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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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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - AUGUST 10: A man waits for his test results at a testing center at the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border on August 10, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The UAE has recorded around 62,000 cases of covid-19, with 357 deaths, among its population of 9.6 million people. New cases have steadily declined since a spike at the beginning of July. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
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Social gatherings 'contributing to UAE's rise in Covid-19 cases'

Public must adhere to safety measures to prevent further infections, official says

HealthSeptember 04, 2020
Dr Anwar Sallam, chief medical officer of Seha, speaks at the Abu Dhabi International Mental Health Conference in October 2018. Dr Sallam has called on the public to be more vigilant with safety measures but not panic over the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. Pawan Singh / The National
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No cause for panic as Covid-19 cases rise, says UAE official

A senior Abu Dhabi medic said with winter on the horizon, the public must play their part to tackle the outbreak

HealthSeptember 03, 2020
Christina Rodrigues with her three children and husband. Courtesy: Christina Rodrigues.
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Back to school: Why some parents chose not to send their children to class

Parents explain why they preferred distance learning for their children for the first term

EducationAugust 31, 2020
Laila Al Dhaheri is playing a key role in the UAE's burgeoning nuclear energy sector. Courtesy: Laila Al Dhaheri
Emirati Women's Day: Meet the women powering the nation's future

'The National' speaks to some of the inspiring women at the forefront of the UAE's peaceful nuclear energy programme

GovernmentAugust 28, 2020
Alaa Alghamri pictured in his room at Abu Dhabi's Humanitarian City, a residential compound set up for hundreds of stranded travellers. He is one of the few to remain, by his own choice, the authorities said. Courtesy: Alaa Alghamri
UAE says Gaza man 'stranded' in Abu Dhabi Humanitarian City doesn't want to leave

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it looked after Alaa Alghamri for months – and has offered him help to get home

UAEAugust 25, 2020
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , August 20 – 2020 :- People wearing protective face mask as a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus in Al Barsha Heights in Dubai. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News
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UAE to tackle localised outbreaks amid warnings of a 'second wave'

Crisis authority chief Obaid Al Shamsi said the public must play its part or face a return to lockdown measures

GovernmentAugust 24, 2020
Meera Al Marzooqi, 1, was born with almost no intestines. She is pictured with one of her older brothers. Victor Besa / The National
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Abu Dhabi doctors save Emirati girl born with almost no intestines

Meera, 1, was born with short bowel syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that meant her intestines were underdeveloped

HealthAugust 16, 2020
The UAE's airports are preparing for an influx of residents who are stranded abroad after restrictions were lifted on Wednesday. Courtesy: Dubai Customs
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UAE residents stuck abroad no longer need approval to return

The ICA immigration system has changed, allowing residents overseas to return under a new set of procedures

GovernmentAugust 12, 2020
Volunteers for the Covid-19 vaccine trial wait to be screened at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Victor Besa / The National
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Volunteers for Covid-19 vaccine trial share experience at Abu Dhabi facility

Volunteers say they are happy to help speed up the development of a vaccine and give back to the UAE

HealthAugust 12, 2020
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 8, 2020. Abu Dhabi International Airport Media Tour by Etihad. Passengers at the Etihad Check-In area. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter:
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People with expired UAE visit visas have grace period extended

Anyone who entered the country in March with a tourist or visit visa can now stay until September 11

GovernmentAugust 11, 2020
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 05 AUGUST 2020. The DPI Screening facility along the border between Dubai and Abu Dhabi which screens travellers for the COVID-19 virus using a blood sample and laser technology. It is a quick blood test and results are out in a matter of minutes. Mohamed Khalid has a test conducted by the trained medical staff. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: Nick Webster. Section: National.
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More Dubai screening centres to offer Dh50 blood test

Two drive-throughs in Dubai now perform quick DPI screening

HealthAugust 10, 2020
More than 100 healthcare workers are taking part in the UAE's vaccine trial in order to fast-track efforts to eliminate the threat of Covid-19. Courtesy VPS
Healthcare workers determined to win Covid-19 fight after signing up for UAE vaccine trial

More than 100 medics at VPS Healthcare have volunteered for the Phase 3 trial

HealthAugust 04, 2020
Two hospital groups in the UAE have launched rehabilitation programmes for patients reeling with health issues after recovering from Covid-19. Courtesy RAK Hospital
UAE hospitals offer rehab programmes for Covid-19 patients

Ras Al Khaimah Hospital and Amana Healthcare have announced therapy programmes to help patients left with serious health issues and impairments after beating the coronavirus

HealthAugust 04, 2020
Abdullah Nazir Ahmad Muhammad, the first bone marrow transplant patient in the UAE, recovers at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Hospital. Victor Besa / The National
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UAE's first bone marrow transplant patient tells of life-saving treatment

The 49-year-old Pakistani had suffered from blood cancer for almost two years when doctors in Abu Dhabi put him forward for the treatment

HealthJuly 29, 2020
The Peracha family pictured in their home in Abu Dhabi. Haider, 7, (second left) donated bone marrow for his youngest brother Hamza, (centre) who is about to have his first birthday. Also pictured: Uzair Peracha (left), Mustafa, 5, (second right) and Maria Uzair (far right). Victor Besa / The National
'Don't cry mum, I'll fix my brother': transplant saves sibling's life

Haider Peracha, 7, gave his younger brother, 1, a life-saving donation after he had a potentially fatal condition diagnosed when he was just a month old

HealthJuly 27, 2020
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