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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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Mohammad Diba is unable to return to the UAE from his native Syria. Photo: Mohammad Diba
Emiratis and UAE residents stranded abroad due to Iran-Israel conflict

Residents eager to return after war leads to cancellation of flights home

UAEJune 18, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters
Oil tanker collision in Gulf of Oman caused by 'navigational misjudgment'

UAE ministry reveals early findings over incident which saw 24 crew members rescued

UAEJune 18, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Smoke rises after an Israeli air strike in central Tehran, home to nearly 10 million people. EPA
UAE waives overstay fines for Iranian citizens due to Israel conflict

Iranian residents and visitors exempted owing to 'exceptional circumstances'

UAEJune 17, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Al Ain fans during the Asian Champions League final first leg, in Yokohama, Japan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Ain fans dream big as team prepares for Fifa Club World Cup kick-off

Tournament begins on Sunday with 32 of the globe's best club sides in action

UAEJune 14, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Dubai Police have warned pedestrians and e-scooter riders the consequences of not adhering to traffic laws. Photo: Dubai Police
Police issue safety warning after four scooter riders killed in Dubai this year

Pedestrians and e-scooter riders urged to make sure they cross roads only at designated areas

UAEJune 13, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Nine people have been injured in a pile-up accident in Fujairah. Photo: Fujairah Police.
Nine hurt as 20 vehicles involved in UAE pile-up

Four lorries collide with commuter cars in evening crash

UAEJune 11, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
A fire at a spare parts and furniture warehouse in Sharjah. Photo: Supplied
Sharjah fire: Emergency services at scene after blaze

No injuries were reported

UAEJune 11, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
The UAE floating hospital organised an Eid Al Adha celebration for Gazan patients. Photo: Operation Chivalrous Knight 3
UAE Floating Hospital brings Eid joy to Gaza patients

Event offers psychological support to children and families receiving treatment aboard vessel in Al Arish

UAEJune 07, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
A team of inmates from Dubai Police Central Jail took fifth place at the first online edition of the Asian inmate chess championship. Photo: Dubai Police.
Checkmate: Dubai inmates rank fifth in Asian chess tournament

Participants hailed for strong mindset and commitment to improvement

UAEJune 07, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Abdullah Al Mutawa, one of the many Emiratis making their way to Saudi Arabia from Dubai International Airport on Monday. Photo: Ali Al Shouk
'A dream come true': Joy for Emiratis embarking on Hajj pilgrimage

Thousands of UAE citizens are travelling to Saudi Arabia this week

UAEJune 02, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Dubai Police arrested 41 people on suspicion of being members of an organised begging gang. Photo: @DubaiPoliceHQ / X
Dubai Police arrest gang of 41 living in hotel on suspicion of begging

Members of syndicate accused of selling paraphernalia without approval to supplement begging operations

UAEMay 30, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Mohammed Al Shehhi, Secretary General of the UAE Media Council, announced the regulations on Thursday. Photo: UAE Media Council
UAE reveals new media rules with fines of up to Dh2 million

Regulations to apply to publications, content creators and influencers

UAEMay 29, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, speaks at the Arab Media Summit at the World Trade Centre, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Gargash urges Arab world to embrace change as 'era of ideologies is over'

Diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed calls on region to keep pace with evolving global political landscape

UAEMay 28, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Ghassan Salame, Lebanon's Culture Minister, spoke at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Price of Syria sanctions relief could be deal with Israel, Lebanese minister says

Ghassan Salame tells Arab Media Summit the West may demand conditions for supporting new regime in Damascus

MENAMay 27, 2025
Ali Al Shouk
Dr Ahmed El Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, delivers the keynote address at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
'Show the injustices': Grand Imam of Al Azhar calls on Arab media to rally behind Gaza

Dr Ahmed El Tayeb delivered the keynote address at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai

UAEMay 27, 2025
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