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Hala Nasar

Hala Nasar

Social Media Journalist
Location
Abu Dhabi
Hala is a Social Media Journalist and has experience covering Middle East politics, as part of her training on The National's 2024 graduate programme. She graduated from the American University of Sharjah with a bachelor's degree in mass communications. During her studies, she did an honours programme at Stanford University where she studied writing and film. She also completed internships with MBC and Forbes Middle East before graduating.

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Aseel Al Khaldi's customers from abroad said they wanted to gift her garments to Gazans in need. Photo: Aseel Crochet
Gaza woman's crocheting keeps Palestinian children warm in winter

Aseel Al Khaldi walks hours in search of yarn to make clothes as temperatures plunge

MENADecember 06, 2024
Memo Paris has created a fragrance called Abu Dhabi inspired by the UAE capital. Photo: Memo Paris
The story behind Abu Dhabi-inspired perfume from Memo Paris

The fragrance, which was launched at Abu Dhabi Art, has notes of saffron, cardamom, oud, dates and amber

Fashion & BeautyNovember 21, 2024
Abdulla Alsharhan developed an AI platform that accurately represents Emirati culture, attire and landmarks using 12K-resolution imagery. Photo: Andy Scott / The National
Play01:31
Emirati develops AI to accurately represent Arabic features

Advanced AI platform highlights UAE customs, landmarks and attire with precision

UAENovember 21, 2024
The sarcophagus of the mummified bird has been carved to resemble the ancient Egyptian god Horus. Photo: Inlibris
Play01:28
Mummified falcon from ancient Egypt on sale at Abu Dhabi Art for $90,000

Skeleton of bird is among few ever found fully intact

UAENovember 19, 2024
Hala Nasar three years ago in front of the main building at the American University of Sharjah (AUS), where she studied journalism and pursued a minor in theatre. Photo: Hala Nasar
We sat the UAE's Emsat and agree pupils are better off without it

Emsat experiences ranged from nerve-racking bookings to life-changing results

UAENovember 08, 2024
Zain Mhanna, eight, and his mother were 'like two bodies with one soul', his father says. Photo: Youssef Mhanna
Play01:25
'I miss hugging her': Gazan boy, eight, spends nights sleeping on mother's grave

Father says he does not have heart to stop son from going to cemetery near Deir Al Balah, as winter worsens conditions for family

MENANovember 08, 2024
The Industrialist Career Exhibition aims to increase Emirati recruits in the industrial and advanced technology sectors. Victor Besa / The National
Young Emiratis look to the private sector for jobs that help them grow

Some new graduates were offered on-the-job training opportunities at the Industrialist Career Exhibition

UAEOctober 29, 2024
Lebanese citizen Sara Qasim was grateful of the opportunity to support citizens back home. Victor Besa / The National
Lebanese citizen urges compatriots to 'stay strong' at UAE aid event

Large crowd turns out to offer crucial support for civilians caught up in conflict

UAEOctober 23, 2024
Dubai homes are getting smaller while property prices increase
Chart of the weekDubai homes shrinking as property prices increase

Developers are delivering more compact newbuilds, but that keeps homes affordable, say real estate agents

UAEOctober 22, 2024
Sarah Sayed and her fiancé Mahmoud Obeid at their home in Rukan Tower, Dubailand. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai’s new homes are getting smaller – that's both bad and good

Developers are delivering more compact new builds, but that keeps homes affordable, say real estate agents

PropertyOctober 20, 2024
Hundreds gathered to package aid for Lebanon in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National
Play02:28
Thousands prepare 450 tonnes of Lebanon aid at Abu Dhabi and Dubai events

Aid-packing drives held on Saturday and Sunday as part of major campaign across the nation

UAEOctober 13, 2024
The Mangrove view from Hydra Avenue Towers. Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
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My Abu Dhabi Rent: Studio flat is a five-minute walk from work

Investment analyst Ali Srour pays Dh53,000 for a studio in Reem Island

UAEOctober 13, 2024
Aid for Lebanon is packed by volunteers including Natalie Hobbs and her daughters Emilia and Olivia at Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo 2020. Antonie Robertson/The National
Play01:52
Thousands attend donation drive events for Lebanon across UAE

Aid-packing morning was held as part of campaign across the nation

UAEOctober 12, 2024
Final year pupils visit a recruitment stand for a Dubai school at the Ru'ya careers fair. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Here's how Emiratis have found working in the private sector

Government salary top-ups, flexible working hours and a good work-life balance prove a hit

UAESeptember 29, 2024

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