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Sarwat Nasir

Senior Reporter

Dubai

Sarwat is the senior reporter and covers space, science and human interest stories. A graduate of Murdoch University, she joined The National in 2020. She previously worked with Khaleej Times and 7Days covering space and education. She is passionate about astrophysical and planetary sciences, and spends her spare time waiting to see the next rocket launch.

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Lulu hypermarket allows only two hand sanitisers per customer to prevent shoppers from hoarding or profiteering in the wake of coronavirus scare. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Coronavirus: major UAE retailer places purchase limit on hand sanitisers

March 15, 2020
Crystal Beauty Lounge in Dubai is one many salons asking customers of their recent travel history before taking bookings. Reem Mohammed / The National

Coronavirus: Dubai closes all massage parlours and spas

March 15, 2020
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 10 MARCH 2020. Mohammad Murtaza Ali, who has impaired hearing, has applied to countless jobs but remains unemployed. Reem Mohammed / The National

People with disabilities struggle to find jobs in UAE, parents say

March 13, 2020
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2020. Federal Natinal Council meeting at the Al Khubeirah Garden. Thani Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment during the Tuesday meeting. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Haneen Dajani

UAE environment minister named on Young Global Leaders list

March 11, 2020
Mohammed Younus Aziz, owner of Wuhan Restaurant, is considering changing the name of his restaurant due to coronavirus fears. Monday, March 9th, 2020 in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Coronavirus: Diners urged to rally around UAE's Chinese restaurants

March 11, 2020
R-L: Mohamad Hassan, Hina, Jessy and Fatimah speak on a panel at the International Government Communication Forum in Sharjah on Wednesday. Sarwat Nasir / The National

Refugees make global appeal for long-term solutions, at Sharjah forum

March 4, 2020
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is an avid art collector, curator and founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation. Razan Alzayani / The National

Coronavirus: Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi calls for Skype and VoIP ban lift

March 4, 2020
Priyanka Chopra gave a talk in Sharjah on March 4. AFP 

Priyanka Chopra in Sharjah: When I visit refugees, so much media coverage comes to the issue

March 4, 2020
The UAE's first two astronauts Hazza Al Mansouri (right) and Sultan Al Neyadi, will be joined by two new members as the country's space programme grows. Chris  Whiteoak/The National     

Dubai Police, Etihad pilots and more than 1,000 women vying to be UAE's next astronaut

March 3, 2020
Mr Anwar is over the moon after being sheltered and employed by a royal family

Homeless man in Sharjah offered job by UAE royal family

March 2, 2020
The Clock Tower has stood at the crossroads of Deira and Bur Dubai since 1963. Jeff Topping / The National

Dubai's modernist landmarks of the 1970s and 80s to be preserved

March 1, 2020
Dubai, United Arab Emirates- Emily and Sam Ray at the Rare Disease Walkathon at Kite Beach, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National

More than 1,500 step out in solidarity for Rare Disease Day in Dubai

February 29, 2020
A Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket lifts off from pad 39A during a test flight to demonstrate the capsule's emergency escape system at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 19. John Raoux / AP

Hot competition in global space race could boost UAE plans

February 26, 2020
The UAE's Hope probe. Courtesy: Wam

UAE Mars probe to capture vital data on dried riverbeds, Nasa scientist says

February 26, 2020
Dr Mohammed Al Ahbabi, director general of the UAE Space Agency, reveals details of the UAE's new space law. Leslie Pableo for The National

UAE's national space law comes into effect

February 24, 2020