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      Shireena Al Nowais

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      Shireena Al Nowais is an Emirati journalist and a long-standing chief local reporter for The National
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      Dr Mugheer Al Khaili, secretary general of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, centre, and Dr Shamma Al Mazrouei, acting director general of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, speak during the latest Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed event at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Mosque. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
      'We are family': Emirati official hails UAE public for strength in adversity

      Dr Mugheer Al Khaili, secretary general of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, said fear cannot be allowed to prevail

      UAEMarch 08, 2026
      Worshippers will hear the importance of staying resilient in the face of recent events during this week's Friday prayers. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      Friday prayers in UAE to focus on keeping faith in troubled times

      Worshippers will be urged not to spread rumours from 'those who seek to alarm and sow doubt'

      UAEMarch 05, 2026
      The advertising ban is a sign of Abu Dhabi 'moving towards proactive health'. Ravindranath K / The National
      Fast food advertising banned in Abu Dhabi as part of major health drive

      New restrictions enforced as part of programme from Healthy Living Abu Dhabi

      UAEFebruary 27, 2026
      Thousands of Gazans attend an iftar at Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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      Abu Dhabi iftar offers respite from ‘unbearable pain’ for Gaza patients

      More than 3,000 Palestinians sit down to break fast at Emirates Humanitarian City

      UAEFebruary 24, 2026
      The Nutri-Mark food labelling system aims to help consumers make more informed choices. The National
      Abu Dhabi rolls out major health drive to tackle chronic diseases

      Initiatives from food labelling to redesigning supermarkets as officials shift focus from treatment to prevention

      UAEFebruary 20, 2026
      The study shows that genes linked to inherited eye conditions do not affect everyone in the same way. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Emirati Genome Programme makes inherited vision loss breakthrough

      Landmark study analyses genetic data of more than 500,000 UAE nationals

      UAEFebruary 20, 2026
      A striking image of Mars captured by the Hope probe only days after it entered the Red Planet's orbit in February 2021. AP
      UAE extends Hope probe's Mars mission to 2028

      Spacecraft has spent more than five years orbiting Red Planet

      UAEFebruary 17, 2026
      Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed presents the Arab Hope Makers award to Fouzia Mahmoudi. Hind Al Hajri and Abdul Rahman Al-Rais also won. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      'Everyone's a winner': Sheikh Hamdan crowns Arab Hope Makers champions

      Awards recognise humanitarianism and philanthropy across the region

      UAEFebruary 15, 2026
      The UAE's Umm Al Emarat aid ship set sail from Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
      Play01:36
      UAE's 'Mother of the Nation' aid ship sets sail for Gaza

      Boat carrying 7,300 tonnes of supplies to arrive during Ramadan

      UAEFebruary 12, 2026
      Ahmed Al Naqbi is dreaming big with his passion for archery. Victor Besa / The National
      Play00:44
      Emirati para-archers aim for LA Olympics after Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

      Emirati archers see UAE event as platform to success

      UAEFebruary 10, 2026
      Bruce and Charlie Lauder are representing Britain at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026. Victor Besa / The National
      Play01:39
      Love match: Sport brings couples together at Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

      Partners tell of the joy of competing side by side at major event

      UAEFebruary 09, 2026
      ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 7: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) Basketball on Day 1 of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on February 07, 2026. (Photo by Mohamed Musthafa / Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 via Getty Images)
      Play01:31
      Athletes hail 'unique opportunity' of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

      More than 25,000 competitors to take part in inclusive event

      UAEFebruary 07, 2026
      Mohamed Selim will be taking part in the 2.5km run during the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mohamed Selim
      MS will not hold me back, say athletes readying for Open Masters Games

      Residents living with the condition will compete alongside international athletes across Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra

      UAEFebruary 06, 2026
      Zarqa Yaftali at the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity majlis held at Zayed Museum. Ryan Lim for The National
      Afghan advocate says Zayed award win shows plight of women 'not forgotten'

      Zarqa Yaftali wants recognition for those denied education in country

      UAEFebruary 04, 2026
      Tareq Emtairah, director general of Taawon. Ryan Lim for The National
      Palestinian aid organisation says winning Zayed Award ‘sends a signal to the world’

      Three recipients to be honoured at private ceremony on Wednesday

      UAEFebruary 03, 2026
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