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Ali Al Shouk

Ali Al Shouk

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Ali is a Senior News Reporter at The National, overseeing daily news coverage in the UAE, breaking news, police, courts, crime, laws and foreign assignments. He studied chemistry in Baghdad but turned his passion for journalism into a career after the Iraq war in 2003. An Iraqi national and bilingual in Arabic and English, he worked for the Xinhua news agency and several newspapers in Iraq during one of the most dangerous and controversial periods of news coverage in the history of the Middle East. He has lived in the UAE since 2006 and worked with several English-language newspapers in the Emirates before joining The National.
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Elite units from around the world take part in the five-day challenge. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
Elite police units at UAE Swat Challenge all set for 'world's best' contest

Forces from 45 countries battle for Dh950,000 of prizes

UAEFebruary 07, 2026
Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, addresses the World Governments Summit on Thursday. Antonie Robertson / The National
The UAE is leading the way in the global AI race, says Deputy Prime Minister

Advances in artificial intelligence and Emirati family values have made the country a fortress, says Sheikh Saif bin Zayed

UAEFebruary 05, 2026
Rouble Nagi with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence. Photo: World Governments Summit
Indian artist Rouble Nagi wins $1 million world's best teacher prize

Award recognises art-based education projects in marginalised communities

UAEFebruary 05, 2026
Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Sabah addresses the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Photo: KUNA
Kuwaiti Prime Minister calls for common sense to prevail in US-Iran nuclear talks

Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Sabah expresses desire for peace at Dubai summit

GulfFebruary 04, 2026
The stations will be built at the Burj Khalifa, DIFC 2, Zabeel Dubai Mall Parking and ICD Brookfield Place. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Dubai Loop: First four stations revealed for $545 million project

Project to connect Dubai Mall and DIFC as part of first phase

UAEFebruary 04, 2026
The Glydway electric vehicle is displayed at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai to launch self-driving electric vehicles 'like train in a cycle lane'

Glydways network will be linked to Metro and aims to ease pressure on congested roads

UAEFebruary 03, 2026
Muslims gather for Ramadan prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in 2025. AFP
Ramadan 2026: Holy month to begin on February 19, UAE astronomy centre says

Crescent moon heralding the start of Ramadan is expected to be visible on Wednesday, February 18

UAEFebruary 03, 2026
The Sau Paulo women's team in action at last year's UAE Swat Challenge. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai to host 114 elite police teams for UAE Swat Challenge

Prizes totalling Dh950,000 up for grabs at next month's event

UAEJanuary 28, 2026
The boat was carrying 23 French tourists, the vessel's captain and a tour guide, authorities said. Photo: Royal Oman Police
Three killed as boat carrying French tourists capsizes in Oman

Two injured in incident off coast of Muttrah province

GulfJanuary 27, 2026
The rules for maternity could change if new recommendations by the FNC are implemented. Silvia Razgova / The National
UAE's FNC proposes remote work and 98-day maternity leave for Emirati mothers

Federal National Council says flexible work plan for public sector staff supports family balance and national development

UAEJanuary 22, 2026
Scammers set out to dupe students, job seekers and experienced professionals, police have warned. Getty Images
Dubai Police crack down on scams involving real company names – but fake jobs

National campaign is raising awareness of key tactics used by fraudsters to steal money and personal data

UAEJanuary 21, 2026
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Prof Majed Chergui, who won the medicine award. Antonie Robertson / The National
Great Arab Minds winner to share Dh1 million prize money with medical students

Ceremony takes place at Dubai’s Museum of the Future

UAEJanuary 15, 2026
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has completed a 7km traffic expansion project on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, alongside the advanced drainage network. Photo: RTA
Dubai upgrades key road with advanced drainage to prevent storm flooding

Upgrades completed in Al Warqa’a 1 Street, as part of improvements after April 2024 deluge

UAEJanuary 07, 2026
Hundreds of tourists are stuck on Socotra, days after their return flights to Abu Dhabi were cancelled. EPA
Hundreds of tourists stranded in Socotra as clashes ground planes

Travellers left in limbo on island after flights back to UAE cancelled

UAEJanuary 06, 2026
Abdul and Ruksana Lateef with their children, Ashaz, Ammar, Azam, and Ayash, who died in the road accident. Photo: Lateef family
Four brothers and maid killed in Abu Dhabi crash

Parents and sibling receiving treatment in hospital

UAEJanuary 05, 2026
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