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      Haneen Dajani

      Haneen Dajani

      Senior Reporter
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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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      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
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      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.
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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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