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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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Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, offers his condolences to the Al Mansouri family in Al Ain after the death of Capt Saeed Al Mansouri. Wam
Father of Emirati serviceman has 'four other sons to give UAE'

Ahmed Al Mansouri's son, Saeed, died in a vehicle crash alongside five other members of the UAE Armed Forces

GovernmentSeptember 15, 2019
A first class of 30 are starting their studies at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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Expat scholarships and Dh28,000 stipend at new Abu Dhabi medical school

Khalifa University's College of Medicine and Health Sciences offers the capital's first fully-fledged medicine degree

HealthSeptember 12, 2019
UAE medics are concerned about 'Botox parties' run by unlicensed practitioners. Bernadett Szabo / Reuters
UAE surgeon warns of danger of unlicensed cosmetic procedures

Dr Hassan Galadari tells Abu Dhabi conference of 'horror stories" leading to serious illness and even death

HealthSeptember 10, 2019
Dubai Health Authority is investing in telehealth services to enable doctors to monitor patients remotely. Getty
Luxury is killing young people, says UAE cardiac surgeon

A lack of self-reliance is contributing to cases of diabetes, morbid obesity and heart disease, an expert says

HealthSeptember 09, 2019
Arunakumar Tavva said his daughter's purpose in life was to help others. Victor Besa / The National
Proud parents say daughter will 'live on' after organ donation

The family of Dervisri Tavva were determined to offer the gift of life to others after her tragic death

HealthAugust 29, 2019
Ajman, United Arab Emirates - Emirati female EMT's Marwa Ahmad Alamoodi (L-R)and Maha Saeed Alfalasi with the national ambulance showing how they respond to a call and provide emergency treatment to residents. Ruel Pableo for The National
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Emirati Women's Day: Emergency Medical Technicians show the way

Ambulance teams reflect women’s drive to boost the nation’s well-being, writes Shireena Al Nowais

HealthAugust 28, 2019
An X-ray of a series of magnetic balls in a child's stomach.
Parents warned over children swallowing dangerous objects

Doctors said coins, batteries and magnets were the most common items ingested

UAEAugust 26, 2019
Emirati firefighter eager to return to duty after tumour torment

Abdulrahman Al Blooshi was unable to put on his helmet due to the growths on his head before successful surgery brought his woes to an end

UAEAugust 26, 2019
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Seta Abdulla Ali, 2, cochlear implants are being placed for her loss of hearing at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Yemeni girl hears for the first time after treatment in UAE

The two-year-old was born deaf but was brought to Abu Dhabi to be fitted with a cochlear implant

UAEAugust 25, 2019
A scan shows Mai Mohammed's tumour, near her abdomen. Courtesy Mafraq Hospital
UAE doctors remove grapefruit-sized tumour from woman

Mai Mohammed thought she had a kidney infection, but then scans revealed a cancerous growth that could kill her

HealthAugust 22, 2019
Salem Al Midhani contributed to a feature by The National in October 2018 about the treasure trove of local history and memories that older Emiratis possess. Abu Dhabi hopes to connect retired citizens land expats with younger people. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Abu Dhabi plans community welfare project for isolated elderly people

Pensioners will have the chance to be part of a buddy system, volunteer programmes and social groups in malls and parks

UAEAugust 21, 2019
Ironman competition may seem daunting for many, but it is a vital stress reliever for hard-working nurse Sylvia George. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The steely UAE nurse taking the ironman world in her stride

Nurse Sylvia George is inspired to compete by the little fighters in Al Ain Hospital's neonatal unit

UAEAugust 01, 2019
Doctors recommend brief exposure to overcome vitamin D deficiency, but advise residents to wear high-factor sun cream and to be aware of skin cancer symptoms. Silvia Razgova /The National
UAE skin cancer patients seeking help too late, doctors say

Call follows worrying new UK statistics revealing rates have soared by 45 per cent in a decade

UAEJuly 28, 2019
Dr Abdishakur Abdulle. Victor Besa / The National
New volunteers needed for 100-year study into Emirati health

New York University Abu Dhabi is conducting a comprehensive study of the nation's most pressing health issues

UAEJuly 27, 2019
Boys enrolled in the National Rehabilitation Centre's anti-smoking summer camp take part in a group activity. Victor Besa / The National
UAE rehab centre organises anti-smoking summer camp for schoolchildren

A National Rehabilitation Centre official says there are rising reports of adolescent smoking from local schools

UAEJuly 22, 2019
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