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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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Women wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus, walk in the Mall of Dubai on April 28, 2020, after the shopping centre was reopened as part of moves in the Gulf emirate to ease lockdown restrictions imposed last month to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 illness. / AFP / Karim SAHIB
People free to travel between emirates, say police

Officials said personal movement is allowed as long as residents are indoors between 10pm and 6am

TransportApril 29, 2020
Firefighters extinguished a fire that broke out in three caravans at a Fujairah labour accommodation.
Fujairah workers evacuated from accommodation after fire incident

Fujairah Civil Defence teams received a report about the fire at 6.51pm in an accommodation in Al Bithnah area

HealthApril 29, 2020
An employee wears a protective face mask and shield while collecting carts outside a Lulu hypermarket, operated by Lulu Group International, during the coronavirus lockdown in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Thursday, April 23, 2020. An investment firm backed by a member of Abu Dhabi’s royal family agreed to buy a stake worth just over $1 billion in LuLu Group International, which runs one of the Middle East’s largest hypermarket chains, according to people familiar with the matter. Photographer: Christopher Pike/Bloomberg
Covid-19 restrictions: What activities are allowed around the UAE?

What you are permitted to do depends on where you live, with different rules in place in Dubai compared to the rest of the UAE

GovernmentApril 29, 2020
A pod of dolphins have been spotted close to the Dubai shore for the first time since 2013. Courtesy: Loïc Cordelle
Sailors spot rare dolphin pod off Dubai coast

About 20 bottlenose dolphins were sighted close to The World Islands

EnvironmentApril 27, 2020
Dubai Police says some beggars pretend to be sick to draw sympathy. Jeff Topping / The National
Dubai Police warns public not to give money to beggars during Ramadan

Police say some people will attempt to take advantage of the holy month's spirit of goodwill and the coronavirus outbreak

UAEApril 27, 2020
Mohammed Al Amoodi, Ghalila’s father, thanked the UAE government and leadership for standing by his family and helping to return his daughter to them. Courtesy @MoFAICUAE Na25 APR Ghalia
Emirati toddler reunited with parents after 50 days due to travel restrictions

Father praises authorities for helping to bring his daughter back home

UAEApril 24, 2020
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has sent Ramadan greetings to UAE citizens and residents via text. Courtesy: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed sends Ramadan greetings via text

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi urges people to adhere to Covid-19 restrictions

GovernmentApril 24, 2020
Mohammed Al Shahhi with his father Ahmed, 80, at their home in Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National
Family prepares for changes to their usual Ramadan rituals

Restrictions on gatherings and movement to prevent the spread of coronavirus has led one family to find new ways to help others and connect with their friends

UAEApril 24, 2020
Omar Rawashdeh, 48, was admitted to the emirate's Rashid Hospital ten days ago after testing positive for the virus. Courtesy: Izzadin Al Rawashdeh
Coronavirus: Tributes paid to 'kind' Dubai father who died after contracting Covid-19

Jordanian Omar Rawashdeh, 48, died 10 days after being admitted to hospital

HealthApril 21, 2020
A rescue helicopter was sent by the police after a man suffered exhaustion and high blood pressure in Wadi Naqab, Ras Al Khaimah
Emirati man flown to hospital after falling ill while on wadi walk

Search and rescue operation was launched by Ras Al Khaimah Police

HealthApril 19, 2020
The Ajman fish market has remained open through the pandemic and daily auctions continue. Reem Mohammed / The National
Coronavirus: Ajman fish auction continues to draw the crowds

Fish markets are considered an essential service as imports have dropped during the pandemic

UAEApril 18, 2020
Criminals are advertising "miracle cures" for the Covid-19 on the dark web. Courtesy: Getty
UAE media figure arrested over racist comments in online video

The man has been detained by prosecutors as an investigation is carried out

GovernmentApril 16, 2020
Risso's dolphins in Portugal. Getty Images
Rare albino dolphin filmed off Fujairah coast

The dolphin was among a pod of about 2,000 adults and juveniles

EnvironmentApril 15, 2020
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 12 APRIL 2020. The Ras Ak Khaimah National Screening Center in RAK city that forms part of the drive-through testing centres that opened across the emirates last week. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Ruba Haza. Section: National.
Thousands visit UAE's Covid-19 drive-through testing centres

Emirates open 14 screening centres to identify undiagnosed cases

HealthApril 13, 2020
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed speaks to frontline workers in a video call on Saturday night. Courtesy: Wam / AD Government Media Office
Coronavirus: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi thanks frontline workers tackling Covid-19 outbreak

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed said he was lucky to have such support “in the midst of the toughest times"

HealthApril 12, 2020
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