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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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National Experts Programme fellow Abdulla Al Remeithi devised the UAE Environmental Identity app. Photo: Supplied
Emirati eco champion launches app to track public's carbon footprint

The government-backed UAE Environmental Identity platform was developed by National Experts Programme fellow Abdulla Al Remeithi

Cop28December 11, 2023
Nesreen Al Muqayed, who has been told by doctors that she cannot walk again, with her son. Eiman Ahmed / The National
ExclusiveGaza mother paralysed in Israeli air strike grateful to be alive

Nesreen Al Muqayed is receiving care in Abu Dhabi after surviving rocket attack along with her family

UAEDecember 09, 2023
Medical volunteers, Maitha Al Naqbi- 28 SKMC Angham Shaheen-27- Healthpoint at a field hospital in Gaza. Victor Besa / The National
UAE volunteers ready to help in Gaza field hospital

UAE medics attend a workshop in Abu Dhabi before travelling to war-torn country

UAEDecember 08, 2023
Fatima Al Najjar, 63 and Abdullah Al Najjar, 65. 'God protect Gaza and the UAE,' Mr Al Najjar said. Victor Besa / The National
EXCLUSIVEGazan cancer patients hail treatment received in Abu Dhabi

Medics in the UAE are providing care for dozens of Palestinians from the besieged enclave

UAEDecember 07, 2023
Women no longer need their husband's consent to undergo an abortion in the UAE. Delores Johnson / The National
Women in UAE no longer need spousal consent for emergency abortions

New legislation also permits private licensed clinics to perform the procedure

UAEDecember 04, 2023
Sara Mohamed Almazrouei, Etihad Rail. Victor Besa / The National
Etihad Rail's first Emirati female train driver shares dream

Sara Al Mazrouei wants to welcome President Sheikh Mohamed on board when long-awaited service is launched

UAENovember 28, 2023
Hanadi Al Fahim displays one of her sustainable towels, which also celebrate Emirati culture. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Emirati businesswoman creates towels from bamboo to fight climate change

Hanadi Al Fahim promotes green business practices through a sustainable line

UAENovember 22, 2023
The UAE plans to encourage responsible consumption in order to reduce food waste in households. Antonie Robertson / The National
EXCLUSIVEUAE official says food-waste fines being considered

Head of the UAE's food loss and waste initiative 'deeply distressed' by amount thrown away

UAENovember 19, 2023
A major UAE study has sounded the alarm over widespread high blood pressure among the Emirati population. Getty Images
One in three Emiratis 'at risk of heart disease'

The UAE Healthy Future Study has found one third of respondents have high levels of blood pressure and cholesterol

HealthNovember 15, 2023
Volunteers assembling boxes filled with essential aid items for Gaza in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National
UAE volunteers stress importance of helping Gazans hit by war

Thousands attend latest event of Compassion for Gaza campaign

UAENovember 12, 2023
Mohammed Ghaben, a nurse at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi, said the people of Gaza are in dire need of assistance. Victor Besa / The National
exclusive'I couldn't just stand by': medics from UAE head to Gaza

Team of 160 will provide care for children able to leave Gaza via Rafah crossing

UAENovember 08, 2023
Hamad Al Dhaheri, undersecretary of Abu Dhabi's Department of Community Development, outlines the Family Wellbeing Strategy with Bushra Al Mulla, director-general of the FCA (second left). Wam
Counselling service to support all families in Abu Dhabi

New service established as single point of contact to support families

GovernmentNovember 05, 2023
Palistani carpet merchants take a tea break. Victor Besa / The National
Photo essay: Third-generation sellers at Abu Dhabi's carpet souq

Merchants of Mina Souq have fond memories of meeting the UAE's Founding Father

WeekendNovember 03, 2023
NYUAD vice chancellor Mariet Westermann said the THE Mena Universities Summit will look at innovative and sustainable problem-solving. Supplied.
NYU Abu Dhabi hosts education summit ahead of Cop28

UAE capital will also be venue for world’s largest youth-led conference on energy transition

UAENovember 02, 2023
Khalid Malak, the first Palestine ambassador to the UAE, reflected on deep-rooted ties binding the Emirates and his homeland. Victor Besa / The National
Why Palestine's first UAE envoy finds solace in Emirati solidarity

Khalid Malak reflects on long-standing friendship as UAE delivers key support to embattled Palestinians

UAEOctober 26, 2023
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