UAE military women
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Capt Reem Al Buainain was picked to attend Nato school, a prestigious training and education facility for military personnel. Photos by Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
First Lt Zaina Rashed Al Dhaheri's father and older sister inspired her military career. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
As the only woman in her family to join the ranks of the military, Capt Al Buainain said she was inspired to join the forces by her father. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
After graduating from high school, First Lt Al Dhaheri underwent intense military training for four months, before enrolling at Abu Dhabi University to study chemical engineering. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Capt Al Buainain, 31, a mother of three, started her military training at 21. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
First Lt Al Dhaheri said the military path was always on her radar, but she wanted to enter the forces with a specialisation. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
At the age of 23, Capt Al Buainain achieved one of the “proudest moments in my life” by making the transition from civilian to uniformed military officer. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
First Lt Al Dhaheri now works in the chemical defence unit. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
Capt Al Buainain specialises in computer science and technology, working on programming projects for the military. Khushnum Bhandari / The National -
First Lt Al Dhaheri heads the environment section of the unit. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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