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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

      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
      Play02:13
      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
      Play02:01
      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
      Play01:22
      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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