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.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed meets with African business, philanthropic leaders
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday met with a delegation of African business and philanthropic leaders visiting the UAE.
UAE joins seven nations in rejecting Israel's one-way Gaza exit plan
Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have voiced concern over Israel's plans for a one-way opening of the Rafah Crossing for Palestinians to leave Gaza.
Woman detained after sword stunt during Eid Al Etihad goes viral
A 23-year-old woman has been apprehended in Fujairah after a video of her wielding a sword during Eid Al Etihad celebrations at Al Faqit area went viral.
New GCC Civil Aviation Authority in UAE strengthens regional ties: GCAA
The decision to establish the GCC Civil Aviation Authority, with its headquarters in the UAE, reflects a unified vision to "strengthen Gulf integration in the air transport ecosystem", the country's aviation regulatory body said.
