Society Team
Chairperson
Shamma Alqetaiti
Co-Chairperson
TBD
Coordinator
TBD
Members
Sultan Alshaer
Khalid Islam
Sneha Samuel
Maryam Alyammahi
Aishah Alshehhi
Abrar Alfarsi
Sindya AlMazrouei
Shereena Alketbi
Yusraa Al Marar
Mesaada Alkarbi
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Introduction
The SECN Society established to align with mandates of the UAE National Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery (2022 - 2026) and to respond to international initiatives by the ICN.
The national platform gathers all nursing students and early career nurses to discuss their objectives and provide suggestions for advancing the nursing and midwifery professions in the UAE.
Moreover, the society empowers them to play an active role in national service and in shaping the future of health, nursing, and midwifery education and practices, thereby supporting the UAE’s vision and national priorities.
Vision
Empowered, engaged and futuristic nursing and midwifery youth for happier and healthier UAE community.
Mission
To establish a national platform that empower youth nurses and midwives, nurture their character, develop the environment that surrounds and shapes them, and maximize their meangiful engagement in community service, decision-making and influence in health, nursing and midwifery policy dialogue.
Objectives
Develop an enabling environment for the professional and personal growth and development of nursing and midwifery students and early career group.
Maximise the meaningful engagement of nursing and midwifery students and early career group in reshaping the future of UAE nursing and midwifery profession and informing its advancement and global competativeness.
Enhance the nursing and midwifery students and early career group influence in health, nursing and midwifery policy dialogue.
Connect nursing and midwifery students and early career group across the UAE.
Contribute to advancing the quality nursing and midwifery education as well as transition to practice.
Develop the creative and innovative potential of nursing and midwifery students and early career group and enable the expression of their unique talents.
Scope of Practice
Support Nursing student and early career peer Group
Conduction of community campaigns and professional development programs that serve meeting the society vision, mission and objectives.
Support and empower nursing student and early career group by providing access to education, resources, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Representation of nursing and midwifery student and early career group at national, regional and international platforms and gatherings.
Strategic Plan
Coming Soon
Joining Criteria
Enrollment in a nursing or midwifery undergraduate or graduate degree.
OR
A nurse or midwife who is within five years of graduation from a nursing or midwifery undergraduate degree.
Active ENA membership.
Motivated to actively involve in meeting the society vision and sharing the voice of peer group.
Latest Activities
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 midwifery in the...
The Daisy Awards | ENA – Now Live
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ENA-DES: 2nd Emirates Diabetes Educators Society Conference 2026
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ENA Stoma and Wound Care Society and ESCRS–Specialized Stoma Care Workshop
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Official Launch-Second ENA Nursing and Midwifery Award 2026–2027
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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 Midwifery...
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 is known about...
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 professionals, the...
TAIPEI ICN Congress 2027-Call for Abstracts
The Congress theme “Empowering Nurses: New Horizons Transforming Health and Care” ICN Congress 2027 Relive the moments from our 2025 Congress and get ready for the vibrant city of Taipei in 2027. The Congress theme “Empowering Nurses: New Horizons Transforming Health and Care” highlights the essential leadership of nurses in shaping the future of global health. ICN Congress 2027 Join UAE-ENA Membership ENA Membership Application Join ENA Specialized Societies Societies Apply for ENA Award...
The Pause Before Every Incision: Making Every Time Out Count
Theme "Every Pause Protects: Strengthening Surgical Safety Through Communication, Verification, and Teamwork Before Every Incision." The Operating Rooms (OR) Society / UAE AORN Chapter under the Emirates Nursing Association (ENA-UAE) is pleased to invite perioperative nurses, healthcare professionals, and patient safety advocates to participate in an upcoming educational webinar: The Pause Before Every Incision: Making Every Time Out Count 📅 Date: 16 June 2025🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (GST)...
International Midwives’ Day
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, humanitarian settings, and...
