The New Year is fast approaching and with just a few weeks left in the year, many UAE residents are already planning how to make the most of their annual leave in 2026. With a bit of early preparation and timely leave requests, you can turn short breaks into longer holidays by combining your leave days with […]
There are modest benefits to exercising on an empty stomach, but it’s more important to burn more energy than you’re consuming There’s an element of truth to that,” says Javier Gonzalez, a professor of nutrition and metabolism at the University of Bath. “When we exercise, we’re always burning a mix of fuels – mainly carbohydrates […]
Doctors confirm that sudden weather changes—particularly increased humidity after rainfall—can directly trigger asthma attacks and chest allergies. Such conditions contribute to higher levels of airborne irritants, including dust, pollen, and mold. This calls for heightened caution and strict adherence to preventive measures, especially among older adults and individuals with chronic respiratory conditions. With rainfall and […]
As the clock strikes midnight, the new year will bring more than just celebrations. From January 1, 2026, a number of major policy changes will come into effect across the UAE, with several taking effect from the very first day. While January 1, 2026 is a public holiday for both private and public sector workers, it also marks […]
Executive Director of the International Dates Council Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz toured several date factories in Madinah and reviewed operations and production lines.The tour included a review of production stages, technologies used for sorting and packaging, quality standards, and efforts to develop products in line with local and global market requirements.During the visit, […]
Algeria secured qualification for the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in a match held at Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, as part of the second round of Group Five fixtures. With the result, Algeria raised their tally to six points at the […]
It seems like common sense: if you leave a fitness class looking as though you’ve just ridden a log flume, you’ve probably worked harder than if you’re barely glistening. But that’s not always the case, says Adam Collins, a researcher from the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism at the University of Bath. Sweating, he […]
Stilettos are fine for an evening out, but wearing them all day, every day could cause permanent damage If you’d asked me that 15 years ago, I would have said: ‘Absolute nonsense – it’s all genetics and shoes aren’t responsible for any problem,’” says Andrew Goldberg, consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist at the Wellington hospital in London. But viewing 3D scans that […]
Expert insight by Dr. Rahul Chaudhary, Head of Cardiology and Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at International Modern Hospital Dubai Sudden cardiac arrest in teenagers is a rare but devastating event that often shocks families and communities because it can strike young people who appear healthy, active, and symptom-free. Unlike adults, where heart disease is frequently linked […]
Oman has confirmed two public holidays in January 2026 to mark Accession Day and the Islamic occasion of Al Isra’a Wal Miraj, as part of a newly approved policy to announce national and religious holidays in advance each year. Under the calendar endorsed by the Council of Ministers, Thursday, January 15, 2026, will be observed as […]
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