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Shireena Al Nowais

Chief Reporter
UAE
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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Schools are placing importance on learning Arabic. Christopher Pike / The National
First Dubai Education Expo outlines best private school and nursery options

KHDA also unveils AI-powered consultation service

UAENovember 09, 2025
The prize was presented at a ceremony at Adipec by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Wam
Life-saving ultrasound used for offshore treatment wins award at Adipec

Inaugural prize of $1m issued in Abu Dhabi

UAENovember 05, 2025
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City is hosting a team of top US children's doctors as part of a collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Victor Besa / The National
'Children are the future': Top US doctors team up with Abu Dhabi hospital

Team from Cincinnati Children's Hospital already at work in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

UAEOctober 31, 2025
Massimo Castellani is one of many to benefit from the surgery. Victor Besa / The National
The amputees who can walk again thanks to pioneering bone-implant surgery

Cutting-edge technology used to restore movement, sensation and stability that feels almost natural

UAEOctober 17, 2025
Gaza has been devastated by two years of war. Bloomberg
'I can only pray for ceasefire to hold': Mixed emotions for Gazans in UAE

Palestinian residents feel relief and doubt after Trump announces agreement on first phase of truce

UAEOctober 09, 2025
Abu Dhabi is seeking to nurture the next generation and boost the family unit. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi expands early childhood drive to strengthen family bonds

Initiative promotes child development and parental involvement through activities across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra

UAEOctober 07, 2025
Rahaf Ayyad in May, left, when she received lifesaving treatment, and in October, as she continues her recovery. Ahmed Ramzan for The National; Victor Besa / The National
Once critically ill, Gazan girl on road to recovery thanks to UAE doctors

Rahaf Ayyad, 13, says she can run again and is looking forward to seeing her grandparents

UAEOctober 06, 2025
An Israeli strike on Nuseirat, in central Gaza. Peacemakers say building real peace requires vision over generations. Bloomberg
Peacemaker cautious over Trump's Gaza plan but urges world to unite to end war

Important to maintain hope despite global conflicts, experts say

UAEOctober 03, 2025
The UAE's first woman astronaut, Nora Al Matrooshi, with Maj Hazza Al Mansouri, the first Emirati in space. Suhail Akram / The National
History-making Emirati astronauts 'represent UAE and entire Arab world'

Nora Al Matrooshi and Hazza Al Mansouri discuss life as nation's space pioneers

UAESeptember 30, 2025
Bart Fonteyne, a senior adviser in development and humanitarian aid, at the Aid Foresight Programme in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Gulf states can fill gap in much-needed aid space, UAE forum told

Challenges lie ahead but it's important to maintain hope, experts say

UAESeptember 29, 2025
Ahmed Al Noobi was given a life-saving transplant after a heart condition came to light during a routine doctor's appointment. Victor Besa / The National
World Heart DayEmirati patient urges organ donation after life-saving heart transplant

Ahmed Al Noobi only found out he was living with a genetic heart weakness after a routine check-up

UAESeptember 29, 2025
Women remain underrepresented in Alzheimer's research and care. Getty Images
Women under represented in Alzheimer's research and care

Doctors at Cleveland Clinic say 'revolution' against debilitating disease will be success with early detection

UAESeptember 21, 2025
Blood from umbilical cords can play a key role in helping to save lives. Getty Images
Families urged to donate cord blood to boost treatment for more than 80 diseases

Abu Dhabi Biobank campaign aims to harness life-saving stem cells in cord blood

UAESeptember 18, 2025
The UAE's organ transplant programme has changed lives, but hundreds of people still need crucial support, prompting an appeal from surgeons. Photo: Getty
Abu Dhabi doctors issue donor plea as UAE organ transplant programme grows

More than 280 patients await surgery

UAESeptember 17, 2025
Mahra, nine, with her nurses in front of her dream matcha stand. Victor Besa / The National
Emirati girl, nine, fulfils matcha stand dream after life-saving transplant

Doctors perform first bone marrow transplant for rare ITK deficiency

UAESeptember 14, 2025
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