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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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President Sheikh Mohamed offers condolences to the family of Sheikh Rakkad Al Ameri. Photo: Presidential Court
President offers condolences to family of Sheikh Rakkad Al Ameri

Son of former minister of public works and housing was inconsolable after 'losing a huge part of him that can never be replaced'

GovernmentSeptember 04, 2022
Hend Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to France, and Afra Al Hameli, director of the Strategic Communications Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation. Khushnum Bhandari / The National / UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation
Emirati Women's Day: top diplomats share their stories

Hend Al Otaiba and Afra Al Hameli give advice on facing challenges and pursuing passions

UAEAugust 28, 2022
Hala Al Zargani, a female Emirati engineer at Lockheed Martin, poses at her office in Masdar City. Pawan Singh / The National
Meet the Emirati women changing the defence sector

On Emirati Women's Day, the message from women in the defence sector is to set goals high

UAEAugust 28, 2022
Many women have found rewarding careers with the Armed Forces as pilots. Photo: Ministry of Defence
Emirati Women's Day: 'There's nothing greater than defending your country'

Women are encouraged to consider the Armed Forces as a career choice

UAEAugust 28, 2022
Sonia Al Marzooki, 2nd left, receives a book from Hana Barakat, left, senior associate director of startAD, NYUAD, with Robin Solomon, counselor for public affairs at the US embassy, and Nihal Shaikh, assistant director of communications at startAD. Victor Besa / The National
'Emirati Women Achievers' book celebrates 51 inspiring trailblazers

Maitha Al Shamsi, Minister of State, says women featured in the book are an inspiration for the generations to come

UAEAugust 24, 2022
Emirati Abdulla Al Eisaei lost his leg in a car accident but is now a professional body builder. Meydan Hotel, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirati becomes first amputee from UAE to win bodybuilding contest

Abdulla Al Eisaei had his leg amputated after a car crash but believes he has gained more than he lost

UAEAugust 22, 2022
Mohamed Mansour Mohamed severed his finger in an accident involving a window. Photo: Burjeel Medical City
Man thanks Abu Dhabi doctors who reattached his severed finger

Egyptian patient praises medics who performed six-hour operation and 'never gave up' on him

UAEAugust 17, 2022
Doctors in the UAE have urged people to avoid going out while dusty conditions persist. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Sandstorms in the UAE: how do I stay safe and who is at risk?

UAE doctors say patients with asthma should carry their inhalers at all times and seek medical help if breathing becomes difficult

HealthAugust 14, 2022
Khalid Al Mazrouei, senior metrologist, at the Emirates Metrology Institute in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Measure for measure: the UAE lab where everything is calibrated

The Emirates Metrology Institute's clock will record time accurately for at least another 300,000 years

UAEAugust 13, 2022
Marilena di Coste, founder of The Butterfly, says it is a 'one-stop shop' for people of determination and their families. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi network helps disabled people in the workplace

The Butterfly works with families and businesses to boost inclusivity

UAEAugust 11, 2022
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department ordered Asim Ghafoor to be deported on payment of a Dh5 million fine. Photo: DAWN
US lawyer to pay Dh5m fine but avoid jail term, UAE court rules

Ghafoor will be released and deported on payment of the financial penalty

UAEAugust 10, 2022
Ali Jassem Ahmed was first elected to the FNC in February 1990, serving as an important voice for his emirate for more than 32 years. Wam
Tributes paid after death of Federal National Council member

Ali Jassem Ahmed represented Umm Al Quwain on the FNC

UAEAugust 08, 2022
Six Emiratis tipped as future leaders. Illustration: Nick Donaldson for The National
The Emiratis being primed to lead the UAE into the future

From the woman responsible for nuclear safety to the head of the country's space policy...

WeekendAugust 05, 2022
Nikhil Lakhwani spent weeks in hospital after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Photo: NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah
UAE doctors save life of boy temporarily paralysed by immune disorder

Nikhil Lakhwani was treated by a team of specialists at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

HealthAugust 04, 2022
Residency visa medical screening appointments in Abu Dhabi can be booked on an app to help cut waiting times. PA
Abu Dhabi expands online booking service for residency visa medical screenings

Digital strategy aims to boost efficiency and cut waiting times to a matter of minutes

HealthAugust 02, 2022
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