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Ruba Haza

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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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Teenager dies and friend is seriously injured as motorbike hits car

The teenager was driving the motorbike after dark on Friday night in Fujairah.

TransportSeptember 11, 2016
Wael Al Ahli sells nuts at the Eid Al Adha fair at the Fujairah Exhibition Centre. Victor Besa / The National
Families flock to Eid Al Adha fair

Families from across the Emirates have been enjoying all the fun of the fair as preparations for the holidays get in to full swing.

UAESeptember 09, 2016
Residents of Merbeh say dumped furniture is attracting insects and strays. Pawan Singh / The National
Fujairah residents irked by unwanted furniture littering streets of picturesque town

People in the Al Hara neighbourhood of Merbeh have complained about bulky household items being left behind after regular rubbish collections or thrown out by people who do not know how to properly dispose of them.

EnvironmentSeptember 05, 2016
Price rises before Eid nothing new, say Fujairah traders

'Two years ago, there was a shortage in some kinds of sheep and the prices went extremely high,' said Khamis Rashid.

UAESeptember 04, 2016
The Google Maps Street View vehicle has been doing the rounds in Fujairah, recording the emirate's streets so anyone across the globe can click and see what the area looks like. Jaime Puebla / The National
Google Street View in Fujairah will boost tourism and business

Municipality boss sees nothing but benefits at the east coast emirate becomes the fifth in the UAE to have the feature.

TechnologySeptember 03, 2016
“Each time I pray at the mosque I feel the greatness of the place,” says Mostafa Hussain, a worshipper at the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah. Satish Kumar / The National
UAE’s second-largest mosque has become a landmark since opening one year ago

Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah has had thousands of visitors in the past year and, despite some teething problems, visitors are enamoured with the place.

GovernmentAugust 29, 2016
One dead, two seriously injured as lorry crashes into vehicle in Masafi

Fujairah Police say the lorry driver took a U-turn without checking to see if any vehicles were oncoming.

UAEAugust 29, 2016
Uniform shortage stress avoided in Fujairah this year

There was no lack of stock and sizes for the standard school uniforms required by the Ministry of Education for boys and girls this year.

EducationAugust 25, 2016
Adnan Rafeh, manager of Sevan Bakery, said the inspections were important for Eid customers. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Hygiene inspectors out in force before Eid

Thousands of businesses are checked to ensure they are up to the job before rush of customers for holiday celebrations.

GovernmentAugust 24, 2016
Fujairah commuters take roadworks in their stride
Fujairah commuters take roadworks in their stride

Commuters are contending daily with roadworks, diversions and traffic jams as the emirate proceeds with upgrading its road infrastructure.

UAEAugust 21, 2016
Many parents say they struggle at this time of year in having to pay for school fees and supplies and Eid expenses. Christopher Pike / The National
UAE parents worry over school costs as cost of living rises

The rising cost of living is preventing many parents from buying school equipment for the new term as well as gifts for their children for Eid Al Adha.

EducationAugust 14, 2016
The team behind fujtown.com from front left: Sindiya Saad, web developer Alisha Swaitan, marketing executive Navas Usman and volunteer Eman Al Zahmi. Antonie Robertson / The National
Entrepreneur makes Fujairah website click

Sindiya Saad, creator of fujtown.com, said she came up with the idea after noticing that many residents drove long distances to access services or make purchases.

UAEAugust 13, 2016
Fujairah residents welcome upgrades to popular park
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Fujairah residents welcome upgrades to popular park
UAEAugust 08, 2016
Fujairah residents have demanded more shading along the 4km Corniche. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Fujairah residents wait for renovation work on Corniche to commence

The Corniche is about four kilometres long and extends from the Hilton hotel to the Al Rugaylat roundabout. Some parts have few shaded seating areas and residents demand more.

Travel and TourismAugust 05, 2016
Children attend a reading session at the Fujairah Culture and Knowledge Development Centre. Courtesy Photo
Fujairah libraries seeing more new faces as UAE’s Year of Reading takes hold

The library in Fujairah city saw a 70 per cent increase in visitors in the first half of this year.

EducationJuly 29, 2016
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