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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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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
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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