Haneen Dajani

haneen@khaleejtimes.com

Haneen Dajani is special correspondent in Abu Dhabi with over 15 years of reporting experience. She’s also a passionate athlete, full Ironman finisher, and mountaineer who loves to embark on unusual challenges.

Top 10 hidden gems in Abu Dhabi: Residents reveal emirate's best-kept secrets

Top 10 hidden gems in Abu Dhabi: Residents reveal emirate's best-kept secrets

Art House Café tops the list, while Al Ain's Hili Archaeological Park and Jebel Hafit camping rank among the emirate's favourite lesser-known spots

UAE parents increasingly seek weight-loss injections for children amid GLP-1 buzz

UAE parents increasingly seek weight-loss injections for children amid GLP-1 buzz

Teen who lost 40kg says he went from being 'last pick' in sports to 'first pick', but doctor stresses injections are not a quick fix

Sharjah Ruler unveils sea-based homes as part of wider Kalba transformation

Sharjah Ruler unveils sea-based homes as part of wider Kalba transformation

Projects form part of Khor Kalba City masterplan years in the making, with more developments set to open in December

Abu Dhabi air taxi services could launch by year-end, transport chief says

Abu Dhabi air taxi services could launch by year-end, transport chief says

ITC chief says air taxi services could begin by year-end or early 2027, while a new mobility platform will allow residents to plan, book and pay for journeys across transport modes

UAE aims to see Emirati on Moon in next 10 years, says MBRSC chief

UAE aims to see Emirati on Moon in next 10 years, says MBRSC chief

Salem Humaid AlMarri: 'The next phase of space exploration is shifting from short-duration missions to establishing a sustained human presence beyond Earth'

Etihad Rail at their doorstep: Meet UAE residents living next to new Abu Dhabi station

Etihad Rail at their doorstep: Meet UAE residents living next to new Abu Dhabi station

For teenagers hoping to attend concerts in Dubai, workers looking to avoid long drives, the countdown to departure has already begun

UAE sets new law on illegal use of plant genetic resources; Dh3 million fine, jail time

UAE sets new law on illegal use of plant genetic resources; Dh3 million fine, jail time

The legislation passes by the Federal National Council on Wednesday aims to regulate the collection, use, import and export of plant genetic resources and their derivatives

Top UAE official warns against unsafe AI systems, calls for cyber 'hygiene'

Top UAE official warns against unsafe AI systems, calls for cyber 'hygiene'

The warning comes as the UAE expands the use of AI across government services, infrastructure, and urban systems

UAE mulls technology that cuts 40% of data-centre energy consumption

UAE mulls technology that cuts 40% of data-centre energy consumption

Ministry also studying nationwide microgrid policies; senior official says AI could transform government operations within a year

Has US-Iran war changed drone warfare? Cheap UAVs force shift in air defence

Has US-Iran war changed drone warfare? Cheap UAVs force shift in air defence

Abu Dhabi defence giant Edge says relying solely on expensive interceptors against low-cost unmanned threats is becoming increasingly unsustainable