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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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      Inside view of the house where seven Emirati children, four girls and three boys, died of smoke inhalation in a Monday morning house fire in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National
      Electrical fault caused fire that killed seven siblings in Fujairah

      Investigators have established that sparks caused by faulty wiring set fire to the living room furniture, which was made of flammable materials

      UAEJanuary 24, 2018
      Inside view of the house where seven Emirati children died of smoke inhalation on Monday. Pawan Singh / The National
      Sheikh Hamdan and Sheikh Saif visit family who lost seven children in house fire

      Both offered condolences following the tragic death of the children of the Al Suraidi family on Monday

      UAEJanuary 23, 2018
      It will be foggy in some areas of the UAE this morning. Pawan Singh / The National
      UAE weather: fog over the west and getting warmer

      Fog and mist settled over some western parts of the country

      UAEJanuary 23, 2018
      Slight delays are expected on the E311 in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National
      UAE traffic: Police urge caution after multi-vehicle accident near Jebel Ali

      Heavy traffic was also building in several areas in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

      UAEJanuary 23, 2018
      FUJAIRAH , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , JAN 22 – 2018 :- Relatives and friends during the prayer at the funeral of seven Emirati children four girls and three boys who died of smoke inhalation on Monday morning house fire at Rul Dhadna village in Fujairah. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News. Story by Ruba Haza
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      Family and friends attend funeral of seven siblings killed in Fujairah house fire

      'Losing them is very hard, but they are now with their father and in the hands of Allah,' said the children's mother

      UAEJanuary 22, 2018
      People attend the funeral for the children who died in a house fire in Fujairah. Pawan Singh / The National
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      UAE Rulers offer condolences after Fujairah fire

      Four girls and three boys aged between 5 and 13 died of smoke inhalation in the Monday morning blaze

      UAEJanuary 22, 2018
      Dust is in the air in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and RAK. Delores Johnson / The Nationa
      Weather warning issued as strong winds forecast on Monday

      Drivers urged to be on alert as visibility drops

      UAEJanuary 21, 2018
      RAK Police's air wing unit carry out 135 missions in 2017, including rescuing hikers from the emirate's mountainous region. Courtesy RAK Police
      RAK air wing unit carry out 135 missions in 2017

      the missions included overseeing many events in the emirate with National Day celebrations among them

      UAEJanuary 21, 2018
      Fishermen in the north have said they cannot sustain their livelihoods with the introduction of VAT. Satish Kumar / The National
      Fishermen in the north ask to be exempt from 'burden' of VAT

      Fishermen are asking for the industry to be classed as a tradition rather than profession

      UAEJanuary 21, 2018
      Three men rescued after getting lost in RAK wadi

      The men called police at 9pm on Wednesday after becoming lost

      UAEJanuary 18, 2018
      More than 500 drivers fined for parking in disabled spots in RAK

      The motorists were fined Dh1,000 and had six black points added to their licences

      UAEJanuary 17, 2018
      Traffic during the early morning fog on Sheikh Zayed road near Dubai Marina in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
      Fog causing travel and flight delays expected to continue until Tuesday

      Tens of flights were cancelled, delayed or rerouted on Monday morning as heavy fog blanketed most of the country

      UAEJanuary 15, 2018
      Sharjah Police and the Supreme Council for Family Affairs carried out a test that saw psychologists approach young children to highlight a lack of awareness among parents and children. Courtesy: Child Safety Campaign, Supreme Council for Family Affairs
      UAE parents warned over 'stranger-danger' after social experiment

      Authorities hope findings will make parents more vigilant

      UAEJanuary 15, 2018
      A foggy morning on Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. Jason Von Berg / The National
      UAE weather: fog with windy conditions later

      Wind speed forecasts expected to reach 30kph along the coast

      UAEJanuary 15, 2018
      Dubai Police urged motorists to drive with caution on another foggy morning commute. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE traffic: Fog delays in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

      Heavy traffic was also building in several areas in Dubai including DIFC and Bur Dubai

      EnvironmentJanuary 15, 2018
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