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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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Emirati citizenship entitles pupils and students to scholarships and government jobs set aside for UAE nationals. Fatima Al Marzooqi / The National
Emirati mothers rejoice as children granted citizenship

More than 3,350 children born to Emirati mothers and foreign fathers are to receive UAE passports

UAEMay 29, 2019
Friday prayers take place at Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque during Ramadan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ramadan 2019: how to convert to Islam

Thousands of UAE residents join the faith every year

UAEMay 26, 2019
Sheikh Zayed was renowned for championing humanitarian causes. Courtesy Aletihad
How Sheikh Zayed took care of his 'children'

On the anniversary of his death, the country remembers the Founding Father’s extraordinary caring nature

HeritageMay 24, 2019
Senior Emiratis, including Ahmed Al Hashmi (fourth from right) attend the launch of the Basma programme - an Etihad benefit scheme for Emiratis aged over 60. Pawan Singh / The National
Senior Emiratis get new travel benefits with Etihad

A raft of benefits, including more air miles and discounted tickets, are part of a new agreement between the UAE's national carrier and the Ministry of Community Development

UAEMay 22, 2019
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa has established a new independent public health centre to help reduce numbers of workplace accidents. EPA
New Abu Dhabi health centre set to tackle workplace injury risk

The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, established by UAE President Sheikh Khalifa, will play a leading role in vaccination programmes

HealthMay 21, 2019
First Med Day Surgery Centre Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
All we want is to hear her voice, says father of woman in coma

Abdullah Rashed thanks the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince for offering to cover his daughter's medical expenses when she is transferred to the US for treatment

UAEMay 20, 2019
Dr Mohammed Naji has a passion for cosmetic dentistry. Antonie Robertson / The National
Portrait of a Nation: Dubai's dentist to the stars

Palestinian Dr Mohammed Naji says he was born to fix smiles in the emirate

UAEMay 17, 2019
More than 130 convicts have been fitted with electronic tags by Abu Dhabi Police.
More than 130 Abu Dhabi convicts fitted with electronic tags, police say

Abu Dhabi Police said it has used the monitoring technology since 2018

UAEMay 15, 2019
Colleen O'Toole and Oran Whiting are the first American judges to preside over an Abu Dhabi court. Victor Besa / The National
US judges to preside over cases at Abu Dhabi court

The new recruits will work in Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s commercial court — in a first for the emirate

CourtsMay 14, 2019
First Med Day Surgery Centre Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai clinic closed after botched nose job leaves patient in coma

Dubai Health Authority is investigating the medical team involved

HealthMay 09, 2019
Asthmatics are not using their preventative mediaction leading to large emergency medical costs, doctors said.
Asthma sufferers failing to take life-saving medication properly

Doctors said the amount of asthmatics using their inhalers regularly was as low as 15 per cent

UAEMay 07, 2019
Salama Al Ameemi, director general of Ma’an, speaking during the launch of the Ma'an Social Incubator Programme. Pawan Singh / The National
New Dh2m fund launched to assist startups for disabled

The initiative is the brainchild of Ma’an, set up by the Department of Community Development

UAEMay 02, 2019
Munira Abdulla is tended to by her son Omar at ProVita International Medical Centre in Khalifa City. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Emirati coma survivor Munira Abdulla tells of her love for son

Her story made headlines around the world after she woke up from a 27-year coma

HealthApril 30, 2019
UAE medical professionals say that food allergies are on the rise. Alamy
Food allergies on the rise in the UAE, say doctors

Sesame seeds are among the rising causes of a sharp increase in allergic reactions to food

UAEApril 30, 2019
Bedour Al Raqbani, founder of the Kalimati Communication and Rehabilitation Centre for the hearing impaired, wants authorities to make visual communication easier for deaf people. Reem Mohammed/The National
'Learn basic sign language and recruit more deaf people'

As the region marks Arab Deaf Week, groups want better technology to serve community needs

HealthApril 25, 2019
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