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Syed Aleem, a 45-year-old expatriate in the UAE, faced multiple health issues, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and fatty liver disease. In Ramadan 2023, he made an effort to work on his health. Through a combination of proper diet, physical activity, and increased prayers and Islamic rituals during the fasting month, he committed himself to making significant lifestyle changes. Syed’s dedication saw remarkable results, according to his doctor Kiran Kumar, head of internal medicine at Thumbay University Hospital in Ajman. In just one month, he lost 6kg, resulting in “substantial improvements” in his metabolic profile. “Notably, his blood sugar levels, fatty…
Simona Halep will make her competitive return this week after winning an appeal over a doping suspension when she takes the court at the Miami Open where Indian Wells champion Iga Swiatek will look to pull off the Sunshine Double. Halep, who accepted a wild card into the Miami Open after her four-year ban was cut to nine months by the top court for global sport, will face Paula Badosa on Tuesday with the winner getting world number two Aryna Sabalenka in the second round. For Halep, the clash against world number 80 Badosa of Spain will mark her first…
The Golden State Warriors open a three-game homestand with a matchup against the New York Knicks tonight. These squads last met at Madison Square Garden a couple of weeks ago, with the Dubs rolling to the 110-99 victory. Tip-off is about to happen, at 10:00 p.m. ET, and will be televised nationally on ESPN. If you want to watch a live stream of the game, there are a number of different ways you can do that, including three free options. The Best Way to Watch the Knicks vs Warriors Live Stream Sling TV isn’t one of those free options (you…
Dubai Municipality announced the ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce Competition’ to involve all members of society and to encourage citizens and residents to exploit all available spaces to cultivate fruits and vegetable crops to achieve self-sufficiency, increase income, and elevate the quality of life in the UAE community. The competition also promotes local agriculture for increased local production and enhanced food security in the Emirate of Dubai. However, Best Homegrown Produce Competition is only for the residential areas in Dubai and not permitted for those in apartments. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…
UAE’s Grenville-Wood, who moves up to 16 in the Road to Mallorca Challenge Tour Rankings, takes on the Royal Calcutta Golf Club in the Kolkata Challenge By Nick Tarratt, Khaleej Times Guest Golf Writer With his victory at The Players Championship on the PGA Tour over the weekend, Scottie Scheffler (US) continues to dominate the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) which he has topped for a total of 79 weeks. He also leads the season’s FedEx Cup Rankings and is the first player to win back-to-back titles at TPC Sawgrass in its 50-year history. Scheffler seemed to be struggling with…
Two potential Western Conference finals contenders battle it out tonight when MVP frontrunner Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets travel to the Target Center to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. It’s almost time for tip off, which is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET. It will be televised on local channels only–Bally Sports North for those who live in Minnesota and any surrounding Timberwolves markets, and Altitude Sports if you live in Denver or a surrounding Nuggets market. But if you want to watch a live stream of the game for free, you can do that from anywhere in the United…
The National Search & Rescue Centre, in coordination with Abu Dhabi Police, carried out a rescue operation on Monday and evacuated two individuals involved in a car accident. The accident took place in the Liwa Desert in the Al Dhafra region in Abu Dhabi. The two people sustained moderate injuries due to the accident. With the capabilities of the search and rescue team, the injured were located and evacuated from the accident site and transported to Madinat Zayed Hospital to receive the necessary treatment. Watch the rescue operation below:
Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera said Israeli forces had beaten and arrested its correspondent Ismail Alghoul during a raid on Monday on Gaza’s largest hospital, urging his release. The Israeli army said it was battling Hamas militants at the Al Shifa hospital with witnesses reporting airstrikes and tanks near the facility which was crowded with patients and displaced people. “Al Jazeera Media Network demands the immediate release of its correspondent and the other journalists who were detained alongside him, and holds the occupation forces fully responsible for their safety,” the channel said in a statement to AFP. Stay up to date…
The UAE’s economic boom, political stability, and strategic location are making it a magnet for high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs). This dynamic environment, coupled with the government’s proactive approach to wealth management, is attracting families seeking a secure and prosperous future for their wealth. A flourishing ecosystem for wealth management The UAE’s commitment to attracting and retaining wealth is evident in its recent legal and regulatory reforms. These changes have created a supportive ecosystem for HNWIs and UHNWIs: • Streamlined wealth ownership and transfer: Federal Decree Law 37 simplifies ownership and governance of family…
Islamabad United won the Pakistan Super League after beating Multan Sultans with a last-ball boundary in a thrilling final on Monday. Tailender Hunain Shah came in to face the final ball after the dismissal of Naseem Shah and steered fast bowler Mohammad Ali’s delivery through point to finish the nailbiter. Multan was restricted to 159-9 on a spinners’ paradise after Islamabad all-rounder Imad Wasim grabbed 5-23 and captain Shadab Khan picked up 3-32. “The sign of a good team is they win even without playing a perfect game,” said Shadab, who was named player of the league after scoring 305…