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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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Nobel laureate Prof. James Allison at the global congress of the WIN Consortium in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Burjeel Holdings
Nobel laureate foresees reduced cancer deaths as research continues to pay off

Prof James Allison expects death rates to drop as scientific advancements continue

HealthMarch 04, 2024
Street artists have decorated bus shelters across Abu Dhabi with spray paint. Photo: Department of Municipalities and Transport
Abu Dhabi bus shelters get a street art makeover

Local artists are decorating up to 40 with vibrant murals before the end of the month

UAEMarch 02, 2024
A series of laws passed in the UAE have allowed altruistic organ donations, like Hussain Shabeeb Al Shabeeb's. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE organ donation law gives fresh hope for kidney transplants

Patients at risk of kidney failure can now receive altruistic donations from people all over the world

MENAFebruary 29, 2024
The ruling has been described as a 'massive moment for the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court'. Photo: Wam
Expatriate Muslim father wins custody of daughters at Abu Dhabi court

Australian hails ruling by Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court after prolonged custody battle

CourtsFebruary 19, 2024
Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, executive director of the bone marrow transplant programme at the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre, is at the forefront of cutting-edge research. Victor Besa / The National
UAE experts hope to find multiple sclerosis cure as patient walks again

Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre is one of the institutions in the Emirates carrying out world-leading research

HealthFebruary 12, 2024
Sir Magdi Yacoub is a retired professor of cardiothoracic surgery. Rob Greig / The National
Share of $1m prize for Zayed Award for Human Fraternity winners

The three winners will each receive a share of the $1 million prize

UAEFebruary 02, 2024
Nasriya Shure, centre, with staff at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Maid burned in Abu Dhabi gas explosion leaves hospital after a year

Doctors say Nasriya Shure, 30, was lucky to survive ordeal

UAEJanuary 27, 2024
Medical Technicians, Martin Fischback, right, and Amer Spirzo check on one-year-old Rakan Saif at Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
EXCLUSIVEHope amid horrors of Gaza war: Survivors find sanctuary in Abu Dhabi

About 1,000 Palestinians are living in Emirates Humanitarian City after fleeing enclave

UAEJanuary 25, 2024
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. April 6, 2017/// Chhappan Bhog Restaurant.The restaurants that offer Indian street food. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Mona Al Marzooqi/ The National ID: 18236 Reporter: Afshan Ahmed Section: Arts & Life *** Local Caption *** 170406-MM-AL-indianRestaurants-014.JPG
SPECIAL REPORTInside Abu Dhabi's Urban Treasures

Long-standing restaurants honoured for their role in shaping the emirate's vibrant local culture

UAEJanuary 24, 2024
From left, Mohamed Alaydaroos, Noura Al Blooki and Hamad Al Hamadi at the launch event at Aldar Properties headquarters, on Yas Island. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi to empower elderly and disabled with inclusivity campaign

Authorities set out plan to boost services and create new jobs

UAEJanuary 22, 2024
People place candles and flowers at a makeshift memorial for the the victims of the Charles University's shooting, outside the Charles University in central Prague, on December 23, 2023, during a national mourning day. Flags on public buildings flew at half mast December 23, 2023 and masses were scheduled across the Czech Republic for a day of national mourning after a deadly shooting at Prague's Charles University -- the worst in the country in decades. A 24-year-old student opened fire at the Faculty of Arts on December 21, 2023, killing 13 people and then himself. Another person died in hospital later on. (Photo by Michal Cizek / AFP)
Emirati couple shot in Prague to be flown to Munich for treatment

Husband and wife Ahmed Ibrahim Obaid Ali Al Ali and Rowdah Al Mehrizi are both in a stable condition but remain in intensive care

UAEJanuary 02, 2024
Dates growing on the farm. Qidfa farmer Ahmad Sabir. Qidfa development in Fujairah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
SPECIAL REPORTRebuilding Qidfa: Inside Dh1bn plan to breathe new life into a Fujairah village

Ambitious development plan by the Emirates Council for Rural Development to see transformation of Fujairah coastal village

UAEDecember 28, 2023
The plant souq at Al Mina is always busy. Victor Besa / The National
Photo Essay: A visit to Abu Dhabi's vibrant plant souq

There are more than 50 small plant shops in a U-shaped corner of Mina Market

WeekendDecember 22, 2023
Brian de Francesca, a prostate cancer patient, with his wife Nadine at their home in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
Health professional praises wife for 'saving his life' after prostate cancer screening

Healthcare system designer calls for 'every man to get checked'

UAEDecember 15, 2023
About 40 per cent of those who participated in the survey said they often over-order food. Photo: DronG
UAE's love for takeaways creates food waste problem

Survey reveals most people have food delivered home more than once a week and order too much in restaurants

Cop28December 12, 2023
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