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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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      Dubai Police impounded cars after drivers performed stunt during the recent rain. Photo: Dubai Police
      Dubai Police impound cars after drivers perform stunts during rainfall

      Videos showing dangerous manoeuvres went viral on social media

      UAENovember 23, 2022
      Dubai Police CID chief Ibrahim Al Mansouri, left, pictured with Keshur Karu Chavda, centre right, and his shop manager, Nilesh Megchiani, centre, after foiling a Dh2.7m theft. Photo: Dubai Police
      Dubai shop worker who tackled thief with Dh2.7m 'proud to make city safer'

      Old parts of the city such as Deira and Naif have many stories where community heroes have stepped forward to help

      UAENovember 23, 2022
      A member of Gulf Air cabin crew suffered a fatal heart attack on a flight from Bahrain to Paris. Reuters
      Gulf Air plane diverted to Iraq after cabin crew member suffers fatal heart attack

      Service from Bahrain to Paris lands in Erbil

      GulfNovember 23, 2022
      Styrofoam rescue boards are Dubai Civil Defence's latest flood response, inspired by the summer's heavy rains. Ali Al Shouk / The National
      UAE emergency services look to rescue surfboards to save flood victims

      Flotation aids will be used to pluck survivors from water following record storm in July

      UAENovember 22, 2022
      Dubai Police senior officers honored Keshur from Indian for foiling Dh2.7 million robbery. Credit: Dubai Police
      Dubai shop worker honoured after thwarting Dh2.7m theft

      Keshur Karu Chavda, from India, tackled thief to the ground

      UAENovember 22, 2022
      Firefighters at the scene of a blaze that broke out at Dubai's main port of Jebel Ali following an explosion on July 7, 2021. AFP
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      Dubai Court of Appeal upholds verdict on Jebel Ali port blast case

      Five men found guilty were given a one-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of Dh100,000

      CourtsNovember 21, 2022
      Visiting fans have been issued guidelines to ensure they have an enjoyable experience in Dubai. Reuters
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      Dubai Police highlight rules for football fans before World Cup kicks off

      Tips for travellers and a reminder to be respectful of the local culture

      UAENovember 20, 2022
      Firefighters tackle the blaze at the oil factory in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Civil Defence.
      Fire breaks out at Ras Al Khaimah oil factory

      Blaze was reported at 1.30pm on Saturday but is now under control

      UAENovember 19, 2022
      A wide selection of food and drinks will be on sale at the Fan City, Expo City Dubai, ensuring a festival atmosphere throughout the tournament. Ruel Pableo for The National
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      Inside Expo City Dubai's World Cup 2022 fan zone

      Jubilee Park can host up to 10,000 fans

      World CupNovember 19, 2022
      Arabic dallah, centre, used in the 1950s to serve coffee to former Omani Sultan Said bin Taimur on display at Muttrah Souq. Photo: Ali Al Shouk / The National
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      Muttrah Souq merchant turns down thousands for historic Omani coffee pot

      Akhtar Al Belooshi says one item in his shop is so steeped in history that he could never sell it

      OmanNovember 17, 2022
      Naif Shukri, 32, is walking with his nephew for 30 days to reach Abu Dhabi in time for National Day. Photo: Supplie
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      Saudi pair to end Riyadh to Abu Dhabi walk in time for UAE National Day

      Naif Shukri and his nephew only 300km from destination

      UAENovember 16, 2022
      Majed Naser in action during a penalty shootout. Victor Besa / The National
      Emirati goalkeeper who played under Maradona backs Messi for World Cup glory

      Majed Naser, capped 72 times by the UAE, supports Brazil but wants to see the Argentine superstar cap off a remarkable career with victory in Doha

      UAENovember 15, 2022
      Three men arrested for reselling World Cup 2022 tickets in Qatar
      Three arrested for reselling World Cup 2022 tickets

      Qatar's Ministry of Interior issues warning to fans over selling tickets without authorisation

      World CupNovember 14, 2022
      Warning of online weight-loss products in UAE
      UAE doctor outlines health risks of unlicensed quick-fix slimming pills

      Public urged to adopt healthier lifestyles to lose weight

      UAENovember 13, 2022
      Muhammad Sharida said they are expecting plenty of fans for the World Cup matches at Toma Lounge in Barsha Heights. Image: Toma Lounge
      UAE restaurants invest in extra TVs and subscriptions ahead of World Cup

      Outlets pay more for subscriptions to show matches from Doha

      World CupNovember 11, 2022
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