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Salam Al Amir

Salam Al Amir

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Influenced by several members of her family who work in the media industry, Salam turned her passion for journalism into a career. She started as an intern with Al Arab Al Youm in Jordan before moving to The Weekly Star. In 2007, Salam moved to Dubai and joined Gulf News’s Xpress where she reported on a number of important topics. In 2011, Salam joined The National where she focuses on Dubai Courts and Public Prosecution.
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A Mass is held at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi, after the election of Pope Leo XIV. Victor Besa / The National
Pope Leo XIV to connect with Middle East 'church of migrants', says bishop

Paolo Martinelli welcomes election of new pontiff and calls on Catholics in the region to join special Mass

May 09, 2025
Authorities are aiming to promote reconciliation through the expanded Al Solh Khair programme. Sarah Dea / The National
Dubai to allow some minor criminal cases to be settled out of court

Prosecutor's office widens settlement scheme after success in resolving hundreds of family disputes through dialogue

May 01, 2025
The UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka celebrates the arrival of its 250,000th visitor. Photo: Wam
UAE pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka welcomes 250,000th visitor

Ceremony held to mark occasion at world's fair

April 27, 2025
Emergency services were called after a yacht caught fire in Dubai Harbour on Sunday.
Yacht sinks in Dubai Harbour after catching fire

No injuries reported after flames engulf boat

April 27, 2025
The Crown Prince of Oman Theyazin bin Haitham has married Sayyida Alia bint Mohammed Al Busaidi in Muscat. Photo: Oman Media
Oman's Crown Prince marries in private ceremony in Muscat

Sultan Haitham attends wedding with members of the country's royal family

April 27, 2025
A 'smiley face' alignment seen from Beijing, China, in 2023. Getty Images
Rare 'smiley face' planetary alignment to form in night sky this week

Triple conjunction will be visible in some parts of the world on Friday morning

April 22, 2025
Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid flanked by Pope Francis and President Sheikh Mohamed, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Egyptian aide who served as Pope Francis's 'Arabic voice' pays homage

Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid was pontiff's second personal secretary during historic visit to the UAE in 2019

April 21, 2025
The PAL-V flying car on display at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. Antonie Robertson / The National
Production of $800,000 'flying car' prepares for lift-off in Sharjah

Talks under way to manufacture cutting-edge Dutch vehicle in the emirate to propel a new era of transport

April 18, 2025
Five deaths have been confirmed in the fire that broke out on Sunday in a high-rise building in Sharjah. Photo: Sharjah Civil Defence
Police launch inquiry into fatal fire at Sharjah tower block

Five people confirmed dead and 19 injured in Sunday's blaze

April 15, 2025
The UAE has introduced a new federal family law. Photo: Unsplash
New UAE family law boosting rights of mothers and children comes into effect

Updated Personal Status Law is part of wider drive to modernise the country's legal system

April 15, 2025
The fire broke out on Sunday morning in a high-rise building in Sharjah. Photo: Sharjah Civil Defence
Sharjah fire: Residents tell of panic, screaming and attempts to escape

Fatal fire reportedly began on 42nd floor of high-rise apartment block on Sunday

April 14, 2025
Global police agency Interpol is bolstering its operations and governance in the face of a fast-changing world.
UAE to lead new Interpol body aimed at boosting global police co-operation

Emirates is the first country to assume this role and will serve a two-year term

April 12, 2025
Dubai Police have confirmed that there were no fatalities following a hot air balloon incident on March 23. Pawan Singh / The National
No fatalities in Dubai hot-air balloon incident

All injuries were minor to moderate, Dubai Police have confirmed

April 05, 2025
An astronomer looks out for the Ramadan crescent moon in Dubai's Mushrif Park. Pawan Singh / The National
Eid Al Fitr: How UAE Moon-sighting committee decides when festival starts

Holiday marking the end of Ramadan is celebrated by Muslims worldwide

March 27, 2025
Al Makassed Hospital serves more than 66,000 patients from Jerusalem, the occupied West Bank and Gaza. Corinna Kern for The National
'Truly a lifeline': UAE pledges $64.5m for vital East Jerusalem hospital

Financial aid for Al Makassed Hospital to help with operational expenses and upgrades

March 24, 2025