Women’s day: Arab women on Covid frontline

Women’s day: Arab women on Covid frontline

Meet UAE's frontline ‘sheroes' who are going exceptional lengths to safeguard people's wellbeing during the pandemic. They portrayed immense grit and resilience in the face of the Covid pandemic and went above and beyond duty, leaving behind personal fears, commitments, and family for the sake of humanity.

First Emirati in airwing ambulance

First on the scene at suspected coronavirus cases, Dubai Ambulance Service paramedic Hamda Al Hammadi is recognised by the Frontline Heroes Office for long hours in the field and sacrificing the safety of those she cares about most.

This Emirati on the frontlines is no stranger to the demanding job on the frontline of the UAE's emergency response. The 31-year-old is an advanced paramedic and the first Emirati woman to work for Dubai's Airwing Ambulance Unit — a job that exposes her to life or death medical emergencies.

When the pandemic struck, Hamda found herself confronted by a new risk as a healthcare professional — becoming exposed to the disease and endangering family members at home. For several weeks, Hamda and her family battled against the effects of the coronavirus before making full recovery. “The challenging part of our job