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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


The 34th ICM Triennial Congress 2026, Lisbon: ENA-UAE Participation and Abu Dhabi's Selection to Host ICM 2029
The congress theme centered on the vision of "Towards Sustainable Midwifery: Caring for Women, Newborns and the Planet", with "One Million More Midwives" The Emirates Nursing Association (ENA), through its Midwifery Society, proudly participated in the 34th International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress 2026, held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 14–18 June 2026, under the global theme "One Million More Midwives." As the world's leading gathering for midwifery pr
Jul 206 min read


Upcoming ACNAP Virtual Forum and ACNAP Talk
Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP) Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP)...
Jun 19, 20251 min read


Second UAE International Midwifery Conference (UAEIMC 2025)
Midwives: A Vital Solution to the Climate, Advocacy, Sustainability The ENA Midwifery Society represented by the society chairperson...
May 7, 20251 min read


International Midwifery Day 2025
Theme of the year "Midwives are critical in each crisis" The Midwifery Society at Emirates Nursing Association has reaffirmed its belief...
May 6, 20252 min read


UAE Midwifery Participation in the 3rd Annual International Midwifery Conference (SAM)
Theme “Beyond Borders: Global Perspectives in Midwifery Education, Practice and Research On behalf of the Emirates Nursing and Midwifery...
Feb 20, 20251 min read


GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2025 and Special Rate for ENA Members
Come Together to Connect, Grow, and Strengthen our Skills to Better Support Families About GOLD Lactation Welcome to the GOLD Lactation...
Feb 5, 20253 min read
Press Release: Second ENA National Chief Nursing Officers and Nursing Academic Leads
Theme: "One Voice, One Future" The Emirates Nursing Association held the Second National Forum for Clinical and Academic Nursing Leaders...
Jan 27, 20252 min read


First UAE International Midwifery Conference (UAEIMC 2024)
Midwives: A Vital Solution to the Climate, Advocacy, Sustainability The Midwifery Society under Emirates Nursing Association-ENA in the...
Nov 25, 20242 min read


UNITAR and BFEI Supporting Breastfeeding Promotion and Education
Webinar Learning Series 3 events, September, October, November 2024 Event Description The United Nations Institute for Training and...
Jun 24, 20242 min read


ENA at Global Partners Meeting (GPM) for Nursing and Midwifery (formerly the “Triad Meeting”) of WHO, ICN and ICM in Geneva 2024
Emirates Nursing Association attended and participated at the Global Partners Meeting (GPM) for Nursing and Midwifery (formerly the...
Jun 20, 20244 min read


ENA Celebrates International Nurses Day (IND) for 2024
ICN-IND Theme: Our Nurses. Our Future, The Economic Power of Care Dr. Sumaya Mohammed Alblooshi BSN, MSN , PhD , FAAN President of...
May 13, 20242 min read


Transformational Leadership Live Webinar
Theme "Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care" (Free Live Webinar) Emirates Nursing Association and Beyond Expert with joint...
May 10, 20241 min read


International Day of Midwives 2024
Midwives: A Vital Solution to the Climate, Advocacy, Sustainability Dubai, UAE – November 9, 2024 – The Midwifery Society under Emirates...
May 6, 20243 min read


ICN Mental Health Nursing Guidelines 2024
Well-being of mental health nurses is not just a benefit, but a necessity for a resilient health care system and healthy communities. ICN...
Mar 7, 20242 min read
6th Annual International Patient Experience Symposium
Transformative Empathy: Where Care Meets Innovation The 6th Annual International Patient Experience Symposium , a revolutionary event...
Feb 19, 20241 min read
Saudi Association of Midwifery (SAM) on 2nd Annual International Midwifery Conference
Theme “Beyond Borders: Global Perspectives in Midwifery Education, Practice and Research” Nursing and Midwifery Society at Emirates...
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Guest Contribution by Prof. Lisa Marie Pratt Director Chief Academic Officer, Fatima College of Health Sciences FCHS
Abu Dhabi, UAE First of all, thank you so much for the warm welcome to the Emirates Nursing Association - ENA, I am both thrilled and...
Jan 3, 20242 min read
Emirates Nursing Association Show Commitment to "UAE Consensus" at COP28
UNITE. ACT. DELIVER Emirates Nursing Association-ENA would like to extend warmest congratulations to the UAE leaders and community for...
Dec 25, 20231 min read
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