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Ruba Haza

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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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It will be hot and windy over Eid this weekend. Satish Kumar for the National
UAE weather: hot and windy Eid Al Fitr weekend

Those planning to go camping or travel to another emirate during the Eid holiday should be wary of poor visibility along motorways.

UAEJune 15, 2018
Shoppers will be seeking discount deals at malls across Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National
Huge 24-hour Eid sale coming to Abu Dhabi

Bargain hunters to benefit from massive discounts at more than 1,500 stores across 15 malls.

UAEJune 14, 2018
Hammerhead shark. Reuters
Fishermen still catching sharks, despite breeding season ban

Small sharks can sell for Dh700 and are traded in boats off the coast

UAEJune 12, 2018
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, pictured during an event for Sharjah Girl Guides, is calling for an end to child labour.
Sheikha Jawaher makes worldwide plea to tackle child labour

168 million children are forced into child labour around the world, according to the International Labour Organisation

UAEJune 12, 2018
Majid Abdulrahman has been found afe and well after being missing fro home for more than a week. RAK Police.
Missing RAK boy found in Sharjah

Teenager disappeared from home more than a week ago

UAEJune 12, 2018
Majid Abdulrahman has been found afe and well after being missing fro home for more than a week. RAK Police.
RAK police appeal to public for help in search for missing boy

They urged anyone who has any information about his whereabouts to contact them

UAEJune 11, 2018
Sultan Sabha, a diver who went missing off of the coast of Fujairah in April. Courtesy Diaa Sabha
Family of diver who disappeared in Fujairah waters appeal for answers

Sultan Sabha, 40, went missing on April 15 after diving a 110m deep wreck about 46 kilometres off the coast of Fujairah

UAEJune 10, 2018
Tourists enjoying the Marina Walk at Dubai Marina. The new transit-visa rules mean travellers can enter the country for up to 48 hours without needing to pay entry fees. Pawan Singh / The National
Summer in the city: Dubai set for tourism boost over warmer months

Hospitality industry sees early summer boost as World Cup fans, Russians and Chinese pass through the emirate out of season

UAEJune 10, 2018
UAE traffic: delays between Sharjah and Dubai

Heavy traffic was building in several areas

UAEJune 07, 2018
Sunday morning was overcast in some parts. Victor Besa / The National
UAE weather: drop in temperatures during the weekend

Winds will strengthen through the day with blowing dust expected in exposed areas

UAEJune 07, 2018
Taekwondo students in accident at Fujairah Martial Arts Club. Pawan Singh / The National
Taekwondo devotees push through thirst and hunger during Ramadan

Discipline is important in their art so fighters ignore temptations during Ramadan

UAEJune 05, 2018
Fatima Al Yamahi, known as Umm Khamas, is cooking at her house on a Ramadan afternoon. Before the sun sets, she heads to the Fujairah Ramadan food market everyday to sell her popular traditional Emirati dishes. Reem Mohammed / The National
This cook spends Ramadan making meals for low-income families

Emirati Fujairah resident Fatima Al Yamahi spends her holy month cooking signature dishes to sell at affordable prices at the local market

UAEJune 05, 2018
Zahia bin Zayed and her son 3-year-old Mohamed Hedi at the Dimensions Centre, which helps children with special needs. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Children's special needs centre closes due to lack of funds

Fujairah centre looked after 21 children in need of education support

UAEMay 28, 2018
Traffic on Al Ittihad Road in Sharjah City
UAE traffic: Commuters delayed between Sharjah and Dubai

Heavy traffic was building in several areas

UAEMay 28, 2018
It could rain today in some parts of the UAE, including Al Ain. Pawan Singh / The National.
UAE weather: Chance of rain in the east and south

Cloudy and hazy weather in general

UAEMay 28, 2018
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