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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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The endowment campaign will contribute to the fight against chronic diseases and help the most vulnerable. Photo: Alamy
Abu Dhabi launches campaign to cover costs of chronic disease care

Fund will help pay for treatment and support drug research

UAEMay 19, 2025
Salem Majed Al Shamili from Ras Al Khaimah, the first child identified with the condition. Photo: Majid Salim Muhammad Saif Al Shamili
Rare genetic syndrome in Emirati boy, 5, helps identify symptoms in Middle East

Condition causes slower growth and abnormalities in the head and face

UAEMay 17, 2025
Carla Bygrave, centre, is co-founder of Skills3, an organisation seeking to equip women from disadvantaged backgrounds with new skills and opportunities. Photo: UNHCR
UAE programme gives hope to women and children displaced by war

Charitable endeavours culminate in vocational training

UAEMay 09, 2025
Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court was opened to hear all cases governed under a non-Sharia process. Photo: Wam
American woman awarded Dh100m in Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court divorce case

Experts say decision to hold case in UAE capital highlights success of efforts to modernise legal system

UAEMay 08, 2025
Dr Omer Raheem from the Urology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Surgical Subspecialties Institute Photo: CCAD
UAE pushes medical boundaries with first penile implant

Hospital in Abu Dhabi performs procedure on man with rare condition

UAEMay 07, 2025
Iyad Rahwan, director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development.
AI can change world, but humans must remain 'in charge'

Iyad Rahwan, director of Max Planck Institute for Human Development, stresses need for regulation at Abu Dhabi conference

UAEMay 01, 2025
Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Empowerment, opening the Behavioral Exchange summit on Tuesday. Victor Besa / The National
From cutting food waste to stopping smoking, 'nudge theory' gains ground

Event hears of old and new ways to tackle societal ills as world's top behavioural scientists descend on NYU Abu Dhabi

FutureApril 30, 2025
Longevity was put under the microscope at the recent Abu Dhabi Global Health Week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
How Abu Dhabi is looking 50 years into the future to shape health care

Emirate is harnessing emerging technology and embracing new ideas to support patients

UAEApril 30, 2025
A traditional birth attendant assists a pregnant woman at her home in southern Malawi. AP
UAE pledges $125m in drive to prevent 300,000 childbirth deaths in Africa

The Beginnings Fund will provide vital investment in health care to bolster survival rates

UAEApril 29, 2025
The UAE is 'making great strides' in its genomic research, according to Dr Soraya Bekkali. Photo: Alamy Stock
Middle East's role in medical science can help fight against rare diseases

Regional progress made but more needed to tackle rare diseases globally, expert says

UAEApril 25, 2025
Special Olympics athletes visit Amity University in Dubai ahead of the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi in 2019. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE-backed Special Olympics drive aims to boost inclusivity in the classroom

Dedicated centre aims to ensure everyone has access to learning

UAEApril 24, 2025
Prototypes for a 'gym of the future' were unveiled at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week. Photo: Abu Dhabi Department of Health
Abu Dhabi uses AI to create gym of the future

Smart facility uses artificial intelligence, cameras and sensors to identify signs of strain and boost wellness

UAEApril 18, 2025
Masdar City is the home of Helm, a cluster focusing on health, endurance, longevity and medicine. Photo: Masdar City
Abu Dhabi looking to create 30,000 new jobs in longevity medicine by 2045

Emirate looking to become world leader in life sciences

UAEApril 17, 2025
The UAE wants to map out the genetic data of the Emirati population to combat rare and chronic diseases. The National
Personalised medicine a step closer as 800,000 Emiratis add to genome project

Emirati Genome Programme aims to collect DNA and blood samples from a million citizens to revolutionise health care

UAEApril 17, 2025
Blood markers can help identify Alzheimer's disease eight years before symptoms begin to appear. PA
Abu Dhabi to open first centre to detect Alzheimer’s as early as 40

While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, it is hoped earlier testing can help slow its progress

UAEApril 16, 2025
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