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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

      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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