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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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Ghaya Saad Alahbabi, 12, wants to play her part in shaping a better future for the world. Photo: Ghaya Saad Alahbabi
Emirati youth ambassadors to pave the way for change at Cop28

The climate change champions are on a mission to protect the planet as key climate summit approaches

Cop28March 19, 2023
Tesla taxis are added to the existing fleet to establish a more sustainable, eco-friendly transport environment. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi's new Tesla taxis boost UAE transport sector sustainability drive

A new batch of electric taxis have also hit the roads in Sharjah and Dubai

TransportMarch 17, 2023
President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE is accelerating efforts to create a better world for future generations. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
Sheikh Mohamed says UAE committed to providing better future for children

Emirati Children's Day is marked on March 15 every year

UAEMarch 15, 2023
Dr Jonathan Greenblatt of the Anti-Defamation League with Ali Al Nuaimi, chairman of the Manara Centre, in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Photo: Wam
UAE opens new centre to promote co-existence

Manara Centre was established with US-based Anti-Defamation League

UAEMarch 14, 2023
Maria Theresa Coronel with her husband Frederick Valiente and children. Photo: Frederick Valiente
I had his heart and now I have his kidney: Wife thanks husband for organ donation

Maria Theresa Coronel is recovering in hospital and will be discharged in a couple of days

HealthMarch 09, 2023
Dr Maike Schumacher says women should pursue a career they are passionate about. Photo: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
Never give up, say women who became doctors against advice

International Women's Day 'embrace equity' theme aims to show why equal opportunities are not enough

UAEMarch 08, 2023
Ali Yosef Ramo, a Syrian quake survivor, at Sheikh Shakbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi. Leslie Pableo for The National
Syrian earthquake survivors recover in Abu Dhabi hospitals

Some are expected to be discharged as early as next week

UAEMarch 04, 2023
Sham Sheikh Mohammad arrives at Burjeel hospital in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi doctors treat Syrian siblings who survived quake

Sham Sheikh Mohamed and her brother Omar were flown to the UAE for treatment after surviving days under the rubble

UAEMarch 02, 2023
Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi at the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida. AP Photo
UAE pupils say Sultan Al Neyadi is pride of the nation

Young children inspired by successes of country's growing space programme

UAE in SpaceMarch 02, 2023
In the UAE, women make up about 70 per cent of all university graduates. Photo: Nama
Sheikha Fatima 'led the way' for girls' education from the beginning

In the UAE, 95 per cent of female high-school graduates pursue further education at tertiary-level institutions, compared with 80 per cent of men

EducationFebruary 28, 2023
Anna Al Qubaisi became the first Arab woman to win the UAE RMC Championship
Trailblazing Emirati women explain key to their success

Emirati race car driver Amna Al Qubaisi and figure skater Zahra Lari both say that they simply never gave up

UAEFebruary 25, 2023
Issa Shaheen, at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Syrian earthquake survivors arrive in UAE for medical treatment

Patients were flown to the Emirates on the directives of Sheikha Fatima, Mother of the Nation

UAEFebruary 24, 2023
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan addresses the Global Summit of Women in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Sheikha Fatima praises progress made by Emirati women

Sheikha Shamma read the Mother of the Nation's speech at Global Summit of Women in Abu Dhabi

GovernmentFebruary 21, 2023
The clinical trials at Burjeel Medical City could offer new hope for thalassaemia patients. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
Thalassaemia trials aim to reduce burden of blood transfusions

Abu Dhabi's Burjeel Medical City will assess the effectiveness and safety of Mitapivat, a drug that has shown promise in treating the blood disorder

UAEFebruary 20, 2023
Aisha Rizwan in the ICU at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi. The 15-month-old has not left the hospital since April 2022. Photo: Rizwan family
Abu Dhabi family's heartbreaking plight highlights 'bubble boy' disorder

Aisha has been in ICU for almost a year – and there is a 25 per cent chance her sister has the same disorder

UAEFebruary 16, 2023
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