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      Haneen Dajani

      Haneen Dajani

      Senior Reporter
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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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      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
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      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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