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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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Fujairah road upgrade a ‘blessing and a curse’ for residents

The 3 kilometre construction, which is scheduled to take five months, will stretch from Al Dallah roundabout in front of Hilton Hotel to the beach roundabout.

TransportDecember 28, 2015
A team of 52 divers and 22 volunteers removed six tonnes of rubbish in Fujairah on Friday. Photo Courtesy: Barracuda Diving Centre
Six tonnes of waste cleared by divers and volunteers in Fujairah

Fifty-two divers and 22 volunteers from across the country collected six tonnes of rubbish in Fujairah on Friday.

EnvironmentDecember 27, 2015
A quiet festive season for expatriates in Fujairah

Christian expatriates are celebrating Christmas in many ways this year, some spending time with family and friends at home, while others are taking the opportunity to help people in need.

UAEDecember 23, 2015
Police urge Fujairah residents to use caution when handling chemicals

Fujairah police is warning residents about the dangers of using hazardous chemicals in homes, following the deaths of four members of the same family in August.

EnvironmentDecember 21, 2015
The Friday Market at Masafi in Fujairah makes a colourful return to business seven months after a fire. Pawan Singh / The National
Fujairah’s Masafi market is back in business after blaze

Half of shops at Masafi in Fujairah reopen after traders rally and completely rebuild.

UAEDecember 18, 2015
Residents worry that the ponds and puddles in front of their homes will obstruct emergency help if it were needed. Pawan Singh / The National
Fujairah families cut off every winter due to overflowing dam say nothing is being done

Eight families who live in a mountanous part of Fujairah say an overflowing dam cuts them off from civilisation each winter.

UAEDecember 15, 2015
Maryam Al Yammahi’s appetite for learning led to the development of her entrepreneurial spirit. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
Portrait of a Nation: The woman who loves to help others learn

Maryam Al Yammahi is a student turned entrepreneur who reflects upon her 10-year journey of self discovery and says that achievement has become a great power in her life.

EducationDecember 10, 2015
In at the deep end: competitors take the plunge in National Lifeguard Championship at Al Aqah Beach Resort in Fujairah. Satish Kumar / The National
UAE lifeguards save their best for national championship

Big crowds flock to beach to watch 26 teams show off their talents in running, swimming and rescue operations.

UAEDecember 08, 2015
Ministry’s powerful gift for fishermen

Mahmoud Al Sharaa, head of the Fujairah Fishermen Association, said the replacement motors were provided to 'registered sailors that have a regular record in fishing trips and didn’t benefit from this initiative during the past three years'.

GovernmentDecember 06, 2015
Members of Al Bidiyah Community Centre perform at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development Centre in Fujairah. Satish Kumar / The National
‘We are so grateful to the UAE’

Expats join Emiratis in force at celebration spots in Fujairah, many in national colours, to thank the nation that ‘feeds our kids’.

UAEDecember 02, 2015
Fujairah girls mark Commemoration Day by creating mural with martyr’s names

Young women at a youth centre in Fujairah joined the rest of the country in marking Commemoration Day by creating a mural called Martyr of Light.

GovernmentNovember 30, 2015
Men ‘kidnapped woman by dragging her out of taxi into their car’

Police swoop on two men after taxi driver called in to report incident.

UAENovember 27, 2015
Baniah Al Sereidi and Mona Al Ghais participate in the exhibition organised by Fujairah Welfare association at the Exhibition Centre in Fujairah. Satish Kumar / The National
Fujairah exhibition highlights hand-made products and raises cash for creators

About 250 productive families from various women’s associations and family development centres from around the country took part in the exhibition organised by Fujairah Welfare Association in a bid to get Emirati women to market their own products.

UAENovember 27, 2015
Family and friends carry the body of Nasser Al Blooshi after dhuhr prayers at the Armed Forces mosque in Merashed. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Teenage son tells of grief at losing ‘mentor’ father after Yemen mission

Teenager pays tribute to Nasser Al Blooshi, who died nearly three months after being injured in the line of duty in Yemen.

GovernmentNovember 25, 2015
Community centre in Fujairah names hall for fallen soldiers

A new hall at the culture, youth and community development centre in Fujairah has been called Al Shohadaa Hall – Martyrs’ Hall – in memory of the Emirati soldiers who died in the line of duty in Yemen.

UAENovember 23, 2015
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