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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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Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Tito Al Ghanaima prepares shisha at Orkied Cafe. Shisha cafes are now opening in RAK. Thursday, August 6th, 2020. Ras Al Khaimah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
How cafes are keeping shishas clean during the Covid-19 outbreak

Cafes in Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah are now allowed to serve shisha with strict safety measures in place

UAEAugust 10, 2020
The new uniform consists of a white T-shirt bearing the Emirati school crest and navy pinstripe trousers. Ministry of Education
Older pupils in government schools to wear uniform from September

The uniform will be compulsory for boys in their final four years of school

EducationAugust 09, 2020
The National Search and Rescue Centre carried out the rescue with the air wing department of Ras Al Khaimah Police. The National Search and Rescue Centre
Woman flown to safety from Ras Al Khaimah mountain

The hiker had exhaustion and could not make her descent unaided

UAEAugust 09, 2020
The mass grave, discovered at Al Shabika in 1992, offers a window on the rich history of the UAE, where pearl fishing and tribal life was the norm. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Skeletons give a glimpse into UAE’s rich history 7,500 years ago

The mass grave, discovered at Al Shabika in 1992 by Carl Philips, offers a window into the rich history of the UAE

HeritageAugust 07, 2020
Two hospital groups in the UAE have launched rehabilitation programmes for patients reeling with health issues after recovering from Covid-19. Courtesy RAK Hospital
UAE hospitals offer rehab programmes for Covid-19 patients

Ras Al Khaimah Hospital and Amana Healthcare have announced therapy programmes to help patients left with serious health issues and impairments after beating the coronavirus

HealthAugust 04, 2020
Midday prayers are performed at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai in July. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE mosques to run at 50 per cent capacity but Friday prayers remain suspended

Restrictions are being gradually eased after places of worship closed to contain the outbreak

UAEAugust 04, 2020
Saud Al Shahhi (R) with his family members at their house in Al Jeer, Ras Al Khaimah. Reem Mohammed / The National
Eid Al Adha 2020: UAE families plan virtual celebrations and home prayers

With authorities advising physical distancing, followers of Islam have adapted to the new reality, starting with a socially distanced Eid Al Fitr in May

HeritageJuly 31, 2020
Staff spray the lobby of a hotel in Ras Al Khaimah with disinfectant. Antonie Robertson / The National
Ras Al Khaimah hotel staff tested for coronavirus before busy weekend

The emirate’s hospitality sector is gearing up for one of the busiest few days of the year

HealthJuly 28, 2020
Oil washes up at Kalba beach in Sharjah on Sunday. The slick stretches across three kilometres of the UAE’s east coast. Hisn Kalba Instagram
Oil spill near UAE’s east coast causes beach closure

Clean-up operations are under way in Kalba, Sharjah, where an oil slick has washed up along 3km of coastline

UAEJuly 27, 2020
Eid Al Adha to begin on July 31 according to astronomers' calculations. The National
Eid Al Adha 2020: when will it fall in the UAE?

Eid Al Adha is expected to fall at the end of July but the exact date is yet to be confirmed

HeritageJuly 21, 2020
Oil washes ashore along a beach in Khor Fakkan in late June. Courtesy: Khor Fakkan Municipality
Action needed to prevent oil spills off UAE coast, says government official

Oil tankers sometimes clear their holds in international waters but the oil washes ashore

UAEJuly 12, 2020
Ras Al Khaimah’s Covid-19 field hospital was set up at the expo centre in April. The National
Coronavirus: Ras Al Khaimah quarantine hotels discharge last patients

Five hotels were used as isolation and quarantine facilities during the peak of the virus

HealthJuly 09, 2020
UAE road deaths have been the lowest in almost a decade, according to the Ministry of Interior. Reem Mohammed / The National
Two arrested after hit-and-run death of salesman in Sharjah

The suspects were caught in less than 12 hours after the accident

TransportJuly 08, 2020
UAE police forces handed out 8.7 million fines for speeding offences last year. Reem Mohammed / The National
UAE road deaths lowest in a decade as drivers hit with 8 million fines

Abu Dhabi topped the list for speeding offences, with five million fines issued last year

TransportJuly 08, 2020
Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel. Dubai is set to open for tourists on July 7. Courtesy: Dubai Tourism
Dubai hotels upbeat as emirate welcomes first tourists

Travellers from Europe and Russia are among visitors who have already booked a stay in the UAE

TransportJuly 07, 2020
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