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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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Discount supermarket promotions in the UAE are a response to consumer demand for better value in the aisles. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE shoppers back supermarket price cuts amid cost of living concerns

Major chains look to extend value range to keep pace with rising costs

UAEFebruary 14, 2026
The AI-powered clinic can check a patient's heart rate, blood pressure, height and weight. Antonie Robertson / The National
'Healthcare ATM': UAE hospital unveils smart clinic that acts as triage nurse

Hospital says cutting-edge clinics can record vital signs and help address global health worker shortage

UAEFebruary 10, 2026
The World Health Expo is taking place at Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. Chris Whiteoak / The National
100 not out: Science of human longevity in spotlight at Dubai World Health Expo

Talks at World Health Expo focus on how to prepare for increasing longevity

UAEFebruary 09, 2026
David Sinclair speaking at the World Goverments Summit in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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Harvard professor warns of blindness link to weight-loss drugs

But Dr David Sinclair says anti-ageing breakthroughs could have the answer

UAEFebruary 05, 2026
US funding for vaccination programmes has been slashed. Reuters
Call for Gulf to fill US void in support for childhood vaccines

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, appeals for help to make up funding gap at World Governments Summit in Dubai

UAEFebruary 05, 2026
A female Arabian leopard is pictured at the Sanaa Zoo in Sanaa, Yemen January 20, 2020. Picture taken January 20, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi
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Biobank at Museum of the Future could preserve endangered UAE species

Colossal Biosciences is applying genetics and long-term biostorage to conservation efforts, with research also exploring de-extinction

UAEFebruary 04, 2026
Liz Truss speaks at the World Governments Summit. She says she is optimistic about Britain's future. Victor Besa / The National
Former British PM Truss says UK can learn economic lessons from UAE

Bold government policies can help create 'new business environment', Dubai summit hears

UAEFebruary 03, 2026
World Health Organisation officials help with the evacuation of Palestinian patients through the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, days after it was opened by Israel. AFP
Unicef director calls for more support in Gaza after reopening of Rafah crossing

Lana Al Wreikat warns a single aid route is insufficient as malnutrition and child welfare concerns deepen

UAEFebruary 03, 2026
Irish swimmer Shane Ryan hopes to take part in the games. Victor Besa / The National
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Enhanced Games athletes arrive in Abu Dhabi to prepare for competition

Three-month training camp gets under way at Erth complex

UAEFebruary 02, 2026
President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and chairman of the World Governments Summit. Photo: UAE Presidential Court ---
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UAE leaders open World Laureate Summit in Dubai as rise of AI takes centre stage

Event held ahead of World Governments Summit in Dubai

UAEFebruary 02, 2026
Yas Driving Academy uses an AI instructor on its modified Avatr 12 electric cars. Victor Besa / The National
AI instructors to teach learner drivers in Abu Dhabi

Yas Driving Academy to begin automated lessons as part of its curriculum

UAEJanuary 29, 2026
Dr Seethu Ponnu Thampi, a community medicine specialist on whom a principal character in a film about the 2018 Nipah virus outbreak was based. Photo: Dr Seethu Ponnu Thampi
Nipah movie doctor's warning for health workers after outbreak of killer virus

Authorities step up contact-tracing to contain outbreak

UAEJanuary 28, 2026
Obesity poses long-term health risks, especially for children. Getty
Obesity can be as damaging as cancer for children, doctor warns Dubai summit

Tackling obesity can help patients 'gain life' and curb hundreds of associated health problems

UAEJanuary 27, 2026
Thailand’s international disease control checkpoints have carried out health screening measures for flights arriving from West Bengal, India, amid a Nipah outbreak. EPA
India on alert as virus outbreak leads to airport health screenings

UAE doctors urge traveller awareness of Nipah virus symptoms, but infections are rare

UAEJanuary 26, 2026
The tool developed by the Mayo Clinic could enable doctors to delay the onset of Alzheimer's symptoms. Getty Images
How early warning test could help tackle Alzheimer's 10 years before symptoms appear

Dubai doctor says screening of younger patients aims to find 'tiny things' that hint at bigger health issues

UAEJanuary 23, 2026
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