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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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Aireen is finally rid of the malignant tumour on her neck. Photo: SSMC
Abu Dhabi woman has fist-sized tumour removed from neck

The growth started out the size of a bean in 2009 and returned after two previous operations to remove it

HealthMay 31, 2022
A carer assists a woman with multiple sclerosis in her home. Lindsey Parnaby / AFP
Multiple sclerosis prevalence rising in Middle East, doctors say

Israel has the highest rate of cases in the region, followed by Kuwait

HealthMay 30, 2022
Burjeel Medical City successfully performed the first bone marrow transplant from a donor to a child in the UAE. The treatment was carried out on five-year-old Jordana, from Uganda, using donated bone marrow from her 10-year-old sister. Photo: Burjeel Medical City
First children in UAE to receive bone marrow transplants bring hope to others

Burjeel Medical City plans to help many more people to secure life-saving treatment in the Emirates

HealthMay 28, 2022
Nasser Al Nowais, chairman of the Rotana Hotel Group, with the late Presdient Sheikh Khalifa. "He cared about the well-being of people not only in the UAE, but all over the world," says Mr Al Nowais. Photo: Nasser Al Nowais
'He never tired of listening to us': those who knew Sheikh Khalifa reflect on his legacy

Death of the UAE's second President leaves a gap in the lives of many

UAEMay 15, 2022
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, presents the Abu Dhabi Award to Dr Fatima Al Refaei. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Emirati nurses call for new recruits to join profession

Nurses will mark May 12 by raising the challenges of the job, especially during the coronavirus pandemic

HealthMay 11, 2022
The house in Al Badaa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The story behind ‘Chinese pagoda house’ in Dubai inspired by owner’s travels

The owner bought the plot of land in Al Badaa in 1965 for equivalent of less than one fils

UAEMay 10, 2022
Residents are being urged to get tested for Covid-19 after travelling abroad. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Take a Covid test after you travel abroad for Eid break, UAE health official advises

Dr Shereena Al Mazrouei says although tests after travelling are not mandatory, staying vigilant is crucial

UAEApril 30, 2022
Doctors performed the surgery at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Supplied
Abu Dhabi woman says 3kg tumour was like having a baby attached to her

Doctors issue a plea for patients to go for a check-up immediately if they discover a lump

UAEApril 29, 2022
Salim Ismail, founding executive director of Singularity University, right, at Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed. Photo: Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed: UAE is ahead of digital curve

Salim Ismail says Emirates is able to quickly embrace new opportunities

RamadanApril 28, 2022
Sheikh Juma with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi staff Ayah Jammali, an occupational therapist, and Dr Shivam Mittal from the Neurological Institute. Photo: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Dubai Sheikh tells of living with Parkinson's disease

Father-of-five from ruling family likens his condition to confronting a bully

UAEApril 26, 2022
Al Ibrahimi's Electra Street branch was shut down on Monday by health authorities. The National
Abu Dhabi health authorities shut down restaurant over food safety breaches

Health inspectors found frozen food not properly thawed before cooking and insects in food storage areas

HealthApril 21, 2022
Doctors said Jordana, 5, has responded well to the treatment and is due to be discharged from Burjeel Medical City within a few days. Photo: Burjeel Medical City
Abu Dhabi hospital performs UAE's first paediatric bone marrow transplant

Doctors say the 5-year-old patient will no longer suffer with immense pain

UAEApril 21, 2022
Sheikh Mohamed at the lecture titled 'How to solve the biggest global challenges through innovation', at Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed.
Agile nations like UAE can lead the world, says technology expert

Edward Jung, speaking at Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed, believes the US era of dominance in innovation is over

RamadanApril 21, 2022
The Most Noble Numbers charity auction saw vehicle plate number, number 2 from code 2, sold for Dh23.3 million. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi's rare '2' number plate sells for $6.3 million at charity auction

Car plates and mobile phone numbers raise Dh111 million ($30.2m) for global free meals campaign

UAEApril 21, 2022
Parcels of foodstuffs are distributed to the end recipients in India, one of 50 countries to benefit from the campaign. Photo: UAE 1 Billion Meals Campaign / UAE Government Media Office
One Billion Meals: Close to 400m supplied so far

Millions of people in 50 countries helped by UAE-led Ramadan initiative

UAEApril 19, 2022
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