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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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Pope Francis begins his historic visit to the UAE on February 3. Getty
All you need to know about the Pope's visit to Abu Dhabi

More than 100,000 people will descend on Abu Dhabi for the Pope's Mass at Zayed Sports City Stadium on Tuesday

February 05, 2019
Pope Francis is welcomed to the UAE by Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. Far left is Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid, who often assists with translations for the pontiff. AFP
Meet the Arabic translator always by the Pope’s side

Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid speaks four languages and is the pontiff’s second personal secretary

February 05, 2019
Dr Nabila Makram, Minister of State for Migration and Egyptian Affairs Abroad, speaks during an all-women panel discussion at the Global Conference of Human Fraternity. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Women can bring about a more tolerant future - but must be given equality first

Global Conference of Human Fraternity told that women should have a greater say in politics and religion

February 03, 2019
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance, meets people at the first session at the Global Conference of Human Fraternity on Sunday at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Minister for Tolerance urges 'human fraternity' ahead of Pope visit

The Global Conference of Human Fraternity launched on Sunday to mark Pope Francis's visit to Abu Dhabi

February 03, 2019
Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif University and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. Photo by Al-Azhar Press Office / Pool/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Leaders of all faiths set to gather in Abu Dhabi next week

Fraternity meeting to take place on Sunday and Monday at Emirates Palace

February 01, 2019
Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Higher Education, said the lure of working in the UAE may lead some to fake degree certificates.
UAE faces 'challenge' to stop job hunters faking degrees

Dubai's global appeal could tempt many to try to fool employers, Federal National Council hears

EducationJanuary 31, 2019
The extension applies both to companies that file tax returns monthly and quarterly. Alamy Stock Photo
VAT tricks still short-changing customers, FNC tells minister

Some 3,670 VAT offences were recorded last year

GovernmentJanuary 30, 2019
FNC calls for standardisation of car-repair garages

Insurance companies are sending cars to second-rate garages

GovernmentJanuary 30, 2019
Hamed Abudullah made sure he was in line for his free tickets. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
UAE football fans queue up for free Asian Cup tickets

Thousands of tickets for the semi-final clash against Qatar were handed out in Abu Dhabi

UAEJanuary 28, 2019
Pope Francis greet the Grand Imam of the Al Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed Al Tayeb at the Vatican last year. Both religious figures are expected in Abu Dhabi next week. AFP
Religious leaders to convene in Abu Dhabi for interfaith conference

The Global Conference for Human Fraternity begins on February 3, to coincide with the inaugural visit of Pope Francis to the UAE

GovernmentJanuary 27, 2019
Saud Al Matrooshi caters to the needs of hundreds of thousands of Emirates passengers every day. Reem Mohammed / The National
The Emirati chef who cooks a quarter of a million meals a day

Saud Al Matrooshi is on a mission to bring the country's cuisine to the world as executive chef for the airline

TransportJanuary 27, 2019
Winds are expected in seas off the coast of the UAE. The National
UAE weather: fair and moderate

Sunny today, but blowing dust and poor visibility expected on Wednesday and Thursday

EnvironmentJanuary 27, 2019
UAE traffic: multiple car crash in Al Awir

Accident causing congestion after Dubai Safari Park

TransportJanuary 27, 2019
Mahdi Al Karkhi gets the crowd excited before Iraq faces off against Iran in Dubaiduring the Asian Cup on Wednesday. Leslie Pableo for The National
Meet Iraq's iconic cheerleader who marches to beat of own drum

Mahdi Al Karkhi, 64, has been a fixture at Iraqi football matches for more than 30 years, and the Asian Cup 2019 in the UAE is no exception

UAEJanuary 20, 2019
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has ensured 400 workers at a catering firm in the capital finally received millions of dirhams of wages owed to them.
Joy for 400 workers after Dh3 million in owed wages is finally paid

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department stepped in after staff were left in limbo

CourtsJanuary 18, 2019
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