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.

‘Better to own than rent’: Residents turn to property investment in Abu Dhabi

‘Better to own than rent’: Residents turn to property investment in Abu Dhabi

Property brokers say March has been one of the most active months so far this year, with deals rising significantly compared with February and January

UAE visitors choose to wait as visa overstay fines waived amid flight disruptions

UAE visitors choose to wait as visa overstay fines waived amid flight disruptions

The government waived overstay fines for visitors affected by flight disruptions, allowing stranded travellers to remain without penalties until further notice

How Emirati traveller brings hope to orphans in 49 countries through football

How Emirati traveller brings hope to orphans in 49 countries through football

Through his initiative 'Beyond the Boundaries of Football', Salem Al Karbi spends his holidays travelling to some of the world’s toughest places to organise matches and deliver sports gear for vulnerable children

Abu Dhabi expands operations for autonomous taxis on Yas Island, offers free rides

Abu Dhabi expands operations for autonomous taxis on Yas Island, offers free rides

Service to later extend to Reem, Maryah and Saadiyat islands as emirate scales driverless mobility

4-year-old heart transplant patient undergoes UAE's first paediatric cardiac biopsy

4-year-old heart transplant patient undergoes UAE's first paediatric cardiac biopsy

Procedure at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City allows young transplant patients to undergo follow-up care locally instead of travelling abroad

Abu Dhabi approves 75 million sqm of development in 2025, led by housing, tourism

Abu Dhabi approves 75 million sqm of development in 2025, led by housing, tourism

The surge in approvals reflects strong investor demand as Abu Dhabi expands its real estate and infrastructure pipeline

Parents who fail to vaccinate children may face up to Dh20,000 fine under new UAE draft law

Parents who fail to vaccinate children may face up to Dh20,000 fine under new UAE draft law

Vaccines provided through the national programme for newborns and other targeted groups will continue to be offered free of charge.

Faithful pray under open sky despite midnight rains at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Faithful pray under open sky despite midnight rains at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

'We believe that during rainfall, when one makes duaa — a prayer — it is most likely answered,' said a worshipper who had come for the midnight Ramadan prayers

100 taxis, extra buses deployed for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque crowds on final Ramadan nights

100 taxis, extra buses deployed for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque crowds on final Ramadan nights

Measures aim to ease traffic during peak nights when tens of thousands gather for midnight prayers, especially on the 27th night of the holy month

UAE doctors share tips for staying calm, sleeping well during emergency alerts

UAE doctors share tips for staying calm, sleeping well during emergency alerts

Practices such as prayer, evening gatherings and community check-ins can create a sense of stability and reassurance that helps calm the nervous system