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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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Hanadi Al Fahim pictured with her book and one of her art works - a table made from a Mercedes front grille. Victor Besa / The National
Emirati author takes a leaf out of father's book with ghaf tree tale

Hanadi Al Fahim uses the country's national symbol to educate youngsters in heritage and history

UAEOctober 18, 2019
ABU DHABI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , October 16 – 2019 :- Louise Ryan , Opera singer during her performance at the Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi. Louise Ryan is performing for the medical team who saved her life from the stroke caused by a burst aneurysm in her brain in February 2018. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News/Instagram. Story by Shireena
Abu Dhabi singer performs hospital concert to thank staff who saved her life

Opera performer Louise Ryan found the perfect way to sing the praises of staff at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi on Wednesday

HealthOctober 16, 2019
Naema Al Mansouri on an Emirates Red Crescent trip to a refugee camp in Jordan in 2015. Courtesy Naema Al Mansouri
'Mother of the Blind' to represent people with disabilities at Federal National Council

Naema Al Mansouri has been working with people with disabilities for almost 30 years, after teaching herself to read Braille

GovernmentOctober 12, 2019
Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed tours an event offering previews of the festivals in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Courtesy: Department of Community Development
Ghadan 21: Abu Dhabi launches major series of cultural festivals

A Diwali night market and a kite festival are among dozens of events to be spread over the city's islands

UAEOctober 09, 2019
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, which opens next month, booked close to 1,000 appointments in a single day. Victor Besa / The National
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Hundreds of appointments made at UAE's largest hospital before opening

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City opens its doors to the public on November 3

HealthOctober 09, 2019
A new charter launched in Abu Dhabi tackles issues from mandatory education and health care to jobs and free services for new mothers. AP
Diverse new members to represent Emiratis in FNC

New FNC members celebrated their wins on Sunday as they laid their plans for the future

UAEOctober 07, 2019
2006 FNC member, Rashed Al Murrar, at the voting centre in Abu Dhabi's National Exhibition Centre during the week. Victor Besa / The National
How a new era began for the FNC in 2006

Emiratis could vote and run for FNC for the first time that year

UAEOctober 05, 2019
Healthcare professionals in the UAE called for wider support to address unhealthy lifestyles, which are a key contributory factor in many diseases. Getty Images
UAE medics call for help to address 'huge hazards' of unhealthy lifestyles

Poor diets, lack of exercise and levels of alcohol consumption need to be tackled, Abu Dhabi conference told

HealthSeptember 30, 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 26, 2019. Media Tour of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. The main building of the Medical City. Victor Besa / The National Section: NA Reporter: Shireena Al Nowais
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Abu Dhabi's new mega hospital set to open in November

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City will replace Mafraq Hospital and accept up to 2,500 patients a day

HealthSeptember 29, 2019
Guests attend the unveiling of a 2018 survey by the Department of Community Development into quality of life on January 22, 2019. The new survey will focus on hard-hitting topics including debt, domestic violence and harassment in the workplace. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi residents to be asked about domestic violence and debt in major family life survey

The government poll will seek to understand social problems and attitudes to inform policy

UAESeptember 24, 2019
Churches are each handed this document cementing their status to operate
Abu Dhabi's churches and Hindu temple receive official legal status

Eighteen non-Muslim places of worship received a legal licence to operate in the emirate — after years of functioning on 'ad hoc' basis

HeritageSeptember 23, 2019
Mafraq surgeons Dr Robert Veres and Dr Walid Khalifa and their team saved Fawzia from being paralysed. Victor Besa / The National
Ethiopian worker saved from paralysis after 12-hour spine surgery

Fawzia C is looking forward to returning to work after being struck down with an 'extremely rare' spinal infection

HealthSeptember 21, 2019
Female candidates are eager to represent their communities on the Federal National Council. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
'I want to leave a mark in history': female candidates set for FNC elections

Women members will make up 50 per cent of the Federal National Council after the October 5 elections

GovernmentSeptember 18, 2019
Alya Ali with her son Abdulrahman at her home in Abu Dhabi. Reem Mohammed / The National
Return of serious blood disorder sparks renewed calls for testing

Medics at government-run Thalassaemia Centre in Dubai say more vigilance needed after 15 new cases treated

HealthSeptember 16, 2019
Mariam Al Zaabi won praise for her work from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid. Leslie Pableo for The National
Meet the director of happiness praised by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

Mariam Al Zaabi was one of four government workers praised by the Prime Minister of the UAE for delivering excellent service for customers

GovernmentSeptember 16, 2019
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