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Shireena Al Nowais

Chief Reporter
UAE
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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Jebel Faya, part of Sharjah's Faya palaeolandscape. Deposits there reveal thousands of years of continuous human presence despite a harsh climate. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
Inside Sharjah's World Heritage site where humanity thrived 210,000 years ago

The National stepped back in time into a sprawling desert landscape

UAEDecember 15, 2025
Authorities have urged worshippers 'to take care to adhere to the new timings', which are to take effect from January 2. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
UAE to hold Friday prayers earlier from start of 2026

Prayers are to take place at 12.45pm instead of 1.15pm, authorities say

UAEDecember 10, 2025
The men and women, aged between 18 and 35 and drawn from 35 nationalities, will use traditional transport to travel across the desert. Photo: Emirates Foundation
Tracing cultural roots: 100 people saddle up for 1,000km camel trek

Nine-day expedition is celebration of country's heritage and culture

UAEDecember 09, 2025
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, receives the award from Bill Gates on behalf of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. Victor Besa / The National
Gates gives Sheikha Fatima lifetime achievement award

Award presented by Bill Gates and received on Sheikha Fatima's behalf by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs

UAEDecember 08, 2025
A farmer in Zambia tends to a maize farm affected by drought. Photo: EPA
UAE to use AI to support millions of farmers in climate fight

Four key strategies rolled out under partnership with Gates Foundation

UAEDecember 08, 2025
Dr Georges-Pascal Haber, chief executive of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, says its progress in the past decade 'is nothing short of amazing'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
InterviewCleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi sets out plans to create 'future of health care'

Dr Georges-Pascal Haber looks to expand hospital and enhance treatment for patients around the world

UAEDecember 05, 2025
Children take part in the Al Mubarakah Foundation project. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Abu Dhabi youth foundation champions Emirati values to shape next generation

Sheikha Shamma bint Khalifa bin Hamdan on the importance of instilling young people with the key values of responsibility and discipline

UAENovember 28, 2025
New rules around fostering will widen opportunities for children in need of families. Getty Images
New law allows non-Emiratis to foster children in the UAE

Upper age limit removed so all women over 30 can become foster carers

UAENovember 25, 2025
Omar Al Ahmadi has urged men to be proactive about their health after his cancer diagnosis. Victor Besa / The National
Young Emirati issues check-up plea to men after testicular cancer ordeal

Omar Al Ahmadi encourages early screening to prevent advanced disease and improve outcomes

UAENovember 20, 2025
President Sheikh Mohamed with Dr Frauke Heard-Bey, who received an Abu Dhabi Award on behalf of her late husband, David Heard, at Qasr Al Hosn. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
Wife pays tribute to late historian husband honoured by UAE President

David Heard was honoured at the Abu Dhabi Awards for devoting decades to documenting the country's early development

UAENovember 14, 2025
President Sheikh Mohamed presents an Abu Dhabi Award to Rashid Abdullah Al Nuaimi, who was Minister of Foreign Affairs between 1977 and 1990. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court ---
President Sheikh Mohamed honours 'makers of hope' with Abu Dhabi Awards

Ten citizens and residents recognised for contributions to UAE community at 20th anniversary of awards

UAENovember 13, 2025
Schools are placing importance on learning Arabic. Christopher Pike / The National
First Dubai Education Expo outlines best private school and nursery options

KHDA also unveils AI-powered consultation service

UAENovember 09, 2025
The prize was presented at a ceremony at Adipec by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Wam
Life-saving ultrasound used for offshore treatment wins award at Adipec

Inaugural prize of $1m issued in Abu Dhabi

UAENovember 05, 2025
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City is hosting a team of top US children's doctors as part of a collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Victor Besa / The National
'Children are the future': Top US doctors team up with Abu Dhabi hospital

Team from Cincinnati Children's Hospital already at work in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

UAEOctober 31, 2025
Massimo Castellani is one of many to benefit from the surgery. Victor Besa / The National
The amputees who can walk again thanks to pioneering bone-implant surgery

Cutting-edge technology used to restore movement, sensation and stability that feels almost natural

UAEOctober 17, 2025
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