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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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      A toddler explores the salt lakes on the far outskirts of Abu Dhabi
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      Watch: why Abu Dhabi's stunning salt lakes are a social media sensation

      The emerald green lakes filled with giant salt formations are proving a huge tourist attraction

      UAEAugust 09, 2021
      Artist Dania Malki, 52, had been struggling with an autoimmune disease that affects two to five in every one million people each year.
      Abu Dhabi resident given new lease of life after autoimmune disease treated

      Dania Malki suffered for 30 years from a condition that made everyday activities difficult

      HealthAugust 09, 2021
      The birth of a southern white rhino at Sharjah Safari is a major boost for the species. Courtesy: Sharjah Safari
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      Birth of rare rhino in Sharjah offers new hope for at-risk species

      A southern white rhino, primarily found in South Africa, was born at Sharjah Safari on Sunday

      UAEAugust 06, 2021
      Dr Jamal Al Suwaidi at a press conference to launch his book 'The Muslim Brotherhood in the United Arab Emirates - Miscalculations'. Victor Besa / The National
      UAE minister undeterred by past death threats as Brotherhood book released

      Dr Jamal Al Suwaidi highlights political group’s abuse of religion and the key moments which led to its downfall

      UAEAugust 04, 2021
      Abu Dhabi Police fined 770 motorists for driving cars noisily in the first six months of 2021.
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      More than 700 drivers in Abu Dhabi fined Dh2,000 each for driving noisy cars

      The motorists also received 12 black points each for reckless driving and disturbing others

      TransportAugust 02, 2021
      Shaikha Al Hosani, 28 is one of the organisers for Masdar Ecothon, which started in 2019
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      UAE engineers develop water bottles that fit in your pocket to tackle plastic waste

      Idea to change how the public consumes bottled water was a prize-winner in a sustainability competition hosted by Masdar

      UAEJuly 31, 2021
      Coach Dougie Brown, 51, who is also the former chairman of the Professional Cricketers’ Association, ran in the midday summer heat to raise money for people in need.
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      Former UAE coach runs 21km in Dubai heat to raise funds for cricketers’ association

      Dougie Brown took three hours and 27 minutes to finish the challenge

      UAEJuly 30, 2021
      Five men in Abu Dhabi were fined and had to sweep the streets for reckless driving.
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      Abu Dhabi Police: Community service for minor offences is better than jail

      During the pandemic, offenders are being made to serve at Covid-19 centres and hospitals alongside volunteers

      UAEJuly 29, 2021
      Nine men were sentenced to ten years in jail by an Abu Dhabi court over a major cryptocurrency scam. AFP
      Nine jailed for 10 years by Abu Dhabi court over Dh18m cryptocurrency scam

      The men were also found guilty of money laundering and each fined Dh10 million

      UAEJuly 28, 2021
      Abdullah Al Kaabi, Unit Head & Archaeological Survey at the Department of Cultural & Tourism Abu Dhabi, proud of his heritage at the Hili Archaeological Park, Al Ain.
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      Al Ain sites celebrate 10 years on Unesco World Heritage List

      Thirteen locations in the oasis city of Abu Dhabi were added to the listing in 2011

      UAEJuly 22, 2021
      Robert Sutton, head of logistics at Abu Dhabi Ports, inside the centre where 120 million vaccines can be stored. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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      Inside the Abu Dhabi Covid vaccine hub handling millions of doses

      The Hope Consortium's ultra-cold centre can hold up to 120 million shots for global distribution

      UAEJuly 18, 2021
      Ahmed Elbahy, 27, from Egypt, has transformed himself from being overweight to fit and slim. He is now a certified fitness trainer at GymNation in Abu Dhabi's Khalidiyah Mall. Victor Besa / The National
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      Abu Dhabi engineer fights obesity to become gym instructor

      Ahmed Elbahy dropped more than 60kg since August 2019 and now teaches body pump classes three times a week

      UAEJuly 16, 2021
      Famish Musthafa, 28 got fit by jogging 10 laps of Abu Dhabi's indoor cruise ship terminal, where he works, every day
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      Abu Dhabi grocer gets super fit after piling on pounds

      Every day Famish Musthafa runs 10 indoor laps of the cruise ship terminal where he works - and he's shed a stone already

      UAEJuly 10, 2021
      Ahmed Al Akberi trains hearing impaired players at Zayed Higher Organisation.
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      Coaching licence for inspirational ex-footballer

      Ahmed Al Akberi is first disabled athlete to receive the Asian Football Confederation certificate

      UAEJuly 08, 2021
      The Vatican's education organisation, Pontification Foundation Gravissimum Educationis, honours Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed the Man of Humanity award in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. It was collected by Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan, Minister of State, on Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's behalf
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      Sheikh Mohamed receives humanitarian award from Vatican

      Ceremony hears of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's work for people in 135 countries

      UAEJuly 06, 2021
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