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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.

UAE legal firms urged to recruit more Emirati lawyers

Experts claim having Emirati figureheads and employing foreign nationals to do the bulk of casework is damaging the profession

February 21, 2019

Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, said the UAE will not meet its clean energy targets because of delays to the opening of its nuclear power plant. Victor Besa / The National

UAE to miss 2021 clean energy targets due to Barakah delays

Minister of Energy and Industry said the country will not meet its target of taking 27 per cent of its energy from non-carbon sources by 2021

February 19, 2019

The Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park in Dubai is one of the largest solar projects in the world. Reuters

UAE renewable energy goals on the agenda at council meeting

Federal National Council members will discuss the government's efforts to increase the use of clean energies

February 18, 2019

Hindi and English have joined Arabic as the official languages of the Abu Dhabi court system as part of an effort to widen access to justice. Andrew Henderson / The National

5 ways justice is being better served in Abu Dhabi courts

The recent introduction of Hindi as an official language in the legal system is just the latest effort to open up access to justice in the UAE capital

February 17, 2019

Dr Abdullah Al Ameri is one of the first wave of new Emirati drivers for Careem. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Emiratis get in the driving seat for Careem

Ride-hailing app has welcomed its part first batch of UAE national drivers and expects hundreds more to follow

February 14, 2019

Nawal Baz has been helping Lebanese prisoners in Abu Dhabi for decades. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE Portrait of a Nation: the devoted 'mother' to UAE prisoners

Nawal Baz champions the cause of people in their darkest hour

February 14, 2019

Food truck zones, such as in Al Hudayriat Island, are a major part of the UAE's culinary scene. Victor Besa / The National

New food trucks off the menu in Abu Dhabi - for now

The Department of Economic Development said it will not approve any more trading licenses until it has introduced new regulations for the industry

February 11, 2019

Abdulrahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, has said talks are underway over proposals for a doctors database in the UAE. The National

Minister: database of doctors' career history could be made public

Federal National Council members call for patients to be granted full access to backgrounds of medical professionals

February 6, 2019

Fujairah was experiencing rainy weather on Wednesday morning. Anna Nielsen / The National

UAE weather: light rain over Fujairah

Clouds expected to spread over northern and eastern areas of the UAE throughout the day

February 6, 2019

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Sean Davis, 6 drew and presented a painting for the Pope at St. JosephÕs Cathedral on February 5, 2019. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Pope Francis leaves imprint on Abu Dhabi Catholic congregation

Worshippers invited to pontiff's private visit to St Joseph's Cathedral tell of their encounter with the Pope

February 5, 2019

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