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      Ruba Haza

      Journalist
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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
      Play12:52:37
      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
      Camera12
      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
      Play4:07:49
      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
      Play14:51:22
      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
      Camera19
      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.
      Play22:31:06
      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
      Play61:26:02
      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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