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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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Minister of State Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh says the citizenship initiative is an important step that will prepare the UAE for the future. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Emirati citizenship initiative will attract 'best minds'

Professionals and academics will have the chance to become a UAE citizen and retain their original nationality

GovernmentJanuary 31, 2021
The advanced genetics lab aims to capture the genetic make-up of the entire Emirati population in only a few short months. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, chairman of the Department Health, was the first to participate in the Emirati Genome Programme. Department of Health
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Abu Dhabi lab will sequence genes of every Emirati within months

The Omics Centre of Excellence will map out the DNA of the Emirati population and will be an important tool in the fight against Covid-19

HealthJanuary 27, 2021
A vaccine is administered at Bareen International Hospital in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. Bareen International Hospital
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Unvaccinated government workers isolating at home must use annual leave

The move will affect staff with Covid-19 or who have had close contact with an infected person

GovernmentJanuary 27, 2021
Nimr's chief commercial officer Khaled Al Zaabi with one of the company's armoured military vehicles. Victor Besa / The National
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Inside Nimr, the armoured vehicle company on a mission to bring soldiers home safe

In a factory deep in the Abu Dhabi desert, personnel carriers that can withstand mine and rocket blasts roll off the production line

GovernmentJanuary 25, 2021
Dr Farida Al Hosani says people who have had a Covid-19 vaccine must continue to wear masks, wash their hands often and practise social distancing. National Media Council
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Vaccinated people can still spread virus, says UAE health official

People who have had the Covid-19 vaccine warned against complacency and urged to maintain mask wearing and physical distancing

HealthJanuary 24, 2021
The Al Chabib and Fayez family are reunited in Abu Dhabi after two decades apart. Most fled to the UK in the late 1990s, but some stayed and suffered persecution at the hands of the Houthi militia. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
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Shot, terrorised and forced to flee: Yemeni Jewish family tell of persecution at Houthi hands

The Chabib family, which along with other Jews were targeted by the Iran-backed militia, were reunited in Abu Dhabi last week after two decades apart

UAEJanuary 20, 2021
Children under 12 are not required to take a PCR test on arrival to Abu Dhabi from abroad nor have to quarantine at home for 10 days. Victor Besa / The National
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi travel rules for children clarified

Children under 18 are not required to wear tracker bracelets and some are exempt from PCR tests on arrival

HealthJanuary 14, 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 12, 2021. SEHA Vaccination Centre at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal area. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA Reporter: Shireena Al Nowais
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Inside Abu Dhabi's Covid-19 centre vaccinating thousands each day

About 3,000 people are inoculated daily at the Seha Vaccination Centre at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal

HealthJanuary 13, 2021
Vaccination drive at Bareen International Hospital at Mohamed bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. Bareen International Hospital
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UAE vaccine appointments fill up as demand soars

Some clinics have no free slots until March, though government-run centres are still welcoming walk-ins

HealthJanuary 12, 2021
A first shot of the Sinopharm vaccine is given following an assessment of the patient’s health. AFP
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Abu Dhabi sets out exemptions for vaccinated people

People immunised under National Vaccination Programme or as part of the Phase-3 clinical trial require fewer tests to enter Abu Dhabi

GovernmentJanuary 12, 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 10, 2021. Saeed Yousef Mardi and wife Arwa Mohamed Abib of Al Yousuf Sweets and Bakeries have a chat with some customers before giving them bread. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA Reporter: Shireena Al Nowais
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Abu Dhabi bakery offers free food to people who can't pay

Palestinian family has been helping low-income customers for years

UAEJanuary 11, 2021
Dr Ali Al Obaidli, head of the UAE Organ Donation and Transplant Committee, said the money would be used to support organ donations, expand community outreach and improve awareness. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi public urged to support Dh5m organ donation campaign

Funds will raise awareness about how organ transplants save lives

HealthJanuary 10, 2021
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 5, 2021. Interview with Dr Nawal Ahmed Mohamed Al Kaabi, right, Principle Investigator of phase III clinical trial Sheikh Khalifa Medical City CMO and Chairperson of the National COVID-19 Clinical Management Committee and Dr Walid Zaher, Chief Research Officer and Vaccine Project Leader, G42 Healthcare. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA Journalist: Shireena Al Nowais
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UAE secures deal to manufacture Sinopharm vaccine ahead of major inoculation push

Exclusive: UAE authorities and trial partner G42 set out plans to achieve 'herd immunity' by later this year

HealthJanuary 10, 2021
Almir Smajlovic is a medic who volunteers as an imam. When Covid-19 broke out, he shaved his beard to better protect himself and his patients. Courtesy: Almir Smajlovic
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UAE's 'imam medic' urges public to shun anti-vaccine sentiment

Frontline worker Almir Smajlovic, who volunteers in mosques, seeks to dispel myths at his informative Q&As for worshippers

HealthJanuary 03, 2021
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