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Suhail Akram

Suhail Akram

Multimedia Journalist
Suhail Akram joined The National as Multimedia Producer in 2018. Prior to this, he worked with AJ+, first as a South Asia Fellow and then as a Producer, based out of New Delhi and Doha. He has worked with BBC as a Monitoring Journalist, South Asia and with DD News as a correspondent and news presenter.

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Lebanese soldiers and onlookers stand at the entrance of the port of Tripoli, as an ambulace carrying survivors from a boat that sank off the coast of the northern city, leaves during the night of April 23, 2022. - A child died and 45 people were rescued after the boat sank off Lebanon, where deadly sea crossings have spiralled due to an economic crisis. (Photo by Fathi AL-MASRI / AFP)
Nine dead, at least 45 rescued after migrant boat sinks off Lebanon's coast

A young girl is confirmed dead as rescuers look for the remaining passengers among about 60 believed to be on board

LebanonApril 24, 2022
Dubai pupil Ahmad Ghandour checks the shoes he collected from friends on April 7. Photo: Suhail Akram / The National
Meet the pupil in Dubai who collects used football boots for refugee children

Ahmad Ghandour's scheme is bringing joy to impoverished children - and fuelling his dream to create 'the next Ronaldo or Messi'

EducationApril 21, 2022
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Sotheby’s New Bond Street exhibition of Diego Maradona’s Historic 1986 World Cup Match-Worn Shirt opens to the public at Sotheby's on April 20, 2022 in London, England. The shirt was worn both during ‘The Hand of God’ and ‘Goal of the Century’ goals, as shown by Resolution Photomatching. The online auction opened this morning, with a first bid now placed on the lot for £4 million, bidding remains open until 4 May. (Photo by Tristan Fewings / Getty Images for Sotheby's)
Maradona's 'Hand of God' jersey set to go up for auction

The iconic jersey is expected to sell for at least $5.23 million

WorldApril 20, 2022
Ahmad Ghandour inspecting shoes during a shoe-collection drive on April 7, Dubai / Suhail Akram / The National
Dubai pupil collects used football boots and sends them as gifts to refugee children

Ahmad Ghandour, 17, has been running this initiative over the past one year

UAEApril 20, 2022
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 22, 2019 Juventus' forward and former Real Madrid player Cristiano Ronaldo leaves with his Spanish girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez after attending a court hearing for tax evasion in Madrid. - Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced on April 18 that their newborn baby son has died. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
Tributes pour in after Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of newborn son

Portuguese forward confirmed the news in a social media statement issued Monday evening

FootballApril 19, 2022
A general view shows an ancient Nabataean carved tomb at the archaeological site of al-Hijr (Hegra), near the northwestern Saudi city of al-Ula, on January 31, 2022. - Dating back to the first century BC, the archaeological site, which is now open to tourists, includes 111 tombs most of which boast a decorated facade, cave drawings and even some pre-Nabataean inscriptions. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)
Seven spectacular Unesco heritage sites from across the Middle East and North Africa

Every year on April 18, the UN celebrates International Day for Monuments and Sites to promote awareness of cultural heritage and diversity

HeritageApril 18, 2022
People during the Easter Sunday mass held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Christians celebrate Easter Sunday in Dubai

Full house of worshippers for service at St Mary’s Church in the emirate

UAEApril 17, 2022
Israeli policeman tries to disperse Palestinians in the Old City of Jerusalem, Sunday, April 17, 2022. Israeli police clashed with Palestinians outside Al-Aqsa Mosque after police cleared Palestinians from the sprawling compound to facilitate the routine visit of Jews to the holy site and accused Palestinians of stockpiling stones in anticipation of violence. (AP Photo / Mahmoud Illean)
Israeli police entered Al Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday

Israeli police said they entered to enable a routine visit to the site by Jews.

MENAApril 17, 2022
Supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party light up their mobile phones and chant slogans in support of the ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan during a rally, in Karachi, Pakistan April 16, 2022. REUTERS / Akhtar Soomro
'What wrong have I done to America?' Imran Khan asks at mass rally in Karachi

Tens of thousands come out in support of former Pakistani prime minister

AsiaApril 17, 2022
The merchant fuel ship which sank off the coast of Gabes in Tunisia on April 15, 2022 is seen this handout picture taken in Rostov-on-Don, Russia November 12, 2017. Picture taken November 12, 2017. Dmitry Frolov/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT
Ship carrying 750 tonnes of fuel sinks off Tunisia's coast

Tunisian officials say they are trying hard to avoid an 'environmental disaster'

TunisiaApril 17, 2022
Imran Khan, former prime minister and head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, speaks to supporters at a protest in Peshawar. EPA
Beyond the Headlines: Is this the end for Imran Khan?
Beyond the HeadlinesApril 15, 2022
Suhail run
Running a 5k in Dubai while fasting during Ramadan

The National's Suhail Akram challenged himself to run in Dubai's balmy afternoon sun while he was fasting for Ramadan

RamadanApril 14, 2022
Pakistan's opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif gestures as he speaks during a news conference in Islamabad on April 1, 2022. - No Pakistan premier has ever seen out a full term, and Khan is facing the biggest challenge to his rule since being elected in 2018, with opponents accusing him of economic mismanagement and foreign-policy bungling. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP)
Five things to know about Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

He is the younger brother of former PM Nawaz Sharif

AsiaApril 11, 2022
French citizens queue to vote at a polling station in the first round of the French presidential elections in Paris, France, 10 April 2022. Twelve candidates are running in the first round of the French presidential elections on 10 April. The run-off is scheduled for 24 April 2022. EPA / CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON
France goes to polls to choose new president

President Emmanuel Macron faces rising challenge from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen

EuropeApril 10, 2022
In this image provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, center left, walk in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)
Boris Johnson and Volodymyr Zelenskyy take a walk in central Kyiv

British officials said the visit was a 'show of solidarity' with the Ukrainian people

EuropeApril 10, 2022
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