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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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Amirah William is hopeful her 160 rescued dogs will get help from authorities. Jeffrey E Biteng/The National
Animal shelters see rise in pet abandonment amid Covid-19 fears

Despite there being no evidence to suggest humans can catch the virus from their pets, animals are being increasingly surrendered

EnvironmentApril 10, 2020
Dubai Police have increased restrictions in Al Ras as part of emirate-wide efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus. Reem Mohammed/The National
Dubai Police to share pictures of residents breaching stay-home laws

A senior Dubai Police officer said tough action was necessary to safeguard public health

GovernmentApril 09, 2020
Travel restrictions in Ajman differ to those imposed in other emirates. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Coronavirus: travel restrictions in the Northern Emirates

The National takes a look at what is open and when

UAEApril 09, 2020
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , March 22 – 2020 :- Zack Stewart , Grade 12 teacher at the Dubai American Academy taking online class from his home in the Springs in Dubai. Today is the first day of distance learning as all the schools are closed as a preventive measure against coronavirus. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News/Online/Instagram. Story by Sarwat Nasir
Al Ain teacher dies during a live online class

The teacher fainted in front of her pupils during the lesson

EducationApril 07, 2020
A bakery worker in Ajman was arrested after spitting into bread dough. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Authorities order all Ajman restaurants to install CCTV

The move comes after a bakery employee was filmed spitting into bread dough by a customer

HealthApril 06, 2020
A bakery worker in Ajman was arrested after spitting into bread dough. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Ajman baker who spat in dough being tested for Covid-19

The bakery has been shut down by the municipality for flouting food hygiene rules

HealthApril 05, 2020
Workers are screened for Covid-19 at BMJ industries in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak/The National
Coronavirus: up to 200,000 labourers to be screened for Covid-19

Private medical groups have been brought in to test workers across in the northern emirates

HealthApril 05, 2020
Ali Al Bloushi, 5, with his mother, Mona Al Kindi, at Dimensions Center in Fujairah. Reem Mohammed / The National
Distance learning disrupts development of special needs pupils

Parents are concerned their children's development will stall as centres face closure due to lack of finances

EducationApril 04, 2020
M7HFBB A school of blacktip reef sharks over a coral reef in Kadavu Island, Fiji.
Blacktip reef sharks spotted in RAK marina shore

The species do not pose any danger to humans

EnvironmentApril 02, 2020
Authorities in Sharjah have shut down pharmacies selling fake products. Getty
Coronavirus: Nine Dubai pharmacies fined for profiteering

The firms were each fined Dh5,000

HealthApril 02, 2020
Two men arrested in an attempt to steal ATM in Ajman. Courtesy/ Ajman police
Two men arrested for attempted theft of ATM

Police officers say the pair have admitted to the crime

CourtsApril 02, 2020
An officer of The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah holds a rescued bird. Courtesy: EPAA
More than 100 endangered animals rescued in Sharjah

Anyone caught owning dangerous animals could face a fine of between Dh10,000 and Dh100,000

EnvironmentMarch 29, 2020
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 26 MARCH 2020. Sharjah Municipal staff spray and disinfect the sidewalk along the Al Muntazah Str area of Sharjah near the Ajman border. . (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None. Section: National.
Coronavirus: all public events in Sharjah postponed until the end of April

Authorities are stepping up efforts to contain the spread of the pandemic

GovernmentMarch 29, 2020
Paula Jane Cox, Natali Soroka, Dinu Bors, and Mahkia Khayatzadeh came together to ensure labourers get hand sanitiser, wipes and other essentials to protect them from the virus. Reem Mohammed / The National
Coronavirus: UAE volunteers launch scheme to help labourers

Organisers aim to provide free meals and hygiene products to more than 4,000 workers

UAEMarch 26, 2020
Mohamed Mohtady Mohamed from Anas Bin Al Nadr School for Basic and Secondary Education in Fujairah will compete with 49 teachers shortlisted for the award. Courtesy - The Varkey Foundation
Fujairah teacher among top 50 for $1m global award

This year’s final ceremony will take place in London on October 12

EducationMarch 19, 2020
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