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      Shireena Al Nowais is an Emirati journalist and a long-standing chief local reporter for The National
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      The UAE's first woman astronaut, Nora Al Matrooshi, with Maj Hazza Al Mansouri, the first Emirati in space. Suhail Akram / The National
      Play02:21
      History-making Emirati astronauts 'represent UAE and entire Arab world'

      Nora Al Matrooshi and Hazza Al Mansouri discuss life as nation's space pioneers

      UAESeptember 30, 2025
      Bart Fonteyne, a senior adviser in development and humanitarian aid, at the Aid Foresight Programme in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
      Gulf states can fill gap in much-needed aid space, UAE forum told

      Challenges lie ahead but it's important to maintain hope, experts say

      UAESeptember 29, 2025
      Ahmed Al Noobi was given a life-saving transplant after a heart condition came to light during a routine doctor's appointment. Victor Besa / The National
      Play02:28
      World Heart DayEmirati patient urges organ donation after life-saving heart transplant

      Ahmed Al Noobi only found out he was living with a genetic heart weakness after a routine check-up

      UAESeptember 29, 2025
      Women remain underrepresented in Alzheimer's research and care. Getty Images
      Women under represented in Alzheimer's research and care

      Doctors at Cleveland Clinic say 'revolution' against debilitating disease will be success with early detection

      UAESeptember 21, 2025
      Blood from umbilical cords can play a key role in helping to save lives. Getty Images
      Families urged to donate cord blood to boost treatment for more than 80 diseases

      Abu Dhabi Biobank campaign aims to harness life-saving stem cells in cord blood

      UAESeptember 18, 2025
      The UAE's organ transplant programme has changed lives, but hundreds of people still need crucial support, prompting an appeal from surgeons. Photo: Getty
      Abu Dhabi doctors issue donor plea as UAE organ transplant programme grows

      More than 280 patients await surgery

      UAESeptember 17, 2025
      Mahra, nine, with her nurses in front of her dream matcha stand. Victor Besa / The National
      Emirati girl, nine, fulfils matcha stand dream after life-saving transplant

      Doctors perform first bone marrow transplant for rare ITK deficiency

      UAESeptember 14, 2025
      A UAE court has upheld the suspension of a plastic surgeon following the death of a patient. Photo: Unsplash
      UAE Supreme Court calls for tighter plastic surgery rules after patient death

      Federal Supreme Court says cosmetic surgeons must be held to higher standards after rejecting doctor's appeal

      UAESeptember 10, 2025
      Shaikha Al Nowais has set out five key priorities for her role as secretary general of UN Tourism. Victor Besa / The National
      Play06:14
      First Emirati to hold top UN tourism job sets sights on Africa and South America

      Shaikha Al Nowais seeking to reshape global travel industry

      UAEAugust 28, 2025
      Dr Mugheer Al Khalili. chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development. Victor Besa / The National
      Play02:42
      Inspired by Sheikh Zayed: Meet the Emirati leader fostering community spirit

      Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, chairman of Abu Dhabi's Department of Community Development, highlights importance of national unity

      UAEJuly 31, 2025
      Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court was opened to hear all cases governed under a non-Sharia process. Photo: Wam
      UAE resident files for Dh1bn divorce in Abu Dhabi

      Filing made at Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court

      UAEJuly 28, 2025
      Abu Dhabi patient Kaitlyn Kinnaird has been given a new lease of life. Photo: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
      Woman praises Abu Dhabi doctors after 'life-changing' prolapse surgery

      Resident Kaitlyn Kinnaird, 35, hopes to inspire others with condition to seek help

      UAEJuly 28, 2025
      The Abu Dhabi Awards are held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed. Victor Besa / The National
      Abu Dhabi Awards celebrate 20 years honouring community spirit

      Nominations open for next cycle

      UAEJuly 24, 2025
      Ellyzabeth Lukitasari with her family after successfully having her eyesight restored. Photo: Moorfields
      Abu Dhabi mother's joy as eye surgery allows her to see children clearly again

      Seeing her daughter smile again was like getting a 'second life'

      UAEJuly 20, 2025
      Abu Alqumboz, groom, left, celebrates celebrates with one of his friends. Victor Bea / The National
      Gazans celebrate wedding at Abu Dhabi's Emirates Humanitarian City

      Wedding offers joyful respite from the horrors experienced by refugees in Gaza

      UAEJuly 18, 2025
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