Ruba Haza
Journalist


Imam Najmulhuda Nadvi stands outside Zaid Bin Thabit Mosque, one of the oldest in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A Sharjah mosque built in exchange for dates and coffee

Residents were not greedy, says one of the oldest residents of Khor Kalba, "they built it purely for Allah"

April 14, 2021, 8:56 AM
Flooding is seen in Fujairah following heavy rainfall on Friday with more rain expected on Monday and Tuesday. Courtesy: Storm Centre
Weather update: Heavy rain expected across the UAE next week

The BBC forecasts rain and thunderstorms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

November 30, 2020, 6:54 AM
Three shops were destroyed after a fire broke out at Fujairah's Friday Market. Courtesy: Fujairah Civil Defence 
Fire damages three shops at Fujairah’s Friday Market

Blaze was brought under control, with no injuries reported

November 29, 2020, 10:11 AM
Photographer Ramesh Shukla at his home in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
How residents are preparing to enjoy National Day after a tough year

December 2 parades were put on hold to avoid gatherings - but the significance of the day will not be lost

November 28, 2020, 11:47 AM
Customs officers seize 662kg of drugs hidden in a stash on a vessel in Dubai. Courtesy: Dubai Customs
Dubai foils biggest drug-smuggling attempt at port

Sniffer dogs, artificial intelligence and drones were used to find the stash that included crystal meth, heroin and opium

November 25, 2020, 12:42 PM
Abu Dhabi Police shared a video highlighting the dangers of jaywalking.  Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi Police share video of reckless jaywalker to highlight road safety campaign

The man is seen taking a short cut by sprinting across a four-lane road

November 23, 2020, 1:48 PM
Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi  inspects development projects in Khor Fakkan. Courtesy: Sharjah Government Media Office
Ruler of Sharjah tours new Khor Fakkan amphitheatre

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi was briefed on the progress of the development

November 23, 2020, 8:51 AM
The injured bird rescued by Rola Al Khatib and Dubai Municipality. Courtesy Rola Al Khatib
Sheikh Mohammed thanks UAE resident and Dubai Municipality for saving an injured bird

Vice President and Ruler of Dubai said it was a 'beautiful story'

November 20, 2020, 1:56 PM
Flooding is seen in Fujairah following heavy rainfall. Courtesy: Storm Centre
Heavy rain and floods hit parts of the Northern Emirates

Videos show raging floodwaters and driving rain in Fujairah

November 20, 2020, 7:32 AM
Abdulla Al Karam, director general of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Chris Whiteoak / The National
About half of Dubai parents expect digital learning to continue, survey reveals

Majority of parents say time management is an issue

November 13, 2020, 7:01 AM
Two Emirati boys, a driver and a passenger, died as a result of a road accident in Ras AlKhaimah on Thursday, October 29. Courtesy: Ras Al Khaimah Police
Emirati driver, 13, dies after Ras Al Khaimah road crash

The teenager died more than a week after the crash, which also claimed the life of a 12-year-old passenger

November 11, 2020, 12:58 PM
A boat catches fire in a port in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy: Khalifa Al Mehairi
Two hurt in boat fire off Ras Al Khaimah coast

Fishermen rescued after vessel bursts into flames within a fishing port

November 10, 2020, 7:19 AM
Two Emiratis were killed in separate quad bike accidents in Al Ain. Abu Dhabi Police  
Two Emiratis killed in Al Ain quad bike accidents

Abu Dhabi Police said reckless driving was to blame for fatalities

November 09, 2020, 8:28 AM
A road is flooded after a downpour of rain. Courtesy: NCMS
Watch: Dubai lashed by heavy rain after alert issued

Rainfall was recorded in Al Ain early on Sunday morning before Dubai was hit by an afternoon deluge

November 08, 2020, 1:07 PM
The UAE's historic mission to Mars has inspired a group of young Emiratis to be innovative and design rocket-shape fountain to celebrate the country’s space accomplishments. Courtesy: Space Fountain
Emiratis design 'rocket fountain' to celebrate space missions

Group hope to capture the interest of developers and make their design a reality

November 05, 2020, 12:56 PM