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 condemns hostile Iranian attack on Saudi tanker
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan meets gold medallists of International Greenwich Olympiad
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Dubai Police unveils next generation of 'Ghiath' smart patrols
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Iran remains incapable of turning page on war: Gargash
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UFC adds two more bouts to Abu Dhabi Fight Night
The world's premier mixed martial arts organisation UFC has announced two additional bouts for Abu Dhabi's Fight Night event on July 25.
