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      Haneen Dajani

      Haneen Dajani

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      Haneen is a senior reporter at The National and was part of the launch team. Since then, she has covered a hybrid of beats in the UAE, including courts and justice, religious affairs, police and crime, adventure and community stories. She also covered a number of stories outside the UAE, including interviews with former extremists. She is an adventurer and athlete in the making, and has climbed Europe’s highest peak. She has a green belt in Shotokan.
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      Articles

      Fahad Mohammed, of the UAE Storm Centre, shows ice that formed on plants in Raknah, Al Ain. Victor Besa / The National
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      Al Ain freezes over as temperatures sink to -5° - in pictures

      Ice covers cars and greenery in the Abu Dhabi desert

      EnvironmentJanuary 12, 2021
      Shaikh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Wam
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      Muslim scholars back Covid-19 vaccine as halal

      Even if pork gelatin – a common stabiliser in vaccines – was present, it would be considered a medicine, not a foodstuff and therefore not forbidden in Islam

      HealthJanuary 10, 2021
      FNC member Dherar Al Falasi at the council’s session on Tuesday. He says the new law will ensure donations reach those who need them. FNC
      FNC outlines jail time and tougher fines for illegal donations and fundraising

      The law will help authorities regulate charitable activities and ensure money is not used to support terrorism

      GovernmentJanuary 06, 2021
      Fireworks display at Atlantis, The Palm breaks records with world's highest flame during New Year's Eve. Courtesy: Atlantis.
      Atlantis breaks Guinness records during New Year fireworks display

      World’s highest flame projection exceeded previous record of 35 metres

      UAEJanuary 02, 2021
      UAE 2021 baby born on the stroke of midnight with father Yasser Khan. Courtesy: Aster Hospital Quisais.
      New Year babies: First of 2021 in UAE arrives on stroke of midnight

      Baby boy born to Indian parents living in Dubai delivered by emergency caesarean section

      HealthJanuary 01, 2021
      Abu Dhabi's toll gate system now active. Toll collection starts on January 2. Courtesy: Integrated Transport Centre.
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      Abu Dhabi toll gate system now active

      Toll fees will apply during peak hours from Saturday to Thursday

      TransportJanuary 01, 2021
      Faisal Al Hilwani plans to spend New Year's Eve camping in Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
      How Dubai and Abu Dhabi residents will spend New Year's Eve

      Social distancing and safety are priorities for revellers this year

      UAEDecember 31, 2020
      This year's New Year's Eve celebrations will take place against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      What are Abu Dhabi's rules for New Year's Eve celebrations?

      Emirate's guidelines for social gatherings differ from those recently set out by authorities in Dubai

      HealthDecember 30, 2020
      The latest batch of National Service recruits arrive at training centres. Courtesy: WAM
      Training begins for latest batch of Emirati national service recruits

      New recruits will take part in military drills and weapons training

      GovernmentDecember 28, 2020
      Cooler conditions will continue into 2021, say UAE forecasters, with some mist expected in the early mornings. Ravindranath K / The National
      UAE weather: temperatures as low as 10°C to last into new year

      Cool north-easterly winds to keep conditions pleasant

      EnvironmentDecember 27, 2020
      Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, speaking to the media at a previous event, said investigations into the rape of a girl are complete. Wam
      Investigations into rape of girl complete, says UAE Attorney General

      Hamad Al Shamsi prohibits the release of information or circulation of video to protect victim

      CourtsDecember 27, 2020
      A screen grab from a video showing a mound of alabaster on Almarmar island off the coast of Abu Dhabi emirate. The island was named after the white stone by order of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office
      Island off Abu Dhabi named after alabaster stone found on shore

      Almarmar is a 4.3 sq km island off the coast of Ruwais, east of Sir Bani Yas Reserve

      EnvironmentDecember 24, 2020
      FNC member Naama Al Sharhan raised concerns over a hazardous Ras Al Khaimah road during Tuesday's session. Courtesy: Federal National Council.
      FNC: authorities urged to take action over dangerous Ras Al Khaimah road

      Council members told the major route is particularly hazardous during rainfall

      TransportDecember 22, 2020
      Brig Gen Salem Al Dhaheri, deputy director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate in Abu Dhabi, warns cyclists and e-scooters of riding outside of their designated lanes. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
      Abu Dhabi traffic chief warns road users after 109 bicycle accidents in two years

      Brig Gen Salem Al Dhaheri spoke after eight cyclists were hit by a car while riding on the hard shoulder of a motorway

      TransportDecember 22, 2020
      Cyclists take part in an event in the UAE.
      Group of eight cyclists hit by car in Abu Dhabi

      At least two cyclists taken to hospital after the crash

      TransportDecember 20, 2020
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