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Hala Nasar

Hala Nasar

Social Media Journalist
Abu Dhabi
Hala is a Social Media Journalist and has experience covering Middle East politics, as part of her training on The National's 2024 graduate programme. She graduated from the American University of Sharjah with a bachelor's degree in mass communications. During her studies, she did an honours programme at Stanford University where she studied writing and film. She also completed internships with MBC and Forbes Middle East before graduating.

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Ahmad Manasra leaves an Israeli security office in Jerusalem accompanied by his father. AFP
Israel releases Ahmad Manasra, arrested at 13, after nearly a decade in prison

Manasra was diagnosed with several psychological conditions while serving sentence for 'terrorism'

MENAApril 10, 2025
Hala Nasar
Photo: Danny Kaan
Les Miserables arena show will 'blow away' audiences, stars say

Show at Etihad Arena will feature more than 65 performers as part of a world tour 40 years after musical's debut

CultureApril 10, 2025
Hala Nasar
A US ship fires missiles at an undisclosed location in Yemen, after President Donald Trump ordered military strikes against Houthi infrastructure last month. Reuters
Houthis claim US warship attacked in retaliation for deadly strikes on Yemen

USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier due to arrive in the Middle East to boost Washington's military presence

MENAApril 02, 2025
Hala Nasar
Gazans in the southern city of Khan Younis mourn the deaths of a Palestinian family, who were killed when an Israeli strike hit their tent. AP
Killed in their Eid dresses: Children bear brunt of Israeli strikes

Hundreds of children dead in Gaza over past 10 days, Unicef says

MENAMarch 31, 2025
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Abu Anas's lanterns have created a celebratory space for his children and the other children in the Palestinian enclave. Rakan Abed El Rahman for The National
Gazan father makes lanterns from food cans for children to celebrate Eid despite the war

As the holiday approaches, Palestinian Abu Anas hopes to provide his family with a flicker of hope amid the death and destruction surrounding them

MENAMarch 28, 2025
Hala Nasar
BANGKOK, THAILAND - MARCH 28: Thai rescue workers arrive on scene at a construction building collapse in the Chatuchak area following an earthquake on March 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing strong tremors that were felt in Bangkok, where buildings swayed and hundreds of people evacuated onto the streets. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca / Getty Images)
Hundreds feared dead as devastating earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand

Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strike at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres near city of Mandalay

NewsMarch 28, 2025
Hala Nasar
Dr Marwan Al Hams, director of the Field Hospitals Department in Gaza, surveys the damage from an Israeli air strike on the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza on March 23. AP Photo
US doctor narrowly escapes death in Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital

Dr Feroze Sidhwa was on his way to see his patient, who was killed in the attack on Sunday night

MENAMarch 27, 2025
Hala Nasar
Strategically planning annual leave around UAE national holidays could get you up to 51 days off in 2025. Getty Images
UAE holidays in 2025: How to maximise days off within minimum leave

With a little forward planning, the remaining holidays could turn into 37 days away from the office this year

TravelMarch 23, 2025
Hala Nasar
Defence Minister Israel Katz said: 'The more Hamas continues its refusal to release the kidnapped, the more territory it will lose.' EPA
Katz: Israel will seize more of Gaza until Hamas frees hostages

Defence Minister tells Gazans to flee for safety

MENAMarch 21, 2025
Mina Aldroubi
Mahdi Al Mashat, head of the Houthi's Supreme Political Council, addresses a rally in Sanaa, Yemen, supporting Palestinians in Gaza. Reuters
Who are the key Houthi leaders sanctioned by the US?

Yemeni rebel group has been targeted by US air strikes in recent days over its threat to shipping in the Red Sea

MENAMarch 20, 2025
Hala Nasar
Nour Nassar helping students learn through her Schools Without Borders initiative in Gaza . Photo: Nour Nassar / Instagram
One woman's mission to bring education to children of war-torn Gaza

Realising in the early months of the Israel-Gaza war that young Palestinians had already missed a term of school, Nour Nassar decided to do something about it

MENAMarch 15, 2025
Hala Nasar
Nala's Pistachio Bostock is one of the sweet matcha options in Dubai. Photo: Nala
Dubai chefs are getting creative with matcha, but is it recipe for success?

The National embarks on sweet and savoury tour of restaurants and coffee shops to see which flavour combinations are a success

FoodMarch 08, 2025
Hala Nasar
Ahmad Al Shara was declared Syria's president in January. AFP
From quiet boy to rebel who toppled dictator: Al Shara's barber speaks

Hairdresser says the rebel who toppled a dictator started life as a reticent child who only spoke when spoken to

MENAMarch 02, 2025
Hala Nasar
Iftar is akin to Christmas dinner at this writer's home, where people laughing, eager to share a delicious meal, immerse in the spirit of the occasion. Getty Images
ColumnAs a Palestinian Christian, here's why Ramadan is a special time for me as well

It's not about the food on the table, or the occasion, or my origin or my language - ultimately, it has always been about community

LifestyleFebruary 28, 2025
Hala Nasar
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were reportedly on a motorbike trip round the world when they were detained in Iran. AFP
British couple charged with spying in Iran

Craig and Lindsay Foreman accused of gathering information, Iranian judiciary says

MENAFebruary 18, 2025
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