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      Hala Nasar

      Hala Nasar

      Social Media Journalist
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      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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      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
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      MENANovember 08, 2024
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      Developers are delivering more compact new builds, but that keeps homes affordable, say real estate agents

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      Hundreds gathered to package aid for Lebanon in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National
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      UAEOctober 13, 2024
      The Mangrove view from Hydra Avenue Towers. Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
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      UAEOctober 13, 2024
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      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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