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.
UAE leaders highlight unity and strength in Dubai meeting
The UAE's leaders have emphasised the country's ability to overcome challenges through societal unity and strong institutions.
UAE modifies alert sounds in National Early Warning System
UAE authorities have announced an update to the National Early Warning System, with changes to the alert sound schedule.
2 members of UAE Armed Forces martyred in helicopter crash
Two members of the UAE Armed Forces died on Monday in a helicopter crash caused by a "technical malfunction", the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday.
UAE condemns drone attack on consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan
The UAE has strongly condemned an unprovoked drone attack on its Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which caused material damage but no injuries.
The UAE's leaders have emphasised the country's ability to overcome challenges through societal unity and strong institutions.
UAE authorities have announced an update to the National Early Warning System, with changes to the alert sound schedule.
Two members of the UAE Armed Forces died on Monday in a helicopter crash caused by a "technical malfunction", the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday.
