Photo Essay: Dr Maryam Al Nuaimi - in pictures

  • Dr Maryam Al Nuaimi is a consultant physician, who works in emergency medicine at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Dr Maryam Al Nuaimi is a consultant physician, who works in emergency medicine at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • She navigates the intense and often emotional world of emergency care with a deep passion for her work
    She navigates the intense and often emotional world of emergency care with a deep passion for her work
  • It isn’t merely about treating patients; it’s also about mentoring the next generation of doctors
    It isn’t merely about treating patients; it’s also about mentoring the next generation of doctors
  • Dr Al Nuaimi monitors a patient at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
    Dr Al Nuaimi monitors a patient at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City
  • The job comes with its share of emotional challenges. 'You see a lot of critically ill patients ... breaking bad news to families is one of the hardest parts,' she says
    The job comes with its share of emotional challenges. 'You see a lot of critically ill patients ... breaking bad news to families is one of the hardest parts,' she says
  • Dr Al Nuaimi with her tight-knit emergency team in Abu Dhabi
    Dr Al Nuaimi with her tight-knit emergency team in Abu Dhabi
  • An ER medical worker reviews charts while on standby for incoming emergency patients
    An ER medical worker reviews charts while on standby for incoming emergency patients
  • Part of the ultrasound machine is prepared for use
    Part of the ultrasound machine is prepared for use
  • One of the members of staff operates the control panel of the ultrasound machine
    One of the members of staff operates the control panel of the ultrasound machine
  • Dr Al Nuaimi typically starts her working day at 6am
    Dr Al Nuaimi typically starts her working day at 6am
  • Each day she prepares to handle the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of emergency medicine
    Each day she prepares to handle the fast-paced and unpredictable nature of emergency medicine