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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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Smart systems identified the vehicle despite it having no licence plates. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police catch driver who ditched licence plates to jump red lights

Car impounded with Dh50,000 fee for recovery

UAEMay 01, 2026
A new police unit will begin monitoring e-scooter and bicycle riders in Dubai on May 1. Photo: Dubai RTA
Dubai parents must do more to stop children's reckless scooter use, says expert

Authorities to begin clamping down on improper use of e-scooters and bicycles from May 1

UAEApril 29, 2026
13 men were arrested on suspicion of being part of an international drugs network operating in the UAE. Wam
UAE authorities foil plot to sell drugs valued at Dh3.3 million and arrest 13

Suspects accused of operating in Emirates on behalf of kingpin based in Bahrain

UAEApril 29, 2026
Fayez Al Namer and his fiance were overjoyed to be part of the mass wedding. Photo: UAE Mission to Gaza
Play00:46
UAE holds mass wedding for 300 Gazan couples to bring hope out of adversity

Couples were selected in draw of close to 2,000 people

UAEApril 24, 2026
Dubai Police have impounded bikes used to perform risky stunts on the roads. Photo: Dubai Police
Play00:41
Dubai Police seize motorcycles to put brakes on reckless riding

Authorities will take action against dangerous behaviour on roads, says senior police official

UAEApril 24, 2026
Daniel Kinahan was arrested by Dubai Police acting on a warrant issued in Ireland. Photo: US State Department
UAE prepares for high-profile extradition of alleged drug kingpin Kinahan

Irish national expected to contest attempts to try him in Dublin

UAEApril 24, 2026
Dr Amna Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, highlighted government initiatives focused on helping farmers to thrive. Victor Besa / The National
Play01:26
Minister hails local farmers for keeping UAE growing strong

Emirates is being proactive in efforts to strengthen domestic agricultural production, says Dr Amna Al Dahak

UAEApril 22, 2026
UAE residents prepare to take part in the event, organised by Dubai Police. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Play01:33
Dubai Police initiative hits stride as thousands run and ride around autodrome

Weekly project aims to promote healthy living and foster community spirit

UAEApril 22, 2026
Shoppers browse the fish section at Al Jubail Market in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
Play01:53
Sharjah fish market busy despite Iran crisis driving up prices

Vendors say demand has not fallen despite customers having to pay more

UAEApril 17, 2026
Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Empowerment, launched the fund. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE plans to create thousands of jobs in non-profit sector with Dh100 million fund

Move aims to help more than 800 charitable groups

UAEApril 16, 2026
Dubai Police are seeking to address concerns over reckless e-scooter use by younger riders. Photo: The National
Dubai Police to hold parents accountable for unsafe e-scooter use by children

Police join forces with transport authority to crack down on rule-breaking riders

UAEApril 15, 2026
Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE skies at Yas Waterfront in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
When is the next UAE public holiday?

Six-day weekend on the horizon in late May

UAEApril 15, 2026
Yousef Hayder Al Waaeli has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE public raise Dh10m to treat Dubai boy's rare condition

Nationwide donation campaign funds life-saving treatment

UAEApril 07, 2026
Three drivers were injured in the accident in Dubai on Tuesday. Photo: Dubai Police
Driver seriously injured in Dubai after pulling over to pick up number plate

Police issue safety plea after three motorists hurt in incident on Al Khail Road

UAEApril 07, 2026
Robert Pether in 2025 following his release from prison in Iraq. Photo: Desree Pether
Wife of Dubai resident held in Iraq fears for his life unless travel ban ends

Robert Pether remains in Iraq despite serving sentence after arrest five years ago

UAEApril 07, 2026
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