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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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      Reckless driver to pay Dh600,000 for killing four in Al Ain

      Defendant will also spend one year in jail, court says

      CourtsJanuary 13, 2020
      Heavy congestion and road closures could be seen on the Waze traffic app map on Monday morning. The National.
      Dubai weather: Commuters face delays as flood-hit routes remain closed

      Two roads in Sharjah to remain closed until Monday morning

      TransportJanuary 13, 2020
      Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, enlists for National Service. Omar Al Olama / Twitter
      Emirati Cabinet minister begins national service

      Omar Al Olama, 29, is to begin military training, which male citizens aged 18 to 30 must complete

      GovernmentJanuary 12, 2020
      Sari Al Zubaidi. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
      Portrait of a Nation: the third generation coffee maker whose brews and culture make a rich blend

      Sari Al Zubaidi did not always love coffee but will open a cafe in Abu Dhabi next month

      HeritageJanuary 10, 2020
      Government schools are free to attend for Emiratis. Ravindranath K / The National
      Government school shortage must be addressed, FNC hears

      Hamad Al Rahoomi said more Emiratis were opting for private schools to avoid lengthy school runs

      EducationJanuary 07, 2020
      Palestinian accountant Mohammed Fanni has struggled to add relatives to his residency visa. He hopes the new multi-entry visa will allow them to visit for longer stays. Courtesy: Mohammed Fanni
      UAE tourist visa: new five year multi-entry option a lifechanger for families

      At present, thousands of visitors must apply for visas every time they visit relatives

      GovernmentJanuary 07, 2020
      Fatma Albedwawi, head of the human rights section at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. Pawan Singh / The National
      Syrian family saved from homelessness by Abu Dhabi officials

      The family is among thousands of people helped by the Human Rights Office last year

      CourtsJanuary 05, 2020
      Spectators watch an incredible sunset at the Liwa Festival, which runs until January 10.
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      Spectators enjoy thrilling Liwa dune bashing festival - in pictures

      Four-wheelers tackle the formidable 300-metre Moreeb dune

      HeritageJanuary 05, 2020
      (FILES) This file photo taken on May 25, 2001 shows Lebanese Future TV presenter at the time Najwa Qassem (Kassem) reporting from the southern Lebanese border town of Kfarkila during a live broadcast on the first anniversary of the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the border strip on May 25, 2001. Al-Arabiya announced the death of Qassem, 52, at her residence in the Gulf emirate of Dubai on January 2, 2020, without giving any further details. / AFP / RAMZI HAIDAR
      Body of renowned journalist Najwa Kassem flown home to Lebanon

      Former colleague says Ms Kassem's burial will take place in her hometown, Joun, on Saturday

      UAEJanuary 04, 2020
      The Federal National Council in session. Pawan Singh / The National
      First FNC session this year to debate UAE fishing season

      Members will also raise concerns over school provision in the country

      GovernmentJanuary 02, 2020
      Bachar Houli, a Muslim Australian rules football player. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Muslim Aussie Rules star teaches importance of identity in UAE

      Bachar Houli, first Muslim to win an AFL premiership medal, arrived with squad of teenage players last week

      UAEDecember 31, 2019
      Fatma Albedwawi, head of the human rights section at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. Pawan Singh / The National
      More than 23,000 receive free legal aid in Abu Dhabi in 2019

      Free legal services are provided to people who cannot afford them

      CourtsDecember 30, 2019
      Drivers of smaller vehicles that collide with lorries are killed in most cases while lorry drivers often survive. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Police
      Ninety per cent of Abu Dhabi lorry accidents blamed on phone use

      Police figures show that 85 people were killed in such accidents last year

      TransportDecember 29, 2019
      UAE residents are being urged to enjoy the partial solar eclipse safely. EPA
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      UAE residents witness spectacular solar eclipse

      Early risers looked to the skies to observe the rare celestial event

      ScienceDecember 26, 2019
      Sgt Mohammed Al Rashdi and Cpl Humaid Al Shamsi on their trusty steeds. Leslie Pableo for The National
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      Meet the Abu Dhabi police horses chasing down crime

      The city’s neigh-bourhood watch ensures offenders don’t get an easy ride

      GovernmentDecember 25, 2019
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