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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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Federal National Council member for Ras Al Khaimah Saeed Alaabdi says the draft law will fine suppliers who do not store food. Courtesy Federal National Council.
FNC endorses law to regulate National Food Reserve

New draft law ensures the UAE has enough food supplies in case of crisis

GovernmentFebruary 18, 2020
Unit 1 of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. Courtesy FANR
Sheikh Mohamed: Barakah nuclear plant a new chapter for UAE

Four-reactor power station will eventually have capacity to meet 25 per cent of UAE energy needs

GovernmentFebruary 18, 2020
FNC Deputy Speaker Hamad Al Rahoomi. Victor Besa / The National
UAE food reserve plans and VAT on agenda at Federal National Council

A draft law for a national food reserve will be discussed, while the finance minister will be asked to assess the impact of value added tax on the country's economy at Tuesday's session

GovernmentFebruary 17, 2020
Omar Al Marzooqi at work in the Bani Yas workshop. Victor Besa / The National
Meet the Abu Dhabi carpenters breaking down barriers and carving out careers

People with intellectual disabilities are being given the opportunity to develop their independence

EducationFebruary 14, 2020
Shamma Al Mazrui, the UAE's Minister of State for Youth Affairs, has written about the importance of reaching out. Victor Besa / The National
New Special Olympics UAE Games to be held each year

More than 650 athletes from across the country will take part in six different sports

GovernmentFebruary 13, 2020
Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development talks to senior fitness enthusiasts after a workout session. Victor Besa / The National
The 60-plus age group in Abu Dhabi gets fitter under new initiative

The programme helps older residents stay active and improve their chances of ageing well

HealthFebruary 12, 2020
Abdullrahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, explains why the UAE has continued to receive flights from China amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, during a Federal National Council session in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Victor Besa / The National
UAE health minister: hundreds tested for coronavirus

Abdulrahman Al Owais briefed FNC members on tests, the latest travel advice and the decision to keep Emirates and Etihad routes open to China

HealthFebruary 12, 2020
Abdulrahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention. The National
New mobile app to help detect counterfeit medicine

Counterfeit or poor quality medicines are thought to kill hundreds of thousands of people each year

HealthFebruary 12, 2020
Brig Amran Al Mazrouei, director of Abu Dhabi’s Criminal Investigations Department [CID], said numbers of phone scams are on the rise. Victor Besa/The National
Hundreds fell victim to phone scams in UAE in 2019, police say

Police are stepping up efforts to combat scammers after revealing one resident was tricked out of Dh200,000

CourtsFebruary 10, 2020
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 05 FEBRUARY 2020. Max Calderan who has walked a distance of 1200 km across the Empty Quarter by himself. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Haneen Dajani. Section: National.
First foreign man to cross Empty Quarter alone describes his adventure

Max Calderan deprived himself of sleep, food and water for years before expedition

EnvironmentFebruary 06, 2020
Max Calderan, 52, walked 1,100 km to cross the Empty Quarter in 16 days. Courtesy Empty Quarter Studios
Dubai resident is the first man to cross Empty Quarter

Mr Calderan has a history of taking on challenging expeditions but he found crossing the Empty Quarter the most gruelling

EnvironmentFebruary 06, 2020
Rachid Yazami, a Moroccan scientist and engineer, is best known for inventing the graphite anode of lithium-ion batteries. Reem Mohammed / The National.
Scientists awarded for work on lithium-ion batteries and clean energy

Professor Rachid Yazami and Dr Lourdes Vega won the Mohammed bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Distinguishment

ScienceFebruary 05, 2020
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Dr Lourdes Vega. Courtesy: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's Twitter account
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces scientific medal winners

Professor Rachid Yazami and Dr Lourdes Vega received the award on Tuesday

ScienceFebruary 05, 2020
The Green Corner in Lulu at Khalidiya Mall offers green technology that saves on bills Antonie Robertson / The National
Abu Dhabi residents encouraged to use energy-efficient appliances

The Green Corner initiative, which displays efficient electronics to shoppers, aims to reduce Abu Dhabi’s water and electricity consumption by 20 per cent

EnvironmentJanuary 30, 2020
Conqueror: Final Conquest is a turn-based board game in which three to six players compete for domination. Battles are fought with the roll of dice, alliances are forged and broken and soldiers can be bribed to turn on their masters. Victor Besa / The National
Emirati's own 'game of thrones' taps into growing global board games market

Conqueror: Final Conquest relies on skill, cunning and the roll of a dice to recreate the great battles of history

UAEJanuary 30, 2020
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