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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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      Three were injured in a collision in Umm Al Quwain. UAQ Civil Defence
      Umm Al Quwain crash on Emirates Road leaves three injured

      The vehicles were heading to Ras Al Khaimah at the time of the accident

      UAEMay 24, 2018
      Abeer Al Shahi, an Emirati sign language specialist and interpreter who contributed to the dictionary, said the guide was a result of four years of hard work. Pawan Singh / The National
      Deaf and hard of hearing Emiratis hail UAE's first sign language dictionary

      The guide has been four years in the making and will facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing across the country

      UAEMay 23, 2018
      Firoz Merchant, chief executive and founder of Pure Gold Group, paid off the debts of more than 500 prisoners so they could be released from jails across the country. Sarah Dea / The National
      Philanthropist marks Ramadan by paying off prisoners' debt

      The release was part of the Forgotten Society initiative organised by Pure Gold Group and founded by Firoz Merchant

      UAEMay 21, 2018
      Traffic was heavy heading out of Sharjah this morning. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
      UAE traffic: Commuters delayed in Sharjah and Dubai

      Tailbacks plagued the usual hotspots

      UAEMay 20, 2018
      Hazy conditions are on the forecast. Pictured, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE weather: Fog and mist reduce visibility

      Weather forecasters said conditions should clear by 8.30am

      UAEMay 20, 2018
      Man drowns near Al Rugaylat beach in Fujairah

      The body was recovered after a five-hour search

      UAEMay 17, 2018
      Three men arrested in car chase across the UAE

      Police surrounded the men in Seih Al Sedira after pursuing them down Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road

      UAEMay 15, 2018
      Rafid service to replace Saaed services in Sharjah

      Fifty Rafid vehicles will be available on the roads from Wednesday to assist motorists

      UAEMay 14, 2018
      An accident in Dubai last year during Ramadan. Motorists have been warned to be aware of the effects of Ramadan on themselves and other drivers. Courtesy Dubai Police
      Male motorists most likely to cause Ramadan road accidents

      RoadSafetyUAE urged drivers to be extra careful and be aware of the effects of Ramadan on themselves as well as other drivers

      UAEMay 14, 2018
      Police said the driver of one vehicle ran a red light and smashed into the other. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Police
      32 injured as two minibuses collide on Abu Dhabi road

      One person remains in hospital with serious injuries while others were treated and released

      UAEMay 14, 2018
      Thousands of small sardines were found dead on Al Rams beach in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy: Humaid Al Zaabi
      Dead sardines on RAK beach a result of over-zealous fishing

      Investigations are under way into the stranding that left dead fish scattered across a 1.6km stretch of Al Rams beach last week

      UAEMay 12, 2018
      Delays on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road due to crash

      Police warned motorists to “be extra cautious”.

      UAEMay 11, 2018
      The speed limit on the stretch of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road between Dubai-Al Ain Road and Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road will rise from 80kph to 90kph. Courtesy RTA
      New speed limit on Dubai road comes into force

      The speed limit on a stretch of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Road will increase from 80kph to 90 kph

      TransportMay 11, 2018
      It's fair and partly cloudy in the UAE on Friday. Delores Johnson / The National
      UAE weather: Temperatures to dip

      The lowest temperature was recorded in Jebal Jais with 17.8°C on Friday morning

      UAEMay 11, 2018
      Abeer Al Shahi, an Emirati sign language teacher, communicates with a class at Meydan Hotel in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
      Emirati uses her 'superpower' to give a voice to the deaf

      Abeer Al Shahi has worked for all of her life to spread the teaching of sign language to ensure those who cannot hear or speak fully can communicate

      UAEMay 10, 2018
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