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      Nick Webster

      Nick Webster

      Health Editor
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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

      International shipping was affected immediately at the outset of war in Iran on February 28. EPA
      Hormuz seafarers running out of drinking water amid Iranian strikes

      Challenging ordeal faced by more than 20,000 crew on board some 3,200 ships

      UAEApril 02, 2026
      Larvivorous fish feed on mosquito larvae. Getty
      Dubai unleashes predatory fish to tackle rise in mosquitoes after storms

      Municipality breeds up to 20,000 fish a year to disrupt breeding hotspots

      UAEApril 02, 2026
      Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers are buckled up. Pawan Singh / The National
      More than 75% of back-seat passengers admit shunning seat belts

      Failing to wear a seat belt is among the main reasons for road deaths in the UAE

      UAEApril 02, 2026
      Supermarket bosses say they're willing to absorb the surging cost of diesel for now. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE supermarkets say they'll avoid passing 70% diesel price surge on to customers

      Retailers believe fuel will come down after initial shock rise

      UAEMarch 31, 2026
      Al Salmi oil tanker sustained heavy damage after it was hit by a drone. Reuters
      How oil tanker crews act quickly to thwart missile attack fires

      Protecting highly flammable cargo after direct hit from drone or missile is vital

      MENAMarch 31, 2026
      Karl Haddad's Burj Khalifa apartment has been rented out for Dh12 million a year anj=d is believed to be Dubai’s most expensive rental apartment. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Inside Burj Khalifa apartment rented out for $3.2m

      Investor says Dubai can withstand economic headwinds from Iran conflict

      UAEMarch 30, 2026
      Dubai’s bike-friendly transformation has seen the city enter the global Copenhagen Index. Pawan Singh / The National
      New cycle tracks open to expand Dubai as a bike-safe city

      Emirate on course to develop 1,000km of cycle tracks by 2030

      UAEMarch 29, 2026
      Yassin Sedhom and his mother, Lamiaa Abdelaal, at Burjeel Hospital in Sharjah, where he has received treatment for a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
      Play01:17
      Police escort helps cancer patient escape storm to undergo crucial treatment

      Egyptian resident was ailing after being stuck in three hours of gridlock – before police stepped in

      UAEMarch 26, 2026
      People prepare to surf on Jumeirah Beach in the wake of the first wave of Iranian attacks on the UAE. Getty
      UAE hospitality industry fights back amid difficult tourism outlook

      Outlets offer deals, bring forward refurbishment plans and adjust rotas

      UAEMarch 26, 2026
      Cheaper semaglutide medications look set to transform the market. AFP
      New wave of cut-price generic weight-loss drugs to rival Ozempic and Wegovy

      Patent expiry on blockbuster drugs opens door to manufacturing boom

      UAEMarch 25, 2026
      Supermarkets are bringing produce from ships on the UAE's east coast, the Red Sea, and are even considering overland routes from Europe. Antonie Robertson / The National
      UAE supermarket looks at 7,000km freight route from Europe to keep shelves full

      Strait of Hormuz closure means overland routes from Oman, Saudi Arabia and even UK

      UAEMarch 25, 2026
      Saqib Rauf and Farah Diba Sakib celebrated the birth of their baby boy on Friday morning. Photo: Burjeel Hospital
      Baby born on Eid Al Fitr in Abu Dhabi brings couple hope and joy

      Parents hope for brighter days ahead for everyone amid turbulent time for the UAE

      UAEMarch 20, 2026
      Students wait in line at the University of Kent campus in Canterbury, where the rollout of a meningitis B vaccine to about 5,000 students has begun. PA Wire
      Meningitis alert following UK deaths in young people

      Parents in the UAE should not be alarmed but remain vigilant, doctors say

      UAEMarch 19, 2026
      Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths said people planning trips away over the long weekend can expect a smooth journey through DXB. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Dubai Airports chief predicts 'calm' at DXB over Eid despite missile attacks

      Care of passengers and staff is at heart of all operations, says Paul Griffiths

      UAEMarch 18, 2026
      The UAE Council for Fatwa has called for public sightings of the crescent moon
      Eid Al Fitr to be confirmed on Wednesday by Moon-sighting committee

      Scholars, officials and astronomers to meet after maghrib prayer

      UAEMarch 18, 2026
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