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Theme “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” ENA Midwifery Society Celebrates International Midwives’ Day 2026 Building on our previous communications, the ENA Midwifery Society is proud to celebrate International Midwives’ Day, observed annually on May 5th. The 2026 theme, “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” as highlighted by the International Confederation of Midwives, emphasizes the essential role midwives play in delivering lifesaving care during emergencies, humanitaria

Theme: “A New Chapter of Excellence in Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Advancement” We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nawal Peerdad Albaloosh as the Director General of ENA. This significant milestone reflects her dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions to the advancement of nursing and healthcare services. Her vision and expertise will play a vital role in strengthening ENA’s mission to support nursing professionals, enhance clinical standards,

ICN webinar Significant Highlights The webinar forms part of ICN’s Global Nursing Regulation Forum series, supporting dialogue and collaboration on key issues including scope of practice, capability development and workforce sustainability. ICN_Definition-Nursing_Report_EN.pdf The International Council of Nurses (ICN) recently hosted a global webinar highlighting the importance of its newly updated Definitions of Nursing and of a Nurse, and their role in

Free ACNAP Talk Forth Session in Six-Part Series on Research Methodology Join the 4th Talk Session: Mixed Methods in Cardiovascular Research ACNAP is pleased to invite you to the fourth session in a six-part series on research methodology , focusing on: Using Mixed Methods in Cardiovascular Research This session will explore how combining qualitative and quantitative approaches can strengthen research design, improve data interpretation, and enhance clinical impact in cardio

Annual Congress Pan Arab Society of Interventional Endocrinology and Diabetes Technology The ENA-Diabetes Educators Society (DES), managed under Emirates Nursing Association (ENA)–UAE, is pleased to announce its participation in PASID 2026 – PanArab Society of Interventional Endocrinology and Diabetes Technology Annual Congress, a premier regional scientific and professional event taking place in Egypt under the umbrella of the PanArab Society of Interventional Endocrinology

CPD Certified, Theme:“Advancing Excellence in Safe Surgery, For Every Patient, Every Time, Together Toward Transforming Operating Room Care” The ENA Operating Room Society , in collaboration with the AORN UAE Chapter , is proud to announce the First Symposium , taking place on 16 November 2025 , from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (UAE time) at Fakeeh University Hospital . This milestone event coincides with the celebration of Operating Room Nurses Week and marks an exciting step t

Theme: Empowering Midwives for a Sustainable Health System This conference will gather leading voices from around the world—experts, practitioners, and advocates—to exchange evidence-based insights and promote growth within the midwifery profession. Together, we aim to highlight the transformative impact of midwives in achieving better health outcomes for mothers, babies, and families. Supported by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) , this event reflects a shar

ICN Student Assembly 2025: “The Power of Student Nurses to Change the Landscape of Nursing” Empowering the Next Generation of Nurses: A National and Global Perspective In alignment with this global direction, the Student & Early Career Nurse Society (SECN) - UAE was established under the Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) as a dedicated national platform to unite nursing students and early-career nurses across the UAE. Founded in line with the UAE National Strategy for Nurs

A Collaborative Vision for Global Health The United Arab Emirates (UAE), in collaboration with the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional...

WHO’s State of the World’s Nursing 2025 Report Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 12 June 2025 – In a significant step forward for the nursing profession, the Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) and the Emirates Health Services (EHS) , in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) , co-hosted the UAE’s official celebration of International Nurses Day 2025 . The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the Emirate

Dr. Sumaya Al Blooshi: Advancing UAE Nursing Leadership on the Global Stage Dr. Sumaya Al Blooshi, President of the Emirates Nursing Association, ENA-UAE , Director of Nursing at Emirates Health Services (EHS), and Chair of the National Committee for Nursing and Midwifery Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, continues to champion the UAE’s role in global health through her leadership and commitment to advancing nursing excellence. Joining her were key ENA rep

RCSI / DHCA - Leadership Development Programmes 2025 In direct response to feedback from healthcare professionals, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland University of Medicine and Health Sciences ( RCSI) from the Graduate School of Healthcare Management at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences ( MBRU)-Dubai developed a Summer programme of short, flexible and accessible CPD courses, tailored to support mid- and senior-level managers. For a limite

Student and Early Career Nurses Society The Student & Early Career Nurse Society (SECN) at the Emirates Nursing Association is pleased...

ICN's Voice from the Gulf and EMRO's The Eastern Mediterranean Region and the global nursing community proudly celebrate the continued...

Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP) Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP)...

Themed “Nursing Power to Change the World” At the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress held in Helsinki, Finland, from 9 to 13...

ENA Scientific Committee: ENA and WCEA Collaboration The Webinar is Moderated by Nazik Ahmed Elhaj - Head of ENA Scientific Committee in...

Caring Intensively Early Bird registration for the World Congress of Intensive and Critical Care ends on June 15th! Book now to get the...

Celebrating Time Out Day for Safer Surgery In recognition of Time Out Day , the Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) Operating Rooms...