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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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Dubai's 4get-me-not group offers an essential support network to senior citizens with dementia and their families. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dementia support group helping UAE football legend preserve precious memories

Rajab Abdulrahman played against Liverpool and even met Pele during an illustrious career. Now diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he's found comfort in the gatherings organised by 4get-me-not

UAESeptember 25, 2026
Breast cancer is the most common form of the disease in women, with early screening rates in Abu Dhabi increasing 85 per cent in the past year. Getty Images
Long-term study links Type 2 diabetes with cancer - with women facing double the risk

Obesity-related cancers and early diagnosis lead surge in cases

UAESeptember 23, 2026
Supplies of ophthalmic medicines, consumables and diagnostic equipment worth around $1 million have been sent to Gaza. Photo: Wam
Abu Dhabi eye hospital sends sight-saving aid package to Gaza

Specialist equipment will help thousands waiting for urgent medical attention and prevent blindness in some cases

UAESeptember 22, 2026
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Dementia care 'on cusp of a revolution' as new hope given to millions

Experts hail progress but say barriers continue to hinder introduction of new treatments

UAESeptember 21, 2026
Because the flu virus mutates each year, new vaccines are required before winter to help protect people. Reuters
UAE prepares for flu season by urging vulnerable groups to take vaccine

National campaign encourages health workers and elderly to take shot

UAESeptember 15, 2026
Pupils at Repton School Abu Dhabi receive their A-Level results. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Head start for UAE school leavers as platform links pupils with placements

Early workplace experience essential for young people entering professional roles

UAESeptember 15, 2026
Cancer specialists in the UAE are stepping up the use of AI to tackle the disease. Getty Images
UAE doctors use AI to explain why cancer treatments work for some but not others

Huge volumes of data mined to understand why treatment fails in some patients

UAESeptember 14, 2026
Omar Abaza and Jason Oppenheim are behind an expansion of the Oppenheim Group into Dubai, which could lead to a regional series of the Selling Sunset reality show
Hosts of Netflix hit Selling Sunset to open Dubai real estate office this year

Hosts of property reality show say Dubai edition could be in the pipeline

UAESeptember 10, 2026
Ambassador Tobias Tunkel says Germany and the UAE are well placed to further advance ties. Victor Besa / The National
German ambassador says UAE trade partnership primed for growth

Nations can work together on drone technology and AI robotics

UAESeptember 07, 2026
The WHO formally declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC on May 15. Reuters
Global vaccine trials to begin as Ebola and mpox spread in Africa

DRC Ebola death toll reaches 3,007 as WHO chief warns of threat to wider region

UAESeptember 03, 2026
Anvith Yalamanchili, a student at Dwight Global in Dubai, created the Community Carpool website. Antonie Robertson/The National
School run delays spark Dubai teenager to set up community carpool service

More than 1,000 people sign up to Dubai students' Community Carpool scheme

UAESeptember 02, 2026
A new study suggests more needs to be done to tackle Parkinson's disease in the region. Getty Images
Hidden Middle East gene can signal Parkinson's disease

Experts call for more regional research to help with early screening and diagnosis

UAESeptember 01, 2026
More cautious behaviour behind the wheel than in other emirates was noted in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sharjah drivers ranked UAE's safest in traffic study

Driving school index places Abu Dhabi second due in part to low average driving speed of 28.3kph

UAEAugust 31, 2026
The pure-white Gyrfalcon was the most expensive bird sold in the latest round of auctions at Adihex. Photo: Wam
Rare Gyrfalcon sells for Dh1.5 million at Adihex

Hunting bird is biggest sale of latest round of auctions at event in Abu Dhabi

UAEAugust 30, 2026
STANDALONE Runners and walkers enjoy the early morning access to Mall Of The Emirates where the mall is open for exercise as part of the Dubai Mallathon initiative from 15 June to 15 September. "No sign-up needed. Walk, Jog, or Run with us at Mall of the Emirates every morning from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Our expert coach will guide you through warm-ups and cool-downs with each lap covering a 1.2 km distance." Antonie Robertson/The National
Weight-loss medicine must be paired with lifestyle changes, UAE obesity expert says

Duphat pharma conference hears potential impact of GLP-1 drugs on national health

UAEAugust 27, 2026
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