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Haneen Dajani

Journalist

Abu Dhabi

Haneen is a senior reporter at The National who was part of the launch team. Over the past ten years, she has covered a hybrid of beats in the UAE, including courts and justice, religious affairs, police and crime, adventure and community stories. She also covered a number of stories outside the UAE, including interviews with former extremists. She is an adventurer and athlete in the making, and has climbed Europe’s highest peak. She has a green belt in Shotokan.

New medical clinics to serve Abu Dhabi's most remote desert communities

Some residents must drive for an hour to see a doctor or medical professional

December 13, 2019

Participants climb up an obstacle and down the ropes at the Get Fit challenge on Thursday. Antonie Robertson / The National

Abu Dhabi residents put through their paces in Hudayriat island fitness challenge

Government workers tackle a 3 kilometre obstacle race as part of a 21-day health kick

December 12, 2019

Abu Dhabi launches genome programme to provide tailored health care to Emiratis

Programme also expected to improve understanding of Arab genetic variations

December 10, 2019

Mohammed Al Hossani said his ongoing treatment at the hospital was fantastic. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Abu Dhabi's new dedicated rehab hospital is changing lives, say patients

The Specialised Rehabilitation Hospital has treated more than 1,000 outpatients in four months

December 10, 2019

Ahmed Al Shimmari, a coffee maker from Abu Dhabi serves a cup of coffee to visitors of the Gahwa Competition at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre on Monday. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Coffee aficionados compete for up to Dh125,000 in prizes

World’s first Gahwa Championship begins in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

December 9, 2019

Police defuse the strike at a construction site on Reem Island on Monday morning. The National

Construction workers strike on Abu Dhabi's Reem Island

Labourers claim they have not been paid for more than six months

December 9, 2019

Cancel culture is hindering young Muslims, Abu Dhabi forum hears

Difference in opinion in Muslim societies must be embraced and discussed constructively, theologian says

December 8, 2019

Kareem Al Rawajbi, 2, died from severe sepsis that stopped the muscles in his heart from working. Courtesy Alaa Rawajbi

Father takes legal action against hospitals after son, 2, dies from 'negligence'

Alaa Rawajbi claims doctors should not have sent him to another clinic where his insurance was invalid and which refused to treat his son

December 8, 2019

An Arabian sand gazelle at the Mleiha Archaeological Centre in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Man jailed by Al Dhafra court after death of gazelle in protected reserve

The Emirati is appealing conviction for illegally hunting the animal, claiming it was an accident

December 5, 2019

The addition to UAE's harassment law acknowledges that men can be victims too. Christopher Pike / The National

New UAE harassment law treats male and female victims equally

The addition of a sexual harassment charge to the country’s penal code builds on an existing law that only saw women as potential victims

December 5, 2019

Stephen Harper, former prime minister of Canada, talks to school children at a conference in Abu Dhabi. Satish Kumar / The National.

New cancer hospital to open in Abu Dhabi

Burjeel’s Dh1.2 billion medical city will be dedicated to cancer treatment and research

November 30, 2019

Samah Khaled from Dubai Police was crowned winner of Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. Courtesy of Dubai Police.

Dubai Police trainer wins 100km cycling challenge

Samah Khaled won first place in the Spinneys Dubai 92 race

November 29, 2019

Wahat Al Karama is a monument in Abu Dhabi to commemorate Emiratis killed in the line of duty. Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Sheikh Khalifa: sacrifice is the highest degree of devotion to the UAE

Commemoration Day offers a chance to reflect on those who gave their lives in defence of the nation

November 29, 2019

The Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Cloud expected over F1 weekend, say forecasters

A small chance of rain is also predicted for National Day

November 29, 2019

Teams of artists, poets and calligraphers gathered in Dubai to come up with a design. Sulthan Khan

The Emirati artists working to create a new UAE brand

The National takes a closer look at five of the 49 participants

November 19, 2019

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Haneen Dajani

New medical clinics to serve Abu Dhabi's most remote desert communities

Abu Dhabi residents put through their paces in Hudayriat island fitness challenge

Abu Dhabi launches genome programme to provide tailored health care to Emiratis

Abu Dhabi's new dedicated rehab hospital is changing lives, say patients

Coffee aficionados compete for up to Dh125,000 in prizes

Construction workers strike on Abu Dhabi's Reem Island

Cancel culture is hindering young Muslims, Abu Dhabi forum hears

Father takes legal action against hospitals after son, 2, dies from 'negligence'

Man jailed by Al Dhafra court after death of gazelle in protected reserve

New UAE harassment law treats male and female victims equally

New cancer hospital to open in Abu Dhabi

Dubai Police trainer wins 100km cycling challenge

Sheikh Khalifa: sacrifice is the highest degree of devotion to the UAE

Cloud expected over F1 weekend, say forecasters

The Emirati artists working to create a new UAE brand

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