Shireena Al Nowais
Chief Reporter


After four and a half months, baby Saif is ready to go home. Burjeel Medical City
Emirati baby Saif set to go home after complex surgery in womb

Baby spent 135 days in intensive care, following second complex operation during delivery at Burjeel Medical City

July 26, 2024, 3:00 AM
Rihea Sadarangani pays Dh65,000 a year for a two-bedroom apartment at the Nasser Al Razouqi Residency 2 building in Al Qusais 1 in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
My Dubai Rent: Indian woman on living in 'area that never sleeps'

Rihea Sadarangani and her parents live in a two-bedroom apartment in the Al Qusais 1 community

July 14, 2024, 4:16 AM
Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court issued a Dh30,000 fine to a man who took his child out of the country when the mother was meant to have custody. Photo: Wam
Father fined Dh30,000 for custody breach in Abu Dhabi ruling

It is the first time anyone has been fined in a custody case by the emirate's Civil Family Court

July 11, 2024, 3:09 PM
Aziz Rizk and his wife Caroline are trying to help raise funds for their nine-month-old son Jayden, who is suffering from SMA type 1, in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
‘This is our last hope’: Couple fly to UAE after life-saving donation fails to materialise

Aziz and Caroline Rizk need $500,000 to help save their nine-month-old son

July 07, 2024, 3:00 AM
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Co-existence, opens the Burjeel Cancer Institute. Photo: Burjeel Medical City
New Abu Dhabi cancer centre to offer free consultations

Burjeel Cancer Institute pledges that patients will receive same-day check-up, even without appointment

July 05, 2024, 1:02 PM
The ruling at Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court was described as 'a watershed moment'. Wam
Abu Dhabi's first civil divorce ruling between Muslim and non-Muslim

Judge decides in favour of British man who sought a no-fault divorce from his Australian wife

July 02, 2024, 3:00 AM
Prof Ger Graus delivers a talk about reimagining early education at Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed: 'There's more to education than good grades'

Global education adviser Prof Ger Graus called for a more holistic approach

June 29, 2024, 6:03 AM
Mohamed Al Ameri, head of studies and special projects at Abu Dhabi's Department of Health, speaks during a panel discussion on genome sequencing. Victor Besa / The National
UAE genome programme 'to transform medical care for Emiratis'

Main goal of project to benefit humanity, says Dr Mohamed Al Ameri

June 28, 2024, 5:48 AM
The initiative wants more voluntary organisations to help the emirate address issues including elderly care, getting more people to exercise regularly and family stability. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi to increase number of NGOs to tackle social issues

Third Sector Awards launched to help boost the number of community organisations in the emirate

June 25, 2024, 3:00 AM
The new directives are the latest significant changes to the UAE's abortion laws. Ministry of Health and Prevention
UAE to permit abortions in rape and incest cases in landmark reform

Experts say move is a progressive step that will protect women's health

June 20, 2024, 3:00 AM
Wedding of Lebanese celebrities Sara Abi Kanaan and Wissam Fares in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Easy Wedding
How Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court became destination wedding venue

More than 7,000 couples, including celebrities, have tied the knot at the court in the first half of 2024

June 17, 2024, 9:36 AM
Non-Emirati lawyers will now be able to represent clients in the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court. Photo: Wam
Foreign lawyers can now represent clients at Abu Dhabi civil court

New ruling will bring the emirate into line with international legal practices, experts say

June 12, 2024, 3:16 PM
Nawab Shahnawaz, 45, with members of the Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City team, from left to right, Ranya Shehab, Zaskia Ezendam, Biji Varghese and Dr Simon Myers. Victor Besa / The National
Pakistani workers injured in Ajman fire set to return home

Men left fighting for their lives after blaze underwent complex surgery and round-the-clock care in Abu Dhabi

June 08, 2024, 3:00 AM
Athletes during the parade at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics UAE Games. Pawan Singh / The National
Pride as Special Olympics UAE Games open

More than 600 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities are taking part in the event to empower and foster inclusion

June 07, 2024, 6:00 PM
Nada Mohamed with medical staff. 'I should have died a year ago, but here I am,' she says. Photo: Nada Mohamed
Transplant saves woman from cystic fibrosis that killed siblings

Complex, combined liver-lung transplant at Cleveland Abu Dhabi gives the 24-year-old a new lease of life

June 05, 2024, 10:24 AM