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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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Whale sharks are seen at Dibba Rock, bringing divers ‘an impressive and fantastic adventure’. Courtesy Mathieu Pique
Dibba divers in swim with the sea’s gentle giants

'This doesn’t happen every day. It’s always a big thing when we see a whale shark,' said Michela Colella, operations manager at Divers Down.

EnvironmentJuly 24, 2016
Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, leads Eid prayers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Wam
Play, celebration and return to normal service

Festive feel as families hit the malls and playparks.

UAEJuly 06, 2016
Tailor Irfan Khan cuts the hem of a dress at Modern Ladies Tailoring in Satwa ahead of Eid Al Fitr. New clothes are traditionally worn during the Eid celebrations. Antonie Robertson / The National
Last-minute rush across UAE is on ahead of Eid holidays

People are out in force shopping for treats, new haircuts and new clothes ahead of the Eid Al Fitr celebration, which begins on Wednesday.

UAEJuly 05, 2016
Members of the Fujairah Youth Council meet to discuss sustainable housing and financial assistance to buy them. Courtesy: Fujairah Youth Council
Sustainable homes and financial assistance discussed at Fujairah Youth Council session

About 50 young Emiratis took part in the session, which was attended by Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs.

UAEJuly 03, 2016
Fujairah’s cheaper cost of living sees influx of expats

The trend of expatriates moving from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the Northern Emirates has in part led to a 5 per cent increase in expat residents in Fujairah last year.

UAEJuly 01, 2016
Fujairah parents struggle to keep children occupied during summer holidays

They say there are a lack of summer camps available in the emirate and, when they have to continue working through the holidays, it creates problems.

UAEJune 27, 2016
Ahmed Al Blooshi monitors progress at the Marine Youth Centre at Fujairah International Marine Club. Pawan Singh / The National
New centre aims to instil UAE’s seafaring traditions in youth

The Dh500,000 Marine Youth Centre, which is due to open in July at the Fujairah International Marine Club, will offer sailing, powerboat driving, kayaking and diving courses for children from the ages of eight to 15.

UAEJune 24, 2016
Students’ delight as Fujairah College becomes a university

The college has become Fujairah University after three years of preparation and about three months of paperwork and it will now offer MBA and master’s degree courses.

EducationJune 19, 2016
UAE helicopter pilot Abdullah Al Yamahi, 26, was a newly-wed and his wife was due to give birth for the first time next month. Courtesy Al Yamahi family
UAE military helicopter crash pilots were due to be fathers

The wives of Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, a 34-year-old father of twins, and Abdullah Al Yamahi, 26, are both expecting a child.

GovernmentJune 14, 2016
Fujairah residents cautioned against bogus beggars

With many Muslims embracing the holy month’s spirit of giving by doing Zakat this month, residents who gave money to storytelling beggars and police have told people to be sensible when it comes to charity.

The NationalJune 13, 2016
Overloaded lorry tips over and closes Fujairah road for 9 hours

Police warn drivers of dangers of overloading vehicles after sand is spilled all over road.

TransportJune 13, 2016
Dr Sultan Al Shrief plans to reach out to youn people through the council to help them develop themselves. Pawan Singh / The National
Fourteen Emiratis make up Fujairah’s first youth council

The youth council consists of seven males and seven females and will be coordinated by Emirates Youth Council member Shoroq Al Danhani, though it is not yet decided where and how frequently they will meet.

GovernmentJune 09, 2016
Meet some of the young Emiratis who formed Fujairah’s first youth council
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Meet some of the young Emiratis who formed Fujairah’s first youth council
GovernmentJune 09, 2016
Fujairah ruler releases prisoners to mark Ramadan

The initiative hopes to bring joy to the families of the inmates during the holy month and offer the prisoners an opportunity to start a new life.

UAEJune 06, 2016
Fujairah’s Wam village gasps for breath
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Fujairah’s Wam village gasps for breath
UAEMay 31, 2016
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