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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

      Innovation events kick off in Northern Emirates

      Activities across the emirates will serve as inspiration for the country's future innovators

      UAEFebruary 08, 2018
      Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, inaugurates the Innovation Hub at UAE University. Wam
      Innovation Hub powered by Google launches at UAE University

      The hub — the first of its kind in the Middle East — will offer courses on machine learning, app development and 3-D printing

      EducationFebruary 08, 2018
      The driver of a lorry that ploughed into a line of stationary vehicles in heavy fog on Tuesday has been arrested on suspicion of reckless driving. The incident involved 44 vehicles in total and more than people 20 people were reported injured.
      Lorry driver that ploughed into line of traffic in Abu Dhabi fog is arrested

      Video captured HGV strike countless vehicles on Tuesday

      UAEFebruary 08, 2018
      Residents have been wrapping up as temperatures drop to single digits in the morning and evenings. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
      Chilly temperatures in UAE to continue for at least another week

      “I can’t remember the last time I felt that cold, it’s like the cold gets into your bones," said camper Saeed Al Naqbi

      UAEFebruary 07, 2018
      Abu Dhabi residents said public transport needed to be improved and rising costs accounted for as it was announced a road toll is to be introduced to the emirate. Silvia Razgova / The National
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      For Abu Dhabi drivers, the new road toll means higher monthly bills

      Residents have said the tariff will help develop the emirate's roads, but also expressed concerns over the rising cost of commuting

      UAEFebruary 06, 2018
      More than 100 innovators are taking part in the Innovator 2018 and the Abu Dhabi Science Festival initiatives. Courtesy ADEK
      Innovation initiatives begin on Abu Dhabi Corniche

      More than 100 innovators will take part in the initiatives organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)

      UAEFebruary 02, 2018
      Part of a damaged vehicle at the accident site. Courtesy RAK Police
      One killed and two injured in car accident in RAK

      Police said initial investigations showed that a taxi driver lost control of the vehicle after attempting to overtake a truck

      UAEFebruary 02, 2018
      It could be rainy and windy in some areas today. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE weather: Rough sea and strong wind over the weekend with possible rain

      The lowest temperature was recorded in Damtha area with 5.6 °C on Friday morning.

      UAEFebruary 02, 2018
      Joel Kinnaman stars in the new sci-fi TV series 'Altered Carbon'. Courtesy Netflix
      Netflix 12-hour outage affects UAE users

      Now fixed, the problem was to do with its content delivery network hosted by Etisalat

      UAEFebruary 02, 2018
      Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation to mark UAE Innovation Month

      The five-day programme aims to foster innovative thinking and the pursuit of excellence.

      UAEFebruary 02, 2018
      Abbas Ali, Iran, owner of Al Sharaiq Garments & Footwears in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
      VAT in the UAE: tax now a routine part of life, say traders

      One month into VAT and businesses report that trade is down and customers are unhappy

      UAEFebruary 01, 2018
      Shark sales in UAE fish markets are strictly regulated. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE fishing ban of endangered sharks begins

      The ban from February 1 to June 30 coincides with shark breeding season

      UAEFebruary 01, 2018
      Emirati arrested in connection to hit and run incident in RAK

      The motorist hit an Arab man who was tending to his broken down vehicle on the side of the road

      UAEJanuary 29, 2018
      Seven Emiratis injured in accident involving car driven by unlicensed teen in RAK

      The 16-year-old Emirati was driving without a licence and crashed into a truck, police said

      UAEJanuary 29, 2018
      Taken at Sheikha's birthday in November, 2017. From left to right: Sara, Sheikha, Khalifa, Ahmad, Ali and Summaya Al Suraidi. Provided by Saleemah Al Suraidi, mother of the children.
      Fujairah fire: 'I don’t know how I will live without them'

      Mrs Al Suraidi said the family had been waiting for a loan approval so they could move when the blaze ripped through their Fujairah home

      UAEJanuary 25, 2018
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