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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 Tamm app is setting the global standard for smart, seamless and citizen-first governance. Photo: TAMM
Abu Dhabi super app Tamm aims for global expansion

AI-powered software provides residents and citizens with quick access to government services

May 24, 2025
Dubai Police agriculture project to train inmates in advanced agricultural practices at Dubai Central Jail in Al Awir.
Antonie Robertson/The National
Dubai inmates sow seeds of rehabilitation on prison farm

More than 300 prisoners have taken part in scheme launched last year

May 23, 2025
The moon crescent marking the start of Dhu Al Hijja is expected to appear on Tuesday, May 27, at 7.02am. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Eid Al Adha 2025 holiday announcement in the UAE: When is it expected?

Exact date will be confirmed by Emirates' Moon-sighting committee

May 22, 2025
Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Empowerment, unveiling the plan at a media briefing in Dubai on Monday. Photo: UAE Government Media Office
Emirati benefit claimants to receive training in effort to get back to work

Ministry of Community Empowerment announces plan also aimed at creating a million volunteers by 2031

May 13, 2025
Ras Al Khaimah Police patrols were at the scene within five minutes, officials said. Photo: RAK Police
Three women shot dead in Ras Al Khaimah traffic dispute

Alleged road rage encounter turns deadly

May 12, 2025
Foreign workers must have higher education qualifications verified in order to take up employment in the Emirates. PA
How to get your university degree attested in the UAE

Verifying authenticity of qualifications a requirement of securing employment visa

May 09, 2025
Shabab Al Ahli defender Bogdan Planic is confronted by a group of angry football fans on Saturday. Photo: @Justmo_7 / X
Fans arrested after fighting at UAE Pro League match in Dubai

Force said it identified people involved in violent scenes from surveillance video

May 07, 2025
Shabab Al Ahli defender Bogdan Planic is confronted by a group of angry football fans outside the stadium on Saturday. Photo: @Justmo_7 / X
Police warn fighting football fans they face prosecution over violence at Dubai stadium

Fans of Shabab Al Ahli and Al Wasl brawled after match at Zabeel Stadium

May 06, 2025
Fitz Gerald Dalina Camacho was selected from more than 100,000 entrants. Photo: Supplied
Filipino nurse in UAE vies for $250,000 global health prize

Fitz Gerald Dalina Camacho has helped to train more than 100 nurses during his career

May 06, 2025
21 Cafe. First café in Dubai run by people of determination. The café employee residents with down syndrome, creating more job opportunities for people of determination. Employee Alaa Ali.
Antonie Robertson/The National
The Dubai cafe run by staff with Down Syndrome

Many businesses have been slow to hire workers with disabilities and learning challenges, but progress is being made

May 02, 2025
Rubesh Pillai's home was badly hit by flooding during last year's deluges. Antonie Robertson/The National
UAE home insurance premiums rise in wake of floods

Problems persist one year on from the worst flooding in the country's history

May 02, 2025
A submerged car. Photo: Ahmad Hiskol / Instagram
UAE rescue team recovers submerged SUV after tide pulls it underwater

Camping trip went awry for owner of car who required urgent help

May 01, 2025
21 Cafe employee Alaa Ali enjoys welcoming customers. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai cafe empowers workers with Down syndrome through hands-on hospitality

Warm welcomes and trained staff show how inclusion thrives at 21 Cafe founded with family in mind

April 30, 2025
Salah Salih, left, widely known as Salah Gosh, and Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan were said to be involved in the plot
UAE foils plot to smuggle weapons to Sudan's army

Officials say scheme involved former intelligence chief Salah Gosh

April 30, 2025
A screenshot from a video showing the damage to the UAE Field Hospital in Gaza. Photo: Operation Gallant Knight 3
UAE field hospital in Gaza hit by bomb shrapnel

No injuries reported as Emirates issues plea for vital frontline workers to be protected

April 23, 2025