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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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An Afghanistan fan cheering for his team at the cricket World Cup. AFP
Afghan fans in UAE enjoy team's showing at cricket World Cup

Afghan supporters talk about their pride in the performance of their national cricket side

UAEOctober 28, 2023
A still from the video shows the motorcyclist travelling at almost 280kph on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Police
Motorcyclist fined for riding at 280kph and doing 'wheelies'

Officers also confiscate offender's motorbike, after video of the reckless behaviour went viral online

UAEOctober 27, 2023
A young child is seen by medical professionals. Photo: Abed Elhakeem Abo Riash
'We are documenting war crimes': Citizens capture reality of Gaza Strip

In an atmosphere of disinformation and denial, brave young Palestinians are recording the devastation of the war

Palestine-IsraelOctober 26, 2023
Jobseekers at the three-day Industrialist Career Fair for Emiratis at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Victor Besa / The National
Emiratis snap up interviews at first Industrialist Career Fair

Thousands attend event as private sector firms continue to receive government help to hire more local talent

UAEOctober 25, 2023
Dubai has been at the forefront of efforts to promote the safe use of e-scooters. Antonie Robertson / The National
Five e-bike and e-scooter deaths recorded in Dubai this year

Dubai Police traffic chief emphasises dangers of flouting safety rules while using the vehicles

UAEOctober 24, 2023
Dubai Police are trialling a new high-tech accident reporting system. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Police unveil AI-powered accident report system

Pilot scheme aims to boost efficiency and save time and resources

UAEOctober 20, 2023
Heavy traffic in Dubai. Authorities are to expand the emirate's road network. Leslie Pableo for The National
Dubai study explores how remote working could affect traffic

Results of survey will be used to help determine the effect working from home and flexible hours could have on boosting traffic flow

UAEOctober 20, 2023
Emirati job seekers attend the 25th UAE National Career Exhibition in Sharjah Expo Center. Photo: Sharjah Job Fair
Hundreds of Emirati jobseekers converge on Sharjah career fair

Event also viewed as platform for networking and improving work prospects

UAEOctober 20, 2023
"Tarahum" UAE Aid for Gaza. Victor Besa / The National
Dozens of donation centres open in UAE to collect aid for Gaza

Sites open daily from 8am to 6pm and will take donated food, health and hygiene items for families affected by the war

UAEOctober 16, 2023
Four domestic worker agencies in Abu Dhabi have been closed and fined Dh50,000 for violating UAE labour laws. Reuters
Almost 50 UAE recruiters shut down for domestic worker offences

Four firms in Abu Dhabi have been closed and fined Dh50,000 in just two weeks

UAEOctober 15, 2023
Sharjah Police seized drugs worth Dh14 million stashed in a shipment. Photo: Sharjah Police
Sharjah Police foil Dh14m drugs plot and make 32 arrests

Hashish, crystal meth and illegal pills were recovered from warehouse in neighbouring emirate

UAEOctober 15, 2023
Tarahum UAE aid for Gaza. Victor Besa / The National
Volunteers turn out in Abu Dhabi to pack Gaza relief aid

More than 1,000 people offer support for Compassion for Gaza campaign in Abu Dhabi to collect food, hygiene and medical items

UAEOctober 15, 2023
Koshary and Halawani Al Tahrir restaurant in Abu Dhabi has shut down until the issues identified are addressed. Photo: Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority
Abu Dhabi restaurant closed for breaching food safety rules

Authority says order will remain in place at Koshary and Halawani Al Tahrir in Al Khalidiya until situation is rectified

UAEOctober 12, 2023
Afghan residents clear debris of damaged houses after the earthquake in Nayeb Rafi village, Herat province. AFP
Afghans dig mass graves as search for quake survivors continues

Afghan community in UAE are coming together to offer assistance

AsiaOctober 10, 2023
Emirati Nouf Al Mazrouei was honoured by Dubai Police for thwarting an attempted robbery. Photo: Dubai Police
Emirati woman's quick thinking foils Dh250,000 robbery attempt in Dubai

Bystander calls police after two men forced a man into a car in Al Muraqqabat

UAEOctober 10, 2023
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