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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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Baby Fatima is pictured with her father Suliman and the medical team following her life-saving surgery. Photo: ADSCC
Emirati baby's life saved thanks to bone marrow transplant from grandmother

Girl suffered from rare disease that attacks brain cells

UAEMay 04, 2024
Some of the 40-strong group of storm heroes, pictured with Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. Photo: Jamal Al Janahi
Emirati jet ski riders and scuba divers put skills to test during storm rescues

Jamal Al Janahi and Saud Al Nuaimi rallied together a 40-strong team of volunteers to help flood-hit communities

UAEApril 29, 2024
President Sheikh Mohamed presents an Abu Dhabi Award to Klaithem Obaid Al Matrooshi at a ceremony in Qasr Al Hosn. UAE Presidential Court
'No better encouragement': Abu Dhabi Awards winners share their joy

Event honours those whose contributions have positively benefited the UAE

UAEApril 22, 2024
Lama Al Fahim with her daughter Mahra, 9, and son Saif, 3. Victor Besa / The National
My Abu Dhabi Rent: Woman finds her dream home for Dh300,000 a year

Lama Al Fahim pays Dh300,000 a year for villa at Al Raha Beach

UAEApril 21, 2024
Artists sing folk songs as 100 Emirati grooms prepare for their weddings. Abu Dhabi's latest weddings initiative seeks to rekindle tradition, modesty and community. Pawan Singh / The National
Abu Dhabi launches new marriage initiative for Emiratis

Medeem will help couples in Abu Dhabi to plan simpler and more affordable weddings

UAEApril 20, 2024
Juma Mubarak Al Ali with his collection of vintage electronics in his family home in Umm Al Quwain. Leslie Pableo for The National
Young Emirati gets new lease of life with double lung transplant

Family feared worst after being 'told to say goodbyes' but now 20-year-old is happy and healthy

UAEApril 12, 2024
The Haddad sisters. Victor Besa / The National
Gazans thankful for UAE safe haven as they mark poignant Eid

Colourful Eid celebrations were organised for more than 1,200 Palestinians housed at Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi

UAEApril 11, 2024
The directive to pay off the outstanding debt was issued by President Sheikh Mohamed last week. Jaime Puebla / The National
Parents thank UAE President after fees cleared at government schools

Families overjoyed at 'generous act' after President Sheikh Mohamed's directive settles dues totalling Dh155 million

UAEApril 06, 2024
Dr Hamdan Al Mazrouei, chairman of the board of the Emirates Red Crescent, participates in a lecture at Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
Tradition of humanitarianism explored during Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed

Nation pursuing philanthropy with wide range of campaigns

UAEApril 03, 2024
Yazen Abu Hasira, pictured with his mother, Maryam, has received crucial care at Abu Dhabi's Emirates Humanitarian City. Victor Besa / The National
Gazans in UAE struggle to sleep as nightmare continues back home

Palestinians tell of gratitude after receiving crucial medical treatment at Emirates Humanitarian City

UAEMarch 29, 2024
Fatima Makhlouf manages her condition with exercise. Photo: National MS Society
Public still doesn't understand MS, experts say

UAE hosts month of events to raise awareness of what it means to have Multiple Sclerosis

UAEMarch 28, 2024
Palestinian evacuee and cancer patient Hanaa Saeed Selim, from Gaza, sits in a playground with her her daughter, who was brought from the U. S. to accompany her, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan at Emirates Humanitarian City, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2024. REUTERS / Amr Alfiky
Special reportGazans in UAE pray for loved ones caught up in deadly conflict

More than 1,200 Palestinians gather for iftar at Emirates Humanitarian City

UAEMarch 20, 2024
Corniche Hospital is one of the longest-serving hospitals in the country. Photo: Corniche Hospital
Abu Dhabi's Corniche Hospital to be replaced by state-of-the-art centre

The capital's largest maternity unit will be upgraded to a women and children's hospital that is three-times bigger

UAEMarch 15, 2024
Eating too much of the wrong food when breaking your fast can lead to trips to the hospital for many during Ramadan, doctors warn. Ravindranath K / The National
Rise in hospital visits after iftar prompts health warning

Doctors tell of crowded accident and emergengy departments with people suffering from indigestion during the holy month

UAEMarch 14, 2024
Princess Abeer Al Saud.
Saudi Princess hoping to inspire new generation of Arab explorers

Princess Abeer tells The National of her Antarctica adventure and the need for action to address climate change

UAEMarch 08, 2024
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