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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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Worshippers during a service at the Evangelical Community Church in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
Joy as Abu Dhabi's evangelical church marks 50th anniversary

The Evangelical Community Church held its formative services in the living room of its first pastor in 1972

HeritageNovember 12, 2022
Justin Anthony, a patient who had a double lung transplant would be dead if it were not for his organ donor. Photo: CCAD
Double lung transplant recipient in Al Ain tells of joy at second lease of life

In the UAE and Saudi Arabia, the lives of 400 people of different nationalities have been saved through organ donation

UAENovember 09, 2022
Single mothers can now register and obtain birth certificates for their babies without a father present or a marriage certificate. Unsplash
How unmarried mothers can apply for a birth certificate for their newborns

A child whose father is not known can easily be registered under the mother's name

UAENovember 08, 2022
Shaiba and Vijith have donated the organs of their loved ones. Shireena Al Nowais / The National
Abu Dhabi launches new organ donor drive

Abdulla Al Hamed, chairman of Abu Dhabi's Department of Health, launched the initiative by becoming the first to register

UAENovember 08, 2022
Pupils of nearly every nationality attend the country's schools. Leslie Pableo for The National
Important to raise strong third-culture children in multicultural UAE, forum hears

Panel discusses how many children face an identity crisis growing up in a foreign country

EducationNovember 03, 2022
Speakers during the financial panel discussion organised by the Department of Community Development. Photo: DCD
Emirati families in debt urged to seek help

Event hears of high earners on near-six figure salaries struggling with finances

UAENovember 02, 2022
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Victor Besa / The National
Religious diplomacy to bring about peace for all, says minister

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance, says UAE is catalyst for world peace

UAEOctober 30, 2022
A mammogram screening consists of an X-ray of the breasts, which doctors use to look for early signs of cancer.. PA
Four in 10 women over 40 in UAE have never had breast cancer screening

Sheikh Shakbout Medical City poll says half of respondents are hesitant about having a mammogram

UAEOctober 28, 2022
Dr Omniyat al Hajeri said the UAE heat can be a major obstacle to exercising regularly. Delores Johnson / The National
Only 30% of Abu Dhabi residents exercise regularly, says health chief

Encouraging the public to be more active is a 'universal challenge', according to Dr Omniyat Al Hajeri

HealthOctober 26, 2022
Sara Agha, pictured with daughter Ruby, is more determined than ever to put family first. Photo: Sarah Agha
Cancer survivor 'grateful' for new lease of life shares message of hope

Sarah Agha showed extraordinary bravery as her breasts, uterus and ovaries were removed to stop the cancer spreading

HealthOctober 17, 2022
UAE ambassador Hend Al Otaiba visits the memorial to the 2012 terrorism victim in Toulouse. Photo: UAE embassy in France
UAE ambassador's tribute to 2012 terrorism victims

We must continue to build and unite a world of tolerance and respect, says Hend Al Otaiba

UAEOctober 13, 2022
The flu vaccine was introduced last month and the government advised everyone to get vaccinated, particularly people with underlying medical conditions. EPA
UAE doctors urge people to get flu vaccine as cases rise

Parents asked not to send children back after the half-term break if they are sick

HealthOctober 13, 2022
Pure Health's chief operating officer Shaista Asif said hospitals and doctors should not work in isolation of the goal of making people live longer is to become a reality. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi's Pure Health looks to science to help people live to 101

Healthcare group wants UAE capital to be centre of longevity research

HealthOctober 11, 2022
Doctors in the UAE have told of contrasting attitudes to C-section procedures in the UAE. Photo: PA
UAE doctors highlight cultural and healthcare divide over C-section births

Doctors point to nationality of parents-to-be and choice of healthcare provider as key factors

HealthOctober 08, 2022
President Sheikh Mohamed, while Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, presents an Abu Dhabi Award to Dr Fatima Al Rifai last year for her role in developing nursing in the UAE. Photo: Presidential Court
Last chance to nominate UAE's unsung heroes for Abu Dhabi Awards

These recognise often unheralded contributions from those committed to improving society

GovernmentOctober 06, 2022
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