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Shireena Al Nowais

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A journalist from the UAE with more than a decade's experience, Shireena joined The National in 2013. She is interested in public policy, judicial, social, health and government issues, and has written several investigative reports pertaining to these areas. She also launched and handled a weekly charity page called “Helping Hands”.
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Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, deputy chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, shared his condolences with Alaa's family. Yousef Alhammadi / Abu Dhabi Media Office
Funeral takes place for Palestinian woman killed by falling missile in Abu Dhabi

Alaa Mushtaha was 'an angel in every sense'

UAEMarch 18, 2026
Ahmed Saleh and his family, wife Magda Elsahn, Lara, Omar and Laila. Photo: Ahmed Saleh
'Our life is here': UAE residents fly back to second home

Families who were stranded abroad by the Iran crisis have faith in the UAE to keep them safe

UAEMarch 17, 2026
Dr Mugheer Al Khaili, secretary general of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, centre, and Dr Shamma Al Mazrouei, acting director general of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, speak during the latest Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed event at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
'We are family': Emirati official hails UAE public for strength in adversity

Dr Mugheer Al Khaili, secretary general of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, said fear cannot be allowed to prevail

UAEMarch 08, 2026
Worshippers will hear the importance of staying resilient in the face of recent events during this week's Friday prayers. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Friday prayers in UAE to focus on keeping faith in troubled times

Worshippers will be urged not to spread rumours from 'those who seek to alarm and sow doubt'

UAEMarch 05, 2026
The advertising ban is a sign of Abu Dhabi 'moving towards proactive health'. Ravindranath K / The National
Fast food advertising banned in Abu Dhabi as part of major health drive

New restrictions enforced as part of programme from Healthy Living Abu Dhabi

UAEFebruary 27, 2026
Thousands of Gazans attend an iftar at Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi iftar offers respite from ‘unbearable pain’ for Gaza patients

More than 3,000 Palestinians sit down to break fast at Emirates Humanitarian City

UAEFebruary 24, 2026
The Nutri-Mark food labelling system aims to help consumers make more informed choices. The National
Abu Dhabi rolls out major health drive to tackle chronic diseases

Initiatives from food labelling to redesigning supermarkets as officials shift focus from treatment to prevention

UAEFebruary 20, 2026
The study shows that genes linked to inherited eye conditions do not affect everyone in the same way. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirati Genome Programme makes inherited vision loss breakthrough

Landmark study analyses genetic data of more than 500,000 UAE nationals

UAEFebruary 20, 2026
A striking image of Mars captured by the Hope probe only days after it entered the Red Planet's orbit in February 2021. AP
UAE extends Hope probe's Mars mission to 2028

Spacecraft has spent more than five years orbiting Red Planet

UAEFebruary 17, 2026
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed presents the Arab Hope Makers award to Fouzia Mahmoudi. Hind Al Hajri and Abdul Rahman Al-Rais also won. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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'Everyone's a winner': Sheikh Hamdan crowns Arab Hope Makers champions

Awards recognise humanitarianism and philanthropy across the region

UAEFebruary 15, 2026
The UAE's Umm Al Emarat aid ship set sail from Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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UAE's 'Mother of the Nation' aid ship sets sail for Gaza

Boat carrying 7,300 tonnes of supplies to arrive during Ramadan

UAEFebruary 12, 2026
Ahmed Al Naqbi is dreaming big with his passion for archery. Victor Besa / The National
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Emirati para-archers aim for LA Olympics after Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

Emirati archers see UAE event as platform to success

UAEFebruary 10, 2026
Bruce and Charlie Lauder are representing Britain at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026. Victor Besa / The National
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Love match: Sport brings couples together at Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

Partners tell of the joy of competing side by side at major event

UAEFebruary 09, 2026
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 7: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) Basketball on Day 1 of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on February 07, 2026. (Photo by Mohamed Musthafa / Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 via Getty Images)
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Athletes hail 'unique opportunity' of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

More than 25,000 competitors to take part in inclusive event

UAEFebruary 07, 2026
Mohamed Selim will be taking part in the 2.5km run during the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mohamed Selim
MS will not hold me back, say athletes readying for Open Masters Games

Residents living with the condition will compete alongside international athletes across Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra

UAEFebruary 06, 2026
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