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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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Kittens ready for adoption at Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Victor Besa / The National
Pandemic prompts rise in adoption of stray animals in Abu Dhabi

The National explores what happens to stray cats and dogs after they are taken off the streets

EnvironmentJuly 01, 2020
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 22, 2020. STORY BRIEF: Police patrols knocking on doors offering free Covid-19 tests to residents in buildings in AD downtown, Al Bakra Street area. -- Healthcare workers collecting and labeling samples of the residents. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Haneen Dajani
On patrol with Abu Dhabi's door-to-door Covid-19 testing team

Police and medics have teamed up to ensure access to screening for all in the emirate

HealthJune 25, 2020
Members of the FNC during a virtual session on Tuesday. Courtesy: FNC
UAE considers introducing early trans fat ban

Consuming trans fats can increase the chances of developing heart disease

HealthJune 24, 2020
There have been a spate of deaths involving children from balconies or out of windows in the UAE, where large numbers of residents live in high-rise buildings. Courtesy; Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi Police issue fresh safety warning over child tower block fall deaths

Police said even a 'moment of negligence' can end in tragedy and urged parents to boost safety measures in their homes

CourtsJune 24, 2020
Salary cuts during the Covid-19 outbreak will not affect the end of service gratuity according to the Ministry of Human Resources and ‎Emiratisation‎. Getty Images
Coronavirus: Laid off staff still entitled to housing allowance

Abdulla Al Nuaimi, head of the Abu Dhabi Labour Court, said new legislation would help protect employees

GovernmentJune 18, 2020
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 15, 2020. Distanced tables at the Cafe Milano at the Four Seasons Hotel, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National Section: If Reporter: Janice Rodrigues
New safety rules for reopened food outlets in Abu Dhabi

Establishments must limit capacity to 40%, among other regulations

GovernmentJune 18, 2020
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 24, 2020. Abu Dhabi residents at the Al Wahda Mall on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Victor Besa / The National Section: Standalone / Stock
Abu Dhabi malls see just 10% occupancy as public heed call to stay home

Authorities hail level of social responsibility among Abu Dhabi residents and Emiratis, saying the contact tracing app has also been increasingly downloaded

HealthJune 16, 2020
Operators at Dubai's Covid-19 command and control centre at Mohammed bin Rashid University, Dubai. AFP
Coronavirus: almost all Dubai government employees return to offices

Government workers who are immuno-compromised, elderly, pregnant or have chronic diseases or a disability can work from home

GovernmentJune 15, 2020
UAE Attorney General, Dr Hamad Al Shamsi, has introduced a new federal prosecution division dedicated to cases involving children and families.
New public prosecution body dedicated to children's cases launched in UAE

The federal family and child prosecution will specifically address the requirements of legal matters involving family matters and children

CourtsJune 11, 2020
The Federal National Council holds a remote session to discuss video conferencing apps on Wednesday. Courtesy: FNC
Long-term access to Zoom not TRA's decision, says official

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority told an FNC meeting it is not responsible for voice over internet calling apps

GovernmentJune 11, 2020
Teachers across Sharjah must receive their full salaries, the emirate's education authority told schools this week. AFP
Sharjah private schools told to pay full salaries to teachers

Education authority in the emirate has asked all schools to return deducted salaries to teachers within five working days

EducationJune 10, 2020
The Federal National Council is holding remote meetings during the coronavirus pandemic. Courtesy: Federal National Council.
FNC: Will Zoom calls be banned in UAE after Covid-19?

The Federal National Council will discuss whether the lifting of restrictions on some video call services will remain in place after the pandemic

GovernmentJune 09, 2020
Sabri Zarouq, 74, at his gym called Hulk Gym. Pawan Singh / The National
Portrait of a Nation: Abu Dhabi's incredible hulk - aged 74

Sabri Zarouq - a fitness instructor to the UAE’s Presidential Guard - runs his own gym and helps train the young and the old

HeritageJune 05, 2020
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Kelly Clark: A gentleman cleans at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Churches suspend mass gatherings and increase cleaning operations. Thursday, March 12th, 2020. Jebel Ali, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Coronavirus: UAE places of worship await decision on reopening

Religious leaders in Dubai took part in a meeting with police on Thursday

UAEJune 04, 2020
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , June 2 – 2020 :- Traffic jam at the Dubai border going towards Abu Dhabi on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Abu Dhabi Police checking the movement permits at the police checkpoint on the Dubai – Abu Dhabi border on Sheikh Zayed road in Dubai. Abu Dhabi impose one week ban starting from Tuesday on travel on entering and leaving the emirate to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and ensure its huge testing drive works. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online
Air passengers exempt from Abu Dhabi travel ban, police confirm

A senior police officer said the seven-day ban on travel in and out of the emirate could be extended

TransportJune 03, 2020
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