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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

      Motorists should halt at least five metres behind parked school buses to ensure pupil safety. Pawan Singh / The National
      Don't ignore school bus stop signs, motorists warned

      Drivers who flout the rules face fines of Dh1,000

      TransportSeptember 02, 2020
      Donkey rescued after his head got stuck in a chair
      Play19:11:17
      Donkey with head trapped in plastic chair rescued in Ajman

      The animal was saved by residents who say littering is harming wildlife

      EnvironmentSeptember 02, 2020
      Inside the Bahbooh hanging gardens with fruits and different plants at a different levels along the hillside at Nahwa village in Sharjah. Leslie Pableo / The National
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      Hanging gardens and mythical snakes, inside the UAE village within Oman

      The 500-strong village of Nahwa is a place of historical forts and lush greenery

      UAEAugust 29, 2020
      Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has said government employees can work from home if their children are distance learning. Courtesy: Wam
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      Government employees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to have the option to work remotely

      Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed issued directives on Thursday allowing Dubai government female employees with children undertaking distance learning to work from home

      UAEAugust 28, 2020
      Parents and pupils have been encouraged to focus on the positives as schools around the country gear up to reopen on Sunday. Satish Kumar / The National
      Focus on positives, Dubai school regulator tells parents and pupils

      Director general of education authority says there must be a focus on the human side of reopening

      UAEAugust 28, 2020
      The oil spill covered parts of the Kalba coastline. Kalba Fishermen’s Association
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      Oil spill off UAE's east coast forces beach closure

      Dead turtle covered in oil washes up on beach as fishermen say those responsible should face sanction

      UAEAugust 27, 2020
      The end of the summer often brings unsettled weather conditions. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Play13:05:46
      Parts of UAE to see thunder and rain throughout this weekend

      Downpours were forecast to begin on Thursday and could last until Saturday

      EnvironmentAugust 27, 2020
      Pupils at private schools in Sharjah will continue with distance learning until Thursday, September 24. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Distance learning only in Sharjah private schools for two weeks

      The new school term will start on Sunday

      EducationAugust 25, 2020
      The 4x4 hit the central barrier of the motorway. Courtesy: Umm Al Quwain Police
      Man flown to hospital after crashing into Umm Al Quwain road barrier

      Driver sustains severe injuries in the incident on the 311 motorway

      TransportAugust 24, 2020
      Dubai Municipality has built 70 new parks and playgrounds in residential areas. Courtesy: Wam
      Dubai builds 70 new parks and play areas in 2020

      Dubai Municipality is improving amenities to meet the needs of the community

      UAEAugust 17, 2020
      Pakistanis celebrate the 74th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule in Peshawar on Friday. EPA
      Pakistani community in UAE celebrates independence day

      UAE leaders congratulate Pakistan and its people on 74th anniversary of independence from British colonial rule

      GovernmentAugust 14, 2020
      An isolation capsule launched by the air ambulance unit of the Abu Dhabi police to transport Covid-19 patients and others suffering from infectious diseases. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Police
      Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi Police air wing launches isolation capsule for Covid-19 patients

      The pod will safely transport Covid-19 patients who need care between different health facilities

      UAEAugust 14, 2020
      RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 13 AUGUST 2020. Shamma Al Ali, an Emirati woman with a mechanical engineering degree who left a high-level career to follow her passion and open her own bakery shop in RAK, Utopia Bakery. (Photo: Reem Mohammed/The National) Reporter: Section:
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      Portrait of a Nation: The young Emirati who gave up the wrench for a whisk

      Shamma Al Ali, 25, is one of the youngest entrepreneurs in Ras Al Khaimah

      HeritageAugust 13, 2020
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2020. The National Screening Center, Mina Rashed, Dubai. Nurse Asmahan Bin Thabet Al Nahdi sanitizes her hands after conducting a swab test. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Nick Webster
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      Coronavirus: Two new centres in Fujairah to offer free tests

      The new facilities are in Masafi and Al Bidyah areas of the emirate

      HealthAugust 11, 2020
      Shisha services can now resume in Ras Al Khaimah after being banned for close to five months. The National
      Shisha services to resume in Ras Al Khaimah from Monday

      Authorities said customers could partake in the popular practice as long as outlets adhere to strict safety measures

      UAEAugust 10, 2020
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