Alison McMeans Archive
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May 24, 2010
Wahda al Marri, who started her career in 1978, says today's working women are having to rely on outside hired help to manage their workloads. Read Article Pioneer sees modern hardships
May 24, 2010
Women are world-beaters in higher education, with 77 per cent entering university, but make up only 25 per cent of those working outside the home. Read Article Emirati women held back from the workforce
May 21, 2010
Many parents of children with learning difficulties do not realise their child needs help, according to Sheena Reynolds, the director of learning development at the British Institute for Learning Development in Dubai. Read Article Parents must accept their child needs help
May 16, 2010
Children with disabilities are at high risk of abuse because they are often unable to express what happened to them. Read Article Disabled children live with terror and guilt
May 10, 2010
Presidential adviser says his country should help resolve long-running dispute over Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb. Read Article Turkey may mediate between UAE and Iran over Gulf islands
May 06, 2010
Dr Hanif Hassan Ali says profession plays a crucial role in health. Read Article Minister calls for Emirati midwives
May 03, 2010
Giving birth at home in the Emirates is discouraged, with doctors divided on its safety. But for many pregnant women it offers a chance to have their baby in a comfortable, familiar environment. Read Article Opinions divided on home births in the UAE
May 02, 2010
The first Emirati woman to conquer the North Pole says how she defeated cold and self-doubts to complete the adventure. Read Article 'World of people' inspired woman's historic North Pole trek
Apr 24, 2010
Elham al Qasimi arrived four days ahead of schedule at the top of the world yesterday, becoming the first Arab woman to reach the North Pole. Read Article UAE skier succeeds in becoming first Arab woman at North Pole
Apr 14, 2010
More than a third of Emiratis are overweight and one in eight children is obese, according to experts, who say poor understanding of nutrition is a big factor. Read Article Hospital fights obesity epidemic with free nutritional advice
