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Ali Al Shouk

Ali Al Shouk

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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The rules for delivery riders on Dubai and Sharjah roads have changed. Antonie Robertson/The National
Delivery riders call for patience as UAE fast lane ban comes into force today

Safety measures aim to curb rising accidents involving delivery bikes in effect from November 1

UAENovember 01, 2025
Kulthum (L) and her friend Yaqeen (R) leaving the hospital in Sharjah. Photo: Sharjah Civil Defence Authority
Heroic Sharjah resident hailed for saving two girls from drowning at beach

Egyptian honoured by Sharjah Civil Defence for life-saving effort

UAEOctober 28, 2025
The woman was caught on camera checking her car while the theft was carried out. Photo: Fujairah Police
Thieves steal Dh195,000 from woman in Fujairah after 'faulty' tyre con

Two men distracted the victim before snatching the cash from her car

UAEOctober 28, 2025
Breast cancer survivor Hanan Al Razem with her family. Photo: Hanan Al Razem
How two breast cancer survivors rebuilt their lives and careers

Women speak about how programme helped restore confidence

UAEOctober 28, 2025
The two men were stopped at Dubai International Airport. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Two arrested at Dubai airport after Dh660,000 supermarket theft

CCTV from the scene showed pair in masks and hats to conceal identity

UAEOctober 26, 2025
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid with the joint winners of the Arab Reading Challenge, twin sisters Baisan and Baylsan Koka. Ruel Pableo for The National
Twins to donate half of Dh500,000 reading prize to Palestine

Twelve-year-old girls honoured at ceremony held in Dubai

UAEOctober 23, 2025
Abu Dhabi Police recovered Dh140 million from cybercriminals in the last two years.
Abu Dhabi Police return $38 million to victims of online fraud

Public urged to be careful and report suspected scams

UAEOctober 22, 2025
Dubai Police came to the aid of a driver who fell victim to cruise control failure. Photo: Dubai Police.
Dubai Police rescue driver after cruise control failure on Emirates Road

Officers instruct motorist on how to bring her vehicle to safe stop during busy morning traffic

UAEOctober 20, 2025
Dubai Police have impounded a vehicle following an incident in which the driver’s reckless behaviour endangered the life of a motorcyclist. Photo: Dubai Police / X
Dubai Police seize vehicle after driver endangered life of delivery rider

Online video leads to prosecution of motorist

UAEOctober 17, 2025
Worshippers perform rain prayers at Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
'Rain is a gift from God': UAE worshippers perform Salat Al Istisqa prayers

Imam reiterates importance of rite after President Sheikh Mohamed's call

UAEOctober 17, 2025
Emiratis with skills in AI are in huge demand in the banking sector. Silvia Razgova / The National
Banking industry shows rising interest in Emiratis with tech talent, expert says

UAE citizens skilled in AI are in demand at jobs fair in Sharjah focused on finance sector

UAEOctober 17, 2025
The UAE were beaten 2-1 by Qatar in Doha on Tuesday, in a blow to their World Cup qualifying hopes. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE football fans defiant after World Cup heartache in Doha

National side missed chance to secure place in 2026 finals after 2-1 defeat to Qatar, but can still qualify through play-off route

UAEOctober 15, 2025
Police and emergency workers at the scene of the crash on Umm Suqeim Road. Photo: Dubai Police
Delivery rider hurt in Dubai taxi crash after travelling on wrong side of road

Police issue urgent safety warning over perils of driving against the flow of traffic

UAEOctober 10, 2025
The UAE team are aiming to qualify for their first World Cup since 1990. AFP
Emirati set for epic road trip to Doha as UAE aims to clinch World Cup spot

Fervent supporters are travelling to Qatar to cheer on their national side in crunch qualifiers

UAEOctober 10, 2025
Gaza has been devastated by two years of war. Bloomberg
'I can only pray for ceasefire to hold': Mixed emotions for Gazans in UAE

Palestinian residents feel relief and doubt after Trump announces agreement on first phase of truce

UAEOctober 09, 2025
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