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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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      Maj Gen Dr Obaid Al Ketbi and one of his many favorite collections, A hand crafted and painted chess set given to him by a Russian businessman. The museum is located at his residence at Al Seef Village, Abu Dhabi. The National staff got an exclusive tour on May 3, 2021. Victor Besa / The National.
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      Inside an Emirati general's fascinating private museum

      Obaid Al Ketbi keeps more than 15,000 artefacts at his Abu Dhabi home, including a samurai sword, a Second World War field phone and a centuries-old Quran

      HeritageMay 10, 2021
      A child in Senegal. The UAE has 50 metric tonnes of food to the country. Reuters
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      Ramadan 2021: UAE sends aid to Senegal, Sierra Leone and Bangladesh

      Fifty metric tonnes of supplies were sent to each country

      GovernmentMay 07, 2021
      The Agriculture and Food Safety Authority carried more than 150,000 inspections across food outlets in Abu Dhabi last year. Courtesy: Agriculture and Food Safety Authority
      Abu Dhabi inspectors issued nearly 1,000 fines for food safety breaches last year

      The Agriculture and Food Safety Authority made more than 150,000 visits to traders in 2020

      HealthMay 06, 2021
      Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination holds a three-day training course at a camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan. The session was attended by about 150 children and parents. Courtesy: ZHO
      UAE scheme helping parents across the region master remote learning for disabled children

      The sessions support families with the practical and emotional impact of remote study

      EducationMay 06, 2021
      Mansoor Al Dhaheri, right, chief executive and founder of Abu Dhabi company FilmGate Productions. Courtesy Al Kalema Productions
      Netflix producer launches search for disabled talent to develop Abu Dhabi-filmed drama

      The show aims to give people with disabilities an opportunity to shine

      UAEMay 02, 2021
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Alexandra Chaves. Arts and Lifestyle. A portrait of Mame Kéwé Aminata Lo by Kehinde Wiley. Art Dubai 2021 opens at the DIFC. Tuesday, March 30th, 2021. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      UAE vision to develop teaching of arts and culture wins global support

      Unesco members unanimously approved UAE submission to help harness the next generation of creative talent

      HeritageApril 28, 2021
      Blanford's fox –a rare species that makes infrequent appearances, has been spotted on Jebel Hafeet. Courtesy: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi.
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      Watch: rare endangered fox species seen for third time in 22 years, in Al Ain

      The Blanford’s fox was caught on camera roaming the mountains of Jebel Hafeet

      EnvironmentApril 28, 2021
      Abu Dhabi Police urged the public to report breaches of Covid-19 rules. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Police.
      Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi issues 39 fines for illegal gatherings since start of Ramadan

      Penalties can reach Dh10,000 for organisers and Dh5,000 for each participant

      HealthApril 25, 2021
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The ÔCheetah RunÕ is to provide positive reinforcement training, and once the training is complete the animal is rewarded with food at Al Ain Zoo. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
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      Watch: Behind the scenes with Al Ain Zoo's rhinos and cheetahs

      How do you weigh a 2,000kg rhino? And what about giving an injection to a big cat? The National went to find out

      EnvironmentApril 25, 2021
      Monday's FNC session focused on the draft law for the National Commission for Human Rights. Courtesy: Federal National Council
      FNC approves law creating UAE National Commission for Human Rights

      Dr Anwar Gargash calls it 'an important step'

      GovernmentApril 21, 2021
      Abdulaziz Al Jaberi, senior project manager at Tadweer at the latest incinerator facility. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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      How Abu Dhabi’s environmentally friendly incinerator will help stop the spread of viruses

      Landfills will no longer be used for the disposal of carcasses, says Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre manager

      EnvironmentApril 18, 2021
      Bilal Ajawi takes his newborn son Jad, six-months-old, first time date shopping this Ramadan, at Royal Dates in the Mina market. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
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      Abu Dhabi's date market bustles as traders enjoy Ramadan boost

      Since Sunday, one shop has sold 600kg of the fruit, which is preferred during iftar

      HeritageApril 14, 2021
      Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and will last either 29 or 30 days, until the next new moon is seen. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Ramadan 2021: families in UAE reflect on year of challenges

      ‘The National’ speaks to those observing Ramadan for the second time since the pandemic began

      UAEApril 13, 2021
      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Used tires are collected by TADWEER waste collection contractors and delivered to Gulf Rubber factory in Al Ain. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
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      Inside the Al Ain factory recycling 24,000 tonnes of tyres a year

      The factory ensures used tyres are not sent to landfill, helping to take the strain off the environment

      EnvironmentApril 07, 2021
      Graffiti on ancient rock formations at Al Wathba, on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi desert area. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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      UAE archaeologists urge visitors to respect heritage sites after rock vandalism

      Spray-painted and carved graffiti was found at the Fossil Dunes in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi

      EnvironmentApril 05, 2021
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