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Ruba Haza

Journalist
Ras Al Khaimah
Ruba joined The National in 2014 and covers news in the emirates of Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. She has a degree in English literature from Damascus University. Ruba reports on projects and events and writes news features that highlights the culture, traditions and history of the UAE and the Northern Emirates' contribution to the country’s economy and culture.
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House maid 'collaborated with thieves to burgle Fujairah home'

Police arrest gang for stealing money and jewellery worth Dh500,000

UAEJune 16, 2020
Fire destroyed several wooden fishing boats in Sharjah Creek on Monday morning. Credit: Al Roeya
Fire rips through wooden dhows in Sharjah Creek

Plumes of thick smoke billowed from docked fishing boats on Monday morning

GovernmentJune 15, 2020
The National Search and Rescue Centre deployed a helicopter to rescue a man on Dibba Al Fujairah mountain in Fujairah. Courtesy: NSRC
Helicopter airlifts walker to safety from Fujairah mountain

The 24-year-old Emirati was suffering from exhaustion

UAEJune 15, 2020
RAK Hospital is conducting more than 400 tests a day. Courtesy: RAK Hospital
RAK Hospital provides more than 400 Covid-19 tests a day

The specialist unit aims to have patient results within 48 hours

UAEJune 14, 2020
Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority has confiscated banned animals and birds owned and traded without permission, including a wolf, pictured. Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority
More than a dozen dangerous and endangered animals seized in Sharjah

A wolf, an oryx, large lizards and a Doberman dog were among animals illegally owned and traded in the emirate

UAEJune 02, 2020
Hessa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, believes virtual weddings can help more people tie the knot. The National
Minister: rise in virtual weddings a 'golden opportunity' for couples priced out of marriage

Hessa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, said online wedding services adopted during the Covid-19 could be here to stay

GovernmentJune 02, 2020
Salary cuts during the Covid-19 outbreak will not affect the end of service gratuity according to the Ministry of Human Resources and ‎Emiratisation‎. Getty Images
Ministry: salary cuts imposed during Covid-19 will not affect end of service gratuity

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiritisation confirmed workers will be entitled to settlements based on pay conditions prior to the pandemic

GovernmentJune 02, 2020
A hiking group walks through Leopard Canyon in Ras Al Khaimah. Mountain rescuers said hikers can be easily overcome by high temperatures. PJ van Schalkwyk for The National
UAE mountain rescue groups issue summer heat warning

Hiking in high temperatures could lead to rapid dehydration and even death

EnvironmentJune 01, 2020
Police blamed the lorry driver after his vehicle tipped over and crushed one side of the woman's car. Fujairah Police
Emirati motorist in miraculous escape

The accident happened on a roundabout in Fujairah on Saturday afternoon

UAEMay 31, 2020
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 21 MAY 2020. A tour with RAK Tourism Development Authority inspectors to know more about Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort & Spa’s preventive and hygiene measures as they open up after the hotel lockdown. A table at the beach restaurant is sanitized after each guests to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Ruba Haza. Section: National.
Public beaches and malls in Ras Al Khaimah to reopen from Thursday

Malls will operate at a reduced capacity while beach-goers must wear masks and follow social distancing

UAEMay 29, 2020
A search and rescue helicopter hovers over a flooded wadi near the village of Wadi Al Helo on the east coast. Courtesy: Sharjah Police
Emirati brother and sister among four found dead in flooded wadi

Two more Emirati youths died after their vehicle was swept away by floods

UAEMay 28, 2020
Twenty people were rescued after their bus got stuck in Hatta valley floods in Dubai.‎
Dubai bus driver's quick thinking saves 20 passengers from flood

The bus was travelling through Hatta when a flash flood triggered by heavy rain swamped the road

TransportMay 27, 2020
Police arrested seven men in connection with the illegal sale of close to 1,500 bottles of alcohol. Courtesy: Dubai Police
Dubai Police arrest gang after 1,100 bottles of alcohol found buried in desert

Police uncover the bootlegging plot after spotting alcohol being stored in a hole in the desert

CourtsMay 27, 2020
Officer Mohammed Alshehhi passes beneath a disinfection gate at Sharjah Industrial Area Police Station. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sharjah Police increase patrols over Eid Al Fitr

Officials said 365 police patrols would ensure compliance with safety measures

UAEMay 24, 2020
Strict safety measures are in place to protect employees and guests alike at Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa. Antonie Robertson/The National
Inside a five-star UAE hotel gearing up for safe stays during the Eid break

The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Resort and Spa is adhering to strict safety measures during one of its busiest periods of the year

HealthMay 22, 2020
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