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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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      Abdulaziz Humaid said he could not afford to get married without help from the Form an Emirati Family scheme, which funds weddings as long as both spouses are UAE nationals. Pawan Singh / The National
      Matchmaking service for Emiratis would boost wedding numbers, says FNC politician

      A Federal National Council member said all efforts should be made to bring couples together and curb Emirati-expat marriages

      UAEMay 30, 2019
      Jana Vintrova chats with Dr Khaled Al Mansoori during an iftar held in Ras Al Khaimh which served up plenty of food and friendship. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Emirati family break bread and barriers with iftar invite

      The Al Mansoori family gave dinner guests from Romania and the Czech Republic a rich taste of Emirati culture

      UAEMay 28, 2019
      Leen Farghali runs around, seemingly fully recovered, three months after falling from a 10th floor flat in Ras Al Khaimah Mundher Al Muzaki
      Toddler ‘recovering well’ after 10th floor RAK building fall

      A video of Leen Farghali, shared on social media, shows her running around seemingly fully recovered

      UAEMay 28, 2019
      Eid provides an ideal time to consider how celebrations can be incorporated into achievements on the job. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
      Abu Dhabi Police issue fireworks warning as Eid holiday draws near

      The force has launched a new campaign to highlight the dangers of pyrotechnics

      UAEMay 28, 2019
      Sheikh Mohammed sits with the competitiveness council at Bab Al Shams on May 27, 2009. Courtesy: Sheikh Mohammed
      Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid shares 10-year-old photo of top level council

      'We had no presence on the global competitiveness map at the time and many people did not understand the importance of the council' says the Prime Minister

      GovernmentMay 28, 2019
      Fasting runners are being encouraged to pace themselves and exercise in the evening, after breaking their fast.
      Doctor urges exercise caution after jogger faints before iftar

      A mountain rescue mission was launched after the man lost consciousness while out with his family

      UAEMay 27, 2019
      Paradise Lake Towers in Ajman. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Ajman development left without internet access for four years

      Residents of Paradise Lake Towers say they have been left in a 'nightmare' without internet access, with their building's management company never following through on promises to fix the issue

      UAEMay 25, 2019
      Top journalists to attend Dubai's Emirati Media Forum

      The one-day conference will discuss the impact of recent global developments on the media

      UAEMay 22, 2019
      A new road charge system will be rolled out in Abu Dhabi starting October. Reem Mohammed / The National
      Police in Dubai and Abu Dhabi aim to put the brakes on reckless 'boy racers'

      Warning issued over deadly dangers of high-speed racing and drifting

      TransportMay 21, 2019
      Dozens of orphans took part in an iftar gathering organised by the Ministry of Community Development. Courtesy Ministry of Community Development
      UAE orphans share in the joy of Ramadan

      The Ministry of Community Development held an iftar to mark Orphans Day

      UAEMay 20, 2019
      Almost 20 beggars arrested in Ras Al Khaimah since Ramadan began

      Police ask public to donate money to licensed charities instead

      UAEMay 19, 2019
      There was heavy rain in the UAE on Thursday.
      Heavy rain hits Northern Emirates

      The rain is likely to continue into the weekend

      UAEMay 16, 2019
      The wife of the Ruler of Sharjah has called on residents to avoid using the acronym RAK when speaking about the emirate.
      UAE royal calls on residents to avoid using acronym RAK

      Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi says people should be proud of the emirate's name

      UAEMay 15, 2019
      Emirati mother saves her three children from house fire

      Air-conditioning unit in one of the rooms explodes seconds after they escaped

      UAEMay 14, 2019
      An Emirati man looks on at the port of Fujairah in the Gulf Emirate. AFP / KARIM SAHIB
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      Fujairah residents baffled by far-fetched 'port fire' reports

      City's workers claim much of the international coverage of the attack appeared wildly inaccurate

      UAEMay 14, 2019
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