Medics are calling on people to adopt a healthy lifestyle, on the occasion of World Heart Day. 70% of people examined during free health checks at malls in the capital last month were overweight or obese, according to Medeor 24x7 Hospital Abu Dhabi. Over 1500 people had visited the hospital’s booths at Marina Mall and Mushrif Mall, where they were screened for BMI, blood sugar and cholesterol. The hospice is conducting free screenings for cardiovascular diseases at Yas Mall today.
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Zayed Sustainability Prize honours global pioneers advancing progress
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Dubai parents warned of dangerous 'Skull Breaker Challenge'
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will pilot a school transport pooling system in the first quarter of 2026.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the winners of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize at an awards ceremony held during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has welcomed world leaders to the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, reflecting the UAE's "longstanding efforts to build bridges of partnership between nations".
