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.
UAE launches aid mission for hurricane-hit Caribbean nations
The UAE has launched an urgent humanitarian mission to assist communities affected by Hurricane Melissa, which devastated parts of Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.
New paid parking zones introduced in Dubai
Dubai’s public parking operator Parkin has announced the introduction of new paid parking zones in two key areas of the city.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with South Korean President
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, looked at ways to advance cooperation with South Korea in key sectors during talks with President Lee Jae-myung in Gyeongju.
UAE fuel prices to drop in November
Motorists will pay less at the pump in November, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Friday.
