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The Daisy Awards | ENA – Now Live
The Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) partnership with The DAISY Foundation announcing the Daisy Awards | ENA website launch. The Daisy Award celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate, and meaningful contributions of nurses and provides an opportunity to recognize those who make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, families, and colleagues. We are proud to provide a dedicated platform to honor, celebrate, and showcase our nursing heroes across the UAE. 🔗 Explore
6 days ago


ENA-DES: 2nd Emirates Diabetes Educators Society Conference 2026
Theme “The Essential Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in Improving Outcomes for People Living with Diabetes” The ENA Diabetes Educators Society (DES) in United Arab Emirates is pleased to announce DES2026, bringing together diabetes educators and healthcare professionals to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and advance diabetes care under theme: The Essential Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in Improving Outcomes for People Living with Diabetes 📅 31 October – 1
6 days ago


ENA Stoma and Wound Care Society and ESCRS–Specialized Stoma Care Workshop
Advancing Excellence in Stoma Care: Knowledge, Skills and Patient-Centred Outcomes The ENA Stoma and Wound Care Society is pleased to announce its support for a dedicated Stoma Care Workshop, held in collaboration with The Emirates Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ESCRS). 📅 21 November 2026 | Saturday 📍 Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, UAE The workshop is designed to enhance nurses’ knowledge and practical skills in stoma care, patient management, and evidence-based prac
6 days ago


3rd Annual Nursing Conference Cleveland-Clinic, Abu-Dhabi-Call for Abstract
Theme: Nursing 2031 Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi invites nurses, midwives, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals to contribute to the 3rd Annual Nursing Conference. The conference provides an opportunity to share innovative nursing practices, evidence, research, improvement initiatives, and impactful experiences that can help shape the future of nursing and advance healthcare delivery. 3rd Annual Nursing Co
Sep 30


Official Launch-Second ENA Nursing and Midwifery Award 2026–2027
Together • Recognizing • Empowering • Advancing The Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) in United Arab Emirates is pleased to announce the official launch of the Second ENA Nursing and Midwifery Award – Cycle 2026–2027. The Award celebrates outstanding achievements, innovation, leadership, and contributions of nurses and midwives across the UAE. Award Categories Nursing and Midwifery Practice Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Nursing and Midwifery Research Nursing and Midwifery
Sep 10


The 3rd ENA National Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) and Nursing Academic Leads (NALs) Forum
Theme: “From Vision to Action: Advancing Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery Transformation in the UAE” The Emirates Nursing Association (ENA), in collaboration with the National Committee for Nursing and Midwifery (NNA) at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), UAE, is pleased to announce the Third National Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) and Nursing Academic Leaders (NALs) Forum. Theme: “From Vision to Action: Advancing Strategic Directions for Nursing and
Aug 7
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Understanding Public Knowledge of Midwives among Adults in the United Arab Emirates: Findings from a mixed methods survey
The Published UAE Midwifery research is now part of the global scientific record, ready to be discovered, read, and cited What This Study Tells Us 🌿 Understanding Midwifery: Strengthening Awareness, Empowering Care Midwives play a vital role across the maternity journey—from pregnancy education and preparation for birth to supporting women through physiological childbirth and providing personalised maternity care. Our findings highlight a positive trend: public awareness of
2 hours ago2 min read


The Daisy Awards | ENA – Now Live
The Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) partnership with The DAISY Foundation announcing the Daisy Awards | ENA website launch. The Daisy Award celebrates the extraordinary, compassionate, and meaningful contributions of nurses and provides an opportunity to recognize those who make a lasting difference in the lives of patients, families, and colleagues. We are proud to provide a dedicated platform to honor, celebrate, and showcase our nursing heroes across the UAE. 🔗 Explore
6 days ago1 min read


ENA-DES: 2nd Emirates Diabetes Educators Society Conference 2026
Theme “The Essential Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in Improving Outcomes for People Living with Diabetes” The ENA Diabetes Educators Society (DES) in United Arab Emirates is pleased to announce DES2026, bringing together diabetes educators and healthcare professionals to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and advance diabetes care under theme: The Essential Role of the Multidisciplinary Team in Improving Outcomes for People Living with Diabetes 📅 31 October – 1
6 days ago1 min read


ENA Stoma and Wound Care Society and ESCRS–Specialized Stoma Care Workshop
Advancing Excellence in Stoma Care: Knowledge, Skills and Patient-Centred Outcomes The ENA Stoma and Wound Care Society is pleased to announce its support for a dedicated Stoma Care Workshop, held in collaboration with The Emirates Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ESCRS). 📅 21 November 2026 | Saturday 📍 Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, UAE The workshop is designed to enhance nurses’ knowledge and practical skills in stoma care, patient management, and evidence-based prac
6 days ago2 min read


3rd Annual Nursing Conference Cleveland-Clinic, Abu-Dhabi-Call for Abstract
Theme: Nursing 2031 Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi invites nurses, midwives, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals to contribute to the 3rd Annual Nursing Conference. The conference provides an opportunity to share innovative nursing practices, evidence, research, improvement initiatives, and impactful experiences that can help shape the future of nursing and advance healthcare delivery. 3rd Annual Nursing Co
Sep 302 min read


Official Launch-Second ENA Nursing and Midwifery Award 2026–2027
Together • Recognizing • Empowering • Advancing The Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) in United Arab Emirates is pleased to announce the official launch of the Second ENA Nursing and Midwifery Award – Cycle 2026–2027. The Award celebrates outstanding achievements, innovation, leadership, and contributions of nurses and midwives across the UAE. Award Categories Nursing and Midwifery Practice Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Nursing and Midwifery Research Nursing and Midwifery
Sep 102 min read


The 3rd ENA National Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) and Nursing Academic Leads (NALs) Forum
Theme: “From Vision to Action: Advancing Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery Transformation in the UAE” The Emirates Nursing Association (ENA), in collaboration with the National Committee for Nursing and Midwifery (NNA) at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), UAE, is pleased to announce the Third National Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) and Nursing Academic Leaders (NALs) Forum. Theme: “From Vision to Action: Advancing Strategic Directions for Nursing and
Aug 71 min read


Advancing Midwifery in the UAE: ENA Midwifery Society Research Published in the European Journal of Midwifery
Authors- Maeve Anne O'Connell1,2, Khadija Al Sulaimi3, Rasha Salah Eweida4,5, Joanna Andrews1, Joeri Vermeulen6,7 Abstract Introduction The UAE is facing a critical shortage in the midwifery workforce. Maternity care is predominantly obstetric led. The UAE government is committed to increasing the number of midwives by 38 per year until 2030 and has invested in midwifery education, with the first direct-entry Bachelor’s degree programs in midwifery available. However, little
Jul 292 min read

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