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Shireena Al Nowais

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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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Sancia Tauro, a two year old girl who is beating cancer. Ruel Pableo for The National
Brave Abu Dhabi two-year-old in remission after chemotherapy

Parents are hopeful that Sancia Tauro can beat the disease and lead a normal life

UAEFebruary 14, 2022
Patients receive specialist care at Al Rahba Hospital in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
New unit for treating severe Covid-19 opens in Abu Dhabi

Patients will be treated at an urgent care centre at Al Rahba Hospital

UAEFebruary 13, 2022
British couple Craig Lindsey and Sarah Goodman got married in Abu Dhabi as they embark on a new life in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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Joy for British couple married in Abu Dhabi civil ceremony

Craig Lindsey and Sarah Goodman became husband and wife as they start new life in UAE

UAEFebruary 09, 2022
Abu Dhabi's new divorce laws for expats and Muslims from non GCC countries benefit fathers, mothers and children. Sarah Dea/The National
Abu Dhabi's civil court divorce laws explained

New civil family laws in the capital prioritise the well-being of any children involved in divorce cases

UAEFebruary 09, 2022
A Patrol takes on tough terrain in the UAE
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Is it end of the road for Nissan Patrol under switch to electric cars?

Motorists have spoken of the sturdy SUV’s long-standing popularity in the Emirates as Nissan gradually shifts to electric vehicles

UAEFebruary 09, 2022
The new Family Civil Court will help non-Muslim expats marry, settle disputes and file for divorce. Alamy
Abu Dhabi's new civil laws explained

The rules around inheritance, marriage and divorce have changed for some residents of the emirate

UAEFebruary 08, 2022
Abu Dhabi has introduced no fault divorce proceedings designed to be swift and straightforward, with a fair division of financial assets and equal custody of children. Photo: Alamy
Abu Dhabi sets out 'no fault' divorce provision for expats

Civil marriage law passed in November detailed for first time

UAEFebruary 06, 2022
Afzaal Mahmood, Pakistan's ambassador to the UAE, speaking to media on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
Pakistan ambassador thankful for UAE support for victims after Houthi attack

Adnoc has offered financial compensation, jobs and to cover the education fees of the family of Pakistani man killed on January 17

UAEFebruary 03, 2022
Pupils go back to school at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Thousands of Abu Dhabi pupils return to school

A phased return to classrooms for government-run schools nationwide and all schools in the capital was completed on Monday

EducationJanuary 31, 2022
Kate Scully says the divorce process was quick and painless. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi's non-Muslim court can process divorce case in a day

Kate Scully, one of the first to go through the new court system, says it was quick and painless

UAEJanuary 30, 2022
Latifa Ibn Ziaten, a Moroccan-French activist, won the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity last year. Photo: Higher Committee for Human Fraternity
Meet the Zayed Award winner championing love after her son was killed by hate

Latifa Ibn Ziaten vowed to campaign for tolerance and harmony after son was murdered in terrorist incident in 2012

WeekendJanuary 28, 2022
Aline Hagopian survived cervical cancer after early detection and surgery. Antonie Robertson / The National
Cervical cancer awareness month highlights early detection

Vaccination and screening are vital to saving lives, doctors say

UAEJanuary 26, 2022
Gagandeep Singh holds up a picture of his cousin Hardeep Singh, who died in the blast. Also pictured is his second cousin Gurprit Singh. Ruel Pableo / The National
Victims of Abu Dhabi's deadly Houthi attack named

Hardeep Singh and Hardev Singh from India and Mamoor Khan from Pakistan were killed in the blast

UAEJanuary 21, 2022
Blast victim Noor Jabar Khan speaks to 'The National' from his hospital bed after surgery. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Exclusive: Abu Dhabi blast survivors recall moment deadly Houthi strike hit

Ramjan Rath and Saeed Noor Jabar Khan watched colleagues enveloped in flames in a terrorist attack condemned by world leaders

UAEJanuary 20, 2022
Dr Jamal Al Kaabi, undersecretary of the Department of Health, says Abu Dhabi has a greater understanding of the threat posed by Covid-19. Photo: Jamal Al Kaabi / Twitter
Abu Dhabi 'more than prepared' for Covid-19 challenge

Dr Jamal Al Kaabi says patient capacity has been greatly increased, but people should have vaccine and follow safety measures

UAEJanuary 20, 2022
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