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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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Jake Harriman wants to give people the tools they need to leave poverty behind. Photo: Nuru International
The former US Marine who left the front line to fight world poverty

Jake Harriman set out to make a difference after witnessing the brutality of conflict

WeekendJanuary 13, 2023
The Hayat programme is aimed at improving the quality of life of patients suffering from organ failure. Photo: Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
More than 10,000 have registered to become organ donors in Abu Dhabi

Emirate's Department of Health says people from different nationalities, backgrounds and ages have signed up

UAEJanuary 13, 2023
Surgeons travelled to Dubai to remove the heart from the donor. Photo: Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital
Baby Emirati girl given new heart in Riyadh transplant

Youngest recipient in Middle East being monitored after donation from baby who died in UAE

HealthJanuary 11, 2023
A Jewish genocide memorial day event at the site of the former Great Choral Synagogue in Riga, Latvia. EPA
Holocaust teaching in UAE schools a 'welcome step'

Israel and Jewish community welcome introduction of lessons

EducationJanuary 09, 2023
Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE's permanent representative to the UN. AFP
Lana Nusseibeh reflects on UAE role on UN Security Council

Houthi attack and war in Ukraine among biggest challenges

UAEJanuary 05, 2023
Doctors at Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi perform endometriosis surgery. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi doctors recommend early check-ups as endometriosis cases rise

The disease is not life-threatening, but it can harm quality of life and make it difficult to have children

UAEJanuary 03, 2023
More expats are expected to tie the knot in the Emirates rather than travel home or abroad to wed. EPA
New UAE family law further modernises legal system

Civil law covers key family matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and child custody

UAEDecember 11, 2022
Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court is handling dozens of marriages and some of the UAE's first non-Sharia divorces. Victor Besa / The National
Wealthy expat divorce should be heard in Abu Dhabi court, UK judge rules

Senior legal figure says the new non-Sharia civil court would be best placed to handle the case

UAEDecember 05, 2022
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed with his mother, Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation
Exclusive: 'First ladies' of the UAE share memories of the country's 1971 union

Away from the public eye, the wives of the Rulers are responsible for embedding the family values on which the success of the Emirates is built

HeritageDecember 01, 2022
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - November 30, 2022: An image of the late HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, former President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, is projected onto the monument at Wahat Al Karama, during a Commemoration Day ceremony. ( Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court )​ ---
Emirati heroes remembered at Wahat Al Karama ceremony

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, gave medals to the families of those who lost their lives serving their country

UAENovember 30, 2022
Eman Ali, 2, underwent successful bone marrow transplant surgery in July. Photo: Burjeel Medical City
Joy for Dubai family as girl, 2, takes first steps after bone marrow transplant

Eman was given the gift of life by her older brother who acted as donor for crucial surgery

HealthNovember 26, 2022
John Mitchell says his family is grateful to Emirati neighbours for their response after the death of his mother. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
American Muslim's family thank Emirati community for funeral turnout

Lois J Mitchell moved to Abu Dhabi in her 80s, converted to Islam and spent her twilight years in the capital

UAENovember 23, 2022
Hundreds attend the burial of Louise Jane Mitchell who died at the age of 93 in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Janaza UAE
Hundreds attend funeral of elderly American woman who died in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Saif bin Zayed said the gesture showed great Emirati community spirit

UAENovember 21, 2022
Horsemen during the Union March during the 2021 Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Zayed Festival highlights Emirati traditions

Tickets for the family-friendly festival in Al Wathba are priced at Dh5

WeekendNovember 18, 2022
A nurse checks a kidney patient's arm following a dialysis session at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. Photo: The National
Abu Dhabi study shows high levels of chronic kidney disease are growing

Senior health official warns 'we are not doing well' as research shows one in five people have some form of kidney impairment

UAENovember 13, 2022
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