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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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More than 500 Emiratis registered to run as candidates in the coming FNC elections across all seven emirates. Two hundred applications were from women Victor Besa / The National
Emiratis with disabilities seek to represent their emirate in the FNC elections

Four people with disabilities registered in Abu Dhabi for the upcoming elections

GovernmentAugust 22, 2019
Forty of these minibuses will be added to Abu Dhabi’s fleet to encourage residents to use public transport before the launch of toll gates in October. Pawan Singh / The National
Abu Dhabi introduces new nimble buses to beat toll charges

The move is aimed at easing congestion and encouraging more residents to use public transport

TransportAugust 21, 2019
Children have been killed in similar accidents in recent years. Courtesy: AD Police
Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists over reversing dangers

Video highlights that children can be difficult to see

TransportAugust 20, 2019
Emirati students Ahmed Al Mansouri and Khaled Al Dhaheri have come up with a way to help long-haul drivers stay awake on the roads. Victor Besa / The National
UAE's young medical minds win Dh1 million funding boost

Emirati students are being backed under an initiative aimed at promoting innovation in the healthcare sector

UAEAugust 17, 2019
Restaurant workers Joylan Arcona, Perryl Malapitan and Sumaya Indog are members of a growing e-scooter community in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National
E-asy riders: Abu Dhabi's e-scooter 'family' is on the rise

A move to legalise scooters rentals is proving a hit in the emirate

TransportAugust 17, 2019
Friday sermon: maintain strong bonds with relatives

Be compassionate and honour your family, worshippers told

HeritageAugust 15, 2019
Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth, said the new Emirates Youth Professional School will help meet the challenges of a "rapidly changing labour market". Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE to launch school to bridge gap between classroom and work

The Emirates Youth Professional School was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday

EducationAugust 12, 2019
Genesis Martinez rides an e-scooter from Dubai Marina to her workplace at Madinat Jumeirah. Victor Besa / The National
Careem looks to launch e-scooter rentals in Abu Dhabi

The company is in talks with transport authorities after recently buying bike company Cyacle

TransportAugust 12, 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, August 11, 2019. Eid prayers at Zayed The 2nd Mosque. Miran Omar and son Mohammed after Eid prayers. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA Reporter: Haneen Dajani
Joyous scenes as UAE worshippers gather for Eid prayers

Friends, relatives and strangers embrace outside mosques across the country

UAEAugust 11, 2019
Emirati MMA fighter Adel Al Hallawi produced and directed the film. Chris Whiteoak / The National
First Emirati martial arts thriller to hit UAE cinemas

Unbeatable Fighter aims to highlight the dangers of computer game addiction

UAEAugust 08, 2019
Environment Agency Abu Dhabi is investigating the cause of death of dozens of fish washed up off Zakher lake.
Beauty spot lake faces uncertain future after hundreds of dead fish discovered

Man-made Zakher lake is a popular attraction for nature lovers but has also been labelled a 'thorn in the side' of the environment

EnvironmentAugust 07, 2019
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior (right), pictured with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, will deliver the keynote speech during the Aqdar World Summit in Moscow. Eissa Al Hammadi for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
UAE summit to be given global platform in Moscow

Eight UAE ministers will take part in the third Aqdar World Summit in Russia later this month

GovernmentAugust 06, 2019
UAE Attorney General, Dr Hamad Al Shamsi, has introduced a new federal prosecution division dedicated to cases involving children and families.
Reformed UAE terror convicts to be released from prison in Eid initiative

Attorney General Dr Hamad Al Shamsi said the inmates have been through deradicalisation programmes

CourtsAugust 05, 2019
Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Noura Al Kaabi: FNC election anticipating big increase in turnout

Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development also expects spike in number of female voters and candidates

GovernmentAugust 01, 2019
Yousef Barhoumi is considering moving homes to avoid the new Abu Dhabi road toll. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Abu Dhabi residents react to new road toll

Drivers have spoken out about how the charge will affect them

TransportJuly 25, 2019
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