after social media dispute, police say

UAEJune 04, 2026
The UAE has strengthened its Wage Protection System to safeguard the rights of workers. Getty Images
UAE tightens scrutiny of companies to tackle salary delays

Travel bans among potential penalties as authorities look to ensure prompt payment of Dh37 billion in wages each month

UAEJune 04, 2026
Dhia Subhi underwent complex surgery aboard the UAE's floating hospital to improve his quality of life. Photo: UAE mission to Gaza
Gazan patient undergoes leg-lengthening surgery at UAE's floating hospital

Complex operation helps 28-year-old who had struggled to walk

UAEJune 03, 2026
Dubai schoolboy Yousef Hayder Al Waaeli is making progress after starting treatment. Photo: Hayder Al Waaeli
Dubai schoolboy receives Dh10m injection for rare disorder after donation drive

Ten-year-old Yousef 'feeling stronger' as he continues treatment for muscle-wasting condition

UAEJune 03, 2026
Kuwait fugitives police chase. Photo: KUNA
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Fugitives recaptured in Kuwait desert chase after midnight prison break

Three back behind bars after pursuit involving convoy of police cars and helicopter

GulfJune 02, 2026
Eid Al Adha morning prayer at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
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Joy and celebration as thousands of UAE worshippers perform Eid Al Adha prayers

Muslims across the Emirates mark start of religious festival on Wednesday morning

UAEMay 27, 2026
Aid from the UAE enters Gaza. Photo: Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
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UAE aid convoys deliver 930 tonnes of relief to Gaza before Eid Al Adha

Food and clothes among supplies sent to families in enclave under Operation Gallant Knight 3

UAEMay 24, 2026
Livestock costs are on the rise at Dubai's Al Qusais market ahead of Eid Al Adha. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Somali sheep up 40 per cent: UAE livestock costs surge ahead of Eid Al Adha rush

Sacrificial animals in good supply but disruption to shipping routes still felt

UAEMay 21, 2026
Marine rescue crews from Sharjah Civil Defence demonstrate rapid-response techniques during training. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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'If we weren't passing, he would have died': Team keeping Sharjah's waters safe

The National goes on patrol with rescuers who saved driver after car plunged into creek

UAEMay 20, 2026
In the wake of the new offering by Sukoon, one industry figure said other insurers in the UAE are working on vehicle war cover policies. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE insurer offers vehicle war cover as missile attacks fuel demand

Sukoon Insurance's expanded coverage fills 'critical gap' in the market

UAEMay 15, 2026
A rescue team lifts the taxi out of Sharjah Creek. Sharjah Civil Defence
Driver saved after car plunges into Sharjah Creek

A rescue team was on patrol at the time and spotted an accident.

UAEMay 14, 2026
One person was killed and 19 others injured after a truck hit a workers' bus in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Police
One person killed and 19 injured as lorry hits bus in Dubai

Bus stopped in middle of road before collision, police say

UAEMay 14, 2026
About 6,230 Emiratis are to travel to Makkah this month. EPA
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Thousands of Emiratis prepare to take part in Hajj pilgrimage this month

UAE authorities issue health guidelines to help protect citizens travelling to Makkah

UAEMay 11, 2026
Smoke from the blaze could be seen across Dubai Marina on Wednesday morning. The National
Play00:39
Dubai fire crews tackle blaze at under-construction Marina tower

Emergency services attend scene of The Residences, Al Habtoor Grand

UAEMay 06, 2026
Residents flocked to the grand reopening of Khor Al Mamzar Beach on Tuesday. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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Dubai opens revamped Khor Al Mamzar Beach

Upgraded beach features floating walkway, a night beach and 5.5km of running, walking and cycling tracks

UAEMay 05, 2026
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