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Nick Webster

Nick Webster

Health Editor
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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Nasser Al Khater, chief executive of the Fifa World Cup Qatar, and Najeeb Al Ali, executive director of the Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau. Pawan Singh / The National
Qatar World Cup and Dubai Expo success provides blueprint for regional mega events

Organisers said useable infrastructure can create lasting legacy for global attractions

UAEFebruary 15, 2023
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks in a video played at the World Government Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Erdogan says Turkey will never forget earthquake response

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's message of hope and gratitude to the international community relayed to delegates at the World Government Summit

UAEFebruary 14, 2023
A 13-year-old Emirati girl in Abu Dhabi had her hand saved from amputation thanks to hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Photo: Burjeel Medical City
Oxygen therapy saves Emirati girl's fingers after accident

Oxygen therapy aids recovery after marble top shatters 13-year-old's hand

UAEFebruary 14, 2023
A girl walks near a tent beside collapsed buildings on Monday in Hatay, Turkey. Getty
Unicef warns of mental health toll on young earthquake survivors

Vulnerable children will need counselling and support, fundraising chief says

UAEFebruary 13, 2023
Vasylisa Frolova is cultural ambassador for Yoy, a Ukrainian restaurant at The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah, in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai's first Ukrainian restaurant a haven for war migrants

Venue offers work to people who lost jobs and fled the country after Russian invasion

UAEFebruary 13, 2023
Jacqueline and David Appleby found their cat, Monty, but Blacky and Winnie are still missing. Pawan Singh / The National
Monty the lost cat of Khalifa City home after 100 days away

Unlikely return offers hope for two other missing pets mistaken for strays and rounded up by pest controllers

UAEFebruary 12, 2023
Residents of 8 Boulevard Walk in Downtown Dubai have been told the facade cladding will be replaced after a fire in November 2022. Pawan Singh / The National
Fire-hit Downtown Dubai tower ready for cladding refit

Tenants welcome move to re-clad Boulevard Walk facade with latest fireproof materials

UAEFebruary 10, 2023
Emergency aid packaged up for transport from the WHO warehouse in Al Maktoum to be sent to Turkey and Syria. Antonie Robertson / The National
Flight leaves Dubai to aid Turkey-Syria earthquake relief

Seventy-four tonnes of surgical aid destined for Istanbul and Damascus

UAEFebruary 08, 2023
Gauze, bandages and blood packs are among the most urgently needed supplies, along with antibiotics to prevent infection. AFP
This is the essential aid earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria need

Trauma kits, blood-clotting drugs and antibiotics are desperately needed

MENAFebruary 08, 2023
Dr Matteo Vigo, a specialist plastic surgeon gives a face consultation to a patient at HealthBay Women's Care, Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Demand for plastic surgery doubles in Dubai

Frequent use of Zoom is making people more self conscious, while longer periods of using gadgets is also affecting the body

HealthFebruary 07, 2023
Dr Sara Al Himairi, said doctors face intense stress during training that is putting some off from completing their studies. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE medical students 'at high risk of burnout'

Study finds more than three quarters of students show signs of physical and mental exhaustion

UAEFebruary 05, 2023
Talabat will provide data on public orders to health authorities in a bid to boost healthy eating. Photo: Talabat
Talabat to share people's food choices with health authorities

Exchanging information will encourage healthy eating campaigns in Abu Dhabi

UAEFebruary 03, 2023
A visitor at the American Hospital stand at Arab Health at Dubai World Trade Centre. Chris Whiteoak / The National
AI will eventually take over routine health checks

Quick and early diagnosis using technology will lead to better recovery rates

UAEFebruary 01, 2023
The cost of treating cancer remains far too high for much of the world's population. Photo: Press Association
Early detection can supplant need for costly cancer drugs, experts say

Simple blood tests to spot signs of disease are crucial say experts

HealthJanuary 31, 2023
Dr Jane Goodall praised the UAE leadership for its passion for conservation. Antonie Robertson / The National
World's youth can change course of natural history, says Jane Goodall

The acclaimed conservationist says the Roots & Shoots youth education programme is her greatest achievement

WeekendJanuary 27, 2023
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