The National News Logo
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend
Newsletters

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekendNewsletters
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling

Nick Webster

Nick Webster

Health Editor
Location
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.
Follow on X

Articles

International shipping was affected immediately at the outset of war in Iran on February 28. EPA
Hormuz seafarers running out of drinking water amid Iranian strikes

Challenging ordeal faced by more than 20,000 crew on board some 3,200 ships

UAEApril 02, 2026
Larvivorous fish feed on mosquito larvae. Getty
Dubai unleashes predatory fish to tackle rise in mosquitoes after storms

Municipality breeds up to 20,000 fish a year to disrupt breeding hotspots

UAEApril 02, 2026
Drivers are responsible for ensuring all passengers are buckled up. Pawan Singh / The National
More than 75% of back-seat passengers admit shunning seat belts

Failing to wear a seat belt is among the main reasons for road deaths in the UAE

UAEApril 02, 2026
Supermarket bosses say they're willing to absorb the surging cost of diesel for now. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE supermarkets say they'll avoid passing 70% diesel price surge on to customers

Retailers believe fuel will come down after initial shock rise

UAEMarch 31, 2026
Al Salmi oil tanker sustained heavy damage after it was hit by a drone. Reuters
How oil tanker crews act quickly to thwart missile attack fires

Protecting highly flammable cargo after direct hit from drone or missile is vital

MENAMarch 31, 2026
Karl Haddad's Burj Khalifa apartment has been rented out for Dh12 million a year anj=d is believed to be Dubai’s most expensive rental apartment. Antonie Robertson / The National
Play
Inside Burj Khalifa apartment rented out for $3.2m

Investor says Dubai can withstand economic headwinds from Iran conflict

UAEMarch 30, 2026
Dubai’s bike-friendly transformation has seen the city enter the global Copenhagen Index. Pawan Singh / The National
New cycle tracks open to expand Dubai as a bike-safe city

Emirate on course to develop 1,000km of cycle tracks by 2030

UAEMarch 29, 2026
Yassin Sedhom and his mother, Lamiaa Abdelaal, at Burjeel Hospital in Sharjah, where he has received treatment for a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
Play
Police escort helps cancer patient escape storm to undergo crucial treatment

Egyptian resident was ailing after being stuck in three hours of gridlock – before police stepped in

UAEMarch 26, 2026
People prepare to surf on Jumeirah Beach in the wake of the first wave of Iranian attacks on the UAE. Getty
UAE hospitality industry fights back amid difficult tourism outlook

Outlets offer deals, bring forward refurbishment plans and adjust rotas

UAEMarch 26, 2026
Cheaper semaglutide medications look set to transform the market. AFP
New wave of cut-price generic weight-loss drugs to rival Ozempic and Wegovy

Patent expiry on blockbuster drugs opens door to manufacturing boom

UAEMarch 25, 2026
Supermarkets are bringing produce from ships on the UAE's east coast, the Red Sea, and are even considering overland routes from Europe. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE supermarket looks at 7,000km freight route from Europe to keep shelves full

Strait of Hormuz closure means overland routes from Oman, Saudi Arabia and even UK

UAEMarch 25, 2026
Saqib Rauf and Farah Diba Sakib celebrated the birth of their baby boy on Friday morning. Photo: Burjeel Hospital
Baby born on Eid Al Fitr in Abu Dhabi brings couple hope and joy

Parents hope for brighter days ahead for everyone amid turbulent time for the UAE

UAEMarch 20, 2026
Students wait in line at the University of Kent campus in Canterbury, where the rollout of a meningitis B vaccine to about 5,000 students has begun. PA Wire
Meningitis alert following UK deaths in young people

Parents in the UAE should not be alarmed but remain vigilant, doctors say

UAEMarch 19, 2026
Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths said people planning trips away over the long weekend can expect a smooth journey through DXB. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Airports chief predicts 'calm' at DXB over Eid despite missile attacks

Care of passengers and staff is at heart of all operations, says Paul Griffiths

UAEMarch 18, 2026
The UAE Council for Fatwa has called for public sightings of the crescent moon
Eid Al Fitr to be confirmed on Wednesday by Moon-sighting committee

Scholars, officials and astronomers to meet after maghrib prayer

UAEMarch 18, 2026
More Articles

The National News Logo
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.