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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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Ras Al Khaimah International Airport will welcome all travellers from October 15. The National
Air Arabia to resume Ras Al Khaimah flights as safety measures are outlined

Passengers must take a second PCR test on arrival and self-isolate until its results are known

UAEOctober 13, 2020
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurates Kalba Road. Courtesy Sharjah Government Media Office
Sharjah to Kalba in 60 minutes: New Dh1 billion road opens

The 26km motorway comes as Kalba undergoes a major facelift to attract more visitors

TransportOctober 09, 2020
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport will welcome all travellers from October 15. The National
Ras Al Khaimah to provide free Covid-19 tests to all international visitors

The PCR nasal swab test will be available until December 31

HealthOctober 07, 2020
Dr Saif Darwish and his extended family are launching a campaign to support the UAE's organ donor programme. Back row, from left: Badria Al Harmi, Saif Darwish, Mohieddin Al Bastaki and Saad Al Bastaki. Front row, from left: Aisha Al Harmi, Ghalia Al Harmi, Hamda Darwish, Ward Al Bastaki, Nehal Al Bastaki, Reem Al Bastaki and Azza Al Ghafri. Reem Mohammed / The National
Emirati family encourages others to sign up as organ donors

Thirteen members of the same family registered in the UAE’s donor programme - and now want others to do the same

HealthOctober 06, 2020
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport will welcome all travellers from October 15. The National
UAE residents and tourists can fly to Ras Al Khaimah without approval from October 15

The move announced by the emirate's Department of Civil Aviation comes as restrictions on air travel continue to be lifted

UAEOctober 06, 2020
A car hit a pedestrian on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy: Ras Al Khaimah Police
Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Ras Al Khaimah

The man was hit while crossing the road from an undesignated area

TransportOctober 05, 2020
The weather bureau has issued an alert asking people to stay away from flooded areas after heavy rain lashed parts of the Northern Emirates on Wednesday. The National
Flooding alert issued as heavy rain and hailstorms hit UAE

Downpours are expected to continue over some eastern and northern parts of the country in the coming days

EnvironmentSeptember 30, 2020
Firefighters put out a blaze at labour accommodation in Ras Al Khaimah on Tuesday. Ras Al Khaimah Civil Defence
Blaze forces 44 workers to flee rooms in Ras Al Khaimah

The cause of the fire is being investigated by police

UAESeptember 30, 2020
A 4x4 vehicle sustained damage in a fatal crash in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy: RAK Police
Motorcyclist killed in Ras Al Khaimah road crash

The 25-year-old died after an accident involving a 4x4 vehicle

TransportSeptember 30, 2020
A video was widely shared on social media showing four vehicles being swept away by sudden floods at Wadi Shees in Sharjah.
Watch: Five people rescued as 4x4s swept away in Sharjah flash floods

Police have urged members of the public to avoid wadis during heavy rain

UAESeptember 29, 2020
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, enjoying a morning bike ride at Jebel Jais. Courtesy: Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office
Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah casually cycles around Jebel Jais

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi takes an early morning spin in the mountains

UAESeptember 29, 2020
A gang was caught with 573,000 Captagon pills. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi Police arrest gang with 573,000 Captagon pills

The group was run by a person living outside the country

CourtsSeptember 28, 2020
The man was taken to hospital. Ministry of Interior
Man flown to hospital after Ras Al Khaimah road crash

The incident occurred on Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road

UAESeptember 28, 2020
A new species of Harmal plant has been discovered for the first time in UAE. Courtesy: Wam
New species of plant discovered in the UAE

Peganum harmala is considered one of the world's most important wild medicinal plants

UAESeptember 27, 2020
Father Luca Piantanida performs evening mass at St Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi. Religious leaders can now receive Covid-19 tests for free. Victor Besa / The National
Free Covid-19 test for religious leaders in Abu Dhabi

Exemption is part of plan to ensure religious centres remain safe for worshippers

UAESeptember 26, 2020
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