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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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Officials offer assistance during the visa amnesty at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai in Al Awir. Pawan Singh / The National
More than 236,000 in Dubai benefit from UAE's visa amnesty drive

Government campaign to provide a lifeline to those with expired documents will end on Tuesday

UAEDecember 30, 2024
Hasan Al Ameer is using his social media platform to help fellow citizens climb the career ladder. Pawan Singh / The National
Emirati influencer uses social media fame to help citizens land jobs

Apart from posting job adverts, Hasan Al Ameer also provides tips on writing good resumes and cracking interviews

UAEDecember 29, 2024
A lorry loaded with aid sent from the UAE waits to enter Gaza at the Rafah border crossing. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE convoys carrying 445 tonnes of aid enter Gaza

Lorries loaded with food and clothing have passed through the Rafah border crossing

UAEDecember 26, 2024
A UAE plane carrying thousands of winter clothing items for Palestinians in Gaza landed in Al Arish airport, Egypt, on Tuesday night. Pawan Singh / The National
Plane sent by UAE full of winter clothing for Palestinians arrives in Al Arish

Aid package includes thousands of items to help those in need through the harsh winter period

UAEDecember 25, 2024
The Keeta drone was launched in Dubai on Tuesday by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Hamdan unveils drone delivery service in Dubai

Project expected to cover one third of Dubai by the year 2030

UAEDecember 17, 2024
Processing a visa amnesty application at the Al Awir centre in Dubai. The initiative ends on December 31. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Avoid last-minute visa amnesty rush, overstayers urged

Senior official say this is a 'golden opportunity' to legalise status and warns there will be no further extension to scheme

UAEDecember 16, 2024
Football fans in Riyadh celebrate as Saudi Arabia is announced as the host nation for World Cup 2034. Photo: Getty Images
Emirati fans dream of cheering on UAE at Saudi World Cup

Locals delighted to have chance to be part of second tournament in 12 years in region

UAEDecember 12, 2024
Members of the Al Awaleq tribe during the Union Parade held at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Tribesmen celebrate UAE culture and tradition at annual Union Parade

Event serves as a colourful finale to the country's National Day celebrations

UAEDecember 07, 2024
Thousands of Palestinians have been treated at the UAE field hospital in Gaza. Photo: UAE Field Hospital in Gaza
UAE field hospital in Gaza marks one year of life-saving operations

Almost 50,000 Palestinians have been treated since the outbreak of war

UAEDecember 03, 2024
Twenty three thousand national service recruits, accompanied by more than 2,000 vehicles and armored vehicles gather for Union Day.
Thousands of recruits mark 10th anniversary of national service

President Sheikh Mohamed praises military's 'unwavering loyalty and courage'

UAEDecember 02, 2024
One of the structures being deployed as part of the Dubai Reef project. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai launches first wave of reef project to boost sea life

Initial 1,000 modules are being installed in the emirate's waters

EnvironmentNovember 24, 2024
Restrictions on the use of drones are being phased out from Monday. Getty Images
Ban on drone operations eased by UAE authorities

Restrictions will be lifted in phases from next week

UAENovember 23, 2024
Officials offer assistance at the Al Awir amnesty centre in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE visa amnesty seekers urged to secure exit pass 'just in case'

Senior official says permit to leave the country is valid until end of year and can be cancelled on gaining employment

UAENovember 21, 2024
There were 835 run-over accidents last year because of jaywalkers, according to the Ministry of Interior. Jaime Puebla / The National
Jaywalking fines 25 times harsher a 'major step' for road safety

Harsher punishment for crossing road unlawfully welcomed as move to prevent serious accidents

UAENovember 18, 2024
The body of the flight instructor was found on the coast of the emirate Chris Whiteoak / The National
Fujairah plane crash leaves pilot dead and one missing

Flight instructor was killed during training flight, search continues for student

UAENovember 12, 2024
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