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Nick March

Nick March

Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Abu Dhabi
Nick is one of The National’s assistant editors-in-chief. He was previously comment editor and editor of The Review section, the paper’s weekly politics and culture supplement. He has been on staff since 2008 and is a regular columnist. He is also the author of a book chronicling the history of one of Abu Dhabi’s older schools.
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A drone taxi at the Gitex 2017 exhibition at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, has said that the UAE isn't only looking for economic benefits as it seeks to become a leader in the sector. AFP
AI will change the world, but it won't do so overnight

The gradual pace of change will give the technology's stakeholders the chance to maximise its benefits and mitigate its drawbacks

CommentFebruary 02, 2024
Nick March
Customers stand in lines at the cashiers of a store that accepts the Venezuelan cryptocurrency Petro, in Caracas, in 2019. AFP
The curious case of the crypto comeback

Many don't understand or use digital currencies, yet it doesn't seem to matter that they don't

CommentJanuary 18, 2024
Nick March
Fire at the Abbco Tower near Nahda Park in Sharjah in 2020. Antonie Robertson / The National
Mandatory fire alarms in the UAE is a good step

A bigger safety landscape could include provisions for home insurance and rigorous owner-tenant co-operation

CommentJanuary 04, 2024
Nick March
The 1914 Christmas Truce during the First World War influenced holiday truces in later conflicts. Getty
Are holiday truces just a myth in modern warfare?

Laying down arms for religious holidays has become a romanticised notion

CommentDecember 22, 2023
Nick March
Abu Dhabi's gold-and-white taxis were gradually phased out and replaced with silver vehicles. Stephen Lock / The National
The UAE may evoke nostalgia but it's geared towards progress

There is no harm in romanticising the past, but we should also recognise the advantages of now and the promise of tomorrow

CommentDecember 07, 2023
Nick March
Rosalynn Carter died age 96. Reuters
Rosalynn Carter left a permanent mark on journalism

The former first lady worked with The National to strengthen the regional standard of mental-health reporting

CommentNovember 21, 2023
Nick March
Protesters in Tel Aviv demand a ceasefire in Gaza and the dismissal of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Anadolu
For any 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza to work, it must be done in good faith

The momentum for breaks in hostilities is building, but too much of the language around it remains transactional

CommentNovember 09, 2023
Nick March
UN and Red Crescent workers prepare the aid for distribution to Palestinians at UNRWA warehouse in Deir Al Balah, Gaza Strip, on Monday. AP Photo
What Gaza needs is a prolonged era of humanity

UN chief Antonio Guterres was right to get to the heart of the Palestine-Israel conflict

CommentOctober 26, 2023
Nick March
Workers install lighting on an 'X' sign atop the company headquarters, formerly known as Twitter, in San Francisco, in July. AP Photo
The Israel-Gaza war reminds us of another persistent issue: misinformation

Online platforms need to show urgency in stemming the flow of distortions and must build out better support networks for general users

CommentOctober 12, 2023
Nick March
Signs up in shops telling people to keep their distance due to Covid-19 in Al Karama, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
One year after the end of Covid restrictions, has life really changed?

The pandemic shook up our world, but it has settled back into its old, uncertain ways

CommentSeptember 29, 2023
Nick March
The Dubai International Financial Centre. Key UAE government policies are aimed at providing workers with long-term stability. Bloomberg
How the UAE is preparing its workforce and workplaces for the future

The country is putting in place measures that underscore its growing reputation as a regional talent hub

CommentSeptember 15, 2023
Nick March
Manchester City players carry the Uefa Champions League trophy, the FA Cup trophy and the Premier League trophy during the Treble Parade in Manchester in June. PA Wire
Man City's rise was not pre-ordained – nor is its future

The road to success since Abu Dhabi's takeover of the club 15 years ago has been long and winding

CommentAugust 31, 2023
Nick March
ABBA Voyage features holographic avatars of the group performing 'live' on stage running through an hour-and-a-half set, backed by a human and in-person 10-piece band. Johan Persson
How Metallica and Abba are changing entertainment

The movement of music from collectible to everyday consumable has changed the calculus for fans and for bands

CommentAugust 17, 2023
Nick March
Abeer Khan, mental health journalism fellow Photo: Abeer Khan
Latest recipient of UAE mental health journalism fellowship announced

Reporter will begin the year-long, non-residential programme next month

HealthAugust 16, 2023
Nick March
A rendering of what the restored site of Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi will look like. Photo / Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi
It's important to tell the UAE story through its everyday architecture

Three initiatives aimed at preserving select buildings across the country will give us a better sense of its history

CommentAugust 04, 2023
Nick March
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