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      Shireena Al Nowais

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      Shireena Al Nowais is an Emirati journalist and a long-standing chief local reporter for The National
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      Stem cell treatment could offer a new way of tackling Type 1 diabetes. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Abu Dhabi researchers hopeful of Type 1 diabetes breakthrough

      Process hinges on regenerating the pancreas with engineered cells

      UAEMay 22, 2025
      The endowment campaign will contribute to the fight against chronic diseases and help the most vulnerable. Photo: Alamy
      Abu Dhabi launches campaign to cover costs of chronic disease care

      Fund will help pay for treatment and support drug research

      UAEMay 19, 2025
      Salem Majed Al Shamili from Ras Al Khaimah, the first child identified with the condition. Photo: Majid Salim Muhammad Saif Al Shamili
      Rare genetic syndrome in Emirati boy, 5, helps identify symptoms in Middle East

      Condition causes slower growth and abnormalities in the head and face

      UAEMay 17, 2025
      Carla Bygrave, centre, is co-founder of Skills3, an organisation seeking to equip women from disadvantaged backgrounds with new skills and opportunities. Photo: UNHCR
      UAE programme gives hope to women and children displaced by war

      Charitable endeavours culminate in vocational training

      UAEMay 09, 2025
      Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court was opened to hear all cases governed under a non-Sharia process. Photo: Wam
      American woman awarded Dh100m in Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court divorce case

      Experts say decision to hold case in UAE capital highlights success of efforts to modernise legal system

      UAEMay 08, 2025
      Dr Omer Raheem from the Urology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Surgical Subspecialties Institute Photo: CCAD
      UAE pushes medical boundaries with first penile implant

      Hospital in Abu Dhabi performs procedure on man with rare condition

      UAEMay 07, 2025
      Iyad Rahwan, director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development.
      AI can change world, but humans must remain 'in charge'

      Iyad Rahwan, director of Max Planck Institute for Human Development, stresses need for regulation at Abu Dhabi conference

      UAEMay 01, 2025
      Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Empowerment, opening the Behavioral Exchange summit on Tuesday. Victor Besa / The National
      Play01:45
      From cutting food waste to stopping smoking, 'nudge theory' gains ground

      Event hears of old and new ways to tackle societal ills as world's top behavioural scientists descend on NYU Abu Dhabi

      FutureApril 30, 2025
      Longevity was put under the microscope at the recent Abu Dhabi Global Health Week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      How Abu Dhabi is looking 50 years into the future to shape health care

      Emirate is harnessing emerging technology and embracing new ideas to support patients

      UAEApril 30, 2025
      A traditional birth attendant assists a pregnant woman at her home in southern Malawi. AP
      UAE pledges $125m in drive to prevent 300,000 childbirth deaths in Africa

      The Beginnings Fund will provide vital investment in health care to bolster survival rates

      UAEApril 29, 2025
      The UAE is 'making great strides' in its genomic research, according to Dr Soraya Bekkali. Photo: Alamy Stock
      Play02:06
      Middle East's role in medical science can help fight against rare diseases

      Regional progress made but more needed to tackle rare diseases globally, expert says

      UAEApril 25, 2025
      Special Olympics athletes visit Amity University in Dubai ahead of the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi in 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE-backed Special Olympics drive aims to boost inclusivity in the classroom

      Dedicated centre aims to ensure everyone has access to learning

      UAEApril 24, 2025
      Prototypes for a 'gym of the future' were unveiled at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week. Photo: Abu Dhabi Department of Health
      Play00:02
      Abu Dhabi uses AI to create gym of the future

      Smart facility uses artificial intelligence, cameras and sensors to identify signs of strain and boost wellness

      UAEApril 18, 2025
      Masdar City is the home of Helm, a cluster focusing on health, endurance, longevity and medicine. Photo: Masdar City
      Abu Dhabi looking to create 30,000 new jobs in longevity medicine by 2045

      Emirate looking to become world leader in life sciences

      UAEApril 17, 2025
      The UAE wants to map out the genetic data of the Emirati population to combat rare and chronic diseases. The National
      Play01:46
      Personalised medicine a step closer as 800,000 Emiratis add to genome project

      Emirati Genome Programme aims to collect DNA and blood samples from a million citizens to revolutionise health care

      UAEApril 17, 2025
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