The UAE should tax sugar and fizzy drinks and reduce salt in pre-prepared food. That’s the message from the Economist Intelligence Unit, who say something needs to be done to combat the Emirates’ diabetes epidemic. Clear food labelling is another suggestion. Government health-care spending on diabetes is expected to rise fourfold between 2010 and 2030. The report reveals many EU countries have already implemented this kind of taxation policy with some success.
Five more UAE aid convoys enter Gaza carrying 980 tonnes of relief aid
Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys have entered the Gaza Strip this week through 62 trucks carrying 980 tonnes of relief supplies under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
RTA approves five-year plan to expand soft mobility network
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved a five-year plan to expand the emirate's soft mobility network, such as pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes, through to 2030.
UAE calls for immediate de-escalation following recent regional developments
The UAE has expressed its deep concern over the developments that the region witnessed over the past few days, calling for an immediate halt to the escalation to avoid worsening tensions and instability in the region.
UAE Public Prosecution expands investigation into false Dubai explosion report
The UAE Public Prosecution has expanded its investigation into the publication of the false report claiming explosions were heard in central Dubai.
UAE leaders mark Union Pledge Day by renewing commitment to nation's unity
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages on social media to mark Union Pledge Day, "renewing commitment to the principles of unity established by the late Sheikh Zayed and his brothers".
UAE delivers medical convoy to WHO in Gaza
UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has provided the World Health Organisation (WHO) with a new convoy of medicines and medical supplies to support the healthcare system in the Gaza Strip.
UAE pledges $5 million to FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
The UAE has pledged $5 million to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to support its efforts in improving access to quality education for children worldwide.
Reuters issues apology over retracted story of Dubai explosions
After Dubai Media Office confirmed that a Reuters report about explosions in Downtown area is false, the news agency issued a statement admitting it "regrets" publishing the story as it "did not meet its standards".
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