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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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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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
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      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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