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Haneen Dajani

Haneen Dajani

Senior Reporter
UAE
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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Suitable candidates can be fitted with a tiny pacemaker to stablise their heart beat at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
Heart device the size of a coin changes patients’ lives in Abu Dhabi

Wireless pacemaker helps correct arrhythmia in heart patients at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

HealthDecember 16, 2020
Capt Saif Al Mheiri, Abu Dhabi Maritime managing director. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Abu Dhabi maritime authority considers opening up uninhabited islands in long-term plan

Plans would ensure islands have proper pontoons, bathrooms and other basic services

EnvironmentDecember 16, 2020
Dr Anwar Gargash said the country would embark on a review of human rights to ensure they were up to global standards. Victor Besa / The National
UAE government to embark on year-long human rights review

Dr Anwar Gargash says there will be a broad consultation for UAE's action plan

GovernmentDecember 10, 2020
Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, speaking to the media at a previous event, said investigations into the rape of a girl are complete. Wam
UAE attorney general says arrests made after rape video shared on social media

Footage that appears to show a group of men assaulting a girl is under urgent investigation

CourtsDecember 10, 2020
Pupils across the UAE have improved steadily in mathematics and science, according to the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study. Ravindranath K / The National
Bright Emirati pupils struggling to pass mandatory English test for university, FNC hears

UAE's Education Minister reassures members of government's support

EducationDecember 09, 2020
Abu Dhabi Municipality spends Dh4.7m on destroying eye-sores in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: ADM.
Abu Dhabi knocks down hundreds of ageing buildings in regeneration drive

Abandoned buildings and run-down structures were removed as part of efforts to enhance the look of the capital

EnvironmentDecember 07, 2020
Emirati inventor Amer Al Jabri won a silver medal at the Seoul International Invention Fair for his cost-effective E7 passport reading machine. Christopher Pike / The National
Emirati inventor wins international honour for high-tech mission to combat passport fraud

Amer Al Jabri developed the E7 reader, which can detect irregularities in passports in a matter of seconds

ScienceDecember 07, 2020
Education will be top of the agenda at Tuesday's FNC session. Courtesy: Federal National Council
FNC: Education minister urged to boost salaries of Emirati academics

Dr Sheikha Obaid Al Tunaiji said staff deserve greater rewards for demanding jobs

EducationDecember 07, 2020
A new education centre will be launched in Abu Dhabi to combat anti-social behaviour and gaming addictions. Getty Images
Abu Dhabi centre to combat bullying and gaming addiction in youth

Centre will raise awareness of consequences of antisocial behaviour

CourtsDecember 06, 2020
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 27, 2020. Mina Zayed Plaza demolition Friday morning, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National Section: National News
Traders reassured amid Abu Dhabi port regeneration

Mina Plaza’s four towers demolished in seconds to make way for the new vision for the site

HeritageNovember 28, 2020
Erica Elkhershi / The National
Watch: Abu Dhabi tears down towers in seconds for port regeneration

The blast was heard across the capital as four towers and 144 floors were razed to the ground

UAENovember 27, 2020
Mina Zayed Plaza demolition Friday morning, Abu Dhabi. Charlotte Mayhew / The National
6,000 kilos of explosives: how engineers blew up Abu Dhabi towers in 10 seconds

Modon Properties chief says Friday's Guinness World Record demolition was 18 months in the making

UAENovember 27, 2020
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai attended the second session of the council’s 17th term. Wam
Sheikh Mohammed opens new FNC session

The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai called on council members to fulfil the needs of the nation

GovernmentNovember 26, 2020
A worshipper performs prayers at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE worshippers rejoice as mosques prepare to reopen for Friday prayers

Friday prayers will resume on December 4 in line with Covid-19 safety measures

GovernmentNovember 25, 2020
The annual three month festival kicked off on Friday. Victor Besa / The National
Thousands visit Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival in just four days

The annual fest features a wide range of attractions and interactive exhibitions that reflect the Emirati heritage

HeritageNovember 24, 2020
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