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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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Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President Sheikh Khalifa, delivers a lecture at Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
UAE will 'build bridges and partnerships' in a changing world

Dr Anwar Gargash says in an evolving international order, the rise of countries like China and India will reduce the dominance of the US

RamadanApril 14, 2022
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 23, 2013 : Men line up to fill up their Iftar food trays as they wait to break their fast on Tuesday evening, July 23, 2013, in the dining hall at the Saadiyat Accommodation Village on the Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. About half of the men currently living at the workers' village are the Louvre Abu Dhabi joint venture employees. Many of them, about 60 percent of the workforce, fast for the entire duration of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Silvia Razgova / The National Restricted!!! Reporter: James Langton *** Local Caption *** sr-130723-louvreramadan0405.jpg sr-130723-louvreramadan0405.jpg
Avoid crash diets and follow doctor's orders during Ramadan

Muslims told of the need to care for their health during holy month

RamadanApril 08, 2022
Doctors Debrabata Dash, Naveed Ahmed, and Senthilnathan TT with P Shajikuttan at Aster Hospital, Mankhool. Photo: Aster Hospital
Man who collapsed at work saved after doctors find three life-threatening conditions

Patient plans to travel to his home town for his daughter’s wedding

UAEApril 07, 2022
Dr Farida Al Hosani, the spokeswoman for the UAE health sector. Photo: National Media Council
Don't let guard down against Covid this Ramadan, says top UAE health official

Dr Farida Al Hosani warns the pandemic is not over yet and people should still follow safety rules

RamadanApril 07, 2022
Lecture on the manipulation of religious text by extremists, at the Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed for Future Generations. Hamad Al Mansouri for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Ramadan 2022: Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed hosts first lecture on Islamic values

The lecture shed light on their role in building the individual and society

RamadanApril 06, 2022
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Emirates ID to replace UAE residency visa page on passports

Move is effective from April 11 and follows the introduction of next-generation Emirates IDs

UAEApril 05, 2022
Nezar Sallam, head of the Emirates Astronomical Observatory, in Al Shahama in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Ramadan 2022 starts in UAE on Saturday

Saudi Arabia also to start holy month on the same day but Oman will begin on Sunday

RamadanApril 01, 2022
Bedoor Jassem, 26, beat colon cancer after doctors in Abu Dhabi performed robotic surgery on her. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Emirati woman tells of cancer battle at age of 26

Doctors say more and more young people are getting the disease, once confined mainly to the elderly

HealthApril 01, 2022
Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mona Al Marzooqi / The National
New life-changing treatments for babies planned at Abu Dhabi hospital

Corniche Hospital to introduce new treatments for babies with spina bifida

UAEMarch 29, 2022
A therapy session to help improve communication skills among autistic children. Photo: Lego
Speech delays in children being misdiagnosed as autism, top UAE health expert says

Children are failing to meet important milestones because of limited interaction and isolation during early phase of the pandemic

HealthMarch 29, 2022
Co-founders of Barq, Ahmed Al Mazroui, left, and Abdallah Abu Sheikh with the Rena Max electric moped. Victor Besa / The National
Emirati company Barq EV launches electric delivery vehicles designed for region

Barq EV's mopeds have cooled handlebars and a reflective windshield to protect the driver from the heat

UAEMarch 26, 2022
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed launched the Abu Dhabi Programme for Effortless Customer Experience on Tuesday. Image: Ministry of Presidential Affairs ---
Abu Dhabi to streamline access to all government services

Pilot phase of Abu Dhabi Programme for Effortless Customer Experience improves efficiency by almost 50 per cent

UAEMarch 22, 2022
Dr Jamal Al Kaabi, undersecretary at the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, graduates from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence’s executive programme. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
UAE’s business leaders graduate from MBZUAI artificial intelligence programme

Pioneering course gave participants glimpse of how AI could be used in their organisations

UAEMarch 22, 2022
Iran’s official Irna news agency quoted local officials who said several rescue boats were sent and a helicopter was deployed. Iran Ports organisation/WANA
Two crew members missing after UAE vessel sinks in Gulf storm

Dubai-based ship operator says 28 of the 30 crew members are safe

UAEMarch 17, 2022
Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, speaks during the opening day of the World Early Childhood Development Forum. Victor Besa / The National
Senior minister urges social media firms to fight online child exploitation

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior says greater co-operation is required to protect young people

GovernmentMarch 15, 2022
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