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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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Family friendly policies include flexible working and increased parental leave. Victor Besa / The National
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Coronavirus: Children with asthma not at risk of developing severe symptoms, UAE research shows

Doctors in Abu Dhabi monitored about 300 children in April and March last year finding majority showed only mild flu-like symptoms

HealthApril 29, 2021
Lezly is survived by her husband and young child, who are in the Philippines. Courtesy: Burjeel
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UAE honours the lives of 14 frontline heroes who died in nation's Covid-19 fight

The Frontline Heroes Office established in July 2020 is dedicated to the well-being of those on the front line and their families

GovernmentApril 29, 2021
Dr Farida Al Hosani, official spokeswoman of the UAE health sector, said it is vital people are fully vaccinated before travelling outside of the country. National Media Council
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UAE residents 'should be vaccinated' before travelling abroad this summer

Top health official urges people to protect themselves and receive both doses before flying

HealthApril 28, 2021
Asha Susan Philip, a nurse with Dubai Health Authority, receives the Pfizer vaccine. Dubai Media Office
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Ramadan Majlis: vaccination drive a 'miracle' but world must unite to defeat pandemic

Efforts to overcome global health threats were on the agenda at the second Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Ramadan Majlis of the year

GovernmentApril 26, 2021
Khusaibah Al Dahmani holding up a sign saying 'we’ve reached Mars'. Courtesy: Alia Al Joker
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Viral image of Emirati grandmother celebrates Mars mission and role of women

Khusaibah Al Dahmani was pictured holding a sign in Arabic that says: 'We’ve reached Mars'

HeritageApril 26, 2021
Scan of a large tumour weighing 7.8 kg that was removed from the abdomen of James Palalay. Courtesy SSMC
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Abu Dhabi surgeons save man's life by removing 7.8kg tumour

Father of three James Palalay was initially told the cancerous growth was inoperable

HealthApril 25, 2021
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, hosted the first Ramadan Majlis of the year on Monday. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
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Sheikh Abdullah hails UAE's Covid-19 frontline heroes at Ramadan majlis

Minister shared a message of hope with key figures from the Islamic, Jewish and Christian faiths at the first Ramadan majlis

GovernmentApril 20, 2021
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: Shireena Al Nowais. News. Huda Al Matrooshi is the first female Emirati car mechanic. Tuesday, April 6th, 2021. Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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First female Emirati car mechanic tells of how she's changing the business

Huda Al Matroushi has always had a passion to fix engines, from toy cars to Toyotas

TransportApril 14, 2021
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and will last either 29 or 30 days, until the next new moon is seen. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Ramadan 2021: families in UAE reflect on year of challenges

‘The National’ speaks to those observing Ramadan for the second time since the pandemic began

UAEApril 13, 2021
Vonita Singh of Movement Mantra, Parkinson’s support group. Courtesy Vonita Singh
'It began with a stiff neck': stories from those affected by Parkinson's disease

Fighting daily physical, mental and social battles, people with the neurodegenerative disorder call for more awareness

HealthApril 12, 2021
‘A Journey of Determination’ at Emirates Palace hotel celebrates the legacy and impact of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi, held in 2019. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi 2019 Special Olympics legacy lives on in new exhibition

The display showcases stories of people whose lives were forever changed after the games

GovernmentApril 07, 2021
Abdel Rahman Al Jaberi, the first Emirati patient to undergo a bone marrow transplant. WAM
First Emirati undergoes bone marrow transplant in Abu Dhabi

More than 40 patients are awaiting bone marrow transplants in the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre programme

HealthApril 07, 2021
Cyber security experts have warned that online criminals are hoping to exploit the fact that more people than ever will be shopping online this Christmas. Reuters
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UAE police and banks warn over one-time password scam

Fraudsters attempt to get users to hand over OTPs so they can transfer money or buy goods online

GovernmentApril 05, 2021
Unvaccinated employees must take a PCR test every fortnight under new rules. Victor Besa / The NationalAFP / Arun SANKAR
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi lowers cost of PCR tests

All Abu Dhabi government employees who are fully vaccinated must pay to take a monthly PCR test

HealthMarch 25, 2021
The Al Hosn app has been recently updated to act as the national e-register of the Covid-19 vaccine in the UAE. Pawan Singh / The National
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How to get vaccinated as UAE extends Covid-19 inoculation campaign

The Ministry of Health and Prevention is calling on all members of the public to be vaccinated

HealthMarch 22, 2021
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