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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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Barber Mohamed Mir Ebrahim, who cut Diego Maradona's hair, at his shop in Business Bay, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Maradona's Dubai barber refuses to endorse lock of legend's hair up for auction

Maradona's hairdresser during his time in the emirate disputes claims that the lock was clipped while he was living on The Palm Jumeirah

UAENovember 23, 2024
The UAE’s residential coastline is expanding significantly to meet a demand for luxury waterfront property, such as Nikki Beach, on Pearl Jumeirah. Photo: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
How Dubai's reclaimed islands are becoming luxury havens

Latest island plans reflect continued appetite for upmarket properties

UAENovember 22, 2024
Valentyn Volkov, co-founder of Xpanceo. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai's $40 million deep tech lab edges closer to next-generation contact lenses

Prototype contact lens with micro-LED display could cut screen time

UAENovember 16, 2024
Abby Lyons with her son Rocco, who has type one diabetes. Photo: Lyons family
World Diabetes Day: Mother's book aims to unravel son's diagnosis

Rocco Wilks, seven, has learnt to monitor his condition with help of technology

HealthNovember 14, 2024
Karl Haddad at his DH180million penthouse apartment in Burj Khalifa goes up for sale, at Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
First look inside the Sky Palace, the Burj Khalifa penthouse on sale for $49.5m

The National is given rare access to the sprawling duplex apartment that's been empty for years

UAENovember 13, 2024
James Elliot-Square, who is running seven marathons in seven days across seven continents
Dubai runners plan seven marathons on seven continents in seven days

James Elliot-Square and Paris Norriss will run in Antarctica, Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Fortaleza, Madrid and Miami

UAENovember 10, 2024
Transplant recipient Jatin Ravindrah Chilekar was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2019. Antonie Robertson / The National
Rise in kidney disease likely to create surge in UAE demand for transplants

Two recipients recall life-saving intervention of donors and charities

UAENovember 06, 2024
Rosa Bullock and daughter Ayda at their home in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Antonie Robertson/The National
My Dubai Rent: Mum and daughter love nearby parks of JLT to walk their dog

Short commute to work and proximity to Metro station make Cluster R perfect for British mum

UAENovember 03, 2024
Dr Farida Al Hosani, member of the WHO Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework Advisory Group, says child immunisation plans are vital. Photo: Al Emarat TV
UAE launches measles vaccination campaign amid global outbreaks

Covid pandemic’s legacy of doubt is proving a hinderance to childhood immunisation

UAENovember 01, 2024
Rules set to take effect in March could introduce younger drivers to the UAE's roads. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Calls for safe driving on school curriculum if 17-year-olds hit the roads

Limitations on engine sizes for young drivers also touted as an option

UAENovember 01, 2024
Nora Shackleford at the German Veterinary Clinic in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Air pollution plaguing more pets, UAE vets warn

Pugs, French bulldogs and Persian cats are more at risk because of their obstructed airways

UAEOctober 31, 2024
Flu vaccination in Dubai. Prevention of disease should always be the starting point for global health security, experts say. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
Vaccines can bolster health security and boost economies, conference told

International collaboration can lead to development of national health security plans that safeguard the future

UAEOctober 30, 2024
Recorded strokes have increased by 70 per cent around the world since 1990, due to changes in lifestyle, environmental factors and also better diagnoses. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE adults face greater stroke risk due to smoking, vaping and poor air quality

Poor air quality viewed as harmful as smoking in global analysis of strokes

UAEOctober 29, 2024
A medic administers a polio vaccine to a Palestinian child in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
World Polio Day: Rise in cases a backward step in journey to eradication of disease

Gaza conflict halts final push for polio vaccination in 'zero dose' children, and is a warning to the world

UAEOctober 24, 2024
Mia Choi, senior associate at HL Mando, explains how 'Parkie' robots will slide under the car and efficiently move it into tight parking spots. Pawan Singh / The National
Gitex shown how 'Parkie' robot will fit your car into a tight parking space

It was among a host of transport solutions on display at the tech show in Dubai

UAEOctober 15, 2024
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