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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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      Articles

      The building in RAK city was evacuated. Courtesy: RAK Police
      Heavy rain forces evacuation of residential block in RAK

      Witnesses report seeing concrete slabs fall from the building

      EnvironmentMarch 18, 2019
      RAK motorist fined more than Dh1m for speeding

      Emirati driver accumulated 1,200 tickets

      UAEMarch 17, 2019
      RAK launches business start-up scheme for young entrepreneurs

      For upwards of Dh650 a month, students and graduates will be granted documents they need to start a business

      UAEMarch 17, 2019
      Hessa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development speaks at the Special Olympics Opening Press Conference. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      93 per cent of disabled Emiratis are unemployed, says minister

      People with disabilities are calling for more job opportunities

      UAEMarch 16, 2019
      The driver of the Daihatsu died in the crash. Courtesy: RAK Police
      Emirati dies in RAK crash following heavy fog

      Police did not state the cause, but urged motorists to drive safely in low visibility

      UAEMarch 14, 2019
      Early morning fog in Al Furjan area in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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      UAE fog: Multiple crashes as weather causes major disruption

      Flights diverted and police issue safety warning as thick fog covers parts of the country

      EnvironmentMarch 14, 2019
      Visitors will have an extra week to enjoy the carnival atmosphere of Global Village. Reem Mohammed/The National
      Global Village to extend current season after social media support

      The cultural extravaganza will stay open until April 13 after 150,000 people backed plans for it to extend its 23rd season

      UAEMarch 14, 2019
      Virgin Galactic is planning to go public in an $800 million deal with Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings . Reuters
      Virgin Galactic to 'consider Al Ain airport' for space flights

      Commercial flights into space could be operated from Al Ain Airport in a partnership with Virgin Galactic

      UAEMarch 13, 2019
      Hawksbill turtles, rated as Critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species, have begun laying their eggs on a beach in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Endangered hawksbill turtles lay eggs on Dubai beach

      Nesting season has begun and typically lasts until September

      EnvironmentMarch 13, 2019
      The Bryde's whale was discovered on Monday
      Whale found dead off UAE coast after being 'hit by ship'

      Officials believe the mammal was probably struck by a vessel

      UAEMarch 12, 2019
      Driver rescued by police after cruise control fails at 140kph in Ras Al Khaimah

      Emirati motorist called for help after losing control of vehicle on highway

      UAEMarch 12, 2019
      The dangerous snake was finally found after an extensive search. Supplied by family
      Shocked Abu Dhabi family find deadly snake in car after camping trip

      Environmental officials and Abu Dhabi Civil Defence were called in to capture the venomous viper

      UAEMarch 12, 2019
      A screengrab of the surveillance footage from inside LuLu hypermarket shows one of the robbers carrying a meat cleaver.
      Armed men arrested for trying to rob Sharjah supermarket

      Surveillance footage shows shoppers ditching their trolleys and running away as the masked men go for the cash registers

      UAEMarch 10, 2019
      Motorbike crash victim airlifted to hospital

      Accident happened in Ras Al Khaimah on Saturday

      UAEMarch 10, 2019
      Man drowns off Umm Al Quwain beach

      Tragedy happened in the Al Khor area on Friday

      UAEMarch 10, 2019
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