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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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Four young people were killed and three others injured in a crash in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy RAK Police
Four killed and three hurt after road crash in Ras Al Khaimah

Two children aged 10 were among the fatalities after car overturned on road

UAEMarch 09, 2019
Special Olympics torch runners reach Umm Al Quwain on the third day of an Emirates-wide tour ahead of the Games. Antonie Robertson / The National
Children play national anthem to welcome Olympic torch to Umm Al Quwain

Young children from the Umm Al Quwain Autism Centre were on song for the Special Olympics on Wednesday

March 06, 2019
The Flame of Hope torch tour stopped off in Ras Al Khaimah on Tuesday, visiting landmarks such as Jebel Jais and the Ras Al Khaimah Museum. Antonie Robertson / The National
Flame of Hope torch lit on the UAE’s highest mountain

The Olympic torch is being carried through the Emirates ahead of the start of the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

March 06, 2019
The Special Olympics World Games torch is guided through Wadi Al Wurayah Waterfalls in Fujairah on the start of the Flame of Hope tour. Pawan Singh/The National
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Olympic spirit burning bright as Flame of Hope torch tour gets under way in Fujairah

The torch tour will visit all seven emirates during the countdown to the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

March 05, 2019
More than 1,000 motorists were fined for being distracted while driving in Ras Al Khaimah, including using phones and eating while behind the wheel. Pawan Singh / The National
More than 1,000 distracted drivers fined in Ras Al Khaimah

Police figures reveal a failure to pay attention on the roads led to more than 130 accidents

UAEMarch 03, 2019
Emergency medical technician Emmanuel Lim, Mohammed Al Shdaifat, lead emergency medical technician and Audai Masadeh, shift leader, are working to improve patient care for the National Ambulance service. Reem Mohammed/The National
Ambulance response times improving in the Northern Emirates

National Ambulance has stepped up efforts to reach remote areas more efficiently

HealthMarch 03, 2019
UAE Friday Sermon: co-operating in goodness

Co-operation is the mutual putting forth of assistance to the other, the sermon will say.

UAEMarch 01, 2019
Leen Farghali has almost fully recovered after falling from the 10th floor of an apartment block in Ras Al Khaimah last month.
Baby girl who fell from 10th floor of RAK building is out of coma

One-year-old Leen Farghali continues to make miraculous recovery

UAEFebruary 28, 2019
Security forces and onlookers gather at the scene of a train crash at a Cairo railway station. Khaled Desouki / AFP
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UAE leaders offer condolences to Egypt's president after deadly Cairo rail fire

The rulers of each emirate sent cables of condolence after at least 25 people died in the explosion at Ramses station

UAEFebruary 28, 2019
Gang arrested over Dh2.4 million gold theft at Abu Dhabi jewellers

The men were found with 12kg of gold by police

UAEFebruary 28, 2019
Damp conditions are predicted once again. The National
UAE weather: Rain and thunder expected

Despite the downpours, temperatures are likely to increase again, reaching 31°C inland

UAEFebruary 28, 2019
Pedestrian dies in run-over accident in Umm Al Quwain

The Omani man was crossing Al Ittihad Road when he was hit by a car

UAEFebruary 27, 2019
Medication in the United States followed by Germany and the UAE is among the most expensive in the world to treat common but critical conditions such as heart disease to diabetes, according to a study. Authorities in the UAE have often slashed the prices of medicines and ask healthcare facilities to dispense generic versions instead of well-known brands to ease the burden on residents. Christopher Pike / The National
Safety alert as health ministry withdraws medicine from sale

The Ministry of Health and Prevention said a batch of Profinal failed to meet quality standards after tests

HealthFebruary 26, 2019
Investigation launched after cyclist killed in road crash in Ras Al Khaimah

The cyclist died instantly after being hit by a car

UAEFebruary 26, 2019
Leen Farghali fell from the 10th floor of an apartment block last week.
RAK to carry out inspections following girl's fall from window

The emirate will also carry out awareness campaigns after the one-year-old fell

UAEFebruary 26, 2019
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