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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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Tariq Lootah, undersecretary of the Ministry of State for Federal National Council Affairs, discusses political empowerment. Courtesy of the Ministry of State for FNC Affairs.
Thousands attend launch of new political engagement forum

Initiative aims to persuade young people to take a more active role in helping shape nation’s future

GovernmentJune 10, 2019
Adelaide Allen, 85, celebrating at the launch of the solar energy plant on Union Island. Courtesy: CREF
Masdar brings renewable energy to Caribbean island

Since 1974 residents of Union Island have been suffering from noise and pollution caused by their diesel powered station

EnvironmentJune 08, 2019
Sheikh Hamdan and Bader Al Nouri, a member of Sheikh Hamdan's F3 training team, pictured during the Gov Games in April. Lt Bader will be among the guests attending the Crown Prince's wedding in Dubai on Thursday. Ali Essa / Crown Prince of Dubai's Official Photographer
Sheikh Hamdan’s training mate looks forward to royal wedding

'This wedding is a celebration for the entire nation', says fitness champion Lt Bader Al Nouri

GovernmentJune 06, 2019
Mahjbeen Ahmed, Mr Ali's wife, with their two sons, Ariz, 3, and Abban, 4. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Pakistani family hoping for Eid miracle to afford visa renewal fees

Pakistani father-of-two is still hoping he will have enough money to keep his family in the UAE despite their visas expiring

GovernmentJune 06, 2019
Officials from the A/bu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) carry out inspection visits across the emirate. Courtesy of ADDED.
2,116 items confiscated from Abu Dhabi markets

Thousands of inspection campaigns have been carried out ahead of festive season

GovernmentJune 02, 2019
Visitors and residents watch the Eid fireworks. Antonie Robertson / The National
Police warn residents to stay safe around fireworks this Eid

Abu Dhabi police to ensure smooth traffic during public holiday

TransportJune 02, 2019
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (R), greets Pavan Sukhdev. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Call for governments and corporations to redefine wealth

Pavan Sukhdev, President of the World Wild Fund for Nature, argues 'irreversible damage' is being done to the environment

EnvironmentMay 30, 2019
Restaurants and cafes have been directed to remove screenings previously in place during fasting hours. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Abu Dhabi restaurants told to remove Ramadan partitions

Diners now able to eat and drink in public view under a new directive

UAEMay 29, 2019
Nina Tandon, CEO and co-founder of EpiBone, told the Mohamed bin Zayed Majilis of her ambitious vision for the future of medical care. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
The scientist 'growing bones' to help the human body heal itself

Nina Tandon, founder of Epibone, told an Abu Dhabi Majlis that stem cells can be used to harvest new bone tissue

ScienceMay 28, 2019
Professor Bobby Gaspar, professor of paediatrics and immunology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, delivered a lecture on the advancements in children's medical care at the Mohamed bin Zayed Majilis in Abu Dhabi. Ministry of Presidential Affairs
UAE-funded research centre to help doctors make life-saving breakthroughs for sick children

Bobby Gaspar tells the Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis how gene therapy is helping to fight rare diseases

HealthMay 23, 2019
New law against insulting Emirati seniors carries Dh50,000 fine

Federal National Council passes law to protect senior citizens against abuse

GovernmentMay 22, 2019
Naima Al Sharhan, Head of the FNC Committee of Education, wants authorities to take action over popular online game, PUBG. Antonie Robertson/The National.
FNC member calls for voice chats on PUBG to be blocked

Naima Al Sharhan, Head of the FNC Committee of Education, fears players could fall victim to online predators

GovernmentMay 22, 2019
When is Eid Al Fitr the end of Ramadan in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National.
Sharjah Police fine motorists found illegally parked around mosques

A Dh500 fine and 4 black points await those who flout traffic laws

TransportMay 22, 2019
The gift box sent out following the marriage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed and two of his brothers. Courtesy Mama Noora Instagram
Dubai royal family mark weddings with regional treat

Ornate gift boxes decorated with calligraphy and containing Omani halwa were sent to the friends of Al Maktoum family

GovernmentMay 21, 2019
Muslims break their fast at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Ramadan 2019: Why millions of Muslims fast

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and was prescribed to Muslims in the second year of the Hijri calendar

HeritageMay 21, 2019
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