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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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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 10, 2020. Lulu Hypermarket going plastic bag free and cleanliness-conscious to combat the Covid-19 outbreak. Rashid Awad checking out using reusable grocery bags. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Haneen Dajani
Abu Dhabi shoppers on board with plastic bag phase-out

Customers will soon have to choose long-lasting carriers, as disposable bags are phased out by next year

EnvironmentMarch 10, 2020
The average UAE shopper uses about 1,100 plastic bags each year - compared to the global average of 300, according to official estimates. The new measures will force retailers to charge and encourage the public to ditch them. Pawan Singh / The National
Abu Dhabi to phase out disposable plastics

Far-reaching policy, including ban on plastic bags within two years and bottle-return scheme to encourage recycling, announced to protect environment

EnvironmentMarch 10, 2020
Members of The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, with Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar. The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity
Religious authority warns against racial abuse amid virus outbreak

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity urged the public to be mindful of others

GovernmentMarch 10, 2020
Nouf and Abdulla Asharqi outside their food truck in Marsa Mina district in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Emirati siblings' food truck business takes off

The siblings opened The Gang in December 2019 and serve about 20 customers daily

UAEMarch 09, 2020
Malkit Singh goes through a temperature scanner at the Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh temple in Dubai. The scanners have been installed to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Mosques, churches and temples take precautions against Covid-19

Churches and temples install measures to help curb spread of virus

HealthMarch 06, 2020
Obaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, during a Federal National Council meeting. Victor Besa / The National
FNC debates delay of federal health insurance law

Members question why proposed legislation has not been passed

HealthMarch 05, 2020
Swarms of locusts have been a troublesome issue in the Middle East in recent weeks. Courtesy: Reuters
Abu Dhabi authorities exterminate swarm on Saudi border

Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority begins extermination process in Al Sila

EnvironmentMarch 05, 2020
Former Grand Mosque preacher and TV personality Waseem Yousef was accused of spreading hatred and sedition. Antonie Robertson / The National.
Former Grand Mosque preacher counter-sued over Twitter posts

Waseem Yousef, a well-known TV personality in the UAE, is accused of spreading racism

CourtsMarch 04, 2020
Mosques across the Emirates will be disinfected as part of efforts to contain the coronavirus. Victor Besa/The National
Coronavirus: cleaning operation under way at UAE mosques

Imam podiums, carpets and books will be replaced as part of efforts to boost public safety

HealthMarch 04, 2020
FNC Deputy Speaker Hamad Al Rahoomi. Victor Besa / The National
Too early to evaluate the impact of VAT on UAE economy, says minister

The country expects to boost its GDP to Dh1.5 trillion this year

GovernmentMarch 03, 2020
The Ruler of Sharjah​​​​​​, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and his wife Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi launch the 10th edition of the Pink Caravan Ride. Courtesy: WAM
Sharjah Cancer research centre to open in March

The announcement was made during the launch of this year's Pink Caravan Ride

HealthFebruary 27, 2020
Gene therapy patient Alia with her father Mubarak (L) and surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Courtesy of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Emirati sisters saved from blindness by gene therapy procedure

The sisters Alia, 13, and Hessa, 11, are affected by retinal dystrophy - a rare genetic disorder that affects their ability to see, especially in dim light

HealthFebruary 25, 2020
More than 700 Abu Dhabi workers have received Dh26 million in unpaid wages through the emirate's mobile court. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.
More than 700 Abu Dhabi workers receive Dh26 million in unpaid wages

Court ruling ends a pay dispute that lingered for more than a year

CourtsFebruary 24, 2020
Branch seven of Panaderia Bakery in Abu Dhabi closed for five days in January. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority
Popular Filipino bakery reopens in Abu Dhabi

A branch of Panaderia Bakery closed briefly in January after being issued a notice by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority

UAEFebruary 23, 2020
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Emiratis awarded visa-free entry to Commonwealth of Dominica

Holders of Dominican passports will be able to obtain e-visas for entry to the UAE

GovernmentFebruary 23, 2020
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