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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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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

UAEJune 12, 2024
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

UAEJune 08, 2024
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

UAEJune 07, 2024
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

UAEJune 05, 2024
Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, said the UAE has a clear vision for transforming government-run schools. Chris Whiteoak / The National
ExclusiveSarah Al Amiri: UAE plans major overhaul of government schools

Public education minister sets out vision to boost teacher morale and create dual language citizens in exclusive interview

UAEMay 30, 2024
A ceremony was held in Abu Dhabi to mark the announcement of the first UAE Games. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE Games set to challenge stereotypes about intellectual disabilities

Held by Special Olympics UAE and sports councils in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, the event will be held from May 21-22 and June 7-10

UAEMay 20, 2024
Princess Dr Haya bint Khaled was speaking about longevity science during Abu Dhabi Healthcare Week. Victor Besa / The National
Longevity focus should be on good health, Saudi health chief says

Experts working on ways to cut age-related diseases around the world

UAEMay 18, 2024
Dr Ahmed Al Khazraji, acting director general of Abu Dhabi’s Public Health Centre, has emphasised the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle every day. Photo: ADPHC
UAE hopes to create healthcare blueprint for world to follow

The collection of data and study of genomics to allow for a 'hyper-personalised' approach

UAEMay 17, 2024
Abu Dhabi’s first international dialysis patient to fly to Abu Dhabi to do dialysis while on vacation, Filipe Miguel Amado de Almeida. Shireena Al Nowais / The National
Globe-trotting kidney patient has dialysis on Abu Dhabi holiday

Modern technology opens up travel opportunities for people requiring dialysis

UAEMay 17, 2024
Demonstration at Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week of doctor operating remotely from Abu Dhabi on patient in South Korea. Wajod Alkhamis / The National
Remote-controlled surgery from 7,000km away showcased in Abu Dhabi

Pioneering procedure could offer a lifeline against the rising tide of people suffering from strokes

UAEMay 15, 2024
Alex Zhavoronkov, founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, a clinical stage biotech company powered by generative AI. Photo: Insilico Medicine
AI-generated drugs can lead new era in fight against disease, biotech chief says

It is hoped that life-saving drugs will be more effective and cheaper to produce

UAEMay 14, 2024
Scientists in Abu Dhabi are at the forefront of stem cell research. Reuters
Abu Dhabi to establish region's first public cord-blood bank in Masdar City

State-of-the-art centre will have capacity for up to five million samples to help tackle disease

UAEMay 14, 2024
Albarah El-Khani, Senior Vice President, Operations, M42 during the panel discussion on Genomic frontiers: Whole genoma sequencing for precision health, pre-marital and newborn screening. Victor Besa / The National
Genomic passports could be key to the future of health care

Experts weigh in on the benefits of DNA sequencing and how artificial intelligence is changing health care

HealthMay 14, 2024
Opening day at Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week. Victor Besa / The National
First Abu Dhabi health week focuses on new approach to care

From personalised care to anti-ageing treatment, the inaugural Global Healthcare Week offers renewed focus on illness prevention

UAEMay 13, 2024
Chloe Bremner flew to Abu Dhabi for the first time to undergo surgery. Photo: Danat Al Emarat
Abu Dhabi surgery ends '10 years of pain' for Scottish woman

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children offered Chloe Bremner, 24, affordable treatment

UAEMay 06, 2024
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