Shireena Al Nowais
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UAE sets out legal overhaul of personal and family law
New regulations cover divorce, inheritance and alcohol, as well as tougher punishments for men who harass women and a ‘Good Samaritan’ law → Read More
Coronavirus: UAE's largest healthcare provider cuts cost of PCR swab test to Dh250
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, or Seha, will offer Covid-19 tests for a reduced rate → Read More
Dubai retailer shut down for flash sale that saw crowds flout Covid-19 rules
The department store's owners were also fined Dh50,000 for breaching distancing measures → Read More
UK Athletics faces manslaughter probe over death of Emirati Paralympian
Abdullah Hayayei died in 2017 when a throwing cage collapsed during practice for world championships → Read More
Coronavirus: UAE researcher says saliva tests particularly suitable for children
New test is less intrusive, requiring people to spit in cup → Read More
UAE to promote vaccine awareness in major public health campaign
The National Policy on Vaccinations aims to help combat diseases and reduce risks to society → Read More
Medics perform robot surgery for the first time at Abu Dhabi's mega hospital
Robot surgery allows medics to work remotely using very small, precise instruments attached to robotic arms. → Read More
Coronavirus: Social gatherings contributing to UAE's rise in Covid-19 cases
Public must adhere to safety measures to prevent further infections, official says → Read More
Coronavirus: Do not panic over rise in Covid-19 cases, says top UAE health official
Head of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company says greater commitment to safety measures needed to prevent further infections → Read More
Abu Dhabi ends home isolation with all Covid-19 patients to be placed in field hospitals or hotels
Doctors backed the new move to drive the capital's cases down to a minimum → Read More
Emirati Women's Day: Meet the women powering the nation's future
'The National' speaks to some of the inspiring women at the forefront of the UAE's peaceful nuclear energy programme → Read More
UAE to target localised area outbreaks before return to nationwide restrictions, official says
Crisis authority chief Obaid Al Shamsi said the public must play its part to 'prevent a second wave' → Read More
UAE to tackle localised outbreaks amid warnings of a 'second wave'
Crisis authority chief Obaid Al Shamsi said the public must play its part or face a return to lockdown measures → Read More
Abu Dhabi doctors save Emirati girl born with almost no intestines
Meera, 1, was born with short bowel syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that meant her intestines were underdeveloped → Read More
UAE residents stuck abroad no longer need approval to return
The ICA immigration system has changed, allowing residents stuck abroad to return under a new set of procedures → Read More
Volunteers for Covid-19 vaccine trial share experience at Abu Dhabi facility
Volunteers say they are happy to help speed up the development of a vaccine and give back to the UAE → Read More
Coronavirus: More Dubai screening centres to offer Dh50 blood test for Abu Dhabi commuters
Two drive-throughs in Dubai now perform quick DPI screening → Read More
Coronavirus: healthcare workers determined to win Covid-19 fight after signing up for UAE vaccine trial
More than 100 medics at VPS Healthcare have volunteered for the Phase 3 trial → Read More
Two-week wait for appointments at laser testing centre in Abu Dhabi
The facility, in Ghantoot, offers rapid results to allow commuters to enter the capital → Read More
Abu Dhabi vaccine trial: appeal for more diversity in volunteers as 7,000 sign up
Officials are looking for more nationalities and a greater gender balance → Read More