A new system in the UAE will soon collect data on the prevalence of obesity among school students.
According to the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the 'Mutabah' system will monitor and provide information about pupils' food patterns in the country.
The online platform will also measure their level of physical activity.
This comes as part of the ministry's efforts to tackle obesity amongst youth, as it is one of the top causes leading to noncommunicable diseases.
Emirates restores regular flight schedules
Emirates Airline has restored its regular flight schedules as of Saturday, April 20.
Flydubai returns to normal flight schedule
Flydubai has returned to operating its full flight schedule from terminals 2 and 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
DXB advises travellers against arriving too early
To avoid overcrowding, passengers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) have been advised to reach the terminal three hours before their departure time, and not too early.
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