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The expert: Lina Doumani, Clinical Dietitian, Medcare hospital SAYS NO TO: ‘Coloured’ and flavoured soda beverages “Just take a look at a soda beverage — does it look like food to you?” asks Lina Doumani. “I see no nutritional value in them. Also, sugar-filled soft drinks have been linked to weight gain, fatty liver disease, obesity, Type 2 diabetes and an increased risk of cancer and heart disease.” She also points out that sodas lead to blood sugar spikes as they simply “supply” sugar and “lack any fiber or minerals to reduce its absorption”. “Elevated blood sugar levels have been…
Afghanistan were too strong for the UAE in the opening one-day game of the two-match series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. The Afghans beat UAE by 109 runs in the first unofficial match. The second unofficial 50-overs-a-side game will be played on Wednesday before the two teams lock horns in a three-match T20 International series (December 29-January 2) in Sharjah. On Monday, the UAE bowlers came up with a fine display to bowl Afghanistan out for 214 in 47.2 overs. Akif Raja (3/40) was the best bowler for the home team while Muhammad Jawadullah (2/22), Dhruv Parashar (2/29)…
Monoprix Maison Redefines Home Living at Reem Mall with Tranquil Shopping and French-Inspired Café GMG’s Everyday Goods Elevates Home Living Experience at Reem Mall on Reem Island Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 25 December 2023:GMG’s Everyday Goods – Retail division proudly announces the much-anticipated grand opening of the first Monoprix Maison store in Reem Mall, Reem Island, offering residents and visitors an exclusive destination for premium home and lifestyle products. This marks the opening of the second Monoprix Maison store in the UAE. Monoprix Maison sets itself apart by embracing the philosophy of “The Art of Living,” enticing customers to…
After months of waiting, Christmastime is here. Now that the presents have been opened and the feast has been devoured, these next few weeks are a great chance to sit down and watch movies on Netflix. From new releases to well-known hits, Netflix offers thousands of movies to keep you occupied for the holidays. To help narrow your selection, we picked movies on Netflix to watch after Christmas. Some of these films are set during the holiday season. Other films are currently some of the most popular movies on Netflix. Regardless, there should be at least one film on this…
As Christmas and New Year approach, the world’s eyes turn to the UAE, now a magnet for tourists thanks to its diverse attractions. From luxurious hotels and mega-malls to bustling traditional markets, it offers something for everyone. Tourism and airlines predict a record influx of visitors during the festive season. The demand for travel to the UAE is soaring, pushing hotel occupancy rates to the max. Wego, a travel booking site, reports the UAE dominating Middle Eastern flight searches for the holidays. More than 300,000 searches for flights to the Emirates were recorded in early December. Dubai International Airport (DXB)…
Jailed Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been tracked down to a penal colony north of the Arctic Circle, his spokeswoman said on Monday, after supporters lost touch with him for more than two weeks. Navalny was tracked down to the IK-3 penal colony in Kharp in the Yamal-Nenets region, about 1,900km north east of Moscow, spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said. Navalny’s lawyer managed to see him on Monday, Yarmysh said. “Alexei is alright,” said Yarmysh. Navalny’s allies, who had been preparing for his expected transfer to a “special regime” colony, the harshest grade in Russia’s prison system, said he has…
The Christmas-week Premier League fixtures may not be popular with some managers, but Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe cannot wait to play on Boxing Day. A 1-0 loss at 18th-placed Luton Town on Saturday left Howe yearning for Tuesday’s home game against Nottingham Forest. “We are desperate for another fixture very quickly to try and put this game to the back of our minds,” he told reporters. Seventh-placed Newcastle have won their last seven league games at home, beating defending champions Manchester City, leaders Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea. But that was not the only reason behind Howe looking forward to…
منتجع شاطىء فيرمونت الفجيرة يحتفل بحلول موسم أعياد الميلاد ورأس السنة استمتع بموسم الأعياد برفقة العائلة والأصدقاء في أروع وجهات تناول الطعام لدى منتجع شاطىء فيرمونت الفجيرة للحصول على صور عالية الدقّة، يُرجى الضغط على الرابط أدناه – دبي، ديسمبر، 2023 –يقع منتجع شاطئ فيرمونت الفجيرة الفاخر على ساحل دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، ويدعو ضيوفه للانغماس في روح الأعياد مع مجموعة من تجارب الطعام المحضّرة خصيصاً لعيد الميلاد وليلة رأس السنة. سيكون مطعم لافا داينينغ الذي يقدّم مجموعة من الأطباق المتوسطية الآسيوية في المنتجع، الوجهة الأساسية لتناول الطعام يوم 24 ديسمبر للذوّاقة الذين يحبّون تناول الطعام على الشاطئ أم بجانب…
Smartphone users unlock their phones, on average, an incredible 150 times a day. That means you’re going to see your lock screen an awful lot, so it should absolutely be something you like looking at. Even if you’re only seeing it for a few seconds while you press your finger to the screen or wait for your face to be scanned, those seconds add up, so why not look at something that makes you smile? It’s quick and easy to make changes to your Android smartphone’s lock screen, and you can change a number of different elements of it —…
A new survey that will help assess the expenditure levels of families within the emirate of Abu Dhabi will be launched in 2024. It also aims to shed light on the distribution of individuals and families across various income and expenditure categories. Hanan Ali Al Marzouqi, Director of the Field Surveys Department at the Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre, also highlighted that this ‘Household Income and Expenditure Survey’ is part of a broader nationwide survey that aims to periodically gather data on households, focusing on demographic and family traits. Marzouqi said, “We want to see the cost of living for different…