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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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      Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Fans arriving in Qatar - Hamad International Airport, Doha, Qatar - November 19, 2022 Fan poses with an image of Argentina's Lionel Messi printed on his clothes after arriving in Qatar REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
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      UAE football fans to flock to Qatar World Cup as entry rules eased

      Flight prices ease and more hotel rooms now available

      World CupDecember 07, 2022
      Mohammed Al Sharafi, who was trolled for his decaying and crooked teeth, gets a full set of dentures. Photo: TikTok
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      Dentist in Dubai brings smile to World Cup fan bullied over teeth

      Moroccan Mohammed Al Sharafi now has full set of dentures after starting free six-month treatment

      UAEDecember 06, 2022
      Fans celebrate after Mexico's Henry Martin scored his team's first goal during the Group C match. AFP
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      Qatar drops Hayya card entry requirement for Gulf residents

      New rules came into force on Tuesday and will apply for the rest of the tournament

      World CupDecember 06, 2022
      Croatia fans in the Souq area of Doha. Picture date: Monday December 5, 2022.
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      How to be part of the Qatar World Cup without a ticket

      Supporters can join festivities for the remainder of the tournament but must still secure a Hayya card to enter the country

      World CupDecember 06, 2022
      AL WATHBA, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - August 04, 2019: (front L-R) HH Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, HH Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and Sheikh Mohamed bin Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, attend the Union Parade, during the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. Seen with HE Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President and Chairman of the Camel Racing Federation (back L). ( Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---
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      Emirati tribes bring heritage and history to National Day weekend

      The Union Parade in Al Wathba draws citizens from across the nation to celebrate tradition

      UAEDecember 03, 2022
      Four elderly Emirati men walked from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi city to mark National Day.
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      Four elderly Emiratis walk from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi city for National Day

      It was a nostalgic journey for the men, who are aged between 70 and 80

      UAEDecember 02, 2022
      Several roads in Abu Dhabi will be closed to make way for National Day parades. Victor Besa / The National
      Road closures in UAE for National Day events and parades

      Lorries and buses transporting labourers will also not be allowed in Abu Dhabi city

      TransportDecember 01, 2022
      Saudi football fans in the capital Riyadh watching a broadcast of the 2022 World Cup Group C match between Poland and Saudi Arabia on November 26. AFP
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      Saudi fans back Green Falcons to soar into knock-out stage

      A shock win against Argentina means the Saudi team have an opportunity to reach the knock-out stages for only the second time in their history

      World CupNovember 30, 2022
      On the road with Dubai Police inside UAE-built Ghiath patrol cars
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      Dubai Police warn motorists against reckless driving during National Day holidays

      Extra patrols will be in place in busy areas of the emirate

      UAENovember 30, 2022
      Sami Mujahed, from Palestine, has flown in from the West Bank to support Arab teams during the World Cup in Doha. Nick Webster / The National
      Palestinians proud of Arab unity on show at Qatar World Cup

      Those who have travelled to Doha tell of joy at support for their nation by football fans from across the region

      World CupNovember 29, 2022
      Expo City will host four days of celebrations from Thursday to Sunday. Photo: Expo City Dubai
      Expo City Dubai gears up for UAE National Day celebrations

      Four-day event includes concerts and an array of live entertainment

      UAENovember 29, 2022
      A panel discussion at Al Jalila Foundation about men's health. Photo: Al Jalila Foundation
      Men's health: The importance of early testing when 'something's not right'

      Dubai cancer survivors' group urges men to start talking about their health

      UAENovember 28, 2022
      Dr Ali Khayat and his wife and son will enjoy five World Cup games in less than a week. Photo: Dr Ali Khayat
      Dubai football lover to spend Dh30,000 on epic World Cup road trip

      Dr Ali Khayat will make a six-hour drive from Dubai to Doha to take in five games in six days

      World CupNovember 26, 2022
      The ET11 HAD plate has been put up for sale by an unnamed UK owner. Photo: Superluxe
      UK owner puts Dh4m 'ET11 HAD' number plate up for sale

      Mystery seller hoping for Emiratis to enter bidding for registration plate inspired by Etihad, the Arabic word for union

      UAENovember 25, 2022
      A flydubai aircraft. One of the airline's planes was diverted to Ankara Esenboga Airport in Turkey after a false threat. Photo: Flydubai
      Diverted flydubai plane lands in Turkey after security threat

      Passengers disembarked to allow authorities to check the aircraft, which later continued to Dubai

      UAENovember 24, 2022
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