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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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      Saudi Arabia is set to welcome about two million Hajj pilgrims this year. AFP
      Dubai Airport prepares for Emirati pilgrims as Hajj approaches

      Authorities have put plans in place to ensure smooth travels for Emiratis flying to Saudi Arabia next week

      UAEJune 18, 2023
      Mohammed Nouman, centre with Dr Vinay Kumar Gurumath and the healthcare team at Aster Hospital after surgery. Photo: Aster Hospital
      Dubai labourer thanks doctors for helping him walk again

      Mohammed Nouman praised medics for giving him a new lease of life after he collapsed at home

      UAEJune 17, 2023
      Baby stingray spotted by Dubai residents at Kite Beach. Credit: Angel Roman Orama
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      Baby stingray spotted at Dubai's Kite Beach

      Family from Venezuela say they nearly stood on fish while on morning walk

      UAEJune 14, 2023
      A foreign tourist visits the Abu Lawha, the largest Nabataean tomb at the desert archaeological site of Madain Saleh, northwest of Riyadh. AP
      Saudi Arabia rolls out electronic visas for US, UK and EU visitors

      Move to expand e-visa scheme is in line with the Kingdom's ambitious tourism goals

      GulfJune 13, 2023
      Fans cheer for Manchester City at Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      'Unbelievably happy': UAE fans' delight as City triumph

      Fans can barely contain their joy at European triumph

      UAEJune 10, 2023
      Crews tackle a warehouse blaze in Al Quoz, Dubai. Photo: Dubai Civil Defence
      Dubai warehouse blaze sends smoke billowing over city

      Civil defence says flammable construction materials fuelled fire

      UAEJune 10, 2023
      Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan, left, and Erling Haaland celebrate Manchester City's win against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium. PA
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      City fans in UAE hoping for Champions League glory

      Emirati supporters are hopeful their side will complete a remarkable treble against Inter Milan

      UAEJune 10, 2023
      Dubai's RTA has launched new AI technology to detect potholes and defects to improve road safety. Photo: RTA
      Play12:49:25
      RTA laser technology can detect 1mm cracks in Dubai roads

      Cutting-edge device will be mounted on patrol vehicles to identify defects on the emirate's roads

      UAEJune 09, 2023
      The group convinced victims to hand over savings after promising they would 'double their money' in crypto investments. Reuters
      Gang in Dubai convicted over Dh10 million Bitcoin scam

      More than 180 victims across the UAE were targeted following a social media advertisement campaign

      UAEJune 09, 2023
      More than one million people have already arrived in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, and the UAE will have a team of health professionals on hand to offer support. AFP
      600 Emirati pilgrims to leave for Hajj in June

      Pilgrims on low incomes will have their Hajj journey funded

      UAEJune 07, 2023
      Tests are made to check the fire resistance of construction materials used in Dubai buildings. Photo: Pawan Singh / The National
      Play18:03:01
      Inside the Dubai lab protecting skyscrapers from fires

      Hundreds of tests conducted on electrical cables and doors to prevent blazes from spreading

      UAEJune 06, 2023
      The suspect is said to have tried to evade police in Ajman before being arrested. Reem Mohammed / The National
      Ajman murder suspect arrested within six hours

      Worker allegedly killed roommate over financial dispute

      UAEJune 06, 2023
      Mohammed Riyadh, a driver, was given a gift by Dubai Police after handing in cash he found in his car. Photo: Dubai Police
      Dubai driver hands Dh101,000 left in car to police

      Police present man who was 'keen to return money to owner' with certificate and gift

      UAEJune 05, 2023
      Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab mosque during morning prayers on the first day of Eid Al Adha last year in Jumeirah, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Eid Al Adha in UAE expected to begin on June 28

      The Emirates Astronomy Society predicts start date for religious festival, which falls on the 10th day of the final month of the Islamic calendar

      UAEJune 05, 2023
      Expat Sinan Al Awsi has planted 209 trees on Airport road, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Abu Dhabi resident plants hundreds of trees to beautify his street

      Iraqi Sinan Al Awsi wants his years of dedication to be the legacy of his life in the Emirates

      UAEJune 03, 2023
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