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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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      Articles

      Road closed in Abu Dhabi during morning commute on Sunday following accident. Sammy Dallal / The National
      Police in Abu Dhabi seize 5,000 vehicles with defective tyres in first half of 2019

      The force said a number of deaths and injuries have been caused by 'exploding' tyres

      UAEJuly 11, 2019
      The use of jet skis during the summer was banned in Ras Al Khaimah in 2016. Paulo Vecina / The National
      Ras Al Khaimah monitors creeks for illegal jet ski use

      The ban of jet ski use in the summer began in 2016 in an effort to protect the marine environment

      UAEJuly 10, 2019
      Mezna Najeeb, second from the right, won the 2019 Arab Reading Challenge
      Dubai fifth-grader comes top in UAE Arab Reading Challenge

      Mezna Najeeb, 10, beat 455,000 pupils from the Emirates

      UAEJuly 10, 2019
      The phone shop was boarded up on Monday after a woman drove her car through the glass window. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Car ploughs into UAE phone shop as driver steps on wrong pedal

      The Emirati motorist created panic when her vehicle smashed into the store in Umm Al Quwain

      TransportJuly 08, 2019
      Sharjah restaurant closed after video of meat stored on floor

      Footage shows raw chicken left in buckets on the floor beside a skewer of shawarma meat leaning against the wall

      UAEJuly 07, 2019
      The carcass of a dwarf sperm whale was found on a beach in Fujairah.
      Rare whale found washed up on Fujairah beach

      The mammal is one of the world's smallest whale species

      UAEJuly 07, 2019
      Amal Al Mansouri records an Arabic language voiceover for a cartoon for local television. Victor Besa / The National
      UAE Portrait of a Nation: the blind Emirati cartoon voice-over star

      Amal Al Mansouri has never seen the shows she dubs, but has become their voice

      UAEJuly 04, 2019
      Sharjah Police have issued a safety warning over the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars, especially as temperatures soar during the summer months. Sammy Dallal / The National
      Sharjah Police release video highlighting dangers of leaving children locked in cars

      The force is reminding parents that a child's life is their responsibility

      UAEJuly 01, 2019
      The victim of the accident died at the scene. RAK Police
      Cyclist killed in Ras Al Khaimah collision with SUV

      The 31-year-old victim was cycling in Al Faisal Road when he was struck by an SUV

      UAEJune 30, 2019
      A boy, 6, died after falling from the 11th floor in Abu Shagara area of Sharjah on Sunday.
      New Dh3,000 emergency service fine to come into force on Monday

      Motorists found to impede ambulances or police will be handed the penalty

      UAEJune 30, 2019
      Police officers welcomed the boy - who was not named - after his ordeal.
      Five accused over Sharjah school bus bullying incident

      Police step in after video of boy being harassed went viral on social media

      UAEJune 29, 2019
      The Emirati teacher died on Tuesday when her Porsche veered off the road and smashed into the central reservation. Courtesy RAK Police
      Family of teacher killed in Porsche crash devastated by loss

      Fatima bin Awish Al Shahhi, 32, died on Tuesday when her car veered off the road into a central reservation

      UAEJune 27, 2019
      Pupils will start the academic year on September 2 after a public holiday for the Islamic New Year was called. Satish Kumar / The National
      Police investigation launched into Sharjah school bus bullying incident

      Footage of a young child being attacked on a bus has been widely shared online

      EducationJune 25, 2019
      Emirati teacher Fatima Awish was killed when her Porsche left the road and struck a highway barrier. Ras Al Khaimah Police
      Emirati teacher killed in Ras Al Khaimah road crash

      Fatima Awish died after her Porsche smashed into a road barrier

      UAEJune 25, 2019
      School bus drivers are being warned they must use their vehicles’ stop signs when collecting or dropping off pupils. Pawan Singh / The National
      Thousands fined in Abu Dhabi for ignoring school bus stop sign

      Bus drivers are also fined for not deploying the sign when appropriate

      TransportJune 25, 2019
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