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      Nick Webster

      Nick Webster

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      Nick has been reporting for The National since 2015, with a focus on health-news articles and a keen eye on human-interest topics. His background is as a health, crime, and public affairs reporter in regional media in the UK. As a Dubai-based reporter, he also covers general news in the emirate and elsewhere in the country and is experienced in reporting on a variety of sectors including economic crimes, wildlife trafficking and animal welfare issues. Nick is a Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow.
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      Articles

      Hoteliers and hospitality experts predict the UAE's tourism sector will build up momentum by the end of this year and into 2027. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Hotels expect surge in demand as tourism enters recovery phase

      Chief executives of Accor, Leva and Rotana hotel groups predict strong winter resurgence

      UAEJune 23, 2026
      Welfare officer Willy Nebria, left, from the Mission to Seafarers, has been supporting crew members stranded in the UAE due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Mission to Seafarers
      Relief for seafarers as they prepare to return home from Strait of Hormuz

      Owners are offering bonuses to entice workers back to abandoned ships

      UAEJune 19, 2026
      Dubai-based jeweller Hemant Karamchandani with the custom-made Lego World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Dubai's diamond-encrusted Lego World Cup could be most expensive set ever built

      Jeweller inspired to make trophy by son, and now it will be displayed at events across the country

      UAEJune 19, 2026
      The Louvre Abu Dhabi. Etihad Airways will offer free travel insurance with flight bookings from July until December. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi
      Free UAE medical travel insurance to deliver tourism boost as peace hopes rise

      Experts welcome strategy but urge passengers to check whether they need additional coverage

      UAEJune 16, 2026
      Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman. Reuters
      Relief in sight for thousands of seafarers trapped in Gulf

      Long-awaited deal paves way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

      UAEJune 15, 2026
      Chronic pain affects millions of people, and medical researchers are looking to replace addictive painkillers. Getty Images
      Abu Dhabi medical partners plant seed of pain relief method

      NYU and Cleveland Clinic develop tiny subcutaneous wireless device that 'teaches' nerves how to behave

      HealthJune 14, 2026
      The Dubai Mallathon will run for three months after its debut success last August. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Sheikh Hamdan announces return of expanded Dubai Mallathon

      Malls open from 7am to invite runners and walkers in to enjoy air-conditioned tracks

      UAEJune 13, 2026
      Ebola screening in Mongbwalu, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The UAE is playing a role in efforts to contain the virus in Africa. Getty Images
      UAE Aid Agency bolsters efforts to help contain Ebola outbreak

      International response intensifies as DR Congo death toll climbs to 136

      UAEJune 13, 2026
      Improving the quality of life in older people is proven to have a positive economic impact. Getty Images
      Commitment to prevention is key as Dubai sets out longevity action plan

      Hospital leaders welcome government drive to promote healthier and longer lives

      UAEJune 12, 2026
      Research from Harvard Medical School found paediatric flu vaccines reduced infection rates for children aged between two and five by up to 14 per cent. Photo: Getty Images
      Flu jabs for children as young as two can protect at-risk groups, doctors say

      Immunising potential super-spreaders helps reduce further winter infections

      HealthJune 11, 2026
      Ecuador fans at a fan zone in Dubai during the 2022 World Cup. Ruel Pableo for The National
      UAE venues aim for World Cup cash-in to revive profits

      Hotels offer promotions so fans can stay and watch matches through night

      UAEJune 10, 2026
      Staff carry the body of an Ebola victim at a hospital in Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. EPA
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      'Identify, isolate and inform': Safety plans in place to tackle Ebola threat

      Lessons from Covid pandemic are boosting prevention and treatment efforts locally and abroad

      UAEJune 05, 2026
      Emil Kongshoj Larsen, executive vice president of Novo Nordisk’s international operations Emil Kongshoj Larsen, executive vice president for Novo Nordisk’s international operations, says using the new daily weight-loss drug may be easy but could leave patients vulnerable to abuse. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Following advice on responsible use of weight-loss pills a 'critical priority'

      As Wegovy becomes available in the Emirates, Novo Nordisk senior executive urges doctors and patients to follow guidance

      UAEJune 04, 2026
      A 40-year-old Emirati man Juma Abdulla Khamis Juma Almheiri, suffered severe facial injuries following a road traffic accident. He has had his face reconstructed at Medcare Medical Centre, and has been fitted with a prosthetic jaw using the latest digital technology. Antonie Robertson/The National
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      'I won't touch my phone again': Emirati driver's safety plea after call at wheel almost killed him

      Humbled Juma Almheiri says doctors' expertise and love of his family brought him back after collision with lorry in Dubai

      UAEJune 03, 2026
      The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and Dubai Health Authority advise against alcohol consumption. Getty Images
      One alcoholic drink a day increases cancer risk, research shows

      There is no safe lower limit, doctors warn

      UAEJune 02, 2026
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