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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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The closest hospital to Al Halah is 25 minutes away, which means that dealing with emergency cases can be problematic for Fujairah residents. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Fujairah resident: ‘I feel helpless if a family member gets ill’

The closest hospital to Al Halah is 25 minutes away, which means that dealing with emergency cases can be problematic.

HealthMay 19, 2016
Abdullah Al Ali, 70, displays a mummified shark at his heritage village in Fujairah. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
UAE Portrait of a Nation: Emirati fisherman hopes to keep tradition alive

Abdullah Al Ali puts his heritage village to good use, passing on a lifetime of traditional boat-building skills to the next generation.

UAEMay 12, 2016
Dusty roads hazardous to children’s health, rural Fujairah residents say

Those living in Al Halah, near Dibba, are calling on authorities to pave the roads and install lighting as the area is pitch-black at night.

TransportMay 08, 2016
A team of volunteers remove rubbish from the waters off Fujairah port. Courtesy Fujairah Fishermen ‘s Association
Volunteers remove 30 tonnes of rubbish from Fujairah waters

The clean-up was one of many organised by the Oxygen Environmental Group so far this year and had the support of Fujairah Fishermen Association, government departments and diving centres.

EnvironmentMay 02, 2016
Man dies after after car flips near Fujairah city

Emirati was driving alone in the early hours of the morning when the accident happened.

TransportMay 01, 2016
Competition winners from Al Firfar Elementary school perform during the eighth edition of Fujairah School Theatre Festival. Satish Kumar / The National
Fujairah children honour UAE heroes in plays at theatre festival

About 350 young pupils from 17 Fujairah schools took part, with five schools winning top prizes for their theatrical efforts, performed in front of five jury members.

EducationApril 29, 2016
Ahmed Sulaiman, left, and Abdullah Mohammed from Grade 5 at the Dadna School for Basic Education in Al Dadna near Fujairah get down to the very serious but fun business of books reading books in their school’s library. Satish Kumar / The National
Lack of libraries in Fujairah hindering Arab Reading Challenge

People in the towns of Dadna and Al Halah have complained that access to books is the biggest concern when it comes to meeting Year of Reading expectations.

EducationApril 27, 2016
Police and army jobs most sought after at Fujairah career fair
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Police and army jobs most sought after at Fujairah career fair
UAEApril 26, 2016
Constructing Mohammad bin Zayed City in Fujairah will cost Dh1.7 billion. Satish Kumar / The National
Demolition progress at Fujairah’s old industrial area

Eighty per cent of the buildings in the old Fujairah industrial area have been demolished as they make way for what the emirate hopes is new investment.

UAEApril 22, 2016
Fujairah property prices ‘stable’ despite influx of residential units

A two-bedroom apartment ranges from Dh40,000 to Dh48,000, while the average for a three-bedroom apartment is Dh55,000.

UAEApril 22, 2016
Fujairah villagers revel as bypass road relieves congestion

Residents of Thoban village, between Masafi and Al Dhaid suffered from air and noise pollution caused by lorries travelling to and from five mining companies, in addition to the traffic hold-ups.

TransportApril 21, 2016
The site of the car accident in Fujairah which led to the death of a 10-year-old Indian boy. Photo provided by Savad Yusuf
Boy killed and family critically injured in RAK crash

Manas Kunnummal died when the car his family were travelling in overturned and rolled down a hill due to his father falling asleep at the wheel.

UAEApril 19, 2016
35,000 people expected to attend upcoming Fujairah jobs fair

The three-day fair, at the Fujairah Exhibitions Centre, will host 40 speakers and experts in different fields, including education, human capital, sustainability and innovation.

UAEApril 12, 2016
Arrest made over fatal beach stabbing within eight hours, police say

Fujairah Police said they made the arrest within eight hours from finding the body of Abdullah Al Hanaya near Al Mazalat beach.

UAEApril 11, 2016
A team examines a site close to the construction of a mosque at Al Qurayyah. Courtesy Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Authority
Ancient burial site found during Fujairah mosque construction

The site, which dates back to between 2000BC and 1600BC, was discovered in Al Qurayyah, about 14km north of Fujairah city last week.

UAEApril 10, 2016
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