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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 police track down parents of autistic Emirati boy found wandering alone

The youngster, who was wearing a nappy and showed signs of neglect according to child welfare officials, is now being cared for at the Child Protection Centre in Sharjah.

UAEJuly 15, 2015
Listening to old stories about how her parents and grandparents would spend their days fasting and observing the traditions of the holy month many years ago is what makes Ramadan such a special time for Qadreyyah Al Kaabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Family traditions help make each Ramadan special for Qadreyyah Al Kaabi

Qadreyyah Al Kaabi has a lot of respect for the old traditions and life her parents and grandparents experienced in Fujairah, something she feels today’s generation could learn from.

UAEJuly 15, 2015
Nidaa Al Qawasme, a Jordanian, was treated ‘like family’ after being invited to the Royal Family’s Fujairah home. Satish Kumar / The National
My Ramadan: Nidaa Al Qawasme remembers her first holy month in the UAE

For Nidaa Al Qawasme and her family Ramadan is the perfect time to get together under one roof.

UAEJune 28, 2015
Nidaa Al Qawasme remembers her first Ramadan in Fujairah in 1991. Satish Kumar / The National
My Ramadan: Nidaa Al Qawasme remembers her first holy month in the UAE

For Nidaa Al Qawasme and her family Ramadan is the perfect time to get together under one roof.

UAEJune 28, 2015
Akim Khan looks at the area of the Friday Market at Masafi, Fujairah, that was gutted by fire a month ago. “We lost huge amounts of money, almost Dh15m, and 50 passports,” he says. Antonie Robertson / The National
Fujairah market shop owners left destitute a month after fire

Some of those who lost their shops can no longer pay for their children’s schools and others do not have a home to go to.

UAEJune 26, 2015
Fire breaks out in Fujairah landfill

The high-speed winds caused the fire to spread quickly, but firefighters managed to control the blaze.

UAEJune 25, 2015
Aisha Al Mamari inherited her skills, techniques and inspiration from her mother, becoming one of the best-known abaya designers in the UAE. She has clients all over the region. Pawan Singh / The National
Portrait of a nation: Aisha Al Mamari

Aisha Al Mamari adapts traditional galabiehs and abayas, creating a series of well-loved designs worn by sheikhas and many others. She says she inherited the skills from her mother.

UAEJune 25, 2015
Eithar Al Bshrawi says adjusting her hours to study all night will help her to fully concentrate on her final exams. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Fujairah students say Ramadan fasting will affect grades

Many pupils and parents fear that without food and drink, they will be unable to concentrate as normal and grades will suffer.

EducationJune 21, 2015
UAE weather: Poor visibility due to fog formation and haze

Warnings of poor visibility have been issued by the National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology.

UAEJune 21, 2015
People watch the high tides near the sandy beach in Fujairah. Below, children play with rising waves caused by the tropical Cyclone Ashobaa crashing along the coast in the Omani capital, Muscat. Pawan Singh / The National; Mohammed Mahjoub / AFP
Fujairah braces for Cyclone Ashobaa

Authorities and water users in Fujairah are preparing for the worst as cyclone Ashobaa draws closer to the emirate’s coastline.

UAEJune 10, 2015
Three killed in Fujairah and Ajman car crashes on Monday

Two Emiratis and an Arab man were killed in two separate crashes on roads in the Northern Emirates on Monday.

TransportJune 09, 2015
Emirati teen who drowned was ‘just too young to die,’ says family

The 14-year-old Emirati teenager drowned at Merbeh Beach in Fujairah on Thursday evening.

UAEJune 05, 2015
Fujairah City's downtown area is getting a much needed addition: a pedestrian bridge linking Al Faseel with Sakamkam. Lee Hoagland / The National
First footbridge for Fujairah a welcome addition say residents

The total cost of the project is Dh1.7million and is expected to be completed by the end of July, according to FujSeng Construction LLC, the project managing company.

TransportJune 05, 2015
Emirati boy, 14, drowns at Fujairah beach

Police said the incident took place on Thursday evening. Rescues found the boy's body after almost two hours of searching.

UAEJune 04, 2015
Emirates flight from Manchester delayed after medical emergency

The sick passenger was assisted off the plane, and the flight was delayed by 85 minutes.

UAEJune 03, 2015
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