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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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      Abu Dhabi motorists can get 50 per cent traffic discounts on fines registered before December 22 last year. Sammy Dallal / The National
      Abu Dhabi motorists can get 50 per cent discount on fines

      Drivers are eligible for the scheme if outstanding penalties are paid by March 22

      TransportMarch 06, 2020
      A National Search and Rescue Centre Helicopter came to the aid of a man who fell ill on a cargo ship travelling through the UAE. Courtesy: National Search and Rescue Centre
      Man airlifted to hospital after falling ill on cargo ship in UAE

      A rescue helicopter swooped in to fly the man to safety on Wednesday

      HealthMarch 05, 2020
      Clementina Kongslund, with her children Valentina and Benedicte. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Coronavirus: Parents call for flexible working hours as schools set to close

      Working parents say they are struggling to find carers to watch their children while they go to work

      UAEMarch 04, 2020
      Boy dies after being run-over outside his Sharjah home

      The Emirati, 4, was rushed to hospital by his father but was pronounced dead soon after arrival

      TransportMarch 04, 2020
      Mosques are expected to remain closed throughout the holy month. Rich-Joseph Facun / The National
      Coronavirus: Muslims feeling ill advised not to pray in mosques

      The fatwa said people should take all necessary precautions to avoid contracting the virus

      HealthMarch 03, 2020
      Oil washed up on Al Aqah beach in November 2019. The particles could be seen stretching along the two-kilometre Al Aqah beach and on Dibba beach, 8km to the north. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Campers complain of oil spill along Al Aqah beach in Fujairah

      The oil covered around 1.5km of the beach and reached some of the hotels next to the camping site

      EnvironmentMarch 03, 2020
      A new smart system in Dubai will detect motorists who fail to give way to pedestrians. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Police
      Nearly 50,000 fined for jaywalking in Abu Dhabi last year

      Police have warned pedestrians they are putting lives at risk by flouting traffic laws

      TransportMarch 01, 2020
      Visibility was down to 100 metres in some places on Sunday. Victor Besa / The National
      UAE motorists warned of low visibility due to thick fog

      Fog had cleared by 8am but drivers should be careful in the days ahead

      TransportMarch 01, 2020
      Hamad Al Shehhi trying out the pearl diving voyage VR experience at Corniche Al Qawasim Innovation Festival in Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Go on a virtual voyage through UAE's pearl diving past

      Culture chiefs in Ras Al Khaimah have launched an interactive experience to teach younger generations about a key part of the country's heritage

      HeritageFebruary 29, 2020
      Ali Al Dhanhani visits the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development to complete the paperwork to get his new villa in Mohammed Bin Zayed City housing complex in Fujairah. Reem Mohammed/The National
      Hundreds of Emirati families get first glimpse of free homes

      The housing district outside Fujairah city offers new fittings and space for families

      GovernmentFebruary 27, 2020
      A lorry fire caused delays in Sharjah this morning. Courtesy Sharjah Police
      UAE traffic: burning lorry causes congestion in Sharjah

      Usual delays at hotspots in Dubai, while there's light traffic in Abu Dhabi

      TransportFebruary 26, 2020
      Fujairah worker accused of injuring colleague, court hears

      Two witnesses confirmed the negligence of the Asian

      CourtsFebruary 24, 2020
      A crewman from the National Search and Rescue Centre treats the hiker for an ankle injury before he was winched aboard on Saturday. Courtesy: NSRC
      Hiker rescued by helicopter after injury on Ras Al Khaimah mountain

      The Emirati injured his ankle near the Oman border

      GovernmentFebruary 23, 2020
      The mountains of Ras Al Khaimah. Pawan Singh / The National
      RAK installs more than 140,000 cameras to boost security

      Police were able to solve 83 per cent of all criminal cases in 2018 with the help of surveillance footage

      GovernmentFebruary 19, 2020
      Risk factors to developing heart disease include obesity and smoking . AP
      UAE women underestimate risk of heart disease, new survey finds

      Most respondents mistakenly believed breast cancer was the number one cause of death in women

      HealthFebruary 19, 2020
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