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Ruba Haza

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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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Decorative lightings put up at the Trade Centre roundabout on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai for Eid Al Fitr. Pawan Singh / The National
Emiratis plan for muted Eid celebrations amid Covid-19 outbreak

Muslims in UAE and around the world will experience a very different Eid this year

HeritageMay 21, 2020
Wingsuit flyer Khalifa Al Ghafri soars down the side of Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy: Khalifa Al Ghafri
Meet the 'Emirati batman': wingsuit flyer Khalifa Al Ghafri

The mountaineer and daredevil found a passion for high-octane sports - after his taste of skiing in an indoor mall

UAEMay 21, 2020
Butchers prepare cuts of meat for customers at the drive-through slaughterhouse in Mina Zayed. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi abattoirs step up precautionary measures to meet Eid rush

Customers can order meat via two mobile apps, My Slaughter and Al Jazeera Slaughters

HealthMay 19, 2020
Civil Defence retrieve the body of a worker from beneath a collapsed concrete wall on a construction site in Umm Al Quwain. Courtesy: Umm Al Quwain Civil Defence
Worker dies after wall collapses in Umm Al Quwain

The man was crushed on a construction site in Salmah

UAEMay 18, 2020
Ali Mousa from India irons kandouras at his Malabar tailoring shop on Kuwaiti shopping street in Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National
Ras Al Khaimah’s old town shops look to Eid to save businesses

Already affected by the growth in online sales, owners of small stores are taking a double hit this year due to the Covid-19 outbreak

HeritageMay 17, 2020
The Rixos Bab Al Bahr hotel in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy: Rixos
Ras Al Khaimah certifies ‘stay safe’ hotels with daily spot checks

All staff members at hotels and their private beaches in the emirate are being tested for Covid-19

HealthMay 14, 2020
Mohammed Al Gergawi, speaking at a previous World Economy Forum event, said there was a need to revitalise industries including tourism and financial services to get the economy back on track. Benedikt von Loebell / World Economic Forum
UAE Cabinet minister calls for major rethink post Covid-19

Mohammed Al Gergawi said nothing should be taken granted in a post Covid-19 world

GovernmentMay 13, 2020
Abbco Tower near the Dubai-Sharjah border was badly damaged in the blaze week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sharjah fire: Cigarette blamed as cladding to be stripped off 150 buildings

Officials said retrofitting of high-rises would be necessary after a huge tower blaze last week

GovernmentMay 11, 2020
Mohammed Al Saudi (left) is honoured for his selfless actions by Col Sami Al Naqbi, director-general of Sharjah Civil Defence. Courtesy Sharjah Civil Defence
Hero resident hailed for rescuing girl, 11, from Sharjah tower blaze

Mohammed Al Saudi broke down door to take child to safety as flames engulfed Abbco Tower on Tuesday

GovernmentMay 10, 2020
Mohamad Hajjar was found dead on Khor Fakkan Mountain on Sunday by a search and rescue team.
Dubai resident dies after hiking trip in Sharjah mountains

Tributes have been paid to Mohamad Hajjar

UAEMay 10, 2020
Volunteers prepare food to help the needy break their fast at iftar time. Antonie Robertson / The National)
Ramadan 2020: Fujairah volunteers deliver 250 free iftar meals a day

The volunteers leave their homes every day to pack and distribute meal boxes before iftar

HealthMay 08, 2020
The Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah. Victor Besa / The National
Two stranded hikers rescued from Ras Al Khaimah mountain

The rescue mission took more than two hours to evacuate the siblings

TransportMay 06, 2020
A fisherman was badly hurt after a boat fire in Ras Al Khaimah.
Fisherman injured in boat explosion in Ras Al Khaimah

The worker underwent surgery after suffering severe burns in blaze

UAEMay 05, 2020
Construction work on Ras Al Khaimah's boat roundabout in July 2008. Randi Sokoloff / The National
RAK's landmark dhow returns to roundabout

Beloved by residents, the dhow was removed in October last year for renovation

TransportMay 03, 2020
Patients showing moderate symptoms of the coronavirus who need frequent medical observation and assistance are transported to the field hospital at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Wam
UAE opens four field hospitals in Northern Emirates

Hospitals raise bed capacity to 5,000 total in Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah

HealthApril 30, 2020
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