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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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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
A UAE court has upheld the suspension of a plastic surgeon following the death of a patient. Photo: Unsplash
UAE Supreme Court calls for tighter plastic surgery rules after patient death

Federal Supreme Court says cosmetic surgeons must be held to higher standards after rejecting doctor's appeal

UAESeptember 10, 2025
Shaikha Al Nowais has set out five key priorities for her role as secretary general of UN Tourism. Victor Besa / The National
First Emirati to hold top UN tourism job sets sights on Africa and South America

Shaikha Al Nowais seeking to reshape global travel industry

UAEAugust 28, 2025
Dr Mugheer Al Khalili. chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development. Victor Besa / The National
Inspired by Sheikh Zayed: Meet the Emirati leader fostering community spirit

Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, chairman of Abu Dhabi's Department of Community Development, highlights importance of national unity

UAEJuly 31, 2025
Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court was opened to hear all cases governed under a non-Sharia process. Photo: Wam
UAE resident files for Dh1bn divorce in Abu Dhabi

Filing made at Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court

UAEJuly 28, 2025
Abu Dhabi patient Kaitlyn Kinnaird has been given a new lease of life. Photo: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Woman praises Abu Dhabi doctors after 'life-changing' prolapse surgery

Resident Kaitlyn Kinnaird, 35, hopes to inspire others with condition to seek help

UAEJuly 28, 2025
The Abu Dhabi Awards are held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi Awards celebrate 20 years honouring community spirit

Nominations open for next cycle

UAEJuly 24, 2025
Ellyzabeth Lukitasari with her family after successfully having her eyesight restored. Photo: Moorfields
Abu Dhabi mother's joy as eye surgery allows her to see children clearly again

Seeing her daughter smile again was like getting a 'second life'

UAEJuly 20, 2025
Abu Alqumboz celebrates the wedding with one of his friends. Victor Besa / The National
Gazans celebrate wedding at Abu Dhabi's Emirates Humanitarian City

Wedding offers joyful respite from the horrors experienced by refugees in Gaza

UAEJuly 18, 2025
The UAE cut the concentration of PM2.5 by more than a fifth between 2023 and 2024. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Improving UAE air quality could save $596 million a year

Limited-income groups to benefit most from drop in pollution, says report

UAEJuly 12, 2025
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