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.
Civil Defence teams tackle fire at Jebel Ali Port
Dubai authorities confirmed that debris from an aerial interception sparked a fire at a berth in Jebel Ali Port.
Minor damage at DXB concourse; incident quickly contained
Dubai Airports confirms that a concourse at Dubai International Airport (DXB) sustained minor damage in a quickly contained incident.
Drone interception sparks minor fire near Burj Al Arab
A drone has been intercepted over the Burj Al Arab, with debris sparking a minor fire on the hotel’s outer facade.
NCEMA: community safety top priority as alerts issued
Following earlier emergency alerts to UAE residents, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has issued a statement reassuring the public.
