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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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Khalifa university student Reem Al Hosani plays golf at Abu Dhabi Golf Club.
UAE golf guru aims to get more Emirati women on the fairways

Youth development chief sets out plans to encourage more female participation in traditionally male-dominated sport

UAEOctober 02, 2022
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, has said the Arab world must tackle a brain drain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE to invest in great minds to tackle Middle East brain drain

Millions in funding will be given to further research under the initiative

UAESeptember 29, 2022
Etihad Rail began construction works on the Al Ghail freight facility last year. Courtesy Etihad Rail
UAE and Oman sign deal to link countries by passenger train

Project begins with freight line to Sohar port in northern Oman

GulfSeptember 28, 2022
Itamar Bareket, from Tel Aviv, places a ring on to Nogah's finger at the civil court in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Secular Israeli couple choose Abu Dhabi civil court for marriage

More Israeli couples have booked non-religious weddings in the Emirati capital

UAESeptember 27, 2022
Pupils at the Dubai British School in Jumeirah Park. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE authorities drop use of face masks in many public places

Face masks will no longer be mandatory in most public areas from September 28

CoronavirusSeptember 26, 2022
President Sheikh Mohamed with the family of Emirati poet Ahmed Al Mansoori at his home in Al Wathba. Photo: Presidential Court
Emirati poet and family honoured by President Sheikh Mohamed's surprise visit

Sheikh Mohamed was surrounded by happy children

UAESeptember 21, 2022
Abu Dhabi’s Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an delivered millions of meals to workers in 2020 through its 'Together We Are Good' programme. Photo: Ma'an
Abu Dhabi's Ma'an receives Dh480 million to support social initiatives

Dh168.9 million financial assistance distributed to beneficiaries so far this year

GovernmentSeptember 21, 2022
Education expert Michael Horn says schools are mostly all built on a zero-sum mentality, which considers the success of one child as paid for by the failure of another. Photo: Presidential Court
Let pupils learn at their own pace, says education expert

Michael Horn says mastery-based approach will help to develop critical thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration

EducationSeptember 17, 2022
Minister of Community Development Hessa Buhumaid told the conference that the UAE's agenda has long since included women in its plans for peace and security. Ruel Pableo for The National
Keeping women out of peace negotiations costs countries billions, experts say

International Conference on Women, Peace and Security draws to a close on Saturday in Abu Dhabi

UAESeptember 10, 2022
Anou Borrey, senior gender adviser for the UN Development Programme, speaks at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security at Ritz Carlton, Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
Ukrainian women and children in need of more organised support, says activist

Better co-ordination urged to make aid and services fully available to people affected by continuing war

UAESeptember 09, 2022
Mahbouba Seraj said she was 'begging' for the voices of Afghan women to be heard. Ruel Pableo / The National
Afghan women 'being erased from existence', activist tells Abu Dhabi peace event

Mahbouba Seraj pleads for the world not to forget the resurgent Taliban's treatment of women

UAESeptember 08, 2022
Naeema Alblalooshi, left, a police officer from Bahrain is assisted by a friend before the group photo. Photo: Victor Besa / The National
Military training course in Abu Dhabi highlights women's growing role in peacekeeping

A total of 140 cadets from Arab, Asian and African countries are taking part

UAESeptember 07, 2022
Meera Al Mentheri, 12, welcomes guests at the 23rd Arab Regional Conference held at the Erth hotel in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi's Girl Guides conference highlights need to empower young women

There are currently 10 million Girl Guides in 152 countries

UAESeptember 06, 2022
Rebound aims to reduce the amount of plastic pollution leaking into the environment. Photo: Silvia Razgova / The National
UAE enters billion-dollar recycling market with launch of plastic exchange

Rebound Plastic Exchange already has traders from around the globe signing in to buy recycled materials

UAESeptember 05, 2022
Lawyers say every couple needs to make time to draw up and sign a prenuptial agreement. Getty Images
Lawyers urge high-powered expat women to get prenups to avoid paying alimony

Lawyers are seeing cases where women had to share more than half their income with their ex-husbands upon their divorce

UAESeptember 05, 2022
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