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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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      The Emirati man was flown to hospital for treatment. Courtesy: National Search and Rescue Centre
      Emirati man winched to safety from Abu Dhabi desert

      The 62-year-old's vehicle had become trapped in sand dunes

      UAEJuly 07, 2020
      Ride-hailing businesses across the world have been affected by measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Courtesy: Bloomberg
      Ride-hailing firm Careem launches in Ras Al Khaimah

      The initiative aims to reduce the number of private cars in the city, said RAK Transport Authority

      TransportJuly 05, 2020
      Two men have dinner at Al Mufraka restaurant, Abu Dhabi in 2019. More restaurants outside malls in the capital are reopening. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      More Abu Dhabi restaurants and cafes outside of shopping malls reopen

      Authorities are offering free Covid-19 testing to restaurant workers

      HealthJuly 04, 2020
      Social distancing measures in mosques that worhsippers must stand two meters apart in prayer. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Coronavirus: new timings for UAE mosques announced by Islamic authority

      New set of timings for mosques across the Emirates has been issued by the Islamic authority

      UAEJuly 04, 2020
      Ayesha Al Qaydi's food business has been badly affected by the pandemic. Reem Mohammed/The National
      Emirati food sellers hope for brighter future after Covid-19

      Businesswomen who sell their goods at exhibitions and fairs have seen a decline in sales

      HeritageJuly 03, 2020
      Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi greets school pupils during a video call. Courtesy RAK Media Office
      Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah offers life lessons to pupils in video chat

      Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi called on pupils to stay true to themselves

      EducationJuly 01, 2020
      Dubai, United Arab Emirates - September 21, 2019: Standalone. A yacht in the marina on a humid day in Dubai. Saturday the 21st of September 2019. Bluewaters, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Coronavirus: UAE eases restrictions on boating with 50 per cent capacity limit

      Sharjah and Dubai had earlier allowed boating and water sports competitions

      TransportJune 30, 2020
      Oil washes ashore along a beach in Khor Fakkan in late June. Courtesy: Khor Fakkan Municipality
      Three-kilometre oil spill reported on Sharjah beach

      Municipality dispatches cleaners after oil is washes up along a three-kilometre area in Khor Fakkan

      EnvironmentJune 30, 2020
      Rescue teams come to the aid of a hiker trapped on a mountain in Ras Al Khaimah. Courtesy: National Search and Rescue Centre
      Stranded Emirati hiker rescued from Ras Al Khaimah mountain

      Members of the public supported emergency services in effort to bring the man to safety

      UAEJune 25, 2020
      UAE Prosecutors warn the public of publishing any information that promotes narcotics. AFP
      Abu Dhabi launches 'Chance for Hope' online service to combat drug abuse

      The new service has been set up by police in partnership with drug rehabilitation experts

      HealthJune 24, 2020
      A couple wearing face masks amid the COVID-19 coronavirus get married at a wedding ceremony at a mosque in Banda Aceh earlier this month. AFP
      Wedding venues in Ras Al Khaimah allowed to reopen from Tuesday

      Brides and grooms and their guests must wear face masks during ceremonies as authorities set out strict safety guidelines

      UAEJune 23, 2020
      Fire crews extinguished a fire at the Expo 2020 site that broke out on May 11. Courtesy: Expo 2020
      Dubai police confirm the cause of fire at Expo 2020 site

      Construction worker and engineer had lied about cause of the blaze

      UAEJune 19, 2020
      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. Courtesy MoFAIC
      UAE and China discuss ways to fight the spread of Covid-19

      "We are all in this together" says Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation

      UAEJune 19, 2020
      An Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchling. Courtsey: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah
      Olive Ridley sea turtle found nesting in UAE for first time

      A hatchling was seen crawling towards the ocean in Sharjah

      EnvironmentJune 17, 2020
      Abu Dhabi Police have issued a safety warning over the dangers of flouting traffic laws after releasing a shocking footage of a road crash. Courtesy: Abu Dhabi Police
      Abu Dhabi Police release crash footage to show risk of jumping red lights

      The video is part of a traffic safety campaign to remind motorists to obey traffic laws

      TransportJune 16, 2020
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