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Nic Ridley

Assistant editor in chief

Abu Dhabi

A career journalist who cut his teeth in the UK before moving to the UAE in 2007, Nic joined The National in 2008, first as deputy news editor then news editor. At the relaunch in 2017, he became production editor before his role was expanded and he joined the senior staff as night editor in 2018. He became an assistant editor in chief in May 2021.

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An attendee takes a closer look at the Apple iPhone 15 Pro during an event at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California on September 12. Despite now-incremental improvements in technology, Apple's devices still sell in the millions. Bloomberg

Why unboxing the latest iPhone ain't what it used to be

These days you unpack a new device only to discover that it does exactly what the old one did, just a little faster

September 22, 2023

CARDIFF, WALES - MAY 22: A woman scans groceries at a self service checkout in a supermarket on May 22, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. Last week, the UK Office for National Statistics reported an 6% average increase of food and drink prices year on year, but some staples, such as milk and pasta, had risen by more than 10%. (Photo by Matthew Horwood / Getty Images)

Sad smiley: why rate every retail experience?

A near-pervasive customer-experience culture has insidiously crept into all our lives

July 27, 2023

Australian Federal Police and Defence Force personnel talk to a Thai rescuer, right, before diving after the 12 boys and their football coach were found alive, in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, in northern Thailand. Sakchai Lalit / AP Photo

Thai cave rescue: Diving expert explains the challenges ahead

Master scuba diver trainer, who works at The National, says it will be slow going to release the 12 boys and their coach

July 08, 2018

Jamie Woon performing at One Big Vibes concert at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Andre Valentin for Vibe Series

Review: Jamie Woon puts on impressive performance at Dubai gig

January 17, 2016

Alice by The Act – Dubai takes place on the 42nd floor of the Shangri-La. Courtesy The Act Dubai

Alice at The Act – Dubai delivers great entertainment, with food to match

September 06, 2015

Families of inmates receive support during Ramadan

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment granted the DCPI 70 coupons each worth 800 - a total of Dh 56,000. Dar Al Ber Society handed over 10 coupons worth Dh5,000 and 37 coupons valued at a total of Dh3,700 to help 19 families of Emirati and expat inmates.

July 13, 2013